Young & Reckless? Fixie (Fixed Gear Bike) Enthusiasts In Singapore | On The Red Dot | Full Episode
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Dubbed “young punks”, fixed gear riders have gained a bad reputation of late. Rozz steps into the underground world of fancy fixie stunts, duels, and mass rides to find out.
Rozz meets up with Danial Kaiser, one of the leaders in the local fixie community, who is her guide through the world of fixed gear bikes in Singapore. She visits a secret haunt where bikers congregate to show off their tricks and bikes.
As Rozz gets to know the fixed gear fanatics better, she learns that despite a few bikers behaving badly, most are just looking for a place and sense of belonging
Ultimately, Rozz joins the crew on a cross-island ride, but there is just one problem - she can’t really cycle!
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About the show: In this web-only series, follow Rozz (Rosalyn Lee) as she immerses himself in some of Singapore’s most peculiar pastimes, becoming a card-carrying member of these fringe communities.
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I lived in Singapore for a couple of years. There's nothing like cruising around on a bike late at night there and it's beautiful and warm. I want to go back and ride again.
Sometimes too warm
Get off the road maggots
@@chinchowpowpook you own your vehicle. Not the road.
@@rinky_dinky ikr…if only i could have the weather of springtime in the us but with the city riding of singapore
Yeah bro but in Malaysia we Like a criminal when cycling
we were all young and stupid once, but we dont have social media back then. some of them can be super toxic, so the community leader must have a clear guideline so they can ride in a civil manner. im a lone rider, and i feel frustated sometimes when i saw a big cyclist group that ride like it's their grandfather's road.
"We were all young and stupid once"??
There are hell ALOT of ADULTS who are still stupid.
(No, i'm not a youngster, i'm an adult with 2 kids).
Yes, sometimes there are "big cycling groups" BUT they typically ride very very late at night or pre-dawn hours.... when MOST people are still sleeping and the roads are very quiet.
Yes, they do occupy one whole lane and sometimes encroach on a second lane for overtaking.
But of course there are anti-cyclists drivers who, given THREE empty lanes, choose to follow behind the "big group" of cyclists and then complain that they have been blocked by "road hogging" cyclists.....like one second-rate local actor.
*To be honest most of these youngsters or YPs for short most are daredevils on the road dangerous to road users. When they are in groups, they will act viciously showing that they are bigger and better. But when police come all quiet like hamsters. Do something fruitful in your life. Even better go Australia or UK you will be accepted there. Open a bike shops and u will get more recognition there. Not in Singapore please!*
@@jsp001 I wonder...do the rules say you can break them when no one else is looking or using? Same with jaywalking, does it mean you have the right to jaywalk when there are no cars on the road? No right... You can do it but at your own risk and responsibility and it's still your fault when you cause inconvenience to others, no matter how few cars (or none) are on the road!
@@GrowInTheDark Listen up dude... Dont make FALSE assumptions.
Did i ever say one can "break the rules" regardless whether "anyone looking or using"?? Please show.
However, i did say that a group of cyclists on the roads will practically occupy one whole lane (the left most lane of course) due to the fact that they CAN ride two abreast on roads with 2 or more lanes (same direction).
With 2 abreast, the outer cyclist will practically be cycling at least along the middle of that lane.
There's NO car small enough to drive alongside the 2-abreast cyclists and yet keep within that left lane, let alone that the vehicle should keep a safety distance of 1.5m from them!
So, technically, a group of cyclists will be occupying the left most lane.
A motorbiker can squeeze alongside the 2 abreast cyclists and still keep within that lane of course.
Secondly, you gave the eg. of "jaywalking"... that depends on whether there are any pedestrian/signalised crossings within 50m. If there's none and the road's clear... WHAT "jaywalking" then??
Finally, you said, "...its still your fault when you cause inconvenience to others , no matter how few cars (or none) are on the road!"
If there's "none" on the road...how tf do one "inconvenience" anyone else in the first place??
You seem to be a "genius" with that kind of thinking.... Nah! I'm kidding!!
You're a dumb fool.
Now go drown in ur own stupidity.
@@danishqaril8919 What drivel are you spouting mate??
Reminds a lot of the LA fixed gear scene from 10 years ago, but on a smaller scale. It was massive. There were so many bike crews (some called bike tribes). There was a ride or race for everything from casual rides to fundraisers to epic races. You had people from all walks of life and ages ride and racing with each other. At a race, you might have an elite racer, next to a gang member, next to a dentist, next to a hipster at the starting line. Everyone respecting each other and having fun. These were underground fixed gear races, but they were well organized with different categories. If you ever wanted to see LA people united, the fixed gear scene was the place to be. Let's not forget the bike parties too. Thousands( not hundreds) would come out for those.
Sick to have a look inside the community in Singapore! Feel you guys in many points. Would love to visit one day for a Mega Mass Ride! KeepPushing
" We've grown and we don't feel the need to show off and then do dumb things to impress others" wiser words haven't been spoken 17:05
Tips for beginner trying to ride bikes
Be calm and relax and lastly confidence
Falling is okay
Balanced story, well done👍
Ross summary at the end just nail it👏👏
Don't forget that Lucas Brunelle came to Singapore and met these young riders. You cannot get a better motivation than Lucas Brunelle.
Idol
eve lucas rides cinelli roadbikes hahahah
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It's always nice seeing the riders do these insane tricks they do always a sight at hillion. Could never see myself doing them, just the riding/sense of freedom is enough and with a group especially even if I'm the only fixed gear rider in my group of friends.
7:00 It’s funny how I also worried about my bike first when I crashed instead of my big wounds lol
Yup it’s true I’m the golden era one and seeing these makes me remember me younger days hanging out at mbs. Still riding but old already. Round island gonna kill me . 😂
There is always a bicycle with a freehub and derailleur. :D Keep riding.
Reading about a 16 year old gang member slashing another 16 year old over rival gang disputes, there are bigger problems than fixies. Instead of straight up banning them, gotta join them and maybe work with them on how to educate present and future riders.
fax
Every country and sometimes each state has the same 😅 it’s really cool knowing you can go ride your bike in traffic and find people similar or doing the same.
I love this documentary and story, continue to ride fixed gear guys. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
good reporting. appreciate the insight.
I love this episode and it shines a huge light on the underground scene. I appreciate the exposure and everything. Although they do ride dangerously you have to know this culture has been around in the US since 90's and it was started by bike messengers. Its cool to see how it has spread to almost every country.
Thanks for the vid Rozz. Truth of the matter is, some of kids are hazard to road users because not all of them can control a brakeless track bike well enough. But then again, having powerful disc brakes don't guarantee you wont be a danger either, look at some of our drivers here in Singapore. I personally ride a fixie, due to how practical it is. I choose to add a front brake due to its practicality.
It's not practical to add a front brake, it is safety. You can be the best fixie rider in the world, but that doesn't change the fact that if your chain snaps, you no longer have a brake.
@@ginsederp do you even English ?
@@Ponder_lust I wouldn't say seatbelts are an item of practicality either, but what do I know. I don't have an English degree unlike you.
@@ginsederp seat belts can save a life in the event of a crash. So it's pretty practical imo. Practicality and safety are not mutually exclusive my friend.
@@Ponder_lust why even ask if the way you are asking it is so terrible to read? Lmao, 🤣 Seriously study better.
This was a REALLY great look into, not just the community, but the people behind it. This is going to sound corny but I believe it...
The searching for a community, family, or brotherhood (I know it's not all guys but predominantly it is and I'm only commenting from my male perspective) is universal. Geography, culture, ethnicity, language, and class doesn't really change much except the means of finding it. I found it in the kitchen at 13 and I'm 37 running my own restaurant. That camaraderie is just as meaningful now as it was then. These young men are in no way different. Their chosen "path" could be a helluva'lot worse. As a teenager the easiest place to find that "love" is in a criminal gang and it's never real, nor sustainable. My hats off to him. He's the kinda guy thats actions should be looked up to.
thanks for sharing! it's best when teenagers find the sense of adventure & broterhood that we all long for when we're young in something that's good for them :)
cprby
This is such a fun video😃
My time everyone has or want a haro stun bike. Miss those times.
Not a Kuwahara?
Waa haro stun bike.. Thnks for a trip to memory lane.
Good old bmx flat land
I'd wanted a GT lol
Nice really enjoyed watching
being a fixie rider myself, I agree that some r pests but most r actually quite responsible
Just don't beat the red light and careful of pedestrian . Otherwise go have fun
Coolest video ever. I hope to ride in SG with these peeps.
Prewel mati sure love this video😁😁
I'm satisfied on just riding a bike not making tricks on it! Just biking and enjoying the places..
yea bro different people enjoy riding with different style
Yeah, the people doing the tricks are using the wrong bikes tho… if you want to do tricks get a box box bike, fixies are only for average riding
@@Sdotfromqueens whutttt
@@shfqrsln read what I said
@@Sdotfromqueens you know they are various types of fixies right
To all SINGAPORE FIXED RIDER'S ...
LIVE, LOVE, RESPECT, HEART, AND BLESSINGS TO YOU FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Wow so amazing. I never knew about this😮
Keep it up! Greetings from Indonesia
this is so coool!!!
nice one!
This is really cool❤
Nice content ☺️👍
i js want to say i’m a fixie rider myself and i live in chicago and the fixie community here is big and we have massive disputes too we are having one this november 25th from 606 to downtown to see the light up tree
This makes me understood about thst fixie thing.😁
haha fixed gear scene in singapore is so much nice with those expensive bikes. they're using example cinellis for fgfs, here in philippines they would put that in a museum lol
Maybe cuz they have a stronger currency, here in Malaysia it’s pretty expensive too.
That one expensive fixie the kid had is worth ₱112k (SGD3,000). That's a really expensive bike
Ginto papi
If the government really wanted to put an end to this, they would just tell them that fixie bikes completely stopped being cool 8 years ago
fixie's are fun to ride. whether it's cool or not doesn't matter when its fun to ride lmao
@@ilyashussein5972 fr fr I love mine and use it for everything
@@ilyashussein5972 true, I once a fixie rider, but I am now a roadie, but I am looking back at riding fixie again. It feels different to other bikes.
@@ilyashussein5972 why is it fun than a geared one
Really do you think BMX is a joke?
Respect and love to Singapore, the city state.
my comment only apply to SG, mostly 3 groups of ppl ride fixie.
1) Youth on budget
2) Delinquent
2) delinquent on a budget
I used to rip around on a dope road bike growing up. Really thinking of going fixed gear soon. It's like having a fast unicycle. That's exactly what I want. Looks like a blast to me. I don't even need a helmet because I have dreads. Sickkkkk
Im happy to ride fixie and be part of the fixie community thank you
Woop woop from Cebu Fixed Gear! 🇵🇭
the reason why I love fixed gear bikes personally is the cheap maintenance.
>Do not maintain your bike at all
>Problem solved :b
@@BigWhiteCat67RUS let people enjoy things bruv 🤣
SO COOL !
Owen? What are you doing here?
I'm a bronze generation fixie rider and to be honest. I just wanna do tricks and not be reckless as some.
Nice! I should start ridin
I think I was the 2nd wave of early adopters when fixie first hit the sg scene I think I was 26 back then ? ...bought a surly creamroller from TR bikes by lynton Ong .
Sure it was really fun.... The scene was buzzing ..
But I got into an accident and was in the A&E for 8 hours unconscious.
Bicycle stunts, there's x games.
Single gear and without brakes, there's an Olympics sports called Velodrome.
Build places for them to learn and excel, creating a proper face and "ambassador" for it will encourage riders to become more rational.
Gahmen don't want support how? Singapore gahmen don't even want to chip in a single cent to support these riders, how to go xgames all? We go xgames confirm tio trash one
There isn't a Velodrome in Singapore...
Easy for you to say. Us fixed rider never get this kind of thing. What you think this oversea ka? Even here at Malaysia we never get this kind of thing.
@@SyMdIhsan just get a road bike better than fixed gear and faster
@@ROSE-by5su definitely much better than fixie but what can a roadbike do? I can't skid using roadbike, it is too expensive and I can't express too much using roadbike. If you like speed, then roadbike is for you. But I like learning new stunt and I love riding fixie which is for me much better than roadbike.
thats rlly cool and all but could you guys drop the music that you used in the vid? lmao thanks again great document
Salute!! Greetings from Philippine fxd gear community
very cool
I love how he have a big cut on him but he cares more about his bike having a scratch
Wow! I want to ride a road bike also in SG
nice!
More content like this plsss and try to document fixed gear Philippines Soo we can share what the culture too ❤️⚙️
Last night's MMR was insane, love the tradition
7:01 He was injured and yet he quickly went to check on his bike to see if it was scratched or not. Respect from me right here sir.
The camera man axidentally explained how i feel when it comes to ride my fixedgear bike.
shoutout from the other half of the world, ride on my friends
Loved this video #fixedgear
Man I wanna go back to Singapore & ride my single speed bike!
too bad the cool kid just missed the fire hydrant 😅
The real ones out there dodging traffic
Yeah we got the courage cycling club merch right there (2:55)
Rozz u soo kewll
lmao there were a few editing issues of the videos regarding on the dates, one of the vid put 6 November 2021
Fixes ain't the only way to form a sense of identity. I rode fixes back in 1990's.. people will move onto greater things in life.. And there's abundance of that..
fixie is a lifestyle its is awesome wanna try
I love fixed gear when I was 4 then I buy brandless fixed gear bike I'm also trying to reach Daniel lvl I appreciate what this guy community
Make me missed to hit pedals, my fixie still there alone in Jogjakarta after 8 years we are together 😞
unrelated question
what was that DNB at 03:27
All respect for this community. I taught only few country's are in this sport. And also Philippines the fixie community are getting bigger and stronger I hope the law should be stop it can't be accepted we just want have fun on a sport.. keep safe and GODBLESS more respect from this younger to older fixie users hope will get the freedom on you guys stay safe
Hi, nice documentary! It unveils the reality of the more unknown, underground side of Singapore. What about doing one about the underground music scene?
what's the song at 18:54
me wondering also
I swear bro I a fixed gear rider myself I agree like most if them are punks and judge bikes like cheap heavy bikes or light beginner bikes like tsunami and aerosprint it doesent matter as long as you know what your doing your good
is the bike safe though?
Its cool to see fixie rider communities but im scared riding those than a mountain bike
Stancinity!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩👍
The most important part of the fixed gear is not the look but the ride quality that the bike offers.
u gae
@@Glock-dm5wt what?
i think it is a combination of both! just like how you will admire a Lambo.
@@fafafifufu Yes it is, but most youngsters are more concerned about looks than the ride quality. Like you said a good balance of both, but I would prefer a nicer riding bike than a bike that looks good but rides sh_t
@@ModifiedNmax to each their own!
That's what they say is true. I used to ride fixed gear and feel like I'm breezing the wind and my stress is gone. Don't blame yourself doing stupid things because you have alot of fun yourself and be happy
MTB is better you only hurt yourself not others.
@@Paulo-zr5zo yes I wholeheartedly agree
@@Paulo-zr5zo nah its mostly self preference
This so cool! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It is just generation trend, in the late 80s-90s, most teens playing BMX stunt bike, whole of 90s roller blade.
Gosh. As a motorcyclist, I feel these riders. Some of us just wanna ride our bikes & enjoy the ride. Social media didn't do justice & certain "black sheep", incidents make us motorcyclists look bad. The restrictions of motorcycles off road, border closures and riding in groups of 5 (Unable to do meet ups) is chocking the hobby & passion. The internet is really toxic, one mistake on the road captured on camera & that's it; you'll be judged by people who think they know better. On top of that, the 10K COE left fellow riders helpless. I pray to God that these COVID measures end & the borders open once more. Really can't stand some boomers trying to be wannabe enforcers & judges.
I'm a road cyclist. The problem I've seen especially on Facebook groups are that motorists like to see SG roads as built for motor vehicles and motor vehicles alone. They see cyclists as hogging the road because of our lower speed and therefore don't belong
In other country like German 2 seperate Brakes on a fixie is law since many many years. And for all other bicycle too!
I dont überstand why not have these Brakes because they brake better than blocking the wheel with feet and solide the blocking rear wheel
"hey what are you doing,,, is this your father's road"
The most wholesome rebels you'll ever see.
wholesome? joker lol
@@lmaofao9071 lol, being mad at being called wholesome is so wholesome. "We're real tough guys okay!"
@Ilovepap tth1986 Ok, fascist. See a doctor to get that stick removed from your uptight ass.
@@juanpecan7089 no. im not a fixie rider. these young yp riders are lawbreaker and delinquents. nothing wholesome about them
I do tricks on mountain bikes, which are substantially safer than fixies
22:18 I started out alone too, started fixed gear at 30 and I am still alone. Its the only thing that is mine to enjoy and I f*love it.
You can still ride fixed and put brakes just follow the law. From there hope for the best and see how your community evolved. Ride safe always homies from philippines.
One by one these laws kick in and we will soon be out...
feel shame cause im a fixie rider too and the bronze generation is ruining the fixies image we fixie riders sometimes get disciriminated
Nice to see this community of riders. Whenever I am in Sg i always go skateboarding around Raffles Place/CBD (Thank goodness the 5/0 are more chill) and i would see these guys. Super nice guys. I can see the appeal of riding at night in Singapore as the roads are nice. But this break law ?? serious ?
*To be honest most of these youngsters or YPs for short most are daredevils on the road dangerous to road users. When they are in groups, they will act viciously showing that they are bigger and better. But when police come all quiet like hamsters. Do something fruitful in your life. Even better go Australia or UK you will be accepted there. Open a bike shops and u will get more recognition there. Not in Singapore please!*
You guys rock! Fixed Gear! Don't listen what the say 🚲
Where's the bmx flat land, it seems to disappear from local scene.
In the 90s there were bmx bicycles and riders called themselves flat landers, street landers, freestyler etc… All performing the same kinda similar stunt. Lol… in modern days they call it fixie! The only difference is bmx bike’s frame is smaller and handlebar is not drop bar. It’s also fix gear. So I wonder is fixie bike still call fixie bike because it’s fix gear? Why don’t ride a bmx bike? u could do much more stunts than this so called “fixie bike”. Maybe fixie is much faster but in terms of stunts, bmx definitely wins. Flatland bmx stunts requires a much more in depth skills and it’s more entertaining & interesting. Honestly, so called “fixie” is about riding fast on the road and showing some stunts and endanger yourself on the road, just to get attention? I don’t understand that.
When I saw these fixie riders, I just want to laugh! 😆😆😆 u call that stunts?
That Liam yau guy at 20.09 family loaded asf the father has 2 rolls royces I’ve seen the brother on tiktok
No more mega mass ride now,now is mini mass ride
In the Philippines, those who don’t abide by the traffic rules or those who have no concern for their own safety is called a Jempoy-which is hated by the majority.
Jempoys are the reasons, why cars honk at every bike they see nowadays, i get honked for doing a left turn, or leaving the bike lane due to a car parking there.
Says his dad didn’t pay for his bike 4K bike, but proceeds to say he’s been saving daddy’s money to buy it smfh dude.
I mean to be fair his former part time job did pay a fraction though
I know one of them there, always sleep in class and never study
That's crazy, I need my gears
next time come to philippines