What kind of fixie is on the high wire?
10-15-08 | 06:45 AM
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What kind of fixie is on the high wire?
I'm watching some guy ride a fixie across a high wire without a net. SO who is going to beat this one? And what kind of bike is it?
10-15-08 | 07:15 AM
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A net is so tarck.
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10-15-08 | 10:02 AM
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This morning at work I did see a guy on TV riding a bike on a high wire. It was some morning show, and the bike appeared to have no tires, and certainly had no handlebars. The guy held a super long pole and rode between two buildings or something with no hands. It was pretty cool, a record or something.
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10-15-08 | 10:09 AM
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10-15-08 | 10:15 AM
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It was Nik Wallenda of the Flying Wallendas. Google him for stories about the event on the Today Show Wednesday morning.
I wondered about the bike, too. Especially whether the fork was secured tightly to prevent it from moving.
I've been riding for 20 years, but I don't think I'll try this "Ride."
I wondered about the bike, too. Especially whether the fork was secured tightly to prevent it from moving.
I've been riding for 20 years, but I don't think I'll try this "Ride."
10-15-08 | 10:15 AM
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I reckon that like all tightrope stunts, it wouldn't be too brutally hard if you lowered your center of gravity far enough. Those girls don't seem to be having too much difficulty. Still, respect. I sure couldn't do that.
I think having the fork not secured might actually be safer, because its trail would tend to correct small deviations.
I think having the fork not secured might actually be safer, because its trail would tend to correct small deviations.
10-15-08 | 10:19 AM
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