10 Cycling Skills That Will Make You LOVE Riding

[@tonysworkshop2558]

Hey Zack just wanted to thank you, I’ve been a road cyclist for years, but after watching al lot of your videos, I got a fixed gear with a nice steel lugged frame with Alex rimes, and I love it, riding fixed is liberating, no mechanical issues, no worries about shifting gears, it’s overall the most fun I’ve had on an bike. So huge thank you man! Ride safe

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

Most important fixie skill: TRACK STAND! Because it looks so cool.

[@wreckz9145]

Literally why I started riding fixed no cap

[@terminalspines]

Google Maps should consider adding an "Avoid toll roads and stabby parts of town" feature.

[@StoneShipman]

"avoid payday loan locations"

[@zaimwaqar2788]

Waze has something like that.

[@dernils6176]

It's called moving to western, central or northern Europe

[@croproduktion]

"The right way to ride your bike is YOUR way and doing it in a way you enjoy the most" 9:02 ...that's just how it is! 👍🚴‍♂️

[@Sealevelsounds1]

Hey Zach! You've got a great thing going with this channel. I came across it about a month ago, and it inspired me to build up my first fixed-gear using an old Schwinn Varsity I found free on the roadside. I rode about 20 miles yesterday and had a total blast. The tips you present here are great for beginner (or even experienced) cyclists, regardless of if you ride fixed or not. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathonto8075]

whaaaat! i have the same story except my schwinn wasnt free and i payed 125 XD

[@antoniogalang4260]

Not sure if you're gonna see this but thanks a ton for these great intro video to cycling. I'm trying to get into more and you're making it a hell of a lot easier to learn the right beginning steps. Thank you!

[@edwardmccall8219]

Looking at drivers eyes and hands, and waving at drivers. Great advice!

[@rebelonatrail1182]

My wife and I ride trails and paths exclusively, though we do choose to ride roads that might connect 2 paths. You are right, there are a lot of different kinds of cyclists. But lots of your advice is definitely still useful to us!

[@41laureen]

This is amazing! Loving it.

[@BavoDebraekeleer]

Looking at drivers is a very good tip, I would add if you have to cross a car, try to make eye contact, so you can read their intention. If you don't they might not have seen you and won't stop.

[@sconna4951]

Love your presenting style and great tips for me as a beginner 👍

[@jurepog]

Your saddle at 8:02 looks terrifying

[@FACTCHECKbyGoogleッ]

must be a pain for the D.

[@carl8568]

The taint destroyer.

[@ddcristo]

+1 to getting in the habit of looking to your side and back when on the road. I could have avoided getting hit by a bus if I did this instead of assuming they would give me the right of way.

[@Pillokun]

Learn to wheely, stand still on the bike, bunny jump, make a stoppie and maybe even balance on the front wheel(do it on a small downhill) and why not try to learn how to bicycle backwards while sitting on the stem. Now your biking will be super fun :D

[@JogBird]

i use the pedestrian crossing for major roads, sitting in the left turn lane is a good way to get run over

[@johnbailey7038]

JogBird yes it fucking is. Not fun having to lunge out of the way of a van turning into you.

[@Woppettier]

Where I live (NL) such situations virtually don't exist. The position of the cyclist is always considered in the planning of roads. I remain quite dumbfounded at how unwilling other countries are to make their roads more cyclist friendly. Especially with these type of incredibly spacious roads in the US, it's just a matter of will.. On another note, making roads more narrow is actually one of many measures to make them safer. Something the US /hates/

[@professorsogol5824]

In some jurisdictions, use of the left turn lane (in drive-on-the-right jurisdictions) is illegal. I would suggest the beginning rider familiarize him/herself with the actual rules of the road for the jurisdiction in question. Then if you are riding in a manner that is contrary to the law, at least you will know it and be alert to the possible consequences.

[@ohhi5237]

@@Woppettier good, but this isnt europe but murica

[@ohhi5237]

@@professorsogol5824 "In some jurisdictions, use of the left turn lane (in drive-on-the-right jurisdictions) is illegal." no its not.

[@andomare]

A very good skill I recently learned is jumping curbs, it is a lot of fun, and lets you go in and out of traffic super easily. Just learn "climbing" up a curb, and slowly increase the amout of speed you do it with, and try different angles. When you can do it without slowing down at all, you basically learned bunny hop, you can use it to jump over potholes and speed bumps.

[@mattslumwormreyes]

Thanks for making this and getting more people riding. 👍

[@nightcrawlerCX]

I drive 30 miles north to Pittsburgh to tear it up but you make me want to ride my bike to get there!

[@smokeymcpot210]

Bro! You just made my day! 😁

[@bikermonster8354]

Great message in your video. Big support from germany. Best Wishes

[@lazykachoww5279]

Man, when are you travelling to Philippines? I look forward to see you drive in our chaotic traffic!

[@aldousafable7279]

He'll be happy to meet sir Ave!

[@Brandon-xp1ob]

Great videos as always. Thank you!

[@johnnykirkinnes7872]

Top video, thanks for sharing. I'm gonna take on board your point about riding our bikes every day, you're so right!

[@kevingerald6147]

Great choice of video! Thanks Zach!

[@coolercooler642]

Being able to ride home with a beer buzz is my most elite skill 🍺🍺🍺

[@AnduMladin]

LOL I thought I was the only crazy person to lock his saddle :))

[@KokoFixed]

your videos are fun to watch. lots of learning

[@normanaguia1502]

Fun to watch useful videos you have a great thing going on here.

[@armanmecaller3782]

Good One !

[@carlostrejo9558]

When he says, the right way to upgrade your bike is your way, in the recommend videos below I was reading the title of his other video, the right way to upgrade your bike ☺️🤭

[@nova-jo1649]

Holy crap i love this vid!!! ...great info zach!!!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

If there's no bike.layne with the detector at a stop light me and some of the moped riders have used the cross walk button to trigger the lights to change.

[@teddyr7901]

Very good information for those who are New Riders I I'm 48 years old I've been riding since the 80s when there was no such thing as a smartphone or KZbin I learn how to change a tire on my own I learned about the roads on my own if I only had the technology that we have now would have been a lot easier I even learn how to fix bikes on my own no books no KZbin trial and error and hanging out at the bike shop

[@ohhi5237]

no, you would just be complaining how there are too many cute dog vids on youtube and you forgot to patch your tire, stop being so fucking grumpy

[@ohhi5237]

no, you would just be complaining how there are too many cute dog vids on youtube and you forgot to patch your tire, stop being so fucking grumpy

[@ohhi5237]

ive been riding since the 80s and i dont bitch to people about that

[@ohhi5237]

ive been riding since the 80s and i dont bitch to people about that

[@mexicangoon4595]

Nice vid☝🏻

[@thejasonbischoff]

Excellent video and info. Fix that saddle angle?

[@thorinbyrd1017]

You should ride a carbon gate drive bike and review it

[@mistafishman]

Love your videos man, just got a Aventon Mataro and am happy to use these tips

[@yaskyeightoate7652]

Hello, First off thank you Zack for all the informative videos! I have noticed many of your videos you talk about tire flats and or punctures. Im not sure if these would help for fixes but I use rhinodillos and flats have reduced greatly even to the point that I have not had a flat yet so far that I have installed it. ( ok maybe it has only been 3 months or so since they were installed ) there are other brands like thorn buster, stop flats or mr tuffy. Another brand that maybe of interest are tannus armor or panzer and peatys. There is also a video I saw the guy installed tow straps as a liner on his Bmx and has said he never had puncture issues. Hope this helps as rhinodillos have helped me with a peace of mind from flats.

[@rickthatch3556]

Hey zach... Can you tell me more about those toe clips?

[@Sektor9999]

Thanks Zach, your videos inspired me to ride my bike even more! :)

[@iron3valorant954]

hey, how do you stop at roads when youre going at high speeds. thanks!

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

Press the brake

[@bluesimon13ify]

Great video, lots of advise for beginners, I watched the whole even though I did now everything you came up with, I wish more people could watch & we could take out the bad ones, 😁

[@dominickharris7220]

My ideal tire pressure is 163 psi... so that’s nice

[@shannonstrobel6727]

A clean bike is a faster bike :)

[@kimrice394]

Stabby parts of town😂 So true!

[@travelandmusic1892]

thanks man

[@mileslucey2992]

Where did you get your jacket?

[@thejasonbischoff]

Have a mint vintage Shogun 400 I’m looking to get on soon.

[@eric106071]

Google street view is also good for finding the best place to lock up your bike at your destination.

[@jamescarter67]

what length crank arms do you use

[@PRH123]

Cycling tip #11: dude, adjust your seat, the nose of the saddle is pointing up in the air :) you will be more comfortable and be more efficient

[@ADG2988]

Great video. Have you heard anything about Wabi's 52cm frames getting back in stock? Been waiting to pull the trigger on one.

[@jesuspalafox8629]

Hey Zach, I just got my bike, but I need a bookbag, which bike/ Laptop bags would you recommend? (you should make a video on it)

[@elyasstephens8242]

If you're only carrying a few things, I'd recommend a rack and pannier for your bike, otherwise I'd recommend a timbuk2 bag, because they're waterproof and often come with a waist strap.

[@mattslumwormreyes]

Skill Number 1, cover up and remove all Chrome logos. 💯😂

[@fastbicyclerider7300]

Matt Reyes yup

[@chrislovell]

How come you've covered over the chrome logo on your bag?

[@dvaneg98]

For me it looks less flashy and therefore more mature

[@jamesowen418]

Here's a useful beginner skill I learned recently... DON'T try and freewheel. Luckily my bike reminded me of this and dumped me on the road 🤕. I try to be reasonably dangerous (to myself) everyday 🤣

[@joshua1998b]

Your voice really reminds me of The Rock's voice.

[@Csilvis39]

Shoutout to Yonkers Cafe and La Playa Taqueria @ 2:55

[@justineaves1977]

Why is your saddle Kickback so much? Are you practicing nose wheelies😄

[@AlucardNewcastle]

Lol I saw a couple clips from Sacramento!

[@OpticApples]

CAN WE TALK ABOUT ZACH'S SADDLE ANGLE

[@Garacha222]

he probably rests his seat bones on the wide part of the saddle. If he doesn't experience numbness, then he is well stabilized on the bike, and not propelled forward causing undue stress on his arms/shoulder/palms of hands. probably a very relaxed non-aggressive riding position. From his hill climbing, I'd say his cadence is more of a cranker (rather than a high spinner): He appears to use high power rather than light power with high RPM.

[@DAIJJJJ]

Garacha222 he runs a 19t cog, it’s really spinny

[@Garacha222]

​@@DAIJJJJ what size chain ring is that coupled to? (and tire size)

[@Psp-id7uw]

Bro how many videos do you have

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

I always feel better when I ride my 1973 Schwinn Speedster

[@TheBurningDonut]

Have you ever done a video on backpacks?

[@ravelbragadasilvaprata2406]

He did. It was over a year ago.

[@robbeelsas]

If I was to find a legit bike shop selling hand built H +SON Archetype wheelsets laced up with Sapim Leader 2.0 spokes to Gran Compe hubs for little over 300 dollars, would that be considered a good deal?

[@jakevandewalle6666]

Not sure if that's a deal w/ Gran Compe hubs, came here to say that I got a sweet deal on Archetypes laced to Formula hubs over at Velomine, I'd recommend checking them out for some good deals on Archetypes. I don't work for them or anything, just a satisfied customer spreading the word of a cool shop in the Midwest.

[@robbeelsas]

@@jakevandewalle6666 I kinda forgot to say that I'm based in mainland Europe 😁

[@dullapple]

I wastched you stolen bike video and then my bike got stolen :/

[@cianbranagan4585]

Oof

[@Dragon_rls]

One more thing Zach fans... I concur with Zach on the Wabi thing. Speaking from a very long life (yep 55 years young, and still a freak), Wabi is the shit. I own 2. My fleet is 18. Wabi is the shit, and their prices reflect what stuff should cost. Just trying to help y'all out.

[@slothy3157]

I ride a motorcycle and kinda crazy so I think I’ll be fine being next to cars

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

If I don't ride, I at least go for a walk.

[@max3hand]

At least everyday :D like that

[@alfiecartwright9655]

'there's no wrong way to ride your bike' *rides upside-down*

[@johnbailey7038]

It’s better to ride upside down fakie.

[@bignate873]

Whats your guys gear ratio??

[@xignifect]

52:17

[@bignate873]

Mines 60:15

[@janscomartinez1969]

47:16

[@janscomartinez1969]

For city

[@RaittyRat]

48:15 - Thinking of going to 17 at the rear for skidding and my commute has a few hills so it gets a little annoying setting off from red lights up a hill

[@denys2776]

I checked out wabi cycles, their bikes are damn expensive, for a bike I want 1200$ where I can buy an analog for 600

[@richardcarr6493]

awesome show love all your biking advice but WABI BIKES ARE TOO PRICEY l m sure they re great to ride but $1200CDN l dont think so try half that then ok .

[@ohhi5237]

gotta make that utoob money eh?

[@Gizmo2TV]

there are ways to ride a bike wrong, and i see it every day

[@fakeonthenet5865]

5:22 *WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY*

[@ohhi5237]

not everyone does

[@Simte]

*Get addicted to Strava.*

[@FlavioScorpione123]

make bike friends

[@ricardomunoz2010]

250 psi for my weight...good.

[@Soundafek]

I'm afraid of bike lanes... Florida SmH..

[@gulfcitynd]

Not buy a fixed gear for one thing buy a single speed but do have a way of coasting

[@thezoexperience1]

You can own a single-speed bike with a freewheel for coasting or a "fixed" cog for non-stop pedaling. There are also "flip-flop" hubs that have both a freewheel and fixed cog.

[@OhFookinELL]

Is it even legal to have no brakes?

[@maxcorcoran5947]

Ok Zach, I’m a big supporter of your content and all, but something about your seat angle screams something is wrong. You can’t possibly be giving beginners tips about bike fitting when you have a saddle at that angle - many people will assume that is the normal angle for a saddle.

[@Woppettier]

Why can't he put his saddle the way he likes it? 😂

[@thebrodcast1875]

I live where there are no bike lanes smh.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

I hate how you are left to chance on the roads, you are never in control if a driver decides to hit you

[@johnmills9360]

my philosophy in my commute is , "well ive had a full life " . thanks for the tips . If my channel goes silent , then you know what happened :-)

[@jessemonico168]

6:14 I had to go get a towel for my face after that spit!

[@RENEDU2]

0:34 for the beginning of the vid without the f... sponsor message

[@virgilwilliams2378]

Alleyways... Uh like no. That's how you get robbed.

[@HirevCHIP150cg]

Sucks there are know bike Lanes here

[@shainexxxsescrimshaw7605]

Wrong,left is correct

[@ddrhazy]

Honestly, this is some of the worst advice I've heard with regards to mixing with traffic. You're just a statistic waiting to happen. Plenty of more seasoned people than you have become another number against vision zero in places more bike friendly than San Diego. I would suggest those new to cycling to take protected bike lanes if possible. Those who are attempting to commute by bicycle and don't have the proper city infrastructure to do it safely would be better off getting an "illegal" e-bike that can maintain 45 mph.

[@alexriddles492]

I often ride in traffic. When I saw that business of riding between stopped cars on the road I realized why some motorist think badly of cyclists. If you're on the road you are a vehicle. If you're moving as fast as the traffic take the lane and stay in it.

[@Dragon_rls]

You know Zach... I would have never guessed you're wearing a Chrome citizen messenger bag during this video right? NAHHHHHH.... That ain't no Chrome bag. To Zach's audience. Please do not like this comment. I really hate when people like my comments. ( Not affiliated, or employed by Chrome bags what so ever. Not chrome bag employee, or customer).Really.

[@normadicn5700]

Liked

[@Dragon_rls]

Yeah. I liked it too

[@rienrien6301]

Too much talk

[@ellenhal1537]

Was a little apprehensive when buying this with the few negative reviews on here, but this was exactly the kind of bike I was looking for. kzbin.infoUgkxn_jUDSlprMIeubd9rHdEAnv59nKfjcKv I plan to ride it on paved roadways and trails, and wanted a "Grocery Getter" so to speak. After receiving it (without any damage), I had it out of the box, and fully assembled in about 30 minutes. I did not have to look at the manual, and I'm glad because I did look at it after I got it together, and it looks like it's a manual for several different styles. I did have to adjust the breaks and gear shifters, but that's been my experience with every bike I've owned. There was one review in particular that made me nervous, saying it was not meant for someone 6'4", it was too short. Well I'm 6'5" (230lbs) with a 36" inseam, and can tell you this bike fits perfectly, granted the seat is in it's highest safe position. I've only had it for 3 days so far, and if things change I will update my review, but I put 26 miles on it so far, and it rides like a dream. Very comfortable seating position. The front suspension is good for the occasional rock or bump you hit on asphalt, but this bike is not made to be taken off road, and I'm OK with that. I was particularly happy to see the wheels were trued perfectly. I was expecting to have to take them in and have them trued at a local bike shop, as I've had to do with all my past bike purchases, but in this case they were already in great shape. For the money, this is an awesome bike.