Why I Don't Ride in The Bike Lane.. 【Bike Ride】Nagoya, Japan

Our city in Japan (Nagoya) has some well developed cycling infrastructure and some decent bike lanes, but I generally feel safer riding in the main road with the large number of unpredictable pedestrians.
In today's video, my wife Thuong and I are cycling in the heart of Nagoya along some of the main bike lane paths, the Nagoya Science Center Park, and the shopping district Osu Kannon.
It's really amazing how quickly you can go from a wide busy street to a small neighborhood road in the Japanese cities, and it's a blast to ride a bike no matter where you go.
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[@dustykatt]

Yes! Used bike shop tour!!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Looks like I gotta go back :)

[@4403323]

I want to see the buychari tour and the city in the spring time.

[@frankyu4967]

JRK, totally agree and stay safe out there to all your viewers, as Canada is up to 62 Coronavirus cases now and Vancouver area is sold out of masks with lots of scams on Craigslist.

[@tritruong8125]

+1

[@darkcoderuk]

Buychari have some good deals. They also regularly put bikes up on Yahoo Auctions after a full inspection.

[@sunartohafas4429]

How bad isthe corona virus affecting life in japan ?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gonna go back soon! Sakura should also be out soon :)

[@rslambert1]

Thanks for the videos. They have inspired me to buy a bike last week. (S.S. mtb 29er) I Went on my first bike ride in over 30 years last night in the cold, here in Fort Wayne Indiana. I live close to both work, and miles of bike trials. I plan to start commuting to work soon. Also my son attends Indiana University, and is studying Japanese. I look forward to all your videos.

[@cjohnson3836]

To paraphrase Robin Williams, bicycling is the closest we can get to flying

[@theloniousm4337]

Likewise with the bike inspiration. I ordered new tires and tubes (smoothies to replace the knobbies) for a Mtb that I haven't ridden in 25 yrs. Ordered from an online shop that TWC recommended in one of his maintenance vids. I'm in Canada so will have to wait for another month or so before I can get out riding. Really looking forward to experimenting with tire pressures once the weather is nice.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's so awesome! And great choice with the 29er singlespeed 😎

[@doug2835]

I know people in a bike lane isn't very safe, but your low key description was hilarious, right up to looking out for girls running in it. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

She helped bring the video to a proper close 😂

[@unitedislife]

Yes... more bike shop tours please. :)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly what I wanted to hear :)

[@cjohnson3836]

@@TwoWheelCruise What is your opinion on Fuji bikes? I'm looking to build a bad weather commuter/pothole beater and for whatever reason old Fuji frames seem to be easier to come by in my parts.

[@theloniousm4337]

@@TwoWheelCruise Yes, please do a tour of the buychari shop - and also feel free to give your opinion on brands you like and what you see as bargains in the shop and what to avoid etc. Value your opinion.

[@theloniousm4337]

Thanks for the tour of Nagoya. So many great things to see there. I feel like I am starting to get the know parts of the city. Best of luck and I hope you two stay safe and CV free.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! It's a great city to explore :)

[@rohanprem9822]

Stumbled onto your channel and loving each and every video. Thanks for sharing your lives and your city with the rest of the world.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for watching!

[@Br4m76]

it's nice to see this as we could feel the ambiance there.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@happytrails1963]

Enjoying seeing Nagoya, looking forward to spring videos!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@lordcharls6787]

Hey Man, thanks for yet another great video evan got a Tram in it !, i love to see different cities, so thanks once again for showing me yours, although i have traveled a lot in SE Asia i have never been to Japan. Would be very interested to see the used bike shop in more detail and also the blossom in bloom, the one you did last year on your commute is one of my favourites

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks man! I'm really happy to hear people are interested in my city here :) And you can bet there's gonna be a bunch of sakura cherry blossom ride videos this year 😁

[@jeremylim9304]

Has been enjoying the bike video and the stopover lunch/snack. The narration created lots of life to the video.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😀

[@Quest4korea93]

I feel your frustration.. In Korea, the bike paths are awful. People walking all over it and even park cars on it!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's too bad. I was very impressed with the amount of bike paths in Seoul though

[@Quest4korea93]

@@TwoWheelCruise oh yea in Seoul there are some amazing paths along the Han river, but thats an exception haha

[@rbranch234]

Yes, please. The buychari tour and revisit the area when the trees are in bloom

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will do :)

[@alkyoniGR]

I am really enjoying your bike tours!!!! Thanks for sharing and stay off crowded places . Stay safe you and Thuong, and keep it up!!! :) :) Love and greetings from Greece, Yianna P.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@millierussell8577]

Hi Ye would be great to see in bike shop. Really enjoying watching some of your older videos. I have been commuting to my work each day by bicycle for about a year now. It's about six miles from my home so just a good commute distance.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will go back! 😁

[@Elanshin]

Found your channel recently and really reminded me of when I lived in Nagoya years ago.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's a great city :)

[@bryanpereira7321]

Great cycling path.... Awesome town

[@flpirate45]

Nice city tour. Would like to see the used Bicycle shop later on. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I'll try to go back soon :)

[@estivaliacorrea1946]

In my city there are some bike paths that go on the sidewalk or central median, has the same problems as your paths (specially during weekends, it's full of pedestrians), so I usually don't use them (at least in the morning, during my evening commute there's usually too much traffic so the path is faster lol). Some drivers are so 'kind' to remind me where the cycle path is, sadly I don't have time to remind them it's not mandatory for cyclists to ride there. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! My main commuting paths have already started getting much busier as the weather gets warmer 😢

[@hopeandglory1704]

yes please i would love to see the Buychari tour

[@TwoWheelCruise]

will go back :)

[@hopeandglory1704]

Two Wheel Cruise see if you can include some bike accessories from the shop too or maybe a separate video on bike accessories you can buy there locally

[@Korschtal]

We have the same problem with bike lanes. Fortunately bike lanes extend across side roads here, so we don't have to give way to cars every few hundred metres, which makes a massive difference. Our cities are also fairly compact and where I live there's plenty of rural traffic free routes if I want to go on a proper ride.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Some of the bike paths here curve and have stop points for cars to turn, essentially giving them right of way every few hundred meters. Very annoying 🙄

[@vy2132]

名古屋に住んでいるので是非お会いしたいですね！ これからも頑張ってください！

[@mpenn]

Yeah I found the bike lanes in Kyoto to be quite random and always full of pedestrians. Some of the paths are a lane on the road some a lane on the sidewalk.. I just ride on the road for the same reasons.. always people in the lane!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😢

[@larryhagensieker3963]

yes more shop tours, really enjoy all of your video's

[@TwoWheelCruise]

More to come!

[@oscarpaiz79]

Hi guys!! I'm new to your channel and love your videos...I want to travel to Taipei now and try the cycling routes there...have you ever try the Shimanami Kaido cycling route ? I did it and let me tell you that is the most beautiful cycling route in Japan so far for me (actually, I've been in Japan only two times but I felt in love with it) I searched in your channel for some videos about it but it seems that you haven't do it yet so...please!!! go and do it (from south Hiroshima to Ehime through 6 islands) Cheers from Guatemala!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I've wanted to go for years, but no good opportunity yet. Taipei is a blast, enjoy! 😁

[@dannygayler90]

Hmm , a bit like my rides to Hobart , via the old channel highway , and yes I want to also see a second hand bike shop ! Once this corona virus is gone I'm hoping to start travelling . Thanks for another great video !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Hopefully it settles down soon

[@mohdhelme6180]

Nice bike tour, and Japan is super clean 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@boskobozic5482]

Hey a tour in the used bike shop would be cool Cruise!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly what I wanted to hear :)

[@philipdavis7521]

I did a bike tour in the south in November. Most bike lanes were just like that - not very well designed and better avoided if possible. The exception is Matsuyama in Ehime, someone in that city really knows what they are doing, the layout and design is very good, far better than Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Beppu, etc.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Haven't been to that area yet, but hopefully we'll go soon :)

[@kamon242]

lol, that 2nd hand shop have a nicer look than the LBS were I make my regular maintenances. Sign me in for some store content.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I'll try to go back soon :)

[@MarkARhodie]

I live near a village that has a row of Cherry blossom trees, it looks nice when the Cherry blossom lies on the footpath, that footpath is hardly used.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Almost that time of year :)

[@leopozzo09]

i would like to see more bike shop tours please

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lots more coming soon! :)

[@boblim1549]

Downtown Nagoya looks nice & isn't crazy crowded like Tokyo/Osaka etc. I'm hopefully riding the LOJ at the start of summer if Covid-19 behaves itself. Would be nice to have Japan themed kit - any news of the proposed TWC 2nd ed?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's one of the reasons I much prefer Nagoya compared to the other cities. I actually lost money on the last kit order, so I've been having second thoughts about going through the work to make a new kit until we can make sure we solidify enough orders to justify it.

[@boblim1549]

Two Wheel Cruise Fully understand that economics must take priority. A really nice looking kit so hopefully one day...

[@gw4550]

Nice work doc.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@pmd7914]

How long has Buychari been in business? I was looking for a secondhand bike two years ago in Japan, couldn't find any of this type of store. Yes please for a tour of the shop. Do they have branches around Japan?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'm not sure, but I'll try to do more research before I make the video :)

[@pmd7914]

@@TwoWheelCruise I checked for a Nara store, it only opened November 2019.

[@robonkenhout7965]

I live in Yokohama and can relate to the bike path issues. The roads are better once you learn how not to be run over.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Definitely a lot smoother once you learn to navigate around a bit :)

[@j.lillie8532]

Want to see the tour!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

will go back :)

[@salsalawyer]

Yes on the used bike store tour! Would love to know the pricing and what's available there. Thanks love your channel.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I'll try to go back soon :)

[@PathfinderGregg]

American BBQ, interesting. I love American BBQ, but I'd love to try the Yaki-niku. A tour of the buychari shop would be great if you get a chance.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks, I'll try to go back soon :) Both are good, but American BBQ tastes even better when you've been deprived for a long time haha

[@shandelavega8417]

Hi! I want to ask for tips about buying used bicycles. I was actually supposed to study in Nagoya University this April but due to the virus, my admission was moved to October. Anyway, I plan to use a bicycle to commute to save money since I'm a self-supporting student. I'm torn if I'll invest and look for a second-hand MTB or just go for the cheaper option, mamachari. Your advice will greatly help. Thank you!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Start with the mamachari, they're super cheap and durable. Go for a MTB if you'll be riding longer or once you are better off financially

[@shandelavega8417]

@@TwoWheelCruise I see. Thanks! Also, I enjoy watching your videos. One of the reasons why I like Japan is 'cause it's cyclist-friendly unlike where I'm from. It was so fun cycling around Kyoto when I visited, so I look forward to cycling in Nagoya. All the best! :)

[@dannygayler90]

I'd like to see what they have for sale in S/H bikes .

[@RemuAiBON]

That bike lane is so much better than the one in my city. I don't mind ride on that bike lane hehe. In my city, the bike lane constantly occupied by cars and motorbikes. And the traffic sucks! And there're so many potholes. That's why I choose a gravel bike as my daily commuting bike, so I can ride faster and still comfortably hit those potholes.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's pretty nice, but dangerous if you try to go fast. Thankfully not many potholes here

[@geegigaga3370]

Wow nice city so clean

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gotta love Japanese cities :)

[@minglianglim3819]

Hi! Thanks for your video, would like to ask what Fender/Mud Guard is your wife using on her bike. Appreciate it thanks!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! It's a zefal fender amzn.to/3bVAfKH

[@minglianglim3819]

@@TwoWheelCruise thanks for the reply! :)

[@LT-ni8xc]

Buychari shop looks really nice. Would definitively enter and check all corners, not only bikes but accessories, bags, clothes... Thanks :-)

[@LT-ni8xc]

Good reflex Thuong @11:24 :-)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

will try to go back soon :)

[@dmoku]

I remember running in Nagoya, Japan a year or 2 ago.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

event?

[@CyclingNeko]

Yup. When I need to go fast, I usually avoiding bike lane. People in my country tend to have a lack of common sense about bike lane. I mean, they are crossing the road during red, stopping their motorbike/car on bike lane without use their blinker first. Or even worst, two motorbike are blocking the bike lane. I was almost crashing to some Grab riders for several times, when they are entering the bike lane without giving any signal, or cutting my lane instantly...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Some Grab riders can be really dangerous, it's starting to become an issue here as well, especially in larger cities

[@sir_lander]

All used bikes are that cool? On my city I only found really rusty cheap bikes

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The bikes in the used shop are usually really good here

[@croccofanto]

i want to see inside the store.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gonna have to go back :)

[@kelalamusic9258]

I do agree with you regarding the pitfalls of riding in bike lanes. Unfortunately, though, just as much as we have non-thinking drivers, we also have non-thinking pedestrians and non-thinking cyclists. Whatcha gonna do? Perhaps riding in traffic where you are is doable, but where I am, you need a paid up insurance policy and body armor. By the way, my friend's wife lived in Nagoya for awhile before she married, and she still has a family member living there. The 4 of us might travel to Nagoya, and other parts of Japan for a vacation when this COVID virus issue is over. Another great video, Cruise. Mahalo!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁

[@mysneekers5862]

Beautiful bike paths. We don’t ride bikes on the side walk (that is just for walking here).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Larger sidewalks are usually OK here, but you gotta go slow

[@lukjad007]

I'm interested! Not from Japan, but it would be nice to see the bike shop.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! will go back :)

[@fehrcarlo2381]

I would like that!!! Over here we've got NOTHING... Cars whistle pass us at 60 miles per hour!!!

[@emiel1976ep]

I don't like it. Well not completely true, it looks better than most countries, but not as good as where I live. Here it is save to ride your bike. That is shy we have the lowest number of deaths for each 1000 cyclists and we don't wear a helmet!

[@ImHereForYourArtStream]

Definitely do a tour of the bike shop. Go Nice and slow, so if I see a bike I want you can get it for me and I can pay you and you can ship it me..lol.. Great video thanks again for the upload and be safe there. 😷

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'll try to go back soon ;) Might help you out if there's a nice commission ;)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

that science museum looks cool

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's a really cool place :)

[@16jker]

Bike shop tour!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gonna have to go back :)

[@TGYLana]

Do the tour!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Gonna go back :)

[@jameswalker8300]

Word f advise on used bike stores: Their prices vary widely from a great discount to just 10% off.

[@chickenleg123]

Staying away from crowded areas help avoid corona a lot. Corona cells can only last about 2 mins in the air, so staying away from crowded places decreases the risk of you getting corona. Stay safe

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The only time I leave the house is to ride to work and film these videos haha

[@chickenleg123]

@@TwoWheelCruise oh also, massive fan of the vids. Do you have any recommendations for me because I'm 14, I can't afford a road bike, nor can my parents, but I want to be a pro track cyclist when I grow up. I've tried to get a job but 5 jobs denied me for my age. Any recommendation for me ? Thanks brother, much love

[@agusloyalonesetiawan6197]

Like your video,must be beautiful to watch all trees blooming ,,my question : is there any family bike in japan I mean tandem bike???

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Tandem bikes are illegal in most places here unfortunately

[@agusloyalonesetiawan6197]

oh I see , thanks for your info

[@husky-xu2ow]

Bike shop tour please

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will do :)

[@jameswalker8300]

We have the same trouble with bike paths up here in Yamato/Yokohama AHHHHHHHHHH

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😢

[@jeanj753]

Quick question. I spend about 6 months out of the year (on and off) in Japan, do you know of some sort of storage that I can store a bike? Thanks for another awesome video!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Find a good friend/shop in Japan with space. Otherwise there are rental storage containers everywhere, but most might require residency to rent..

[@metricstormtrooper]

I'd love to see what the second hand bike shop had for sale. : )

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'll try to go back soon :)

[@cutiee23]

I’d love to see a tour of buychari

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I'll try to go back soon :)

[@romarpatacsil76]

i would like a tour of buychari 😊☺

[@se7ensnakes]

But those are the best bike lanes I have seen. They have metal fence guards

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Better than not I guess

[@theArbiter30000]

haha i would actually like to have more bike lanes in my country, when I commute to work I always need to weave through conjested traffic during peak hour.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The more, the better :)

[@marlongarcia2107]

Hi nice joyride 😍😍😍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@施淼淼]

Take care of yourself，be away from the crowd and remember always wear mask on，wish u he your wife will be ok ，then after everything is ok，the city become normal you can make the video about buychari tour.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :) Yeah, it might be best to wait a while before going into the city again..

[@richardharris8538]

I hope you're both keeping safe from the corona virus.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! :)

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

In Japan? What bike lane?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😅

[@zappenduster7]

Buychari shop tour could be interesting and pls spend the 5000jpy for an unbend bar + ribbon for your wife's road bike

[@storyandsoundscape8859]

_Z4P_ DuSTeR Buychari is awesome and saved me last year, after I blew a tire and trashed my rim on a downhill, 35km from home. I was able to ride my rim 15km to one of their shops and get a used Mavic Kysrium wheel and tire for ¥6000 ($55) including the labor to swap out my cassette and tire. They have great deals, selection, and service.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

She mainly rides on the hoods, but we really do need to get that fixed 😑

[@Firebert79TA]

The Two Wheel Cruise channel needs to include the Walk With Me Channel in its channel tab. (Or I guess it's now called "Vietnamese Girl Wandering the World")

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Good point, I'll get that added :) We decided on a new name which would be more unique to her

[@KyleWoll]

Buychari tour!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will do :)

[@cjohnson3836]

I avoid bike lanes here in TX. At most they are only a couple feet wide and they are never maintained. Between broken bottles and crumbling tarmac they are a hazard. I just stay on designated biking routes and take up the lane. What are the legalities of cyclist/pedestrian collisions there if they encroach the bike lanes? Are they at fault or are the cyclists? Or does it parallel the proportional fault that they use in auto collisions? Thanks for the vids. These keep the itch scratched until I can move back to Japan. And your vids helped confirm this is the best decision for me once I finish this PhD. So thanks for that. If you have time, I would be interested in a non-cycling vid on your experience teaching in the university system there, as that would be my most likely avenue. Are research faculty segregated from teaching faculty in the new permanent residency laws? Thanks again.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! As far as I understand, pedestrians always have right of way over cyclists. I briefly talked about my university experience in my video about "quitting" my last job. To sum up my thoughts, it's by far one of the best jobs for foreigners in Japan, but unless you are lucky to find a tenured position you'll be stock hopping universities every 4 years and it gets more competitive every time unless you're female. You should have more opportunities with a PhD though, good luck!

[@cjohnson3836]

@@TwoWheelCruise Sounds a lot like the US, really - adjunct hell. Do you have any sense for the outlook toward some of the government proposals to increase immigration for skilled professional willing to live/work the more rural areas they are wanting to develop? Has this gained traction or is the coronavirus mess putting the axe to all this in public opinion?

[@niezel1990]

why she is not riding her new orange bike?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

road bike is faster for getting into the city ;)

[@richardstoffel6585]

We’re you guys ever on “lockdown” for the corona?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Nope! Next video I'm talking about that ;)

[@richardstoffel6585]

Two Wheel Cruise thanks for the reply. I would and I’m sure others would be interested in that video as well. Since japan got hit before America kinda curious how things started and progressed to where it is today there. We can’t find face masks and too many crazy shoppers keeping shelves empty. So curious about any product shortages you have or may of had during this. Thanks for the vids !

[@manabiker]

Air Zound horn would move those pedestrians nicely.... it speaks all languages even earbud...its LOUD...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

As much as I'd like one, that would be super illegal here

[@shiny7998]

buychari tour please!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will go back! :)

[@rodolfludena6151]

Yes please go back to the buychari bike. Thanks in advance.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Once it's a bit safer to go back..

[@Seiti]

So pedestrians are the same all over the world. 🤔😁

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Haha it's universal I guess 😅

[@jomarcmariquina]

Hello! Before I want to go to Japan coz I like cycling and Japan is a great country. and then I went here in Amsterdam I loved the cycling paths and the bikes are the priority than motorized vehicles even pedestrians?(i dont really know) :D. but the weather here is always unpredictable thats the problem when I go bike to work. yea it is think it is kinda annoying when the people are not aware that they are walking in the cycling path and it is making it more dangerous for the pedestrian and the cyclist, that s why cyclist are ("maybe") choosing to ride in highway. And I know that Cruise sensei already know this but for the people who are reading this try cycling it is healthier and greener! be safe. and Cruise I am just wondering if you are drinking water when you ride because you talk a lot when you ride, If i was the one doing that, my throat would be super dry.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, I drink lots of water usually when I film these videos 😂

[@nihondragon]

The term "bike lane" in Japan translates to..... Foreigner was follow rule, locals do what sorts them. I called it the Tokyo nightmare....hahaha

[@emiel1976ep]

They made a mistake on the intersections. That is shy people wait on them. As they just spend some time, they would have know how to do it right the first time.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Poor planning and poor execution and most paths are different so there is no consistency

[@emiel1976ep]

@@TwoWheelCruise I didn't expect that from a country as Japan. How is the rest of the infrastructure?

[@slackerjo]

It's weirdly comforting that distracted pedestrians is an annoyance all over the world.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😂

[@santiagobenites]

You don't ride in the bike lane because you're a roadie from way back, and you know better. I'm a roadie from way, way back, and they didn't have any bike lanes when I started riding - LOL The bike lanes are nice for going slow, looking around at things, and stopping for ice cream!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's true, they are nice for more casual rides :) Who doesn't love stopping for ice cream

[@cjohnson3836]

@@TwoWheelCruise Annindofu soft serve

[@veejgo6099]

I miss you guys

[@TwoWheelCruise]

??

[@veejgo6099]

@@TwoWheelCruiseim sorry.. i mean miss watching your videos.. i started cycling again but i got hit by a motorcycle last year.. im fine now..

[@EljunPacomios]

Buychari please..

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Will go back!

[@EljunPacomios]

@@TwoWheelCruise I'm curious if they are also selling second hand parts, not just the whole bike. :)

[@potstab2875]

But it is not summer....? Must be a cruel joke...:P

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Around the corner 😁

[@Mkungaa]

The fenced cycling path is such a ridiculous idea. I do not feel safe when I am trapped in a small cycling lane, especially since casual cyclists here in Japan just ignore rules and directions. And I can not get outside of a lane easily if I want to turn, change direction, visit a store and etc. Dedicated cycling roads in Japan are poorly designed, expensive and pretty useless. I much prefer cycling lanes in Saitama Prefecture - they just reassign roadside for cyclists, it improves awareness of drivers without spending a lot of money. It is the only prefecture I know which tries to be super bike-friendly. Also, Japanese architectors tend to mix sidewalks with cycling roads, which is also a stupid idea. Especially when they try to make a combination of tiny sidewalks with tiny cycling lanes.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I agree that it seems to create more danger than it does actually protect you :/ Especially with the sudden random curves

[@kelvingrover4043]

Can you take time to explain the prices in us dollars as of cost of. Living gas rent food and other items movies bike partsthank for all your videos thank you

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've been wanting to make this for a while, and I've got all my data ready :) Was worried about the topic since it's not really cycling related, but I guess I'll give it a try

[@se7ensnakes]

buychari..Why dont they use Japanese characters? Do people in Japan know the English alphabet generally? Imagine a store in America with Japanese characters

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Lots of places will use roman characters, especially international brands like Starbucks and McDonalds. But people will pronounce them as though they were written in katakana.

[@faisal_al_saiful3838]

bike lanes are good for beginners but not if anyone wants to go fast🙄

[@TwoWheelCruise]

depends on where you go, I could go pretty fast on the ones in Taiwan :)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

if you had a bell you could warn the pedestrians, if the cycling roads are this good in germany cars wouldn't have to deal with pesky cyclists on the road which is more dangerous than other cyclists riding wrong

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Sadly it's illegal to use a bell in such a way in Japan.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sImtc3mLrrGZhMU

[@lordcharls6787]

Bells..... what’s the point when every one (including a lot of cyclists) have got headphones in !!!!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@lordcharls6787 it's for those who don't, would reduce the amount pf people in some sort. you could also carry an airhorn

[@lordcharls6787]

Daniel the culture in London is vastly different than in Germany.... if you usedan air horn you would most proubley get punched in the face !

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@lordcharls6787 punch back then

[@AwcomeonElRey]

Why I don't ...... running over people is frowned upon....lol

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Always a bunch of people walking or standing in the bike lane :/

[@AwcomeonElRey]

@@TwoWheelCruise I know that too well...lol.

[@lai5741]

Bike lane is for slowmoe..

[@lordcharls6787]

BTW The bike lanes in London are a joke compared to yours... just a green strip a MTR wide on the road I've been knocked off Twice now. also the more popular cycling has become in the UK the more stupid people seem to be involved in it .... not obeying the rules.. which might seem a bid old fashioned but it leads to accidents... Grown men riding on the foot paths whats wrong with them !!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's no good when a few people ruin it for everyone :( There are some pretty nightmarish bike lanes here in Japan.. Check out my Lake Biwa video if you haven't already.. Blue lines painted on top of a road barely wide enough for a car that changes widths randomly and lots of traffic 😬

[@TheGreatOldOak]

The masks don't protect the wearer.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I've told her, many times 😅