Streets of Chrome: Mike Hernandez

We spent a day in NYC with track bike maniac, former pro skateboarder and FDNY firefighter Mike Hernandez.

[@motoshedman]

Salary is good. But the money goes to rent and them tires tho.

[@johnnylopez6825]

He saves a ton of money, better than paying high cost of insurance and a car payment plus upkeep and gas.

[@motoshedman]

@@johnnylopez6825 It was a joke buddy. He sure does save a lot by riding a bike.

[@juavnie6922]

And boards;)

[@diogommm1]

He's a brand ambassador, I don't think he spend's money at all on bicycles d^^b edit: sorry, I realise now I'm not fun at parties eheh

[@julz19]

Firefighters has one of the highest salaries in the workforce

[@HARDL3FT]

Love how there is no skateboarding in this and a lot of the dialogue is about skating. This is super sick.

[@yourcompanyvideo]

He's smooth and fluid.

[@BDogDaRapStar]

YES HE IS!

[@user-qp7wn1qj9t]

like water

[@truthseeker8483]

Nice to see a positive story about someone who has stepped up and doing something very positive for themselves and the community..great bike too

[@dukeofnyd1]

Mike is the man. Thanks for inviting me to shred with you and the crew many years back.

[@wonton4262]

Saves other's lives for jobs but rides 60 mph brakeless. I like it.

[@oh1125]

60mph? LOL. Do you even ride?

[@oh1125]

He's not going faster than 30-35 mph. IF that.

[@romeolajh1602]

60 mph....riders on tour de france don't ride that on speeed tracks :)

[@lylen2]

No helmet too.

[@user-kd9pc9fn2b]

World's fastest hour record is 54km/h he should be 35km/h average.

[@laia3937]

the way he rides is like a dance, or something without effort

[@Orijuno]

0:45 using the bin to hold his bike. humble af. i hope to own a track type bike frames and build my fixed gear from scratch

[@greanius]

this guy is awesome

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Bianci... drool! Nice driving skills, too.

[@salentino]

I was expecting that a firefighter knows the benefits of a helmet

[@blogJM]

Fixie riders

[@emzee4742]

He's not a cop or paramedic lol

[@junreaksaa]

Well, dropping burning debris could hurt your head.

[@aleksanderhr.fredro8407]

This guy has a high IQ. I like the observation that becoming one with the skateboard and then with the track bike is a natural progression

[@oftankoftan]

Not high IQ enough to not run red lights.

[@aleksanderhr.fredro8407]

@@oftankoftan haha no doubt

[@BeasTboye]

@@oftankoftan you’re obviously not from or in NYC. You cross by the cars not by the lights. Life and traffic moves different out here.

[@rayo1371]

@@oftankoftan i'd argue that it takes higher processing power to take red lights successfully given all the variables (pedestrian, car distances, direction, surface conditions) and milliseconds in which to process them. This is not Kansas and it is not for everyone.

[@guillaumesakiche]

One of my favorite episode.

[@aleisterwilloughby3930]

I'm pretty sure Mike goes through his fair share of rear tires… But there really is something special about riding fixed and brakeless. You and the bike very much become one, as far as I'm concerned.

[@jeffreybrauchler1291]

Awesome skills !! Never got to work in 118 Truck. I’m retired from the job and riding my bike (freewheel) as much as I can. Great inspirational story!! Stay safe my man.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Wow! Big respect for this guy breakin' the cycle. It could have easily gone the other way. His mum must have been a strong woman!

[@sucr128]

you know

[@BikerCourierSampa]

I love My Bike .... The Salvation of the World I really liked the Video Congratulations and Thank you very much.

[@andrearota2976]

I live about 5 km away from the Bianchi factory and seeing things like these makes me so proud🇮🇹

[@boidinktwistie4389]

man what a nice looking fixie. so simple, those bianchi frames are beautiful. i've got one on my road bike but it's not as 'simple' in terms of design.

[@elchino7900]

Bravo! Mike, te admiro por ser bombero y ciclista tambien

[@domestique3954]

YOU are one of the few who’s capable to ride a track bike on open roads.....🤙 Keep it going 🚴💦🍀⚙️

[@dmitriyk6465]

Cool video and bike riding skills. Greetings from Kazakhstan.

[@robinheil]

how many tires this man must go through

[@thewhitezubia]

robinheil not that mamy, surprisingly. Bontrager's cheapest 700c tires last a good few months. even then youre only buying one for the rear. i used to rotate the old front to the rear and be good for like 4 months of constant skidding

[@lobomalsano]

4 months still way few time

[@FlREBANANA]

@@thewhitezubia if he skids like that every day bottom end bontagers will last less than 2 weeks

[@mmorales508]

I shed so many tears watching this man I had a blue super like this that got stolen from my vehicle while I was at work like 2 years ago. I never bought another one but man I’m itching for one now, another blue one of course 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@louistorres]

Shut the fuck up! Hell yeah, Mike! Love you, bro! I was so proud of you when I learned you were a firefighter! You and Bici, crushing fires in NYC! To all my old school ESA/ Brooklyn Banks gang, miss the old days with y'all!

[@Pumastand]

Yo! It was good to see this video! Can you tell me pls what kind of backpack he have at the first part of the video?

[@waedjradi]

That's a cool dude.

[@StreetsofChrome]

He really is.

[@waedjradi]

@@StreetsofChrome Indeed. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@midnitesubaru]

Thanks for sharing

[@Sicaoisdead]

i just love this video

[@davidmartinez5459]

Awesome riding Mike!

[@ayulshippo6571]

Such a humble guy. 👍🏽

[@havoc010101]

Mike, great video. What gear ratio are you running?

[@xeverettx2564]

Inspirational!! America is still the greatest place in the world for equality of opportunity! You can become anything. Complete freedom to work hard and overcome all obstacles!!! You can’t find this kind of social mobility anywhere else in the world including the very developed Western Europe. Great job man!!!!

[@sudheergowan]

Amazing!!

[@ameldebruijn504]

This is a cool story man! Thans hou voor sharing

[@StreetsofChrome]

Thanks for watching!

[@rolandoacosta9946]

Works For The Law But Rides Bike Against It I Like This Guy Lol

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

How does a Firefighter work for the law?

[@user-os7xu9ed5o]

@@thatguythatdoesstuff7448 right pepega

[@xxsageonexx8910]

Rolando Acosta 🤦‍♂️

[@georgejgilles.3999]

Highly inspirational story.

[@TylerANDBABE]

this was very well done

[@Bigman211]

thank you

[@GhostX42]

what a skilled rider!

[@jazzmonk5670]

Awesome!

[@Y0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0ow]

Damn fixie riding is tough on the legs

[@thebestever333]

Is it bad for knees?

[@fernandocycling9662]

Great vídeo, Great place, Great Bike. Safe Ride.

[@bumpnthumpmusic638]

"that skateboard or that bike". He gets it.

[@StreetsofChrome]

Mike Hernandez goes hard.

[@jewelcitytrash11]

pls someone tell me what set up he has

[@steaks652]

How long do those tyres last buddy? Nice riding though!!

[@user-im1uy1jz3e]

Anyone know what kind of gloves he's wearing? Or rec similar ones... relatively thin with good grip for handlebars

[@StreetsofChrome]

Check out our Cycling Gloves. They're great for riding and for using your phone. www.chromeindustries.com/product/cycling-gloves/AC-151.html

[@timkaluza1195]

bro, this Bianch looks soo good

[@MrMirai75]

Mike Hernandez from Zoo York golden era? Dan Wolfe of Eastern Exposure?? Is this paradise again? Much Love and Respect to those who keeps “sreet” real and not sold.

[@StreetsofChrome]

Yup! Mike from Zoo and Dan from Eastern Exposure.

[@bigchodebomb]

for anyone confused, he is riding a fixed gear bicycle which means that the wheel moves with the pedals and back as well he's riding brakeless because on a fixie you can lock the rear wheel to skid the fixie, which is the common way to stop it

[@VailSkateSupply1]

How many tires do you burn through?

[@PHASE_4]

Nuff respect for NYCs finest!

[@justicewhite4739]

Anyone know where he got that hat from ??

[@blubblab4238]

Will your knees get damaged?

[@rewop12]

Does this dude have more riding clips? He is really good

[@sonymicronin]

His style is clean asf and he has a dope bike

[@deadpool8090]

Does anyone know what watch he is wearing?

[@j.singer4609]

super good!!

[@dazzasp3]

Fantastic from theuk👍

[@martijnjonkers2179]

Damn some skills

[@SamuelAlves-xt5lf]

Bravo Mike ! Muito Bom ! RIO - BRASIL .

[@gagemigan]

i wonder what his gearing is to be chucking it that fast 46/14?

[@Javier-ks3fh]

49/15 . My favorite

[@irfanringgo9562]

What colour this bike

[@oslal]

This man is dope

[@christophercoleman1014]

What set up of wheels are those ?

[@ninjahenchman]

My bike bugged out at high speed on a 4 lane ave and I had to dive for the sidewalk. Storm cobra shell I had on saved my arm from eating a metre of pavement and didn't even dent.

[@therealleonardlewis5438]

I too skated my adolescent life then we grow up and get bikes!

[@renatobassani6796]

God bless the Firemen!

[@joehitchon1067]

What crankset is this?

[@ValerioSimoncini]

Ahahaaa I was riding my bike same way of Mike H. When I was a Child and a young teenager on the streets of Tuscany! ...

[@johnbravo7542]

and you stopped now? because you broke your pelvis ? you broke something for sure!!

[@ValerioSimoncini]

@@johnbravo7542 noop! I Didn t broke anythink And I am not Stopped! Hahhaa I just changed a bit "Actitude"... :)))

[@sucr128]

@@ValerioSimoncini never stop to ride bro for real !!!

[@MrPressleyMBA843]

Riding brakeless is only terrifying and dangerous to people who've never done it. skid and whip stopping is just as effective as a front break and I commute 8 miles (fixed gear) to work and back on a daily basis in NYC. If you want a brake, ride a brake. If you don't and you're comfortable stopping than don't ride with a brake. It's simple

[@MattSezer]

I agree with you that riding fixed gear brakeless isn't as dangerous as people make it out to be. I also commute brakeless everyday in NYC. However, you're kidding yourself if you you think that you can stop as quickly by skidding as you can with a front brake. Simple physics prove that to be untrue.

[@MrPressleyMBA843]

Matt I understand your logic. Yes, you can stop a little faster with a front brake however I’m pretty effective stopping with a skid/whip combination. I literally stopped on a dime day before yesterday. I’m also looking 2 blocks ahead and watching everything moving. Moral of the story is: ride whatever makes you feel safe so you can get out there and ride.

[@MattSezer]

Agreed, and also braking isn't always most effective way to avoid an accident. Being alert, anticipating the actions of others, and swerving is often a lot more important than how fast you can come to a dead stop.

[@MrPressleyMBA843]

Matt agreed, and I RARELY stop. I try to keep moving as much as possible

[@risingregime568]

my legs just get tired of braking lol. thats why i like a front brake. mad respect for you though

[@runoverbeyoncewithtruck]

Man rips

[@DaylightDigital]

Dope!

[@robertosalinas8819]

Mira.... la bici en si está padre.. soy de bici de ruta y muchos quieren una así...pero sin frenos que Dios te acompañe ...😬😕😊

[@edgarwallace600]

Is there a tutorial to break like him ??? hilarious!

[@Live-Life-Freely]

Once you hit 40, you hit the brakes on a lot of these things, and thank God you're not dead or worse crippled because of what you used to do. 40+ man here that used to do what he does, plus surf during hurricanes, actively run from the police in my motorcycle, swim with sharks, jump from moving cars. Many fractures, torn tendons, and surgeries later I found out that the thrill of life doesn't rely on adrenaline or other emotions but rather perfect peace.

[@wangy01]

Different ages want different things.

[@BeasTboye]

Maybe you had to do crazy things while young in order to find peace in old age?

[@Live-Life-Freely]

@@BeasTboye Nope, that was just my ego that convinced me that I knew it all, in other words playing God.

[@BeasTboye]

@@Live-Life-Freely I imagine your life wouldn’t have been as exciting and your stories and experiences less interesting having just stayed home and living in peace rather than living freely and doing things other people only imagine.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

@@BeasTboye Nope, there's no freedom in all the dumb things I did, all the money I spent, all the rehab I had to go through, all the time I lost and now some of the mobility I lost. The stories aren't worth it and some of them I've forgotten. I didn't have to go through all that but because I was convinced that my ego was right I did. The great thing now is that I finally learned before it's too late and I finally killed the ego. Now I don't care what people think of me I don't have anything to prove and I have perfect peace. Perfect peace doesn't come after a lifetime of doing stupid things or experience it comes from forgiveness and knowing that you don't know anything.

[@Bfphuket]

does any1 know what the frame his using???

[@charlierymes4400]

Bianchi Super Pista

[@Bfphuket]

thanks mate...

[@Zeno7741]

Bikes are life

[@Herbivor7]

Beautiful bike

[@StreetsofChrome]

Right!?!

[@gregmorgan9989]

YOU MADE MY LIFE BETTER SEEING THIS FAM... IM ON A SUPER PISTA, R6, 8.25 LIVE TO SKATE 🖤♠️🛹 SKATE OR DIE

[@whoislynny]

So sick mean skills bruv

[@sheng21]

thats me when i first learn how to skid

[@Mani_Matter]

A true gangster

[@toxophilite6804]

I've been cycling for 60 years and still cycle 4 times weekly. Brakes and gears are the reason I've never been hurt in an accident🚴

[@BeasTboye]

Just because you dont have the skills to ride brakeless doesn’t mean others dont.

[@Desi365]

And luck.

[@wandererofthewasteland400]

Nice track

[@tomwebb10]

Bro missed out on having his bicycle fire engine red.

[@plutoplatters]

Oh ... the fireman gods !! Those of whom won the job lotto !! Maybe a fixie calendar is on the way !

[@wolfman777able]

I wish i have a fixie 😭

[@peaceandlove2931]

I likes your cycle

[@nopenada8071]

This could be a dope ass movie

[@rigobertovillagomez7425]

I like the bike did you sale the bike

[@elioavila7103]

Sweet !!1

[@adamgurule1458]

A KMC gold chain would be super clean

[@jvrcst]

Bruh those streets clean af 🤤 my city is a hole cheese

[@CJ_102]

Great watching guys with incredible skills like this, flowing silent like the wind through traffic and pedestrians on brakeless fixed gears. But really - is it fine for folks with ZERO skills to practice with no brakes on public roads and sidewalks? Not around me and mine thank you very much, go to a bike park.

[@MrFlanders57]

Good guy

[@montani3semper]

'Till u get rubber band knees like me

[@beattykristopher]

He is dat dude

[@mikesolo5747]

Air pressure a bit low on your front tire

[@GeSteal]

That drop bar is so uncomfortable to ride on city

[@Kazmer26]

how does the brake work on these bikes? i didnt quite notice mechanic ones or disk brakes

[@StreetsofChrome]

It's a fixed gear, you slow it down by resisting the rotation of the cranks. Similar to a tricycle or unicycle.