Bike Shops in Okinawa, Japan

Here are a few local choices - The one Adam is referenceing is Komesu: 1. Ishikawa Cycles is located on rte 74, just off the Kadena Rotary in Kadena Cho. Ishikawa-san is a very good bike mechanic and sells Treks and other bikes. 2. Route 329 cycles is owned by Ikehara-san. Located on rte 329 in Ishikawa-shi, he is a very good mechanic and has a variety of bikes for sale. http://www7 b.biglobe.ne.jp/cycleplaza_ikehara/english.html 3. Komesu cycles is owned by Komesu-san on rte 330, next to the shrine in Futenma-cho, between MCAS Futenma and Foster. Komesu-san sponsors a triathlete team and races, himself. 4. Bridgestone Bike Shop (Okinawa Ringyo) is the largest on Okinawa, located in downtown Naha on rte 58 and in a second location (map in files section). Lots of parts and bikes. http://okirin.ti-da.net/ 5. Awase Wharf Area - down to backside of Comprehensive Park, North along the coast on Hwy 85. As you approach the Awase wharf area on the right, watch for a large yellow building with big fish on it. Turn left onto the road in front of that building. The bike shop is on that road a few blocks further down. Lots of road bike and mtb parts, low and high-end. 6. NEOS - just North of Kinser at intersection of 58 and Convention Center road, SouthEast corner. Similar to REI in the states. http://www.outdoor-neos.com/ 7. Sports Depot - South of Kinser about 1.5 k on hwy. 58, in old Makiminato Housing Area; at stoplight at top of hill, West side of road is Hotel Ekka, turn left (East) and Sport Depot is the first store in the shopping mall. Big place, similar to a SportMart. Alos one in Awase, near #5 above. http://www.alpen-group.jp/shop/sports-depo.html 8. Bicycle Kids - near the park that hosts the Naha Marathon, South of Kinser. http://www16.plala.or.jp/a-kids/