TRACK BIKES in NYC 🇺🇸 aka: RoughCut: "Hotline-Erik Otto"

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[@TerryB]

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[@lindzee924]

just ordered one !

[@annakissed7376]

I'll happily wear one if you want to send me one for free Terry (wink wink hint hint). I'll even record a hotline (well maybe lukewarmline) of me dodging Kangaroos on our local crit track.

[@MaxKennerly]

Seems the Hotline shirts are sold out, so I bought a hoodie and shirt from Category Six. Love the series, they are astonishingly well done. Smart move to put the sound just on the rider, and the high, stabilized shooting gives the viewer a really good sense of why the rider is making the decisions they do. (I can't believe that, even with stabilization, Terry is able to keep the camera on the rider that consistently.) And I appreciated Erik apologizing to the pedestrians.

[@yacineboukhelif4594]

a tshirt with more bike stuffs on it'is possible?

[@BrunoCostaBarreto]

Terry bem que você poderia fazer camisas como essa que o Erik esta usando. E acumular uma boa grana. Com um bom projeto 🎅

[@r.a.8407]

Camera guy is the real hero in this he had to keep up the whole time without crashing or losing him

[@viachesslove9907]

yeah, real heroes!

[@MasterOfTheRealm]

He did wreck 7:37

[@arnelgelera242]

Video sped up

[@al-du6lb]

He now uses an ebike, but I dont think he used one back then.

[@elonmadetwitterracist]

@@arnelgelera242 bs

[@talbotsolenberger4434]

This is a really great lesson for me about gearing. I just changed up my first fixed gear from a 48/16 that came stock to 48/19 because there are a ton of hills where I live and I needed the help. My immediate impression was that my acceleration and braking was much faster but my top speed was a bit slower. Ironically, because of the extra speed control it offered me, I actually felt more comfortable riding faster on average. Anyway, when he said he was running 48/18, I thought "oh so he's not going to go as fast as some of the other guys I've seen on this channel". But this dude rips. He definitely uses the fast stopping and acceleration, but he was hauling ass at times when I thought he couldn't. It really is more about how you use it. Thanks for the vid as always Terry

[@cirofdo]

Yeah it makes a lot of sense, because there are few opportunities to get max speed. In the other hand there are a lot of scenarios when you need to accelerate or brake, specially in my case where I actually stop in most red lights.

[@paidlife2016]

I love how these are not over edited and how there is no music, just raw cycling and the sounds of the city! These videos motivate me more then anything else👍

[@elenvee_tgm]

I felt the same way....most vids have playlists I have never even heard of, but just the quiet breeze made it at ease. Plus the mic was crystal clear...loved every moment of it. Raw & Honest

[@Nelsonomous]

Also the *mumble* “I’m an asshole.. sorry sorry” @ 12:01 had me lmao

[@paulfriener3849]

Just a comment: dangerous, yet amazing skills, rude to those around him, yet understands how to operate in NYC traffic, reckless yet great foresight, crazy yet looks like so much fun.

[@heyjakers]

High key, I would not be impressed with this riding if I had to be one of the near miss peds.

[@ZulkifleCheAbdullah]

City skills 👍

[@codymueller3389]

Sounds like a true New Yorker

[@wallywrench9844]

Mad skills! That's tops any type of ridding or driving and is the most intense! Can't imagine getting to that level without alot of crashing and broken bones.Thats absolutely the most uncontrolled environment to ride through and come out unscathed!

[@oumun]

People say Bear Grylls' cameramen are more skilled than him for doing the same stunts while carrying loads of cameras. This video reminds me of the same, as the focus is on Erik, but the real star is the guy keeping up with him while filming him.

[@steaks652]

I thought the same, both are skilled and fearless. Good luck.

[@orlandorodriguez560]

I lived in New York for 49 years work in Manhattan almost all my life I have never seen a bike rider like this you are the flash on wheels.

[@SomeRandomBod]

Terry’s riding is the real achievement in these videos.

[@TerryB]

Thanks 😊

[@diecybenmtb]

Thank you. This video reminded me of a late friend who was a courier in Brisbane Australia. Used to ride with him like this every chance I could get. I miss him so much watching this and shed a few tears remembering better times. Thanks so much. Keep up the great vids.

[@benkelly9529]

The way he looks around and reads the road is insane, amazing heads up riding

[@TOMATOIDE9]

I like so much the people that say "its not special, is a piece of garbage but... is my piece of garbage" "this bike isn't special but i have it for too long" THAT IS SPECIAL BRO...

[@musicmademeroll6244]

As a pro cyclist,I take my helmet down to honor your amazing skills,you are the best 🥇

[@jag1870]

Guy's got skills! So does the videographer. Shittin' myself watching this!!

[@jimmyrocksss]

13:45 you hit that rearview mirror

[@idkcameron]

Love that we got to hear what gears duder is running. Would love more specs on the bikes and any stories or info about them in future episodes!

[@Brian_Jones]

It's interesting to see Erik and his lower gear ratio as a follow up cut to Mario. Very cool to see how gearing preference lends itself to different riding styles.

[@Jack42Frost]

Lower gear ratio!!!! To me that is a high gear ratio. Spin to win.

[@BrunoCostaBarreto]

13:27 Never, never do that!

[@tomalcolm]

Bruno Costa Barreto I saw inevitable decapitation.

[@BrunoCostaBarreto]

@@tomalcolm Dude...😵its so dangerous,and scary.

[@rikettscayllahua4585]

He saw the car

[@Brinxy13]

@@rikettscayllahua4585 he's talking about the pipes sticking off the truck that could've impaled him in the face.

[@lordkoan1832]

maybe people should "never never" park in the bike lane so he wont have to do that

[@pastello76k]

I really loved the vibe of this video! So calming with the mic on the front rider and all the single NYC sounds. It's like ASMR meets Messenger Bike Racing in really good quality. Really enjoyed the ride. This was pure beauty.

[@BanacaNation]

One of the most dense and sketch NYC hotlines I've seen. Erik Otto rides on the edge of control it seems, but I'm sure he is in control more than it shows on video. Another classic Terry!

[@terryaqualad6779]

@@stayphun6188 true

[@mitch8836]

@@stayphun6188 hör auf zu heulen

[@sirmixalot3332]

Herzlich nothing about this is average. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@JHZYHD]

Who said anything about average?

[@kristiandawe85]

Watching these videos always blows my mind how you can get around so fast on a fixed geared track bike and do it with brakes

[@gerardlopez477]

Your videos are amazing. You film this like an art. IMO nobody is close to capturing the intensity of the riders, and situation like you do. We literally spent the last few nights binge watching your collection.

[@robotinside]

It's nice to see videos without extra background music, just the sound of the city.

[@bozosaurus666]

love it. gave me high anxiety throughout the whole vid. keep that spirit alive ma dudez

[@markhill2489]

watching these guys i am really impressed. cadence is king. bike handling is off the charts. at about 13:30 in eric almost got impaled by steal rods hanging out the back of the truck. his bike handling again is amazing. he seems a little big for the bike he rides mainly the top tube but he makes it happen alot better than i could. good stuff !

[@Epistemologics]

Small bike = better handling??

[@BryanSalyersXD]

I think the reason I like these videos so much is that this is simply the best way to make your way through a big city like New York. What I mean by best is the cheapest and fastest, perhaps also the most impressive. I don't care if you're breaking laws, regardless, you'd be the victim of your own alleged stupidity, in most cases. What I'm trying to say is, I like what you do Terry, keep it up.

[@alisagvozdeva8617]

This guy is lucky because he lives in US and car drivers are very disciplined here. If he tries the kind of behaviour in Russia he'll become a corpse in few minutes.

[@RPIXELN]

Gringos get it good, if it was here in Brazil, u dead. Most people do not know how to drive here...

[@nernyr]

Or in Mexico, where people hate cyclists and bikes.

[@swerveo7313]

Y’all say this yet there’s so many people that ride hard in all y’all countries, shut your ass up

[@filmadelicstudios]

@@nernyr i was just in my hometown in mexico. (veracruz) and they are tons of people riding like this. it seems like people don't care... why? because evryone in mexico rides like an ass. including motorists.

[@user-iv2je2ko1e]

Да хорош,Алиска, в США идиотов за рулём тоже хватает, герой этого видео яркий пример

[@mohdacir8192]

Hey I think we all deserve more of Erik.. I say he' naturally fluid & humbly not trying to impress.. more Friday afternoons please thanks

[@traningday]

My favorite hotline of the series.

[@humanerror3139]

Love this one mate, what I like is this dude knows when to hit it or quit it. Nice one Terry 👍🏻

[@johnwick292]

That guys spatial awareness is phenomenal..he's got eyes everywhere!..plus balls of steel

[@uptown710]

Not to take away from his skill, but this is the norm for any rider who’s dealt with riding through Manhattan traffic. I tell people all the time how fun, and efficient travel by bike in NYC is. He went from Columbus Circle to lower Manhattan in about 15 minutes (over 50 blocks). Wasn’t even pushing it either.

[@casualearl]

These flow through NYC traffic bike videos are fucking absolutely amazing. Super chill, sound of the traffic, rider just absolutely killing reading everything around him and whoah.. Just fucking beautiful. I love it.

[@thatguyaknow5557]

This is my favorite uncut so far - awesome

[@p78edu]

This was just so sick at so many moments. Erik is one cool dude.

[@bb3866]

Not sure how I missed this one but it was a damn good one. I’m sure others don’t agree. You guys shredded out there. Had me holding my breath the whole time.

[@alesstysanchez1614]

Biking is the greenest thing one can do for the planet 🌎. Nice job

[@jimksa67]

close but now as effective as planting a tree!

[@donovansweet9566]

Lovin these rough cuts. Beautiful work. Keep riding, and please, keep filming it!

[@rolandoarodriguez6672]

Ever since safas 1 min ig clip I've been hooked

[@TerryB]

yes welcome!

[@josesegura2090]

Whom needs an amusement park when you have the whole city! Fantastic camera work! Great adrenaline ride as well! I believe it was a Colnago under all that old Paint! Thank's!!

[@carlshneebly7136]

Those kinds bikes are the best. Don't have to worry about them getting scratched or stolen. I have a 90' Cannondale, love it.

[@gerardlopez477]

Erik Otto is one of my favorite vids. INSANE!

[@thedood2059]

12:03 I’ve said that too many times 😂

[@flash_b_3602]

Skills... Crazy riding and he annoyed quite a few people, but he’s definitely got skills.

[@mattlyngard5714]

I hope you keep making many of these. Fantastic in every way, and a good sense of work on city streets. I rarely pushed it that hard while working, even with a rush on my back - the odds against you stack up fast, and energy conservation is everything. But it's a blast to do a ride-along with a master rider hepped up on coconut milk.

[@drrrw]

best video tour of NYC in YT.

[@illwarez899]

Pretty close! The blue car Yellow delivery van Red pick up truck Bike Women in black guy with backpack Another bike Running dude Beanie guy

[@InlineDownhillVancouver]

I was gonna time stamp a couple of things and then it turned into a whole video. haha

[@WY97212]

Bros gonna bro, unfortunately.

[@D4N303]

As a cyclist, you love to see this. As a driver, you hate it. Everything from 13:00 on was flat-out bold, which makes for a great watch.

[@jamesheadrick1103]

Whoa...this may be my new favorite. Well done.

[@ronniebiggs4026]

That’s the craziest thing ever the bottle and skill is off the scale 🥇🇬🇧

[@redform]

Never been to States but after watching your videos I can pretty much say that I know my way around NYC. :p

[@EduarBarrPad]

I also recomend you the ''PREMIUM RUSH movie''

[@yacineboukhelif4594]

7:43 we want to see the crash!!!!

[@georgelovesdirt]

he slowly skidded sideways into a rock and fell over and terry wasn't able to catch it. he didn't hit the pedestrian.

[@thedistance1155]

7:38

[@nolteodersoahnlich843]

i miss old Fixed-Gear-Otto ;-) ... such an epic Hotline!!!!!

[@chiroxxxrt]

Lol I was flinching throughout the whole video 😆

[@courtneydaniel08]

Incredible! You guys need someone to record the recorder! Eric’s close shaves must’ve been even closer for them!! 👀👀 Good use of the bell too 😅

[@johnf7747]

Had my heart skip a few beats throughout this but I loved every second of it

[@vandcastro-geronimo8632]

Those city sounds, pure rad...so therapeutic

[@TITOVIC]

Watch this video everyday...Amazing!

[@Bflo23]

Lets be real here. If he followed all the traffic laws, it would be a boring snoose fest video. Nobody would watch a video of him standing with his bike waiting a full minute for the light to change green or him sitting behind a car stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. Right? We watch the "extreme" city bike ride or the mountain bike ride because of the dangerous risks. Risks that we wouldn't take because lack of skill and guts. I don't like zooming by a pedestrian on crosswalk or blowing a red light and just missing a car but I can still appreciate the skills and guts.

[@IvanBustoff]

In other words, riding like an asshole and risking people's safety for likes and views.

[@totoxahc]

In MTB they only risk their lives and it's mostly about their skills. When you are on the road you are not alone

[@headintheclouds6935]

Idk i enjoy just the picturesque-ness of going thru a city. The dangers are just offputting especially when they risk other drivers and pedestrians

[@Bflo23]

@Luis Barrios On the internet, "everyone can ride like him". In reality, you can never ride like him because of the danger and fear factor that would absolutely scare you and limit you. It goes beyond how fast and how long one can pedal. If you think you can just pick up a bike and ride like him with no experience, you are fooling yourself.

[@rodrigomello2897]

i appreciate skill and guts that dont endanger others or property of others! suckers like this asshole should be forbidden of ever having a bike!

[@clacclackerson3678]

7:38. "one shot no cuts". ?

[@carmenchavarria7874]

INSANE but FREAKING AWESOME!!! Erik you ROCK!!! 🤘🏽

[@alexsawyer7313]

This was SO satisfying to watch

[@AlfredoNino]

i dont give a f about car drivers but pedestrians need some more respect, in my opinion

[@laia3937]

I agree

[@Leviajohnson]

... why don't you care about car drivers? that's a strange thing to say. as soon as someone enters a vehicle you lose all respect for them?

[@sb_dunk]

@Night Visitor what's there to be jealous of?

[@sb_dunk]

@Night Visitor It doesn't indicate that he's jealous. Just that these riders are unnecessarily reckless and give other cyclists a bad name. I'm inclined to agree.

[@sb_dunk]

@Night Visitor or maybe just sensible. don't think I'm being annoying but I guess that's not my call

[@Mosfet510]

I'm placing bets. This is just asking for it lol and It makes most car drivers hate the rest of us, thanks!

[@steveoblomoff5673]

He rides so confident cause the most dangerous vehicle on the road is he himself. He faster than 90 % cars. And only one using a sneaker as the brake - maad maann 🗽

[@SamuelOliveira-fv2po]

Terry eu estou chocado com seu nível na fixa !! O vídeo e perfeito, seguindo desde já.

[@birdiedaboy]

7:38 noo why did you cut out that part!! need to see this raw

[@numchaps20]

The way he moves through traffic and passed obstacles is like water running down a swift mountain stream.

[@andmikus]

insane and hypnotic

[@calvinmondrago7397]

Mesmeric, hypnotic, beautiful and somewhat scary. Great video, thank you!

[@heckedeutschland]

This is so unexpectedly calming, if exciting. Also I wonder why anyone goes by car in these conditions.

[@straightfaced_]

More drums!

[@SPIIIVA]

Serious Talent here lads.

[@jnpilapil1808]

Now this is why I love fixed gear💖

[@HughJNess-ly6er]

Hotline on Skeletor

[@TerryB]

Yes

[@ryanarras3114]

YES

[@noiseforthealgorithm4668]

please Terry Barentsen

[@cades2372]

the holy grail of hotlines

[@idkjeb]

Skeletor has nothing to prove hes legendary.

[@chriswhite4873]

No, that's not cool. Well it is sort of cool, but only until he causes a crash (which he almost does several times). Be fast, but be safe!

[@spindorit]

especially if he makes harm to other trafficants who actually were following the rules.

[@ten_tego_teges]

Also he's constantly an asshole to forcing others to yield, especially other cyclists and pedestrians.

[@lordkoan1832]

@@spindorit you mean the people parked in the bike lanes?

[@darkproject3368]

*I absolutely adore those riding skills.*

[@bwanaPele]

This looks like a video game. So cool.

[@erwinup9]

you and your premieres such a movie star :$

[@TerryB]

KZbin making it a thing

[@dazzasp3]

Bloody dangerous

[@Anfernee_G]

Such a clean and stable video. Well done!

[@drftkng.]

Another great one Terry, some quick reactions by Erik, great riding.

[@benmcavoy8804]

Awesome vid terry, keep em comin!

[@cades2372]

excited to see someone rocking some risers on hotline

[@oMrM4G1Co]

It is literally a dream of mine to ride like this through NYC. Do wrong right buddy, love it

[@TheYarro]

Late comment but holy Fawk skiiiiillllzzz. I would pay to follow this bike tour.

[@alexmarothy8715]

this man is a complete savage. new vibes

[@acewilliams7917]

This is what I like to call worming. Weaving in and out through traffic, worming through place you can't in a car. Nothing better than a good bike ride. 🚲

[@traningday]

These videos are Gold

[@MuswellMunky]

@4:05, I love how the camera man (Terry?) gets in front of the dude. Major props - everything is twice as dicey for him to keep up.

[@allgoo1964]

This guy is amazing. I can't believe he's still alive.

[@erikottostudio]

allgoo19 still alive and still making moves. Thank you for watching.

[@annakissed7376]

For approximately 15min20sec of this I was tense af. My Dog!! Erik's riding is frenetic but mesmerising. The gaps he sees (most of the time lol) & the lines he commits to were heart in mouth stuff. The bike introductions need to stay IMO. One question though Terry, do you always use your single speed 50/17(?) when 'chasing'? Fuck I love your work, keep being awesome.

[@mason88alm]

No risk, no reward, I love it! 🚴‍♂️

[@MM-rs6tk]

OMG!!! I can't breathe!

[@addisons2583]

Riding fixed can be scary in a suburban area, I can’t imagine riding like that in fucking NYC. That really takes some skill and control

[@hawwood1604]

This is from year 2020, I would like to know if this guy is still alive.

[@erikottostudio]

alive and well.

[@sawasawa83]

Awesome. Good luck guys!!

[@kh1llua]

it is so relaxing when you looking at the view.

[@jesusmotherfinggarza]

yo, I know she's not that famous but you should do one of these on Kelsey Leigh. I mean I dont know how good a person has to be for you to do one of these but I watch her videos and she's pretty cool.

[@Blindmino]

X2

[@idkjeb]

They know each other it's in the works they both have busy schduele , it's not like they dont talk

[@alexmarothy8715]

Jesus Garza kelsey is lit

[@PopeIsaac]

he did it

[@jesusmotherfinggarza]

saw it when it came out @@PopeIsaac

[@ANOMS-sh2xb]

So there r no traffic rules for cyclist in NY?

[@lakynpayne6476]

There are, but a lot of places that consider bicycle couriers as a legitimate businesses, tend to have less enforcement on said laws, Ny being one of those places.

[@onw0]

the ride was insane! bring us more of it, please :D