Saturday 31 May 2014

Clan Bicycle Custom, Osaka


We dropped into the wonderful Clan Bicycle Custom store in Shinsaibashi, Osaka this week...


One of our favourite Osaka shops, Clan specialize in BMX both new and old school varieties with bikes and frames on display all around the shop...



A rare original Kuwahara "ET" model hangs in the window...


While the floor is crammed with museum pieces....



Many "vintage" frames adorn the walls too...



Plus there is a decent range of BMX parts, accessories and clothing,,,






And one of the coolest things we have ever seen, like, ever. This custom BMX and sidecar, designed for racing. It looks like it will be so much fun to ride...


The actual bike is a Kuwahara in case you were wondering...


A superb, friendly, rider owned BMX store in downtown Osaka. A must visit for any rider in town.

Thursday 29 May 2014

Cycle Garden, Kyoto


Out in Kyoto on Tuesday to visit a relatively new shop, Cycle Garden...


The bright and spacious shop is set over two floors filled with some very nice custom builds from makers such as (deep breath) Affinity, Cielo, Cinelli, RockBikes, Salsa, Singular and Surly...





They even have a shop branded classy looking single speed...



And then there are the frames. So many lovely frames all over the store...













Naturally there are parts and accessories to go with the bikes and frames...





With our camo obsession we couldn't resist this little saddle bag...


A super nice, friendly shop well worth a visit. Keep up to date with their work via the shop blog or follow them on Twitter.