Cheap bikes in Osaka.

[Anonymous]

I currently livein Osaka and live 20 mins away from the station.
Because August is coming i feel i need a bike so i don`t pass out from the heat when i walk to and from the station.
Anyone know a cheap place for bikes in the osaka area. Around the hankyu and hanshin line.
Thanks

[Anonymous]

Hello i m living in osaka...i know a good shop where there are many bikes and sometimes i go there if my bike have a problem they fix up it. they are kind people and good shop. there are many kinds of bike...used and new.
and mountain bike new 18,000yen and other bikes new about 8000yen 7000yen and 10,000yen and some used bikes start at 4000yen.


Cheers

[Anonymous]

cool thanks
where is this place??????????????

[Anonymous]

hello sorry for late answer.....this shop stay near tennoujii and another shop is near Kyoubashi station.....i know two shops.

cheers

[Anonymous]

hello sorry for late answer.....this shop stay near tennoujii and another shop is near Kyoubashi station.....i know two shops.

what kind of bike do you want buy ? MTB or normal bike ?
cheers

[leifk2002]

Does anyone know of any good bike shops near south Nara or Uda City? I'll be moving there in August and would like to get a bike that's not too expensive but pretty good. My wife and I will be living in Haibara for a year or two. Are bike sizes for men 6-feet tall (182 cm) very hard to come by? Would it be better to just ship over the bike I already have in Seattle?

[Trichophyton-in-my-pants]

Holy thread resurrection Batman,

But anyway. Do not in any circumstances ship YOUR bike over here, unless it's awesome and you plan to ride it in a tour de Japan or what not. You need to register your bike here and basically, if you park it wrong it'll be gone one day never to be found again in some city bike destroyer minefield.

For the bikeshops, they are basically everywhere in the big cities, but I don't know anything about Haibara so can't help you there. If I remember correctly the most common bike size is 24 (can't even remember what this number is for) for men, which is OK for a 190cm dude if you hike up the seat all the way up. 182? You're small, so no problem.

[Smash]

I mean, I wasn't even 16 when this thread was made.

Jesus Christ in heaven have mercy.

[Shakes Spear]

Does anyone know of any good bike shops near south Nara or Uda City? I'll be moving there in August and would like to get a bike that's not too expensive but pretty good. My wife and I will be living in Haibara for a year or two. Are bike sizes for men 6-feet tall (182 cm) very hard to come by? Would it be better to just ship over the bike I already have in Seattle?

I'm not sure about the airlines today but I know you used to be able to bring your bike with you for an extra $80 or so. It might be worth asking the airline when you are getting ready to book your ticket.

[originaloli]

Holy thread resurrection Batman,

But anyway. Do not in any circumstances ship YOUR bike over here, unless it's awesome and you plan to ride it in a tour de Japan or what not. You need to register your bike here and basically, if you park it wrong it'll be gone one day never to be found again in some city bike destroyer minefield.

For the bikeshops, they are basically everywhere in the big cities, but I don't know anything about Haibara so can't help you there. If I remember correctly the most common bike size is 24 (can't even remember what this number is for) for men, which is OK for a 190cm dude if you hike up the seat all the way up. 182? You're small, so no problem.

I shipped three bikes to Japan. Given that a crappy bike here costs the earth and a good one twice what it would do in Europe, I maintain it was a good move. Right now I'm re-spraying and making quite a pig's ear of it.

As for sizing - buy an extended seat tube if you need to, they're fairly obtainable throughout Tokyo. I know you were talking about Osaka but frankly I hate the provinces (in any given country).

[天邪鬼]

I mean, I wasn't even 16 when this thread was made.

Jesus Christ in heaven have mercy.


so have you managed to have real sex since then?

[Trichophyton-in-my-pants]

I shipped three bikes to Japan. Given that a crappy bike here costs the earth and a good one twice what it would do in Europe

I think a 6000y used bike is just fine. I mean, you can own 10 with the price of one good one that's for sure, but unless you really, really plan to ride it as a hobby or sport I don't think it's reasonable to bring your own. I have bikes in places I don't even know about and one of these days I'll probably bump in to one of my old ones.

[leifk2002]

Sounds like there are plenty of arguments for and against. I do bike a lot and would be looking to take advantage of the nearby mountains. I feel like I could probably find something that works though and just sell it when I leave, but I'd like to find something nice. I'll just have to ask around when I get there. Thanks for the input.

[Smash]

so have you managed to have real sex since then?

yes, indeed. plenty. well, so so! maybe.... one time.... at band camp... i mean, i sort of...

no :(

[天邪鬼]

yes, indeed. plenty. well, so so! maybe.... one time.... at band camp... i mean, i sort of...

no :(


its ok, youre still too young to understand the joys of depravity, I hope your hair doesnt get in the way. Nothing beats an asia b itch with an 8ball and 14inch strap on and a motel room till monday morning,

man i wish i was 25 again........................

[wasDOUGLAS]

Sounds like there are plenty of arguments for and against. I do bike a lot and would be looking to take advantage of the nearby mountains. I feel like I could probably find something that works though and just sell it when I leave, but I'd like to find something nice. I'll just have to ask around when I get there. Thanks for the input.

You may want to compare what you have now and when you bought it with what you want here in Japan. Parts have gotten very expensive as you know and quality has fallen while prices have risen. I offered a friend a 5 year-old Panasonic titanium frame with all Deore components (and an XT derailer) and new Judy shocks for 40,000 yen and, wanting a new bike he went for a 70,000 yen Giant. The Giant was trashed a few short months later and part after part had to be replaced. The Panasonic was a bargooon and I'm glad I still have it.


Put this way, my Shwinn Moab was purchased on sale for just under 90,000 a few years ago and is all Shimano LX and hasn't let me down in 6 years. To get the same quality now, with the same components, you would need to spend 140,000 or more.

I'd weigh the costs....