{"id":174692,"date":"2026-03-20T19:41:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&p=174692"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:41:38","slug":"affinity-lo-pro-2026-japan-limited","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/affinity-lo-pro-2026-japan-limited\/","title":{"rendered":"Affinity Lo Pro 2026 -Japan Limited-"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello!
\nIt’s me, Tommy from Blue Lug Yoyogi Park.<\/p>\n

Get stoked y’all! The Affinity Cycles Lo Pro frames are coming back with new colors for the first time in 2 years!<\/p>\n

Some people maybe wondering what Lo Pro is, so please allow me to explain.<\/p>\n

The Lo Pro is a track frame that was designed in Brooklyn New York in 2007, by Affinity Cycles, who have been supporting the New York street rider and the bicycle messenger scene. The bike was designed based from feedbacks that they got by those who ride through the rough New York streets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 years ago, I made myself up to New York to experience and to see what the scene was like.<\/p>\n

New York is not like Tokyo, where smooth concrete could be found everywhere. There are big bike lanes in the main streets, which made it very easy to ride. However, that is not the case for every place in NYC.<\/p>\n

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\u2191This is one of the big streets (Sorry, I forgot the name) and it was beautiful to ride. Ah, seeing the UPS truck makes me go back to that time.<\/p>\n

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Then you suddenly run into streets like this, where there’s a lot of potholes and huge bumps.<\/p>\n

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If you go to Manhattan, you\u2019ll find the traffic is so chaotic.<\/p>\n

I felt that I really need to keep my eyes opened when I’m riding in this city.<\/p>\n

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I was stoked to see the steaming manholes, like you would see in movies.<\/p>\n

Anyways, What I wanted to say is that you will need a tough bike if you’re going to be ride everyday in New York.<\/p>\n

The Lo Pro is the bike that was made to withstand the rough ground of New York, while having quick response in handling to ride through the chaotic traffic and enough flexibility in the frame to make it comfortable to ride everyday!<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at all three Japan limited frame color options.<\/p>\n

Brick Red<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This one reminded me the brick buildings in New York. It seems like it’s a rather subtle color, but the metallic flakes gives it a elegant and chic look. I felt a classic vibe from this color, so I built one with a bullhorn paying homage to classic Pursuit Track Racers.<\/p>\n

Liberty Green<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A metallic green, which is one of my favorite color schemes. \u201cLiberty Green” is such a great name for a New York bike brand too.<\/p>\n

This bike was built by Jackie at Blue Lug Kamiuma. The neon yellow hubs and neon orange toe clips pops very nicely.<\/p>\n

Prism Black<\/p>\n

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Thought it was just a solid black frame? No, no no. It becomes a whole different color when getting in the light.<\/p>\n

It kinda reminded me the dazzling night view of New York, a world class metropolis.<\/p>\n

All three colors are just the right shade\u2014not too flashy\u2014so they\u2019ll blend in perfectly with just about any outfit.<\/p>\n

I personally recommend building them with a basket + freewheel for a casual ride. It feels really good.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the release schedule for this season\u2019s models!<\/p>\n

In stores : March 28th (Sat) 2026
\nOnline : March 30th (Mon) 2026, 7:00pm JST<\/h2>\n

Can’t wait!<\/p>\n

So, from here on out, I’d like to take a deep dive into Affinity Cycles and will be unraveling the brand\u2019s history, so give it a read if you\u2019d like!<\/p>\n

Spring 2007, Affinity Cycles was founded in Brooklyn New York.<\/p>\n

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