Check out attached link below. Cool video of urban fixies. I actually saw it on the mtbr forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0AFpq6jFok

Very cool indeed. I'd be more impressed if I couldn't do all that stuff already. *cough* :rolleyes:

Sweet. I kinda wish I could do some of that stuff, but I'm a realist.
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Killer.

I'm digging the feel of that video a lot. Well shot (the overhead, second story shot is pretty sweet) and the music flows really well. It's from a White Stripes cover album by the name of Aluminium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_%28album%29).

Also, in fixed culture news the one that started it all, that's been raising hype for what seems like ages, MASHsf is finally premiering. Hopefully soon after it'll be available on DVD.
http://blog.honeyee.com/mashsf/archives/images/final_poster%20web_borderless-thumb.jpg

I love these videos--don't get me wrong--but when these guys start doing ollies and some other tricks I can't help but wonder why they wouldn't just ride a BMX or a 24" BMX.

^well those tricks are relatively easy on a bmx. it is the challenge that makes them interesting on a fixed. i expect we'll see fixed gear dirt jumping before year's end :p

That's old. Like 108 years old. (http://velobici.com/share/0836.mpg)

^well those tricks are relatively easy on a bmx. it is the challenge that makes them interesting on a fixed. i expect we'll see fixed gear dirt jumping before year's end :p
I guess you could write letters on a typewriter, skate at skateparks on a longboard, or juggle bowling balls just to prove that it can be done and to find a new challenge.

I just sort of think that if it's tricks you really want to do, and if you want to do progressive tricks and open up new territory, it'd be a better idea to ride a bike that doesn't hold you back.

I still think it's cool.

That's old. Like 108 years old. (http://velobici.com/share/0836.mpg)
Yeah? If he can do that and come up with a unifying theory of energy, then I'll be impressed.

But you can't easily fly across town on a BMX bike. It's all about being on the bike, enjoying it and just seeing what else you can do with it. Nothing more, nothing less. They aren't trying to be BMX bikes, just utilizing a new tool.

I'm right there with you, although I'm still a bit ambivelent.

I just sort of think that if it's tricks you really want to do, and if you want to do progressive tricks and open up new territory, it'd be a better idea to ride a bike that doesn't hold you back.I didn't notice the bikes holding them back.

Plus, there are tricks you can do on a fixed gear that you can't do on a BMX bike.

Damn...Those guys are good.,.,

I didn't notice the bikes holding them back.

Plus, there are tricks you can do on a fixed gear that you can't do on a BMX bike.
I understand that there are some tricks that involve the fixed hub that aren't going to be done on a BMX, but I guess I was thinking about air and drops and whatnot. With those tricks at least, the bike would hold you back.

hahah about 2:30 into the video when tehy are coming down the hill...they almost clobber a woman running with her dog.

This one is kinda cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csFXnIpDTrE

This one is kinda cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csFXnIpDTrE

I totally respect the amount of skill, precision and effort that synchronized bike ballet stuff must require, but it's got no edge, knowhattamean?

They just need a new stylist. There's you edge.

i think it's cool when the rider suddenly slides the rear wheel left and right to slow down. that's the "skid stop" right? I've never seen it before, even on footage...