It's fun to see this video 7 years later. When I first saw it I had just moved to Portland and was busy with school. Now, I know my way around - I rode on the Hawthorne Bridge on my way home from a bike thing (on my brakeless Affinity Lo-Pro, wearing my Chrome Kursk AP Pro shoes and old school Chrome knickers). I know exactly where Damian is riding, in one part he's just a few blocks from where I'm typing this in my downtown apartment. Portland may be a small city but it has solid public transit, every sort of bookstore you can think of and many you can't, we have 4 photo labs, a fixed gear only bike shop, several cargo bike shops, a few used parts/bikes shops, a few community shops, at least one mountain bike shop ... I can keep going. Portland is a rad place. So much has changed. That wonderful Chrome hub is no longer there, Chrome no longer does community events or makes these videos, at least for now. Damien moved to LA but then back here to Portland. I never met him and I don't know if he still rides. I've since sold my wool Cobra hoody and a ton of my Chrome gear (I had a lot from over the years), maybe I should get another once since they make colors again.
Wow Thank you for the memories, I was a bike messenger as a teenager in New York City back in the 70s. I had no idea they still had bike messengers. I'll never forget zigzagging between all those cars to make the delivery as fast as possible in order to deliver more than other curriers, we used to get paid by speed and number of packages.
You are a braver man than I. I have a (freewheel) single speed to commute to work on, but there is no way I'm jousting with downtown traffic with no brakes.
whats with all the fixie riders getting drop handlebars that are way to deep for them to comfortably use them, and then they end up riding 99% on the tops
First off, vintage track bikes like he has didn't have compact drops, so it might be difficult to find some that would mount with that kind of stem. Secondly, roadies are doing the exact same thing with slamming their stems and riding bikes that are too small for them with huge saddle to bar drop distance, which makes being on the tops even more aggressive than being in the drops on a "properly fitting bike."
i could come up with million reasons why its done the way it is but its never going to change your predetermined perception. Though, to be honest, just shut up and ride whatever you are comfortable with, and leave others to determine whats best for them.
it's easier to maneuver from the tops because in the drops the bar hits your forearm. So they set it up so they ride on the hoods, but remain aero still. Maybe he can ride the drops who knows.
Really awesome. If I may add, Try to keep locks away from your body. Incase of accident, bike locks specially U locks will cause more injury. Put it in the molle part of the bag. :)
I have been using the same chrome Citizen since 2013 and it is still holds up like the day, I bought it. I have crashed in it and don't even follow chromes instructions for care lol. I have nearly 60k miles logged on strava with this bag and I can say this bag is well worth the price!
No brakes in a city is a bit too dangerous for my taste, it doesn't matter how experienced or skilled you are an accident can always happen and not being able to immediately stop your bike may result in something very serious.
It might look silly at first having a dropbar that's to low for comfort on the drops but when you sit with your hands close together ontop of the bar you get into a very good mile eating position, that is probably why most fixie'd gear riders use them, the only thing that bothers me is when you grip the bends to accelerate because when there are no brakelevers you could easily loose your grip and do a header and crash. Nice bike though but isn't Casati Monza a roadbike? is this bike rebuilt as a singelspeed? anyway , a nice video.
The problem is that according to death statistics, cyclists die from being hit by a car and the helmet does nothing in those cases. Unfortunately, people who have cars and have never ridden a bicycle do not respect the space and safety of cyclists when meeting them on the street.
Only problem with my Chrome Citizen is that after 10 years she still basically new. I have straight up threw that bag off my bike going 25mph and no sign of damage.
"The thing is like a blanket." oh man i wish this were the case for me. I see him riding with it and all i can think about if that were me how gross and sweaty my back would be. Maybe its fine for him, everyone's body and body temperature is different. Would love to be able to ride with backpacks and particularly the barrage pro would be amazing but have had to migrate all that I carry onto strapping stuff onto my bike rack.
How do you ride downhills brake less? like i know that you have to skid but isnt it really difficult and plus, theres always that blind spot where cars can pop out
Still one of my favorite streets of chrome videos. Still inspires me to take a ride every once in a while
his legs are fucking ripped
It's fun to see this video 7 years later. When I first saw it I had just moved to Portland and was busy with school. Now, I know my way around - I rode on the Hawthorne Bridge on my way home from a bike thing (on my brakeless Affinity Lo-Pro, wearing my Chrome Kursk AP Pro shoes and old school Chrome knickers). I know exactly where Damian is riding, in one part he's just a few blocks from where I'm typing this in my downtown apartment. Portland may be a small city but it has solid public transit, every sort of bookstore you can think of and many you can't, we have 4 photo labs, a fixed gear only bike shop, several cargo bike shops, a few used parts/bikes shops, a few community shops, at least one mountain bike shop ... I can keep going. Portland is a rad place.
So much has changed. That wonderful Chrome hub is no longer there, Chrome no longer does community events or makes these videos, at least for now. Damien moved to LA but then back here to Portland. I never met him and I don't know if he still rides. I've since sold my wool Cobra hoody and a ton of my Chrome gear (I had a lot from over the years), maybe I should get another once since they make colors again.
such a beautiful bike
It's okay.... But I work at a bicycle shop.
And legs...
Steel and Plain design but expensive than a road bike wtf
Wow
Thank you for the memories, I was a bike messenger as a teenager in New York City back in the 70s. I had no idea they still had bike messengers. I'll never forget zigzagging between all those cars to make the delivery as fast as possible in order to deliver more than other curriers, we used to get paid by speed and number of packages.
Watched this video back in the day, still inspiring.
That bike looks sweet!!! Future goals: Legs like that!!!
Such a beautiful bike! Such a rad edit. Watched this one and the one with Mike riding through Brooklyn so many time! 👌
damn that bike, I love that feel when wheel almost touches the the frame when the frame is like retro looking
riding for work has been the best job I ever had!
Man, that is a clean bike.
You are a braver man than I. I have a (freewheel) single speed to commute to work on, but there is no way I'm jousting with downtown traffic with no brakes.
Ramond Ferreal also as someone who commutes by fixie in a city, going brakeless is just stupid and a danger to other people
para tiempos de cuarentena, para no bajar la moral, amé estos videos. Saludos desde Chile! lml !!!
What a poetry life, God bless you, bro.
Deliver 1 package a day, afford Hasselblad.
Totally inspirational.
I like the geometry of the bike. Compact and proper.
+Chrome Industries Official u should really consider comeing to other countries like Germany too in terms of shops in big citys
+Flo Mah Where in Germany?
I live in Bremen, which is more north... but shops would be nice in citys like Cologne, Berlin, Bremen ofc, Muinch and Hamburg.
+Chrome Industries Official A shop in Sweden's capital Stockholm would be great. Scandinavians do bike a lot and are keen on picking up urban trends.
barcelona...
Berlin for sure!
whats with all the fixie riders getting drop handlebars that are way to deep for them to comfortably use them, and then they end up riding 99% on the tops
First off, vintage track bikes like he has didn't have compact drops, so it might be difficult to find some that would mount with that kind of stem. Secondly, roadies are doing the exact same thing with slamming their stems and riding bikes that are too small for them with huge saddle to bar drop distance, which makes being on the tops even more aggressive than being in the drops on a "properly fitting bike."
i could come up with million reasons why its done the way it is but its never going to change your predetermined perception. Though, to be honest, just shut up and ride whatever you are comfortable with, and leave others to determine whats best for them.
Because a slammed quill stem and a big drop look super cool for Instagram and when you walk up to it in the street or garage.
Goriaas because they are faster
it's easier to maneuver from the tops because in the drops the bar hits your forearm. So they set it up so they ride on the hoods, but remain aero still. Maybe he can ride the drops who knows.
So weird for me living in Amsterdam and seeing another big city without hardly any bikes or bike parking
More of these please
Really awesome. If I may add, Try to keep locks away from your body. Incase of accident, bike locks specially U locks will cause more injury. Put it in the molle part of the bag. :)
I have been using the same chrome Citizen since 2013 and it is still holds up like the day, I bought it. I have crashed in it and don't even follow chromes instructions for care lol. I have nearly 60k miles logged on strava with this bag and I can say this bag is well worth the price!
Molecular tire clearance.
No brakes in a city is a bit too dangerous for my taste, it doesn't matter how experienced or skilled you are an accident can always happen and not being able to immediately stop your bike may result in something very serious.
Never had a fixie?
Стари Врач still a frontbrake is saver
Accidents cannot be avoided even with brakes
I understand adreline is addictive. But you can not never stop a track bike as short as a bike using a brake.
The man who knows what he wants. Salute.
1:24 the front tire is almost touching the down tube!
You can open letters with that front wheel clearance!
I have cycled from Seattle to Miami in 2018 and still remember Portland as worst bigger city to ride a bike due to the rough road surfaces
Not much has changed in that respect. Streets in Portland remain rough.
Thats a slick bike but im scared for him he so fast without brakes what a legend
I really liked it mate - nice to see life from your angle, thanks
It might look silly at first having a dropbar that's to low for comfort on the drops but when you sit with your hands close together ontop of the bar you get into a very good mile eating position, that is probably why most fixie'd gear riders use them, the only thing that bothers me is when you grip the bends to accelerate because when there are no brakelevers you could easily loose your grip and do a header and crash. Nice bike though but isn't Casati Monza a roadbike? is this bike rebuilt as a singelspeed? anyway , a nice video.
@AWIES QARNY BIN OTHMAN Student2019 it's a track frame, you can tell at the rear.
we need to see more people promoting with helmets! Awesome video.
The problem is that according to death statistics, cyclists die from being hit by a car and the helmet does nothing in those cases. Unfortunately, people who have cars and have never ridden a bicycle do not respect the space and safety of cyclists when meeting them on the street.
@@Killerhap do you have a source for this? It would be interesting to see if they factored in cyclists being hit by cars whilst wearing a helmet.
Hey Jamie, how many miles do you ride on a working day?
beautiful bike & beautiful helm
I need that bag.
Legs like Jan Ullrich 1998
I want a bike like this. Grab and go. Light and simple. No cables. I can't find any on the market. You have to build your own?
Love the filming. Its so good
Viva Cicli Casati!
That bike is 🔥🔥🔥
Hi! What's your gear ratio Damian? Thx in advance.
Johnny drama is gonna be jealous of those calves
The bike has no brake, no shift, no safty...it's the taste of freedom.
I remember Bart from chrome when they were in Denver back in 95
This guy Rocks - keep crankin'
That's an amazing work you do
Only problem with my Chrome Citizen is that after 10 years she still basically new. I have straight up threw that bag off my bike going 25mph and no sign of damage.
What about the rainy days? I ride with no fenders and one minute under the rain makes you dripping with dirt in my region. As well as your bike.
Most of these comments are ridiculous
Seat height (frame) is too small for you..
Yooo the way he get off the bike!
I own this bag absolutely amazing what you can get in it
What’s it called
Classic bike, classic camera, classic chrome.
Classic comment! Thanks.
What camera was that? Brand/name etc
@@Mpaziles Hasselblad
"The thing is like a blanket." oh man i wish this were the case for me. I see him riding with it and all i can think about if that were me how gross and sweaty my back would be. Maybe its fine for him, everyone's body and body temperature is different. Would love to be able to ride with backpacks and particularly the barrage pro would be amazing but have had to migrate all that I carry onto strapping stuff onto my bike rack.
Fantastic 👍
with the high amount of rain in the north west, what is a way to not get discouraged ? I may have a few job offers near Bremerton.
Those legs prove how long you've been doing it. Great work my friend 🙂👍.
Man I have to ask - what bike is that?
Photography and bicycles thats my kind of guy
Obviously this dude knows what he likes, so I'm just asking. Why the drop bars if you're in the tops 90% of the time?
To get comfy
Those shoes are sweet! Where can some of those?
We are redeveloping our SPD compatible shoes right now so you can't get those anymore. We'll have some more in the future. Keep your eyes peeled!
I find myself keep coming back
i like vintage bikes.
Are these bikes usually custom made by the rider? It's hard to find a fixie (not a singlespeed) with dropbars.
Super easy to swap.
I want that helmet.
what is it
What names your bike and the frame are stell or alloy is very fantastic no speed is single but id very fast👍😀
Are the coats available in the UK? It's just what I was looking for. Can't see anything like it on the Chrome website. Quite Carharttesque. Cheers.
We have some dealers in the UK that may have 'em: www.chromeindustries.com/stores/
Где купить такие дороги на улице?
what kind of shorts are those? so cool.
The quads on this guy
What are those Pants? are they special bike pants?
This is one badass bag I have the barage and the pro cannot fault this bag
Hell yeah!
Chrome please bring back those shoes...US men 13. Dope Shoes!
what a cool man
Casati! What model? Monza?
Nice bike, what's your chainring and rear cog ring
Красавчик! Байк - огонь!
Nice bike and great guy.
What kind of bike helmet are you using?
What is the SHORTS brand , pls !
Without brakes in the city
single geared dude
@@00nexus it's about fixed gear, not single gear
@@johnnyparmesano2358 but it is very hard to skid with just pedals
@@oko.b.3085 bro, he's clipped, it's like he's using a pair of straps
he’s using the product of the company of which you’re watching a video right now haha
what is the model of the backpack and the squares liters..gracias
That helmet is wild
amazing
What type of camera did he have?
Are you still in Portland? Let’s ride
frontwheel ALMOST touching the frame omg
shining bike, neat clean shoe, bike messenger?
Who’s the artist of the soundtrack???
Gotta love Chrome
What is the brand of that maroon bag? Please answer, thanks!
カッコいい！
Ami Henin yeap
Probably.
I like his cleat shoes, what shoes are those?
Q U A D Z I L L A
Will you mess up your knees by riding brakless?
It makes them stronger!
I want same his short.
Where are can find it?
How do you ride downhills brake less? like i know that you have to skid but isnt it really difficult and plus, theres always that blind spot where cars can pop out
Why he uses track drop bars and never rides in the drops. Just get flatbars or wide risers.
What a life!
I miss that Portland.