Bike Messenger Squid on Ellen

[topak10]

Fixie pixie...

[xhappyxscreamingx]

so what did they get him?

[Bassmasta1222]

3 steps to riding a fixed gear, step 1, hear about it "that sounds stupid" step 2 Try it "whoah this is weird, fuck this" Step 3 ride more fall in love "what was i riding before?"

[oncetwiceismythree]

track bikes are the shit! they let you feel the actual force of gravity!

[wheelyjting]

1. fixed gear is a brake system in itself, 2. they are for use on oval tracks, why?  because you need something fast to do track racing, aswell as messengering.

and track bikes, not 'fixies' btw, were first used by carribian immigrants in ny for messenger work in the 80s, and so most people caught on and also used them, 'fixie' IS fasion, track is performance at its best, you really think you can move like that in traffic with all your 12,18 or however many pointless gears you have? get real

[xExRxIxCxKx]

@wheelyjting lol relax guy... I love track bikes as much as the next guy but I have the common sense to admit that those 'useless gears' are actually more efficient than a single speed. and the maneuverability of a bike isn't based on the drivetrain so your taffic argument is kinda stupid -_-

[thetwowheeler1]

betcha he was on the job when he stopped by for the show

[fixedgear808]

I think that messenger bag is from Manhattan Portage.

[7Prozak7]

Why people use fixie in job like this , fixie is for oval tracks . The best brake is front brake so if you all go so quick why dont use the best performance . Why you use fix gear , why not just singlespeed ? If you go so quick in turns you schold be able to go on the knee like on motorcycle , to make faster turn with hi speed . Fixed is for fashion . I don't get it . Single speed is ok , why dont use it ?

[Mafiage55]

@7Prozak7 Have you ever ridden a fixie? If you have you know that it gives you a lot better control, and you don't need to press brake all the time, so you can focus a lot more on riding.

[7Prozak7]

@Mafiage55 I ride fixie few times . You schould make a proposition to professional riders in Tour de France or Giro , ask them why they don't wont to be so fast on super fast fixies , why the don't use it ? You should go 30 mph and brake 10 meters in front of wall using only your stupid rear brake , that will be the last moment in your extremal life . Performance , this is it , not stupid bike , oh look at me , I have no brakes and i'm still a life .

[7Prozak7]

@Mafiage55 When couriering whos started , bicycles whos normal road bikes or old MTB , then fashion come and now you haw that style on the roads . Fixie is like going from 45 flor with out elevator . Maybe brave but unnecessary .

[Mafiage55]

@7Prozak7 But messenger have used fixies for a long time.

[EelSacul]

No wonder his nickname is "The Squid". If you're familiar with motorcycles, "Squid" is a term used for riders who take unneeded risks on their vehicles.

[inivonwini]

I guess to older lesbian women that helmet footage is really scary.

[marlo916]

i want to start a skipping messenger service.... your only mode of transportation is by skipping. anyone with me?

[djskizmarkey]

do this on a skateboard and then we can talk ,,LAME!!!

[Kiddowesth]

Its funny that people consider this SO dangerous? Every year cops die in the thousands, but how messengers are killed?

[chaosgragon44]

@Kiddowesth around 700... so suck it.... FUCKING pig..

[Kiddowesth]

@chaosgragon44 I dont see how it makes me a pig? But good day to you! :)

[sustainablejeff]

If you had to choose one person to represent you ...

[velodudect]

Isn't that the guy who models the Cdale Capo on their website?

[cozymonk]

god, she's obnoxious...

[drewmax510]

like a sperm to the egg

[drewmax510]

james brown is turning over in his grave.

and lighting a clove

[420witchdoctor]

Wow, Ellen is such a dyke.

[xpNoYx]

lol!!

[420witchdoctor]

Lol, for real.

[xfire7]

Its the same in London.Pushbikes and motorcycles can run rings amoungst slow moving cars stuck in traffic.The interviewer was making fun of him! They get embarrased by the truth.They are selfishly useing their cars and causing the jams.They do not want anything that hilights the stupidity of it.

[Dreamscape52]

@xfire7 AND we legally have use of the bus lanes too!,filtering through traffic is a GREAT timesaver,until some fucker opens the door on you,then it's lawsuit time!

[billyb3williams]

what did he get

[rjfc2]

a blowie

[newwavenewrave]

lol its squid again. always on the run. the king of new york city messengers.

[DERDENDUNICHTKENNST]

He got a really nice bike is this a Canonndale ?

[maddfurey]

i think in the world of adventure bike messenger video he talks about training to become an EMT.

[battlebob]

Wow 14yrs....He ether makes good money doing it or he has not other skills.

[Zahndom]

or maybe he just loves his job.

and unlike so many other people does it for that reason alone.

[sweetnsourPOPS]

this was posted in 06 dummy

[battlebob]

And?

[gregtron11]

fixies rule!

[masikid]

Lol, I love watching people try to explain fixed gears, mainly because I have such a freaking hard time explaining it, Most people won't understand it until they get on the bike...or at least until they try to stop pedaling.

[plutoplatters]

many many years ago way longer than 20 years there were bikes with one speed.most every bike had one gear. they are smoother and far more quiet. they did have brakes to save on the tire wear.

[mtnbiker888]

@masikid i agree bro its imbossible

[metrev117]

@masikid i know why cant they just say its fixed to the hub

[Shermyyy]

@masikid i know what you mean... after you explain it you can tell they're still like... "wtf is a fixed gear?"

[gintoniclime]

yea that dance is annoying

[Julester27]

then why watch her videos?

[brazenbishop09]

so i suppose you think its a good idea to turn a blind eye to all you dont like, maybe thats something ellen would do

[brazenbishop09]

makes sense

[40areasg]

lol talks like a straight up new yorker

[jp444]

Squid is RAD.

T.I.A

[mastercurlypubes]

haha. i love how most bike messengers are so to the point, they won't waste time or anything. love em.

[jstnhnh]

What brand of bike is that?

[youstinkmom]

home made most of the time

[Tsiongky]

blah...blah..blah...dude were YOU ever a bike messenger???don't talk the talk if you never walked it

[longbeachczz]

ohh dang Tsiongky is a male nurse? good observation.

[40areasg]

hahahahaha

[longbeachczz]

Who cares dildo! Nobody asked you! Bed pushers always think their the shiz.

[gnaven2]

That studio must have the best view in the whole world!!

[Archaikos]

He's going too slow.... I'm disappointed.

[itchyvalens]

bike messengers are fcking crazy!!!

p.s. anybody know what kind of helmet he's wearing?

[electrontube]

Looks like an older Limar helmet, they like their vents layed out centrally like that.

[itchyvalens]

ty, much appreciated after 2 months

[daflysky5]

some of them are actually wearing hockey goalie masks for face protection and they are durable enough

[09maddegr]

what the hell is the lesbian cake for

[chchchuckles]

Squid, from a former thin slick racing bike messenger (95-99 SF-DC-Richmond), take care brother, stay upski, Zorg, now a fat schoolteacher but with wonderful schoolkids who learn about messengers and life!

[HRm708]

SQ!!! what up ----- its ceazer - dont work 4 the minute no more - where the fuck u @ - havnt seen u DT in MADD long

GHOSt - UNITy

[crimen]

they have mad skillz..lets see you try doing what he does

[minotaurusrex]

Lets see you come to nYc get on a bike and around in it. Especially a fixed, like the one he's got. Can u say "flat on your facd in 2 seconds?" lol

[skabaconska]

Says the man with justin timberlake dressed as a gingerman on his favorites.

[xxannalisa]

this is the show i went to!! i met the bike messenger after!! ahha

[bignz721]

Hey Kev ~ you may guess me from my username.

Hope all is well w/ you and the new family!

Take care ~ john

[blickblocks]

What were they going to give him?

[marcinovski]

They were going to give him lesbian cake.

[blickblocks]

How would he put that in his mess bag? They gotta think more.

[3ugeneGreene]

O  O

[kernalpanx]

Squid!! Nice i never saw this before,,,,,, long time bro.

[cyclingprodigy]

Squid!!! The freaking famous man!

[REIDvanRENESSE]

Big Up Squid!!! A true NYC Original. RESPECT. -R.

[madonnaswimmer]

I was disappointed when I found out it wasn't an actual squid. You deceived me.

Real squid + Ellen > bike messenger + Ellen

[EightPaws4Hoof]

Don't bikes have to give way to perdestrians on crossings in New York?

[soupy2]

yes. but that slows them down.

[stevetrackattack]

ahahaha, this has to be one of the funniest things i've ever seen.

[vhsdf]

They got one of the slowest guys in NYC... hes still kool though.

[thiskidgotmox1e]

Squid is a legend.

[DriftPirateD]

Slow? Do you know who the fuck you're talking about?

Look up "Monster Track", read a bit, and then call Squid slow.

Fucking Douchebag...

[webnician]

Good deal!

[EvaneSam]

Thankx mach8585 :D

[EvaneSam]

What's the title of that song? Who sings it?

[mach8585]

The Vines - "Ride"

[nicolega2001]

Those guys are brave

[OMGROFLMAOLOLZ]

squid is the man, and ellen is great too.

[xxannalisa]

omg imet this bike guy, kevin after the show...lol

right before i met ellen degeneres!!

[cseper]

Congrats cuz!!!

[Vincentdeep]

Kudos to you Squid, thanks for representing!

[dangerousmouse5355]

Go Squid!

[jwj23]

awesome.

[breadbutt]

+ infinity for Squid.