tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post5447182662081186451..comments2023-10-19T01:13:47.983+09:00Comments on Tokyo By Bike : Cycling in Tokyo and around Japan: Buying a Reconditioned Bicycle in TokyoByron Kiddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-35977129767054810182018-05-06T18:35:30.566+09:002018-05-06T18:35:30.566+09:00I am in Tokyo from 17 June to 3 july. Unfortunatel...I am in Tokyo from 17 June to 3 july. Unfortunately Sugami Green may not have a sale. I am keen to pick up a folding bike preferably a Dahone as I can get parts in India if required.<br />Can any one help. give me some Idea to make my dream come true. Yes I am on a frugal budget. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723674906985542477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-80782945198674427382012-07-30T12:59:12.864+09:002012-07-30T12:59:12.864+09:00I'd like to give this post a kick since i foun...I'd like to give this post a kick since i found something very useful.<br />My japanese friend found this :<br /><br />Yokohama recycle bicycles shops:<br />http://www.facebook.com/l/2AQEz_ONbAQHb8FRh8ptFylA68Jcd38SI4mt1z7MTdroyLg/www.kanasho.jp/recycle.html<br /><br />This organisation has a lot of bicycle shops for a fair price. <br />You can find a map about where they are located on their website. unfortunately only provided in japanese.thijshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292372158627718134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-15574204613259336972012-01-13T14:29:32.971+09:002012-01-13T14:29:32.971+09:00Can I donate a bike to them?Can I donate a bike to them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-25287246391405039512010-07-05T12:26:50.953+09:002010-07-05T12:26:50.953+09:00Hello, i am planning a bike trip in japan, were wo...Hello, i am planning a bike trip in japan, were would you advise me to go?gaelleberton@mac.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758976620551260806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-53051197474348597772010-04-23T15:35:12.079+09:002010-04-23T15:35:12.079+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208621347903368272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-87354955531595428302010-04-06T19:30:46.431+09:002010-04-06T19:30:46.431+09:00Anonymous, sorry to hear your bicycle is falling a...Anonymous, sorry to hear your bicycle is falling apart.<br /><br />I bought a mountain bike from them almost 2 years ago and have not had any mechanical issues. I actually inspected it in their workshop in the process of being re-cabled and having a new front tire fitted before I bought it. After roughly 6 months of use the front shifter refused to shift, but that was due to being banged around in the bicycle parking lot, and was fixed with a screwdriver and minimal effort. <br /><br />A number of friends and readers have also bought bicycles from there and are satisfied with their purchases, but I'm sure its possible for some less than perfect bikes to leave their lot.<br /><br />Before purchasing its a good idea to give the bike a good inspection, checking for normal wear and tear on the chain, cables and tires etc.Byron Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-30079565171240331352010-04-06T18:16:59.812+09:002010-04-06T18:16:59.812+09:00I would be very wary about buying a bike here. I ...I would be very wary about buying a bike here. I purchased a "reconditioned" bike from them and it problems. The chain broke on the way home from the shop. They replaced it for free but later other issues popped up. One of the brake cables was frayed and about to snap, the seat split, the shocks were frozen and one of the pedals broke. I can understand a problem or two with a refurbished bike but five. I think their idea of "reconditioned" is more like "cleaned."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-25185888505391820402010-03-14T06:57:54.062+09:002010-03-14T06:57:54.062+09:00Hi
This week I'm going to Tokyo and unfortunat...Hi<br />This week I'm going to Tokyo and unfortunately most of websites for renting a bike are in Japanese. I was wondering if I can rent a bike for whole week and not return it by the end of day or would it be smarter and easier to return it by the end of the day?<br />Another question is that is it better to purchase cateye lights down at shopping malls or is there a professional cycling shop downtown?<br />ThanksUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807120861131352372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-35070727334742166592010-01-25T21:58:50.341+09:002010-01-25T21:58:50.341+09:00Can anyone give me the address of the Recycled bik...Can anyone give me the address of the Recycled bikes in Minato-ku?<br />As Suginami isnt opened for another 20 days, and would like to have a bike sooner.kylie brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606178971715797529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-88668114401016490662010-01-24T00:51:19.151+09:002010-01-24T00:51:19.151+09:00i live in nakahara ku, kawasaki shi, do you have a...i live in nakahara ku, kawasaki shi, do you have any idea about the similar shop around my placeyardihttp://www.yardapoteker.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-18413276478146694162010-01-05T12:13:15.405+09:002010-01-05T12:13:15.405+09:00Perfect post! And good to see people finally gathe...Perfect post! And good to see people finally gather together and do something about that!Azazelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-33078957588878627002009-06-17T17:31:26.165+09:002009-06-17T17:31:26.165+09:00Thanks for the recommendation! I was a bit late an...Thanks for the recommendation! I was a bit late and got there on the last day for this month, so only 4 cheap bikes were left. Cheap, but it will do for my shopping and travel to/from University. The men there were really nice and I'm happy with the purchase. =]Aiham Hammamihttp://www.aihamsmayhem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-36570654927844188732009-06-17T14:17:08.504+09:002009-06-17T14:17:08.504+09:00J.
I believe other wards of Tokyo have similar bi...J.<br /><br />I believe other wards of Tokyo have similar bicycle recycling programs, although I'm only familiar with Suginami Green Cycle from personal experience.<br /><br />Once you've settled in Tokyo, pay a visit your local ward office (kuyakusho) and ask if they have a similar scheme.<br /><br />Eventually I'd like to get a list up here of all such recycle shops, but until I do, asking at your local kuyakusho is the easiest way to find out.<br /><br />ByronByron Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-27493012835595348152009-06-13T17:49:05.367+09:002009-06-13T17:49:05.367+09:00Finally! someone else noticed. I was living around...Finally! someone else noticed. I was living around Komae last year, and after a few months i could pick out a load of left behind bikes on my way from and to the station, one bianci MTB onder some foliage, laying there for 3 months, untouched... <br />do you know any other shops like it around tokyo? I was thinking about going straight to the place where they destroy all the bicycles and just picking one out before they do it, but how would i go about this in a legal way? the police tend to be less than helpfull on these "new" ideas.. <br />i'll be in tokyo this summer from beginning of july and wanna get me a second hand mtb, i'll be too late for suginami sell-days and don't wanna wait until 20 july to start going to work by bike. any advice?J.http://fixedgearantwerp.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-90485370307539520552009-06-10T01:45:30.158+09:002009-06-10T01:45:30.158+09:00Minato-ku has a similar bike recycle group. They s...Minato-ku has a similar bike recycle group. They sell only once a month, on the second Saturday.<br /><br />Not, able to paste the link in here, but I'm sure they are google-able.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-48567683370069135722009-05-24T09:59:57.076+09:002009-05-24T09:59:57.076+09:00Brandon,
Your question comes at a good time bough...Brandon,<br /><br />Your question comes at a good time bought a new bike on Friday and can tell you that it cost Y500 to register. I'm not sure about Don Quixote, but any regular bicycle stores won't let you ride out the door till you've paid the fee and filled in the registration form which they will submit on your behalf.<br /><br />I was not asked to provide ID as I'm pretty well known at the store I purchased from, but it might pay to take some form of ID along when you by the bike just in case.<br /><br />Byron.Byron Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-29895157343688822582009-05-24T01:30:24.152+09:002009-05-24T01:30:24.152+09:00new to japan and have a quick question:
is there a...new to japan and have a quick question:<br />is there any type of fee for bike registration?<br />I've noticed the DON.K discount store near me has a number of folding bike for around $120 which would be nice for my 6 weeks here. but will they need to do anything special to register it to me?brandon joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722872976635594259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-13434247713802328582009-05-19T10:29:00.000+09:002009-05-19T10:29:00.000+09:00Thanks a lot for your post.
I decided to by a che...Thanks a lot for your post.<br /><br />I decided to by a cheap bike today, just to help my way from home to the station. I saw your pos and it fits perfectly. I am going there NOW!<br /><br />Thanks once more<br /><br />Gustavo DoreGustavo dorehttp://gustavodore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-62321981901672881682009-04-09T09:56:00.000+09:002009-04-09T09:56:00.000+09:00I have just posted the dates Suginami Green Cycle ...I have just posted the dates Suginami Green Cycle is open to the public between May 2009 and March 2010 <A HREF="http://www.tokyobybike.com/2009/04/buying-second-hand-bicycle-in-tokyo.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Byron Kiddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827875619267980053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949781078882383341.post-84573735608513267702008-07-09T06:51:00.000+09:002008-07-09T06:51:00.000+09:00great story! i hate to see bikes go to waste also....great story! i hate to see bikes go to waste also... especially these days. i've been to tokyo 3 times and stupidly have not rented a bike there yet ...next time. of course i bike all the time back at home. i was surprised the 1st time i went to tokyo to find it so full of all sorts of people on there bikes.teiruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877896796088455876noreply@blogger.com