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12-22-12, 08:00 AM
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I just saw this movie. It hit Red Box in the last day or so. Its worth seeing, just remember it is still a movie. Lots of riding. Not sure sure how realistic the FG handling was as I have never ridden fixed. He sure could lay a skid!
Acting was good, plot was interesting. There were a few "corny" parts toward the end, but still worth the entire $1.27 I paid to see it. I think I read that a well known BMX trickster did a lot of stunts in the movie. I never watch a movie twice, back to back. But I was really tempted to with this one but didn't have the time.
Has anyone else seen this yet? How realistic are the bike handling, braking, etc? I have a flip wheel and I am tempted to turn it around and try fixed.
Acting was good, plot was interesting. There were a few "corny" parts toward the end, but still worth the entire $1.27 I paid to see it. I think I read that a well known BMX trickster did a lot of stunts in the movie. I never watch a movie twice, back to back. But I was really tempted to with this one but didn't have the time.
Has anyone else seen this yet? How realistic are the bike handling, braking, etc? I have a flip wheel and I am tempted to turn it around and try fixed.
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12-22-12, 09:11 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Nah, man. Those things are dangerous!
12-22-12, 09:25 AM
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bike handling and braking in the movie is totally realistic; just like real life. that said, Scrod is right, riding a fixed gear (or fixie, as they call it) is dangerous. I would not recommend it.
12-22-12, 09:37 AM
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You should try it, but I would recommend having brakes for the first 7 years or so.
12-22-12, 10:01 AM
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12-22-12, 10:08 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Before you even consider getting a bike, learn how to do no-handed track stands. Next, buy a Kilo TT. The sizing may confuse you but you should choose one based on what your friend says looks the coolest. Be sure to post a new thread about your bike right when it arrives. Then, start more threads along the lines of 'what should i upgrade first?', 'i think my crank is slipping' (complete with a video for bonus points) and 'what's wrong with my bike fit?' so we can help you figure it all out.
12-22-12, 10:24 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys *cough* *cough* I'll be sure to get my order in for the Kilo... I see that BikesDirect has all the sizes and colors available right now.
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I don't think I caught that. I was, however, watching to see if he coasted at all, but that part looked pretty legit.
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I used to be a fixie.
12-22-12, 12:17 PM
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ive had this movie on my hd since a week after it came out and ive yet to watch it
what kind of JGL fan am i?
what kind of JGL fan am i?
12-22-12, 12:22 PM
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12-22-12, 12:32 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I just realized this thread has SS/FG content. I'm outta here!
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