Clips from this documentary showed up on my Instagram feed. I've just always been obsessed with the York, especially 90s New York. This is just the perfect nostalgia trip
I’ve been Uber delivery driving on bike for a year, these guys understand me it resonated when I saw this years ago and been looking for it ever since the only problem is Uber don’t pay me properly, shame
Some years back I found this, my uncle is actually the flash (Paul) from the X-men, I love watching this video cause it’s truly an amazing time capsule and it’s cool to see how dope my uncle was when he was younger
@@pedallinrawI’m pretty sure that is Dee Pop - Dimitri Papadapalous, drummer of the Bush Tetras. He also passed in 2015 or 2016 around the time Steve passed. Edit= it’s definitely him. Bush Tetras is the band he’s most known for and at the time of filming this they’d broken up but reformed in 2005 and still play today even though he’s gone. He played in many different bands but BT was his love.
What hit me, within the first five minutes, is that in 21 years doing the job in Melbourne Australia, I never once encountered a client, or building where you could bring your bike inside, or in a lift, not even goods lifts ,with you. Yet in NYC, at this time, it appeared to be the rule rather than the exception. I found this very surprising indeed.
I once had a client ring my company to complain that I'd bled on their timber floor from an open gash on my shin.....luckily they got my dispatcher on the phone, or my dispatcher was given the call by phone staff- "So, someone comes in, working for you, doing your dirty work, bleeding from an open wound, and all you thought of to do is ring and complain- you didn't ask if he's okay, you offered no help of any kind. Take a good hard look at yourself!" Phone SLAMMED down! I worked the rest of the day, by the way.
Dude at 49:35 with Steve sounds exactly like Wyatt Cenac. Oh and Joe the Legend cracked me up with his last line, loved his bit altogether too - it was real talk. X-Men looked fun to be around off the bike but not sure I would have liked riding with them. What a shame there's no update on them all (though the comments section has been useful to read).
Digital killed the messenger industry, now you have the Uber delivery guy riding an electric contraption, they have no interest in service, bikes or culture they purely want to make money, it's a sign of the times
does anyone know where i can find the intro song? i’ve tried just about everything, including thoroughly searching all of the names related to the music in the credits
Wonder what happened to all these cats. I was around the messenger race scene in the early 2000s for a brief moment. Good people. Shout out to squid and Dagga. Two messengers that were very kind to me as a visitor.
i and so many others rode as youngsters and found a niche delivering. yes many were weak. some were real riders. i dig xmen and i rode before and during. money was motivation just like cabbies. ride and live.
I miss the real NYC. 23:20 She says the Bike Messengers are dangerous but admits she doesn’t pay attention while she’s driving so who’s the real danger?
Yeah, if you don't fully exploit the advantages your maneuverability gives you, flow where the flow is, f--k staying in the gutter or bike lane, and yes, run reds to stay ahead of traffic, you get squashed. Bike lanes are for kids and slow riders scared of traffic- forcing riders who can actually REALLY ride to mix with them is dangerous to all concerned.
@@ronasaurus74 In Russia we have no bike lanes(!) at all, only bike paths, and even then very rarely, and they are poor. so you have to drive on the right along the highway, but this is possible according to the rules! Another thing is the stupid motorists with whom you occasionally have to fight :D It's cool in America. I envy!
Clips from this documentary showed up on my Instagram feed. I've just always been obsessed with the York, especially 90s New York. This is just the perfect nostalgia trip
I’ve been Uber delivery driving on bike for a year, these guys understand me it resonated when I saw this years ago and been looking for it ever since the only problem is Uber don’t pay me properly, shame
Excellent watch of old school messengers ...RIP Steve
Back again addicted to the 90s nostalgia real life experiences before social media
Some years back I found this, my uncle is actually the flash (Paul) from the X-men, I love watching this video cause it’s truly an amazing time capsule and it’s cool to see how dope my uncle was when he was younger
Steve was the man, RIP to him and Dee. Nothing like the old NY and the old messenger world; long gone.
Is mike dee not around anymore? what happened to him?
Any update on Silverfox or Vicky?
@@pedallinrawI’m pretty sure that is Dee Pop - Dimitri Papadapalous, drummer of the Bush Tetras. He also passed in 2015 or 2016 around the time Steve passed. Edit= it’s definitely him. Bush Tetras is the band he’s most known for and at the time of filming this they’d broken up but reformed in 2005 and still play today even though he’s gone. He played in many different bands but BT was his love.
When I was a kid I'd watch classic skateboard vids on VHS...Now that I'm an old man, I watch retro bike vids on YT lol
This is a very well produced documentary. A really nice watch
What hit me, within the first five minutes, is that in 21 years doing the job in Melbourne Australia, I never once encountered a client, or building where you could bring your bike inside, or in a lift, not even goods lifts ,with you. Yet in NYC, at this time, it appeared to be the rule rather than the exception. I found this very surprising indeed.
I once had a client ring my company to complain that I'd bled on their timber floor from an open gash on my shin.....luckily they got my dispatcher on the phone, or my dispatcher was given the call by phone staff- "So, someone comes in, working for you, doing your dirty work, bleeding from an open wound, and all you thought of to do is ring and complain- you didn't ask if he's okay, you offered no help of any kind. Take a good hard look at yourself!" Phone SLAMMED down! I worked the rest of the day, by the way.
People were more bad ass in 90s
Thanks for bringing this back
Dude at 49:35 with Steve sounds exactly like Wyatt Cenac. Oh and Joe the Legend cracked me up with his last line, loved his bit altogether too - it was real talk. X-Men looked fun to be around off the bike but not sure I would have liked riding with them.
What a shame there's no update on them all (though the comments section has been useful to read).
I was there .......nyc king...
X mans
So dope!!! 🔥
Man what a great video hell yeah these dudes were hardcore what a great time in America 💪🤘👍👏
Digital killed the messenger industry, now you have the Uber delivery guy riding an electric contraption, they have no interest in service, bikes or culture they purely want to make money, it's a sign of the times
does anyone know where i can find the intro song? i’ve tried just about everything, including thoroughly searching all of the names related to the music in the credits
Wonder what happened to all these cats.
I was around the messenger race scene in the early 2000s for a brief moment.
Good people.
Shout out to squid and Dagga.
Two messengers that were very kind to me as a visitor.
Squid works for sanitation now the rest I always wonder as well
@@jahoonkim9594
That’s great to hear news of a past acquaintance.
i and so many others rode as youngsters and found a niche delivering. yes many were weak. some were real riders. i dig xmen and i rode before and during. money was motivation just like cabbies. ride and live.
Steve is a cool guy
I miss the real NYC. 23:20 She says the Bike Messengers are dangerous but admits she doesn’t pay attention while she’s driving so who’s the real danger?
Good Job
I was there ...respecto a los x mans.
And New cultura urbana callejera que fui el puente de ese pasado a un futuro más rapido❤
Whats the song at the very beginning??? need to find those chords
These characters are so rich and layered.
Because they’re Not characters, they’re real people.
This is the prequel to "Pedal" (2001), mothers FTW. This also seems like AI too
This has to be the early 90s cause it's before 9/11
1993/94
Literally all of the 1990s happened before 2001
@@Leo-sd3jt😂😂😂
That’s how Tommy Wiseau earned money for “The Room” 😮
Oh , hi Mark
That woman that opened the door on the guy had a bizarre reaction. Maybe just anxious laughter?
Hang on… isn’t the dispatcher Dee actually Dee Pop, drummer of the Bush Tetras?
Yes
I missed the boat, born in 1990
This was my fucking calling, riding your bike for money yahh
All anyone wants is to belong.
That’s the truth
traffic rules are for cars not bicycles
Yeah, if you don't fully exploit the advantages your maneuverability gives you, flow where the flow is, f--k staying in the gutter or bike lane, and yes, run reds to stay ahead of traffic, you get squashed. Bike lanes are for kids and slow riders scared of traffic- forcing riders who can actually REALLY ride to mix with them is dangerous to all concerned.
@@ronasaurus74 In Russia we have no bike lanes(!) at all, only bike paths, and even then very rarely, and they are poor. so you have to drive on the right along the highway, but this is possible according to the rules! Another thing is the stupid motorists with whom you occasionally have to fight :D
It's cool in America. I envy!
46:22 dudes accent sounds like
does any one know the name of the song 31:03 ?
Perhaps it’s the same woman/group who sang the song in the intro. The voice seems similar. Check the credits.
Time 25:00 How does someone "almost" break a leg? Must almost work on stage.
Lacoste is the expensive stuff, Izod is budget Lacoste
These guys are all delivering UberEats now lol
I hope these people are enjoying grandkids.....etc rip Steve
GOOD THINK EMAIL WAS INVENTED