BROTURES selects simple, well-designed fixed gear bikes and distributes them to the world, mainly through its flagship store in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Among them, BROTURES OSAKA, located in Minami Horie, Osaka , boasts the world's largest selection of fixed gear bikes, and also has the best product knowledge and mechanic skills.

In this article, we would like to introduce some of the recommended brands from BROTURES OSAKA.

[Top 10 recommended fixed gear bike brands from around the world]

1. DOSNOVENTA

DOSNOVENTA Los Angeles
PRICE: ¥163,900- (Frame Set)
DOSNOVENTA is a leading European frame manufacturer founded in Barcelona, ​​Spain, and is a company that attracts creative crews such as musicians, filmmakers, and photographers. A designer brand made up of :
Not only are they high quality, but they are also bringing a new style to fixed gear bike culture through a variety of creative endeavors.
If you'd like to experience the unique design and ride comfort of this brand that has fans all over the world, we encourage you to give it a try.

2. LEADER

LEADER 735TR
PRICE: ¥220,000-
LEADER is a fixed gear bike brand from California, USA.
Based on the concept of "fastest on the street," the company actively produces street fixed gear bikes, with the 7 Series featuring an extremely thick aluminum aero frame at the forefront.
Among them, the 735TR is a model packed with LEADER's attention to detail , and with repeated updates, this model, which pursues comfortable and fashionable riding even in Japan, is still loved by many people today.
When it comes to fixed gear bikes, LEADER comes to mind. It's a brand that has a chic and modern look, but also has a street feel, so we want everyone to choose it as their first bike.

3. LOCAL BIKES

LOCAL BIKES BLANKS
PRICE: ¥85,800-
LOCAL BIKES was founded in Los Angeles, USA in 2017 as a private brand by Salvador Lombroso, founder of LEADER.
BLANKS is a model with a wide tire clearance and rear rack eyelets at a reasonable price, with the desire to make it easy to enjoy fixed-gear bikes . It is recommended for those who want to enjoy customizing their first fixed-gear bike, or for those who want to enjoy cruising and tricks on their second bike.

4. TYRANT BIKES

TYRANT BIKES KAGERO
PRICE: ¥132,000- (Frame Set)
TYRANT BIKES is a brand created by Emi Brown, the founder of LEADER and a member of MASH.
Among them , KAGERO is synonymous with the front-down pursuit frame for the street . Developed in collaboration with the online media "Pedal Consumption", KAGERO is a high-end model that uses the highest quality 6069 aluminum and achieves an astonishing weight that is among the lightest in the industry .
I would like anyone who wants to try out events such as crit races, where speed is a competitive event, to try out this brand and experience it for themselves.

5. DONTZER

Dontzer Don Fango
PRICE: ¥176,000- (Frame Set)
DONTZER is a brand of NJS frame manufacturer TR, which handles everything from frame manufacturing to painting and assembly in its own factory.
As they are known for their handmade products, which are used in the NJS keirin races , their products are high quality and based on their own ideas. The second collaboration frame between the DONTZER builder and BROTURES is the DON FANGO . It is a true adventure bike, designed to be used not only in the city but also for off-road riding, with thick tires and sturdy chromoly pipes that can withstand trick play.
This is the perfect frame for those who want to use one frame for multiple purposes, but there are only 15 available , so be quick!

6. SKREAM

SKREAM MAGNUM 22
PRICE: ¥132,000- (Frame Set)
SKREAM is a brand founded in 2013 by fixed gear bike enthusiasts in Hong Kong.
The MAGNUM 22 uses pipes made from a combination of 6066-T6 aluminum alloy and titanium , making it a lightweight, sturdy, all-purpose machine that delivers excellent performance not only for everyday use but also for racing and tricks.
This brand is still not very well known in Japan, so these frames are especially recommended for those who want a unique option.

7. AFFINITY CYCLES

AFFINITY CYCLES METROPOLITAN
PRICE: ¥132,000- (Frame Set)
AFFINITY CYCLES was founded as a small bike shop in Brooklyn, New York.
LEADER in the west and AFFINITY in the east are brands that, like LEADER, are synonymous with fixed gear.
The METROPOLITAN is an authentic and beautiful frame with geometry inspired by Japanese Keirin . In 2012, the METROPOLITAN was selected as the "partner" of the main character in the bike messenger-themed movie "Premium Rush," and it is recognized as the standard for fixed-gear bikes on the street.
AFFINITY is always popular in the fixed gear bike scene. It's better to get it when you can because it's not available regularly.

8. BROOKLYN MACHINE WORKS

BROOKLYN MACHINE WORKS GANGSTA V4
PRICE: ¥132,000- (Frame Set)
The brand was started by Joe, the founder of the company, who had a studio in Brooklyn, New York, where he made art, sculptures, and custom-made furniture as a hobby. Word spread among key figures in the New York street scene that you could order original frames made in NYC, and many pieces were born.
The GANGSTA was born from Joe's desire to make a bike that he could ride casually to the bars , and it has a frame that is typical of BROOKLYN MACHINE WORKS. If you like American culture, you can choose a fixed gear, or if you want to ride casually like Joe, you can choose a free gear for cruising.

9. ENGINE11

ENGINE11 CRIT-D
PRICE: ¥126,500- (Frame Set)
ENGINE11 is a brand with its roots in STREET FIXED GEAR CULTURE, founded by owner Kevin, who was born and raised in LA.
ENGINE11 is a racing brand that continues to be at the forefront of the industry , focusing on frames for races using fixed-gear bikes known as crit races. They offer a wide variety of frame colors that are updated every year, making them a recommended brand for those who like distinctive designs and those who are trying to participate in race events.

10. LOOK

LOOK 875 MADISON
PRICE: ¥264,000- (Frame Set)
LOOK is headquartered in Nevers, France, and has long been active at the forefront of the bicycle industry, originally focusing on road bikes.
The 875MADISON is a full carbon frame designed and manufactured in-house by LOOK for crit races . It is extremely light and boasts incredible acceleration.
This is a frame that I would definitely recommend to anyone who is serious about riding fast and who enjoys fixed gear bikes as a sport. Also, there are only a few stores nationwide that carry this frame, and it is so rare that it is only available once every few years.

[What is a fixed gear bike?]

Fixed gear bikes can be used in many everyday situations, from riding around town to short trips. They are single-speed, fixed-gear bikes with no gear shifting, and originally originated as racing bikes for keirin and track racers. In Japan, they are also deeply rooted in street culture, and are popular for their simplicity, individuality, and the freedom to customize them.

Fixed gear features
One of the features of fixed gear bikes is the fixed gear, which means that the rear wheel and pedals are linked together in a similar way to a unicycle, and the pedals basically continue to rotate automatically while you are riding.
So you can get addicted to the sense of speed when sprinting and the direct feeling of riding that makes you feel like one with the horse, and you can also enjoy tricks that are unique to fixed gears, such as skidding. In addition , most fixed gear bikes can be customized to have a free gear that allows you to move forward by spinning even when you stop pedaling.

Fixed gear bikes do not mean no brakes <br> Fixed gear bikes are often ridden overseas as they do not have brakes during competitions. Although the image of a fixed gear bike is strong, in Japan it is prohibited to ride on public roads without brakes, so those sold in Japan are delivered with brakes installed.

[What kind of place is BROTURES OSAKA?]

BROTURES OSAKA boasts the largest store floor space of any fixed gear bike specialty store in the world .

There will be a wide selection of bikes from various brands, including LEADER and DOSNOVENTA. There are a wide variety of price ranges, colors, and sizes available, so you're sure to find a bike that fits you. There are also plenty of test rides available so you can compare the bikes .

We also have a wide range of parts available, and we stock products that our staff have actually found useful and recommended for customization.

We don't just end the process with you purchasing our car; we want to maintain a relationship with you after the purchase, and because we want you to drive our car for a long time, we basically provide free maintenance after the purchase .
Another great thing about fixed gear bikes is that they can be customized . We have a large inventory of parts so that we can customize your bike to suit your lifestyle, and we also have the largest inventory of wheels .

We have many hand-built wheels , which are made by selecting multiple parts according to the purpose and assembling them by hand, and we always have more than 50 in stock. Of course, we can also accept orders according to customer requests .

The store is spacious, and the mechanics' customization space is also large, designed like a bar counter, so when you are customizing your bike, you can watch the mechanics work up close and talk to them.

We have had many riders and artists visit us so far, and although BROTURES is a bicycle shop, we also deliver the culture behind fixed gear bikes. We hope that as many people as possible will enjoy riding fixed gear bikes, tinkering with them, and connecting with them .

Please feel free to visit us!

BROTURES OSAKA

1-19-22 Minami Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0015
06-4391-3313
osaka@brotures.com
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