First Fixie Build
03-16-15 | 07:01 PM
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First Fixie Build
My son and I have watched "Premium Rush" about 3 times the past few months and each time he has become more sure of his choice to build a fixie. I'm a C&V roadie so there is a Raleigh frame on the wall of the shop wanting new life. I'll post pics as we get going.
03-17-15 | 07:49 AM
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03-17-15 | 08:04 AM
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03-17-15 | 08:05 AM
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03-17-15 | 08:06 AM
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03-17-15 | 08:07 AM
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04-18-15 | 09:27 AM
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04-18-15 | 09:46 AM
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04-18-15 | 10:04 AM
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Okay, I watched Premium rush... twice, first when it was on Redbox and about two months ago. Yes, it has its flaws. Yes, the plot is a bit corny. But if it inspires people to get off their royal asses and ride, more power to them.
To that end, there was a youtube channel called Triple Rush that was going for a while but I haven't seen anything of it as of late. Maybe it fizzled away? It was more of a documentary, followed a few different messengers throughout their workweek, etc.
To that end, there was a youtube channel called Triple Rush that was going for a while but I haven't seen anything of it as of late. Maybe it fizzled away? It was more of a documentary, followed a few different messengers throughout their workweek, etc.
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04-18-15 | 11:34 AM
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Okay, I watched Premium rush... twice, first when it was on Redbox and about two months ago. Yes, it has its flaws. Yes, the plot is a bit corny. But if it inspires people to get off their royal asses and ride, more power to them.
To that end, there was a youtube channel called Triple Rush that was going for a while but I haven't seen anything of it as of late. Maybe it fizzled away? It was more of a documentary, followed a few different messengers throughout their workweek, etc.
To that end, there was a youtube channel called Triple Rush that was going for a while but I haven't seen anything of it as of late. Maybe it fizzled away? It was more of a documentary, followed a few different messengers throughout their workweek, etc.
04-18-15 | 11:56 AM
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Never heard of Premium Rush before this thread*. Inspired me to go watch it.. looks like an entertaining movie. Thanks!
PS: Great looking build you've got!
* I'm not the usual FG rider, so that's maybe why
PS: Great looking build you've got!
* I'm not the usual FG rider, so that's maybe why
04-18-15 | 12:49 PM
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I rented it because it had Joseph Gorden Levit in it, plus it was the first bike-centered flick to come out in a while. There are other documentary type flicks out there, but they're all about the whole Lance scandal.
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04-18-15 | 02:05 PM
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Nice build, fun movie.
I especially liked how he was in the ambulance in tons of pain barely able to move, and then a short time later was riding all kinds of cool stunts on top of cars.
I especially liked how he was in the ambulance in tons of pain barely able to move, and then a short time later was riding all kinds of cool stunts on top of cars.
04-18-15 | 02:36 PM
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04-18-15 | 02:39 PM
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Yeah, it is. But then I am no fixie rider. It's been fun to build one with my son even if I may never ride it. Thanx for the compliments.
04-18-15 | 02:47 PM
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Like I said, there were flaws. Funny thing is, only us "bike guys" catch stuff like that.
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