Freak my bike...baby!
10-13-08, 07:22 PM
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Freak my bike...baby!
Cophenhagen commuter Chics meet real TV. I like it. 
https://www.youtube.com/user/defietsfabriek
Safety Note: Always use protective eyeware when using a grinder.
Post it note: yes, I know it's Amsterdam.
https://www.youtube.com/user/defietsfabriek
Safety Note: Always use protective eyeware when using a grinder.
Post it note: yes, I know it's Amsterdam.
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10-13-08, 07:58 PM
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Can't YT here right now till I get home but something tells me I might like this. 
10-13-08, 08:35 PM
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Looks like a cool show, I just wish I knew what they were saying.
10-13-08, 08:41 PM
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I just watched episode 3. If someone did that to my bike I'd be PISSED. they took a perfectly good, useable bike, that was sufficiently beaten up that it would not be attractive to thieves. Then they ruined it by making it impractical, AND a thief magnet. What a waste!!!!!!
10-13-08, 09:40 PM
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Ok, I just watched episode #1 and #2.
#1- they really super-fem up the bike. not my taste, but then again, i'm a steak 'n taters kinda guy so it's not shocking.
#2- they ruined that bike. I'd ask them for a new funcitonal bike that can replace the old functional bike.
What is with them and putting those tiny wheels on bikes? Fer g-d sakes. knock it off. a non-folding commuter bike should have decent enough wheels to handle and provide gyroscopic forces to help keep the rider upright. These little wheels are no good on a commuter. I can understand for folders cuz it's all about compact design. but on a steel framed hardcore commuter bike? no.
#1- they really super-fem up the bike. not my taste, but then again, i'm a steak 'n taters kinda guy so it's not shocking.
#2- they ruined that bike. I'd ask them for a new funcitonal bike that can replace the old functional bike.
What is with them and putting those tiny wheels on bikes? Fer g-d sakes. knock it off. a non-folding commuter bike should have decent enough wheels to handle and provide gyroscopic forces to help keep the rider upright. These little wheels are no good on a commuter. I can understand for folders cuz it's all about compact design. but on a steel framed hardcore commuter bike? no.
10-13-08, 09:48 PM
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Ok, I just watched episode #1 and #2.
#1- they really super-fem up the bike. not my taste, but then again, i'm a steak 'n taters kinda guy so it's not shocking.
#2- they ruined that bike. I'd ask them for a new funcitonal bike that can replace the old functional bike.
What is with them and putting those tiny wheels on bikes? Fer g-d sakes. knock it off. a non-folding commuter bike should have decent enough wheels to handle and provide gyroscopic forces to help keep the rider upright. These little wheels are no good on a commuter. I can understand for folders cuz it's all about compact design. but on a steel framed hardcore commuter bike? no.
#1- they really super-fem up the bike. not my taste, but then again, i'm a steak 'n taters kinda guy so it's not shocking.
#2- they ruined that bike. I'd ask them for a new funcitonal bike that can replace the old functional bike.
What is with them and putting those tiny wheels on bikes? Fer g-d sakes. knock it off. a non-folding commuter bike should have decent enough wheels to handle and provide gyroscopic forces to help keep the rider upright. These little wheels are no good on a commuter. I can understand for folders cuz it's all about compact design. but on a steel framed hardcore commuter bike? no.
Just the way they use the cut off wheel to dismantle the bike is a little silly. And then they paint the bike with spray paint. I think it's more meant for comedy.
10-13-08, 09:51 PM
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oh. ok then. perhaps my sense of humor is broken at the moment. If it's a spoof and they are not actually trying to improve the bike, then they do it well i suppose.
10-14-08, 05:43 AM
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Yeah, you think they could do it a bit more professionally.
I mean, even the Pimp My Ride guys are a bunch of hacks but at least they don't use rattle cans for paint jobs.
Neat find though. Still fun to watch.
I mean, even the Pimp My Ride guys are a bunch of hacks but at least they don't use rattle cans for paint jobs.
Neat find though. Still fun to watch.
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Gotta love the skull theme. Also, the 'wine cooler' is a nice touch. Found myself laughing out loud in several places. Even w/t language barrier it's easy to follow the gist of the conversation. Great find. Very inventive show. Agree w/t above post that it's a great send up of the Pimp My Ride, Monster Garage shows. Not to mention Orange County Choppers...w/o all the yelling. 
10-14-08, 12:22 PM
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Dutch OCC:
"Damnit Paul. Yoo ver shupozed to order de payps last veek. Now, how ve vill feeneesh dee bayk on taym?"
(edit to add- it almost looks like esperanto).
"Damnit Paul. Yoo ver shupozed to order de payps last veek. Now, how ve vill feeneesh dee bayk on taym?"
(edit to add- it almost looks like esperanto
).
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