*TOMOKO TOMOKO* !!! i always *LOVE* when she makes surprise appearances on *TH-cam* channels that i follow. also *LOVE* her super positive energy - probably why *everyone* in the *J-vlog* community is friends w/ her.
Just found your channel 🙂 !! Love the content , watched like 10 video's including the live stream on a stretch !!! Hope to see more of video's from around the world from both of you 🎉
Two wheel cruise first time seeing this channel love the content. I’m planning to go for a trip to Japan this year. Hopefully for 21 days to get the full picture of where I may be living in 5 years. I did look at your (why foreigners leave Japan) video and did some thinking. But I would love to get in contact for additional info I may be missing! Great channel!
Thanks! We get too many message requests, so it's difficult to answer everyone. If you have a specific question, your best bet is to join a livestream or ask on our Patreon.
@Two Wheel Cruise I've thought about bicycle deliveries too, but you would need a cargo bike to perform multiple deliveries. Also, for stamina purposes, getting a E-assist option would be helpful.
for long distance touring i'd definitely go for a full size bike for comfort and gearing - storage options are limited on the folding ones, imo limited to basic commuting or shopping
I agree with you on this one, but in their case they just took a lil bit longer ride to meet with a friend.So that's why it's kind of convenient to have a folding bike in those kinds of situations. 😁
For a real long distance tour, we'd definitely prefer a full size bike, but we're gonna be hopping between countries a few times over the next few months so it seems that folding bikes will be easiest with that.
Hey from dbn MI guys 👋 Love the 4k videos, seriously looks like I'm there or looking through your eyes lol. I wanted to ask what's Jung's ( however you spell your friends name that you met up with 😬) TH-cam channel? I'd love to watch The vlog of you & your wife's time after you filmed your biking trip to that district! Please & thank you! 💞 Keep at it with your great videos ✌️
@@MrV3nendetti Nice! Not comfortable going there on my own (many rough streets esp at night that a lanky white country boy stands out on... I know it's a pretty big area maybe it's just their neighborhood is a bit rough 😆) but I have friends that live down there and the FOOD THERE 🤤!
@Two Wheel Cruise, Other than changing the gear on the bike, if you upgrade the stock 406 wheels to 451, the gear ratio will be higher and more stability. The only down side will be the inner tubes on 451 wheelsets are harder to find in some places in the world and tyres tend to be a bit narrower
After watching this video, I went to a bike shop to tryout a couple of Dahon folding bikes: the Mariner D8 and the Piazza. I really like the handling of both bikes. The turning radius is smaller than full size bikes.
I very much enjoy your videos which remind me of my visits to Nihon. I hope one day you might “bite the bullet” and buy a pair of Bromptons! Ride safe. 😃
Another great video. I inexplicably have a job interview in Japan. If they can somehow squeeze me in before you guys head to South America I would like to hire the Two Wheel Cruise company for a day tour! Cheers
Hi guys,lovely video. Perhaps you can consider loading the bicycles with luggage in front and back as if you were to use these bicycles for traveling you have to get used to the extra loads. Having backpacks for luggage on your back is not a good idea. Cheers.
About a year ago, I bought a GoPro. I am glad to see that a GoPro looks so good on a youtube video. Problem is that my computer is too slow to do any editing. So, my next expense will be a new computer. A new computer will have to take prioriety over a folding bike. John
Loving your channel. Hopefully you never leave Japan 😁. You two are taking up the entire lane at some points and I'm curious to know if drivers get very aggressive because they would here in America?
Thanks! We only take up the lane when there's a car up ahead blocking the road so we don't merge at a dangerous time. Not many aggressive drivers here other than taxis and a few speeders.
For the most part, this is what you get. There are a few protected lanes, but really bad design and really short. Most road cyclists ride really early in the mornings on weekends.
@Two Wheel Cruise The gearing seems to be the folding bike's weakest point. However, wouldn't a gearing upgrade be expensive? Also, though I know you're not in to that, is there a "E-Bike" option to these bikes with a small hub motor, or are we talking about using a Swytch eBike Conversion Kit?
The gearing upgrade could get expensive depending on how you go about it. I don't know much about ebike conversions, but I'm sure it's possible with a hub motor.
Loving the handlebar view. Feels abit weird without the handlebar view as it's very smooth & looks like a car camera compared to the handlebar view (where you can see the minor left and right adjustments of the handlebar). Foldable bikes are common here in Singapore. I have a friend who has a bronze-like orange Brompton and she can keep up with my Merida Reacto Roadbike.
Socks while wearing sandals. What do you guys think of that? The Dutch usually don’t do that as they find it silly looking while the Germans are in general the opposite and feel naked without socks. What is the general norm in your country? Of course it could be that there is no clear norm.
Uber doesn’t exist anymore in Vietnam. They sold their South East Asia business to Grab, so we have grab food. Delivery is only done by motor bike, no bicycle delivery. Delivery is very cheap 1-3 USD. Not a great way to make money!
What's with Japanese parking rules vs. practice? The most comical place is a convini next to a police box- and cars stopped with their flashers on in front of the police. I've only seen one enforcement action in Japan- a tow away where one car got towed out of a whole block of cars parked illegally. A kid started honking the horn of one car- and everyone came and moved their car while the one unfortunate one watched their car get ticketed and towed.
this main road is too wide for Japanese drivers, they don't know what to do with so many lanes lol That's why you have so many random cars parked and blocking the lane! desperately trying to bring back the normalcy of narrow road lanes lol
I'm just a simple person, i see folding bikes and auto subscribed. 😅
folding bike rider here from 🇵🇭
Right on!
Cruz: ride along with us at home if you can
Me: making pancakes with extra heavy syrup.
Make some extra for us ;)
It depends. On the scenic rides, the no-handlebar view is nice, but for in-town, I like to see the handlebars to keep oriented.
Thanks! That's a good distinction.
I'm curious what it means to "keep oriented" in this context. Do you feel lost, or get motion sickness?
Yesss the arms and handle bars are back!!
haha yep :)
Nice city ride with folding bikes
Sure is :)
me watching you guys biking while munching on cookies and chips
Yum!
That was a nice old MR2 at 27:58!
Yeah, that was sweet!
I've seen some try to tour with Dahon folding bikes. Great ride once again Cruise. "Let's Go" !!!
We'll be testing some short tours soon :)
@@TwoWheelCruise OMG!!! I'll be waiting for that.
*TOMOKO TOMOKO* !!!
i always *LOVE* when she makes surprise appearances on *TH-cam* channels that i follow.
also *LOVE* her super positive energy - probably why *everyone* in the *J-vlog* community is friends w/ her.
She's always fun to be around 😁
I really enjoy your videos, I went about 15 miles on my bike today, very hot in Florida, too. These folding bikes look great!
Thanks! Starting to cool down here now :)
I really like the handle bars for my indoor cycling
Thanks for the feedback!
Really nice relaxing video
Thank you! 🙂
I like this style of uncut videos, lockdowns are still on and off and indoor cycling has been fun lately :)
Glad they help!
Nice Video, Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Love this video! Thank you! 💗
Glad you liked it!
Just found your channel 🙂 !! Love the content , watched like 10 video's including the live stream on a stretch !!!
Hope to see more of video's from around the world from both of you 🎉
Welcome aboard!
Dahon Boardwalk D7, good classic looking folding bike. Changed mine to drop bar since I don't fold it anymore.
Nice! I was wondering what it would be like with a drop setup
The go pro is the best ! Keep using it !
Wow im from nagoya too i will buy electric folding bike soon..t.c and Godbless
Feels more immersive with handlebar/cockpit in frame. Great videos :)
Thanks!
First my friend from Phillipines shoit out from judge TV bike ride
Thanks! :)
So cute the folding bike !
Thank you 🤗
Two wheel cruise first time seeing this channel love the content. I’m planning to go for a trip to Japan this year. Hopefully for 21 days to get the full picture of where I may be living in 5 years. I did look at your (why foreigners leave Japan) video and did some thinking. But I would love to get in contact for additional info I may be missing! Great channel!
Thanks! We get too many message requests, so it's difficult to answer everyone. If you have a specific question, your best bet is to join a livestream or ask on our Patreon.
WoW....stay safe
Thanks!
大須行きたくなってきた〜
楽しいビデオありがとうございます😊
It's a fun place :)
I like the black bike but I like the controls on the red bike better.
Thanks for sharing!
Video quality is amazing, chest mount is great, realism/rawness in ride. Can you do a scary stories ride (ghost etc.), just for fun? heh :) ride safe!
Thanks! I don't know any scary stories haha
@Two Wheel Cruise I've thought about bicycle deliveries too, but you would need a cargo bike to perform multiple deliveries. Also, for stamina purposes, getting a E-assist option would be helpful.
Yeah, ebike would be the smarter option if you wanted to do it seriously.
I love Japan
for long distance touring i'd definitely go for a full size bike for comfort and gearing - storage options are limited on the folding ones, imo limited to basic commuting or shopping
I agree with you on this one, but in their case they just took a lil bit longer ride to meet with a friend.So that's why it's kind of convenient to have a folding bike in those kinds of situations. 😁
For a real long distance tour, we'd definitely prefer a full size bike, but we're gonna be hopping between countries a few times over the next few months so it seems that folding bikes will be easiest with that.
Thoung-chan the Two Wheel Cruise fashion plate! 😍😍😍
oh yeah! ;)
Hey from dbn MI guys 👋 Love the 4k videos, seriously looks like I'm there or looking through your eyes lol. I wanted to ask what's Jung's ( however you spell your friends name that you met up with 😬) TH-cam channel? I'd love to watch The vlog of you & your wife's time after you filmed your biking trip to that district! Please & thank you! 💞 Keep at it with your great videos ✌️
Dearborn MI? I'm to the west!
@@NoZenith yep good ol Dearborn, home of henry ford lol
@@MrV3nendetti Nice! Not comfortable going there on my own (many rough streets esp at night that a lanky white country boy stands out on... I know it's a pretty big area maybe it's just their neighborhood is a bit rough 😆) but I have friends that live down there and the FOOD THERE 🤤!
Thanks for watching! Close to my hometown of Rochester MI.
Thuong's channel is Japan Walk TV.
and Tomoko's channel is "Tomoko Tomoko"
@@TwoWheelCruise so cool! Pre Covid I was a regular in Ferndale and love Pronto! For simple baked goods.
Dahon broadwalk pretty good bike.. I own it 15 year still under good condition
Nice 👍
@Two Wheel Cruise, Other than changing the gear on the bike, if you upgrade the stock 406 wheels to 451, the gear ratio will be higher and more stability. The only down side will be the inner tubes on 451 wheelsets are harder to find in some places in the world and tyres tend to be a bit narrower
Thanks for the tip!
Hey, love your channel. Have you considered split frame versions of travel bikes- like the ritchey breakaway system?
Looks interesting. We'd like to try them one day, especially with a bike that could fit in a suitcase.
Got a puncture and was lazy to fix it. I guess this video is a sign for me to fix the puncture and go for a ride.
Get it over with ;)
@@TwoWheelCruise yep and came back from a really long and tiring ride. I'll sleep like a baby today.😅😅😅
After watching this video, I went to a bike shop to tryout a couple of Dahon folding bikes: the Mariner D8 and the Piazza. I really like the handling of both bikes. The turning radius is smaller than full size bikes.
They ride surprisingly well :)
I very much enjoy your videos which remind me of my visits to Nihon. I hope one day you might “bite the bullet” and buy a pair of Bromptons! Ride safe. 😃
Another great video. I inexplicably have a job interview in Japan. If they can somehow squeeze me in before you guys head to South America I would like to hire the Two Wheel Cruise company for a day tour! Cheers
Good luck!
You need to trademark "let's go"
Haha yes!
Hi guys,lovely video. Perhaps you can consider loading the bicycles with luggage in front and back as if you were to use these bicycles for traveling you have to get used to the extra loads. Having backpacks for luggage on your back is not a good idea. Cheers.
Thanks! We're taking baby steps and will be experimenting with different mounting options soon.
Can't figure out if I like handlebar mount over chest. Love the video and new subscriber here.
Thanks! Me neither haha
About a year ago, I bought a GoPro. I am glad to see that a GoPro looks so good on a youtube video. Problem is that my computer is too slow to do any editing. So, my next expense will be a new computer. A new computer will have to take prioriety over a folding bike.
John
This is a hero 8. We switched to Ipads and lumafusion for quicker editing.
I wonder if you find it takes more effort to go the same distance as compared to commuter bikes?
It's about the same I think.
Foldies are the best leisure cycling bicycles!
They sure are!
Do you guys get to keep the bikes or you have to return them?
nice vlog! would you know any bike shop in japan that i can buy dahon boardwalk online and shipped to philippines? thanks
What brand and model are your pants?
Loving your channel. Hopefully you never leave Japan 😁. You two are taking up the entire lane at some points and I'm curious to know if drivers get very aggressive because they would here in America?
Thanks! We only take up the lane when there's a car up ahead blocking the road so we don't merge at a dangerous time. Not many aggressive drivers here other than taxis and a few speeders.
Nagoya don't have any cycling lanes alongside city roads? Seemed quite busy at roads and not many road cyclists too over the weekend.
For the most part, this is what you get. There are a few protected lanes, but really bad design and really short. Most road cyclists ride really early in the mornings on weekends.
Did you consider testing Bromptons as well, Cruise?
We have, but a bit too expensive for our budget now.
Did today what I like best :: commuting home through the countryside on my road bike while listening to the vlog (listening NOT watching ok 😉)
Nice!
please, install a speedometer.
@Two Wheel Cruise The gearing seems to be the folding bike's weakest point. However, wouldn't a gearing upgrade be expensive? Also, though I know you're not in to that, is there a "E-Bike" option to these bikes with a small hub motor, or are we talking about using a Swytch eBike Conversion Kit?
The gearing upgrade could get expensive depending on how you go about it. I don't know much about ebike conversions, but I'm sure it's possible with a hub motor.
Have you decied your cycle name
In last episode told that you will name it by next episode?
This was filmed before we uploaded the last video, so it will be a few videos before we announce them ;)
Sandals German style: With white socks. :D
PRO
Loving the handlebar view. Feels abit weird without the handlebar view as it's very smooth & looks like a car camera compared to the handlebar view (where you can see the minor left and right adjustments of the handlebar).
Foldable bikes are common here in Singapore. I have a friend who has a bronze-like orange Brompton and she can keep up with my Merida Reacto Roadbike.
Thanks for sharing your feedback! Folding bikes go surprisingly fast.
Bike shorts look smart...........
Socks while wearing sandals. What do you guys think of that? The Dutch usually don’t do that as they find it silly looking while the Germans are in general the opposite and feel naked without socks. What is the general norm in your country? Of course it could be that there is no clear norm.
Most people don't do it here, but Thuong does it sometimes haha
Just surprise your go pro not heat warning heat stop filming with this weather !
Never had any issues while cycling.
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Thanks!
Uber doesn’t exist anymore in Vietnam. They sold their South East Asia business to Grab, so we have grab food. Delivery is only done by motor bike, no bicycle delivery. Delivery is very cheap 1-3 USD. Not a great way to make money!
Thanks for the info!
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What's with Japanese parking rules vs. practice? The most comical place is a convini next to a police box- and cars stopped with their flashers on in front of the police. I've only seen one enforcement action in Japan- a tow away where one car got towed out of a whole block of cars parked illegally. A kid started honking the horn of one car- and everyone came and moved their car while the one unfortunate one watched their car get ticketed and towed.
I've never seen one of these cars get a ticket or get towed.
@12:50 first piece of flying rubbish I've seen in Japan lol
It exists haha
this main road is too wide for Japanese drivers, they don't know what to do with so many lanes lol
That's why you have so many random cars parked and blocking the lane!
desperately trying to bring back the normalcy of narrow road lanes lol
Yeah, it's way bigger and wider than most roads here haha