BLUE LUG - Japanese Bike Shop Tour / Custom Bikes & Bikepacking Bags in TOKYO

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  • @TwoWheelCruise
    @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +10

    More Japan bike shop tour videos
    Trek store in Japan - ua-cam.com/video/nJyHaO3KykI/v-deo.html
    Specialized Store in Japan - ua-cam.com/video/4d_DLFqnXcA/v-deo.html
    Cannondale store in Japan - ua-cam.com/video/2-VG_ThycC8/v-deo.html
    Y's Road Osaka - ua-cam.com/video/BW-8SOOfh4E/v-deo.html
    Folding Bike Warehouse - ua-cam.com/video/VMdGBwxHhHM/v-deo.html

  • @trungtonquang7627
    @trungtonquang7627 2 роки тому +75

    Really love the fact that everyone in Japan just leave their bike outside without being afraid of stolen!

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +4

      Sure is nice :)

    • @yourview8159
      @yourview8159 2 роки тому +2

      The fact is one blue lug's stuff just got his bikes stolen not long ago 😂

    • @noivalencia
      @noivalencia 2 роки тому

      No its not...

    • @FarFlungHeel
      @FarFlungHeel 2 роки тому +12

      I live in Tokyo. Once in a rush I forgot to lock my bike (a custom made ti bike) when parking it in a bike parking area and dashing to my office to pick up my suitcase for a 2-week trip abroad. The bike was still there when I returned to Tokyo. I can only recall a couple of references in 20+ years of anyone here saying they had a bike stolen. A lot of people here with high end road bikes do the helmet lock (strap helmet through wheel) when going into a convenience store during a ride. I wouldn’t rely on that anywhere else on the planet.

    • @macariomacario5250
      @macariomacario5250 2 роки тому

      Verry True🤙

  • @donvito256
    @donvito256 2 роки тому +7

    Their bike assembly videos on UA-cam are one the most calming stuff for bike nerds I've ever seen

  • @BTcycle
    @BTcycle 2 роки тому +8

    That's so kind of BLUE LUG to allow you to access the bike repair station and the custom bag shop.

  • @mikeportnoy7622
    @mikeportnoy7622 2 роки тому +9

    This is bike heaven.

  • @yy1hp
    @yy1hp 2 роки тому +3

    BlueLug, the famous store for fixedgear stuff❤️

  • @ceftx2375
    @ceftx2375 2 роки тому +3

    The "Sorry, We're Open" sign is awesome. LOL!

  • @robkristoff5394
    @robkristoff5394 2 роки тому +3

    That orange Ibis Mojo! 😍

  • @malcontent510
    @malcontent510 2 роки тому +4

    ~9:55 Those "Low Bicycles" track frames are legit. Designed by Andrew Low & handmade from aluminum in San Francisco, about 10 miles from me.

  • @BasicBeachCommunity1
    @BasicBeachCommunity1 2 роки тому +8

    ❤️ the Blue Lug shop 😎! I used to go to performance bikes in the states but they shut most of them down. What a fun and creative shop 😀

  • @becyk_du_quebec
    @becyk_du_quebec 2 роки тому +9

    I actually discovered them through instagram (it was recommended to me) and I instantly followed, their builds are really crazy and the team seem like a cool bunch. What a coincidence that you actually went there and visited. Looked really fun :)

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites 2 роки тому +12

    What an amazing bike store! It's almost overwhelming how much stuff they packed into that space! I would be there for hours, wanting to look at every single thing! The custom bags and reflectors that they make look fantastic too. Thanks for going there. 👍😁

  • @Happy_Biker
    @Happy_Biker 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing shop! Glad you didn't miss it! That's got to be one of the coolest bike shops on the planet!

  • @uriasalegre
    @uriasalegre 2 роки тому +1

    So many beautiful bikes. Forgot to mention all the beautiful lugs on 90% of their bikes like the Rivendell Bicycle, Surly, others.

  • @stephenwright8103
    @stephenwright8103 2 роки тому +8

    I live in the UK and the bike shops are pathetic hardly any accessories to choose from. would love to be able to walk around a great shop like this and buy a lot of goodies for my folding E-bike in my dreams....😂

  • @buffalomind6838
    @buffalomind6838 2 роки тому +1

    The Blue Lug is such an enjoyable bike shop to search through. If you were not mindful you’d spend a grand purchasing knickknacks without even realizing it . And that is before even purchasing the main bike components you may have had in kind. I love shops like that as you come across so much stuff you never knew existed, and it makes the ordinary something you seriously want to purchase, and that is when your analyzation skills have to be brought forth. 😆

  • @mateusz_bricks
    @mateusz_bricks 2 роки тому +2

    It feels really unpretentious and fun. Bikes shops in So Cal usually stick to one main brand, and or really high end road bikes. Very enjoyable video.

  • @mountaincruiser817
    @mountaincruiser817 2 роки тому +1

    So this is where all the bikes and parts gone to!!!

  • @rickypasion8668
    @rickypasion8668 2 роки тому +1

    Heavennn!! Big fan of Blue Lug here in Manila !!🇵🇭🇯🇵

  • @ernanigarcia3530
    @ernanigarcia3530 6 днів тому

    I live in Brazil and I am going to Tokyo on next week. Of course I’m going to visit Blue Lug shop. Thanks. For the video.

  • @bikepackingadventure7913
    @bikepackingadventure7913 2 роки тому +3

    Just ordered x2 of the blue lug safety triangles, just what I was looking for, when bikepacking 👍👍

  • @richard3015
    @richard3015 Рік тому

    Used to visit often when I lived in Japan. Will visit again in October.

  • @cjohnson3836
    @cjohnson3836 2 роки тому +6

    Yes my dude! To be honest, its a bit of a dream to go to this shop. They make so many cool things. And have so much hard to find stuff. Really impressed by their stock of Swift Industries (a small boutique US brand) bags as it took months for me to be able to get my Swift Zeitgeist. The bronze bike that caught your attention at 8:50 is an All-City Gorilla Monsoon. Is like a bikepacking/monster cross bike. Actually the frame at 16:10 with the maroon and black that you liked is the same but one of the 2022 colors. The bikes outside at 3:10 are from Rivendell. Rivendell Atlantis is possibly the prettiest bike ever made. Everyone has their style and this place has the types I could geek out all day over.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +3

      It was so cool, but I felt my knowledge lacking to really appreciate everything there 😅

    • @cjohnson3836
      @cjohnson3836 2 роки тому +1

      @@TwoWheelCruise A lot of the stuff is pretty niche so its understandable

  • @kelvinho1736
    @kelvinho1736 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for touring Blue Lug Bike Shop Cruise! I am in the U.S. and Blue Lug is pretty well known here as well. Especially in the fixed gear bike scene Pretty cool store!!

  • @harlimaw
    @harlimaw 2 роки тому +2

    Love the spacers section!

  • @9canadianboy
    @9canadianboy 2 роки тому +3

    That's one of the best bike shops I've seen. The selection of top quality stuff. Like Da Brimm for a helmet. Rivendale bikes Grant Peterson was the importer of Bridgestone bikes. Inventor of Grip King pedals. All top quality products. It's even better than Mellow Johnnie's in Austin. Almost like visiting the North American handmade bike show. Sad no recumbents.... ;-)

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s 2 роки тому +3

    I love the creativity of that bike shop. One of my bikes is a surly long haul trucker and I got some nice inspiration. I put a photo of my bike on Instagram and I had so many Japanese people like it Surly must be popular. Especially modified.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, they seem to be really popular there

  • @Cuongjim74
    @Cuongjim74 Рік тому

    Great things and characters here can picked up. Thanks for video

  • @zukzworld
    @zukzworld 2 роки тому +2

    That's a pretty packed shop, loved the tour!

  • @cocotaco_875
    @cocotaco_875 2 роки тому +1

    Shoutout from Philippines!

  • @christill
    @christill 2 роки тому +2

    A completely bizarre but awesome bike shop. Such a great example of why bike shops are so fun to explore and make videos of.
    And I really want to see that Brompton with the swept back bars fold down and see what happens. Even if it doesn’t fold down properly, it would be interesting to see how it rides with wider bars.

  • @CdnBiggles
    @CdnBiggles 2 роки тому +1

    What a bike shop! Great tour.

  • @jp93309
    @jp93309 2 роки тому

    Never heard of Blue Lug bike shop. So much stuff to see I’d be there all day.

  • @rumblestar5771
    @rumblestar5771 2 роки тому +1

    Really great tour of Blue Lug. Nice to see some great Rivendell bikes there too.

  • @RASirie1
    @RASirie1 2 роки тому

    21:52 the white bike with the rasta Phil woods and Paul mini motos! ❤️💛💚🥰

  • @K-G-S_66
    @K-G-S_66 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful bike shop
    Its like my dream workshop
    Thx for taking a time for making this video been a while since I watched a shop tour video i believe it was with you're friend she wanted to buy a bike
    Well stay safe and have a wonderful day guys

  • @IRSA1
    @IRSA1 2 роки тому +3

    What a treasure trove of everything you might need for your cycling life !
    Love the idea of customising your bike to achieve a more colourful, artistic and technically improved result, away from the standard factory production line constraints. The only thing I did not seem to see is many softer, comfy saddles, which are very common here in England.

  • @grinningidiot
    @grinningidiot 2 роки тому +1

    I love this shop. So glad you had a chance to visit them.

  • @EryPrihananto
    @EryPrihananto 2 роки тому +1

    yeaaaaa finally bluelug 😍
    This is should before you move from Japan
    thanks a lot for this awesome video :)

  • @mkh6035
    @mkh6035 2 роки тому +2

    Yeahhhhhhh blue lugggg..

  • @knife1406
    @knife1406 2 роки тому +1

    wooooooooooooooo been waiting for this episode since I found your channel :P thanks guys!!! Def my fav bike store and I only order from them online!

  • @gregsalazar8106
    @gregsalazar8106 2 роки тому +1

    So great Cruise thanks for showing the shop. Definitely one of the most unique ones I’ve seen. It’s a must visit when I’m in Tokyo.

  • @petervanderveer1933
    @petervanderveer1933 Рік тому +1

    Very nice,well done
    Peter from South Africa
    God bless

  • @georgeramirez5225
    @georgeramirez5225 2 роки тому +2

    really enjoyed the tour, thank you

  • @user-xb1iq4mk7d
    @user-xb1iq4mk7d 6 місяців тому

    hallo I am from Bandung Indonesia, thank you for sharing this, I really enjoy to see the Secret Room of BlueLug 😁🇮🇩

  • @DylTyrril
    @DylTyrril 2 роки тому +2

    Very neat and quirky little bike shop! It certainly stands on its own in terms of character and uniqueness, and they make great use of every single square foot of space available.

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      Definitely made great use of all of the space :)

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare Рік тому

    This was AWESOME thanks for sharing!

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 11 місяців тому

    Great Vid. This place was amazing !!~

  • @namzarf
    @namzarf 2 роки тому

    "Sorry, we're open" ( 3:46 )
    Gotta love their sense of humor.

  • @taiwarrior1
    @taiwarrior1 2 роки тому +1

    Love your bike shop tour videos. Great shop and so many goodies to empty your bank account on! lol

  • @randomleivlogs2013
    @randomleivlogs2013 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome bike shop tour! Now I'm itching for upgrades and/or accessories 🤣

  • @addison6095
    @addison6095 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, this place is bike nerd Mecca. It's strangely comforting to see how chaotic the work area is.

  • @iamhidari9394
    @iamhidari9394 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this video! I used to live some 5 minutes away from Blue Lug in Kamiuma and went there a few times. One time I was refurbishing my Fuji Feather and went the with my frameset over my shoulder to get my headset replaced. The guys were super friendly and helpful and I had a great time. Good memories...

  • @asork
    @asork 2 роки тому +1

    thank you, i was one of those who wanted to see the shop

  • @balfaboy
    @balfaboy 2 роки тому

    What a super cool and really nice shop! I would leave my job and move to Japan to work there. I miss the good old days of working at the bike shop, great people, great fun and always great rides! You have a beautiful shop with really nice inventory, i love it! Stay safe and keep smiling!

  • @vivoslibertos
    @vivoslibertos 2 роки тому +1

    Legend said that usps box is the one that Lance Armstrong and his team mate use to storage their blood.
    Really nice bike shop fits for steel is real people.

  • @jeemon01
    @jeemon01 2 роки тому

    Wonderful! So many items!

  • @Midnight_BRAZIL
    @Midnight_BRAZIL 2 роки тому +1

    The light blue bike at 8:40 made me want to paint mine. I'm in love with the simplicity of that one.
    We don't really have nice shops like that here in Brazil, so actually, more than only have a blue bike, I want to open a shop like this one hahahaha ^^
    Great video :)

  • @holgaholic
    @holgaholic 2 роки тому

    amazing feature! thank you

  • @hakanaimountainmoon
    @hakanaimountainmoon 2 роки тому

    Nice tour as ever guys. 👍 A great choice for your last Japan bike tour (for the time being anyway). Would love to stop by that place!

  • @ramoverde4133
    @ramoverde4133 2 роки тому +1

    A dream store ! I need something like that near me ! 👍
    So many beautiful bikes...

  • @noelbandiola1616
    @noelbandiola1616 Рік тому

    so nice classic bikes

  • @wheelzandgillz
    @wheelzandgillz 2 роки тому

    I Love Blue Lugs videos!!

  • @surlyogre1476
    @surlyogre1476 2 роки тому +3

    Couldn't let this one go by without a shout-out to Team Surly. Looks like you had a lot of fun here. If I ever get (back) to Japan, I'll definitely have to check this out. Best wishes for your new adventures!

  • @hpi3evo
    @hpi3evo 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video,interesting accessories !

  • @ronnisullivan9794
    @ronnisullivan9794 25 днів тому

    Thanks for the slow go through the store. So many others buzz through too fast

  • @josegarcia1379
    @josegarcia1379 2 роки тому

    what an amazing bike shop

  • @bavosidharta
    @bavosidharta Рік тому

    definitely will visit this shop when in japan!

  • @awangazmi2454
    @awangazmi2454 2 роки тому +1

    So many unic bike and item in the shop

  • @keepitsilent9210
    @keepitsilent9210 2 роки тому

    Thankyou so much for the video, always enjoy your bikeshop tour video

  • @syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144
    @syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144 2 роки тому

    Great sharing

  • @markwilliams3623
    @markwilliams3623 2 роки тому +1

    Your going to my second favorite country. Thailand. Safe travels. Looking forward to the vdo's of your flight etc....

  • @barnjob75
    @barnjob75 6 місяців тому

    JAPAN AND THE PEOPLE ARE SO KOOL !

  • @Deathjoker_
    @Deathjoker_ 2 роки тому

    Japan always have some cool stuffs even the bike shop, im gonna visit this bike shop when i go back Tokyo, thanks for recommend.

  • @FarFlungHeel
    @FarFlungHeel 2 роки тому +2

    Blue Lug is awesome. There are three shops in Tokyo, all on the west side. I feel lucky in that my house may be almost exactly in the center of the triangle you could draw on a map connecting the three shops. Wonderful selection of bikes and accessories, no pretension, and very helpful staff. I’ve had two bikes overhauled there - they did a great job. I’ve visited bike stores in many countries. I’ve yet to encounter anything close to how wonderful Blue Lug is.

    • @ernanigarcia3530
      @ernanigarcia3530 6 днів тому

      Cool! I am Brazilian and I am going to Tokyo on next week. Which is the most iconic Blue Lug shop that you could recommend for me to visit? Thanks!

    • @FarFlungHeel
      @FarFlungHeel 6 днів тому

      I like them all but Hatagaya the best. That’s the one in the video.

  • @kevinbagukchannel
    @kevinbagukchannel 2 роки тому

    So cool

  • @marccarter1350
    @marccarter1350 2 роки тому

    Loads of touring bikes and kit here, I would love to visit for sure

  • @rainypath96
    @rainypath96 2 роки тому +1

    OMG YOU WENT TO BLUE LUG!!! I thought you would leave Japan without going :( awesome!!

  • @julioflores2972
    @julioflores2972 2 роки тому +3

    Saludos desde este lado del mundo Anaco Venezuela, me encantan sus vídeos de Tour Shop, sigan adelante

  • @Urban_Wander
    @Urban_Wander 2 роки тому

    Awesome bikes and very nice video 🚲🇵🇭

  • @nicholasdavidson5683
    @nicholasdavidson5683 2 роки тому

    I love the 90's style bike bags but modernised
    Looks like a great store

  • @expressobike
    @expressobike 10 місяців тому

    My favourite bike shop! And I’m in beautiful Montreal Quebec!! Bonjour! Love your show

  • @linggarlinggarnurtito4377
    @linggarlinggarnurtito4377 2 роки тому

    I love ur content mate 🔥🔥🔥

  • @classifiedinformation6353
    @classifiedinformation6353 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful tour of the Blue Lug. I travel to many places in the U.S. and make it a point to visit local bike shops. I have seen all of your bicycle shop tours on the channel. Please share any more that may be in the new neighborhood. Thanks!
    John

  • @dirttdude
    @dirttdude 2 роки тому

    i get shivers up and down my spine just thinking about stepping foot into a bike shop again. if i cant get it on amazon, i don't need it.

  • @vijayanchomatil8413
    @vijayanchomatil8413 2 роки тому

    Thank you. When you showed the animal themed bottle cage, I have a xmas gift to give!

  • @ericsandoval5712
    @ericsandoval5712 2 роки тому

    Will go back to Japan because of Blue Lug. Good luck on your next adventure to Thailand 🇹🇭!

  • @giancarlorivera8113
    @giancarlorivera8113 2 роки тому

    This is a dream come true! Those Appaloosa and Platypus are made my Rivendell Bicycles, Grant Petersen designed it...he is also the one who designed the iconic Bridgestone XO and MB models. Thanks for granting our request before leaving Japan.

  • @kimrice394
    @kimrice394 2 роки тому

    Awesome shop! Awesome tour! I felt at home there. I’m from the Midwest of the US.

  • @mikewilson164
    @mikewilson164 2 місяці тому

    Awsome🎉

  • @ninhful
    @ninhful 2 роки тому

    I love to spend about one day in this shop and eventually buy one.

  • @guyincognito1136
    @guyincognito1136 5 місяців тому

    Love the race bike guy visits blue lug vibes. MASH is Masi and the since Rivendell puts their bike names on the downtube those are now brands!

  • @bigmikeshooter
    @bigmikeshooter 2 роки тому

    Very interesting job. Cheers from Greece...

  • @yiezhe
    @yiezhe 2 роки тому

    best shop ever - Bluelug

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc 2 роки тому

    I like the saw horse bike rack!

  • @lazaromanalo6968
    @lazaromanalo6968 2 роки тому

    Wow very big bike store selling all stuffs concerning bikes.

  • @user-sh2wr3bu4k
    @user-sh2wr3bu4k Рік тому

    I like the red one on the front of shop with 2 chairs. And the banana bag . Your friend or assistant show it for seconds. I'm crazy about bicycle.

  • @Velobetty
    @Velobetty 2 роки тому

    Such a lovely bike shop! I could spend all day here! Also really fun to see a Ctrl cap at 16:50 which is a bike messenger company here in London and I have one too. I wonder how all of these cool things ended up here! 😊

  • @kangendjo6132
    @kangendjo6132 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @redpunkt4542
    @redpunkt4542 2 роки тому +2

    It’ll be great to see a tandem bike video. If possible a foldable kind. My wife doesn’t know how to cycle and she always misses out on fun cycling trips. Would love to see some reviews/choices of a sort. 😊

    • @TwoWheelCruise
      @TwoWheelCruise  2 роки тому +2

      Hope we get a chance to ride one someday