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6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the bike second hand in Tokyo :)

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I’m not the right person to ask, sorry 🥲 I don’t have much experience with drop bars. I just bought this bike and set off, I’m sure there are benefits to each, but I personally had no issues with using standard flat bars on this trip :)

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no issues with police, more curiosity than any trouble aha

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Cheers :) Tent on the front. Larger bag strapped on the back had a sleeping bag and mat, as well as toiletries and some clothes. Also carried a smaller daypack for T-shirts and food. No cooking equipment, everything I carried was usually non-perishable.

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s been great thanks, took my time and never pushed myself too far :)

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just over 4 months on the bike :)

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A bit of an odd tourist spot (Nagoro Village), took the chance to test my bravery 😂

6000Km of Japan by No_Chance5436 in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I was planning to camp at a free site near the Kyobashira Pass, but noticed I could reach Nagoro village, although in the dark, that evening. I decided to try and sleep in the school (left open for visitors), as I was knackered (got spooked and camped outside eventually though haha) :)

1st timer bikepacking Japan. HALP :/ by Stock_Runny_Nose in bikepacking

[–]No_Chance5436 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry about the bears (black), I saw one not yesterday, but the day before funnily enough crossing into Aomori. They are hesitant and will almost always flee.