Fixed Gear Cycling is Dumb & I Love It

[@vinnieb977]

Your “manual vs automatic car” analogy is spot on. Ask anyone who still prefers manual why. They will most likely give you the same reasons you say you ride fixed. You feel more connected to the car and to the road. Is it more work? Yeah. Is it less convenient than an auto? Yep. But no matter how much “better” an auto is for the general population, it’s absolutely not as satisfying. My fixed gear is a piece of shit mid 70s conversion bike, but it’s def the most fun and most memorable bike I’ve ever ridden.

[@LordVilmore]

I would say its like driving an older manual, cars that have a bit of character and you need to get to know them a bit. These cars will rewards you if you pay attention to them, or punish you if you don't. With new manuals it is still very passive and requires no extra commitment, similar to automatics.

[@richardcarr6493]

yup manuals rock ,but not so much in big trucks/vans/tow trks :) and l driven all .But right manual vehicle oh man ya connected !!

[@vosaemify]

I have a 6 speed manual car and a fixed gear bike also

[@jayceinfinitealgharhythmns9814]

If that bike survived the 70’s and you’re still riding it, then piece of 💩bike isn’t an accurate term! Keep riding🙂

[@migsduenas753]

Yup, I totally agree with his comparison of MT cars. I drive my dad's 11 year old Isuzu Crosswind. It's heavy, it's manual, but still, it's fun. It ain't convenient to drive especially here in the Philippines but damn, you really feel the connection with the car. It's same as a fixed gear. I feel like the bike is an extension of my body.

[@ZachGallardo]

Regrettably, but also with a sigh of relief, I am retiring Fixie Points (again). Fixie Points goes entirely against why I love fixed gear cycling in the first place. Instead, I want to make more positive, useful videos that I'm excited to make to share my love of fixed gear riding. For more in-depth explanations, here's time stamps: 1. Fixed gear riding is a lot of fun: 1:34 2. Playing in traffic: 4:48 3. Simplicity is good: 6:45 4. "fIxEd GeAr Is A LiFeStYlE": 9:17 5. The most a e s t h e t i c bikes: 12:03 6. Super cool fixed gear riders: 14:02 7. Retiring Fixie Points: 15:50

[@TL243]

Zach Gallardo how about positively fixie! And celebrate all the diversity that is fixed gear! #posifixed

[@chrisswanson9724]

Good for you. I'll miss fixie points, but that's not the only reason I subscribe.

[@ThaBlockisHotPodcast]

Zach Gallardo I agree with you 100% on the car comparison.

[@BEEBEE159]

I think that's a good idea to retire the Fixie Points, because it comes off as being closed minded like the snobby road bike riders; and I know that's not what you intended. It was funny and entertaining, but those jabs still hurt deep down. The whole idea of fixie is to be individualistic, even if your style is a little odd or boring. For some unimaginative people, it's a start.

[@THE_W0RLD_1S_Y0UR5]

How about a GCN style nice or super nice series of rating viewers bikes. It's always interesting and inspiring to see what people have, and can do with their builds. Fixie points is a parody, but if you were honest about it, your positive nature would come through, and constructive criticism would be appreciated.

[@jamesmitchell6209]

You should replace fixie points with positive reviews of people's bikes. Some kind of video where viewers can engage with you about their builds

[@AxelOhms]

James Mitchell very good idea, my thought as well!

[@franccca]

YES!

[@vinnieb977]

I’d love a positive “rate my bike” style video and maybe even some suggestions on how to make the build better. My bike is a trash 70s Raleigh Grand Prix with Amazon components, but it’s great to see what the community is riding.

[@ziptzop]

This is a great idea!

[@juanpecan7089]

Man the tongue and cheek sass of fixie points though...it was all in good fun!

[@justahunk]

I think the best part about fixie points was checking out other people builds. Maybe you could still do that but highlight how their particular bike is fulfilling some specific purpose; i.e they have a cargo fixie, a weird gear ration for some weird terrain, or maybe a unique cockpit for a differently-abled person.

[@vinnieb977]

Erik McArthur I’m right with you. I def enjoyed the “ribbing” that came with fixie points, but as a rider just coming into the community with a shitty bike, I love seeing what other people are running. I’d love a positive review of other viewers bikes.

[@enriquechocair7213]

I would really love to see some bikes for different-abled people. After all, I could lose an arm, or a leg at some point

[@JuanRamos-wg5ol]

Your videos cheer me up. I'm one of those riders that goes months without riding. When I watch your videos I am reminded how important it is to me and to start riding. I just moved to my new apartment and I'm only 6 miles away from my job. I'm gonna start biking to work.

[@dreyn7780]

They require maintenance too.

[@weston407]

just got into riding fixed gears a few months ago and last week i rode my bike from Fort Myers, FL to Key West, about 275 miles, and absolutely loved it!

[@vosaemify]

Savage!!!!

[@dreyn7780]

Once you go passed a curtain point names get recycled and repurposed.

[@TL243]

Bummer on retiring fixie points. That was the algorithm that led me to you!

[@dreyn7780]

WW2 is over.

[@BEEBEE159]

I've been watching your channel for about a year now, and I finally decided to try a single gear. I wasn't sure I would like fixed gear, so I wanted to try single speed first, because I was able to convert one of my multi-speed bikes to a single speed without spending a dime. Anyways, I tried it, and I love the single speed. Firstly, my leg muscles got noticeably bigger within the first three rides on the single speed. The first ride was a little rough, but my leg muscles responded very quickly. My legs are a lot stronger now. The second thing I like about single speed is that I am able to take in the scenery more, because I'm not busy changing gears all the time. Now, I want to try fixed gear, when I get some money to buy a fixed gear bike. Thanks for the inspiration Zach.

[@chrislukes9037]

You should see if you can get a rear wheel with a flip-flop hub (fixed on one side, single-speed freewheel on the other) that would work on your current bike. Then you can try fixed without getting a whole new bike.

[@BEEBEE159]

@@chrislukes9037 Thanks for the advise. I will definitely look into that.

[@dreyn7780]

20 speed bikes also have 20 single speed gears. 1 bike has 20 bikes installed.

[@dreyn7780]

1980's bikes have 10 single speed bikes installed into them.

[@melloz5294]

This vlog content is actually a lot more entertaining than your previous Fixie points. Keep up the good work Zach, been watching you for a while now and now that I built my own fixed gear from scratch I really appreciate and enjoy your content more.

[@thomasgrimes]

I just completed my second century ride this past weekend, but it was the first time I had done one on a single speed. I LOVED it. The gearing was just right for the terrain and everyone was stoked to see someone on a single speed bike riding 100 miles.

[@dreyn7780]

I had 20 single speeds installed in my bike.

[@tonymartino7892]

Hey Zach, You helped inspire me to get my first fixed gear bike... and now I’m TOTALLY HOOKED!!! Everything you’re saying hits home. I’ve been riding 4-5 times a week for about 10 years now on road and off-road bikes but this simple little machine has me in it’s spell. Still pretty new at it (only a few hundred miles in) but man this feeling is amazing! Like being a kid again (and I’m proud to say that was over 50 years ago 👍) Thx man! All the best to you. .... and yes, I was way more worried about your potential tangles with those big busses than silly little virus. Please be careful. 😉

[@JorgeSorianoUplifts]

Bro I swear you’re making such a great impact on the community, here to support you for the long run !

[@adrianowen006]

Great video Zach. You really articulated all the things I love about riding fixed. I was trying to explain it to someone today and couldn’t quite explain the feeling. I’ll just show them this next time. Cheers.

[@event4216]

Accepting limitations of single gear, and riding fixed, suffering on climbs and keeping up with other limitations are meant to prove rider itself he's very strong in spirit and fit physically. This is also a way to express "hey, I'm in the club" to public. Im not laughing at this or criticising - there are many groups which do the same, like people buying manual lever espresso machines and hand grinders to make a tiny cup of espresso while most of people walk into cafe or push the button on automatic machine to have about same cup. Some people like to control things and feel they matter, their will interacts with outer world and leaves a trace in this sometimes too automated, too comfortable world. Just sayin'.

[@pyramidion5911]

A fixie gives you less control though. In the Auto vs. Manual analogy the guy made in the video the fixie would be the automatic.

[@event4216]

In some sense your analogy on fixie as an automatic is very precise - spin harder, go faster. No decisions on " which gear" - it all happens automatically. CVT, if you like.

[@dreyn7780]

He ment to say the 12 speed Porsche race car vs the throttle only car. Racing lots of gearing things means you're always busy thinking about changing gears. You're never looking to the ride. You get lost in the gearing. Throttle only bikes offer a totally different life.

[@jacobatherton8339]

Riding a fixed gear bike IS indeed the manual car of cycling. More control, simple drive-train, and requires thought while operating. Love the vlogs Zach keep it up !!!

[@hsfluis4628]

BeboSaab you’re gay

[@pyramidion5911]

@BeboSaab I dont think these guys have ever driven a manual 😂😂 what a bad comparison.

[@hsfluis4628]

Ian if anything people find it harder to drive manual and prefer auto same thing with bikes a lot of people prefer gears and the standard fixed gear it’s harder riding fixed because it’s more work but I prefer riding fixed and I also daily a hardbody fyi 5 speed

[@Cube_Ernator1077]

I ride fixed and I'm 59 and and have disability. I don't want a geared bike. WHY? Because on fixed, I feel I'm a part of my forward momentum and I'm Exercising, as hard as I can manage! I LIKE fixed because its So Bloody SIMPLE and I'm ALWAYS in the Right gear, every time.

[@pyramidion5911]

So on a geared bike you dont pedal? I think the truth is most fixie owners just dont want to learn how to work on a bike.

[@Cube_Ernator1077]

@@pyramidion5911 You're missing the point of my comment: I choose to ride a fixed gear bike because of the disability AND my specialist recommended I ride fixed. I have small fibre polyneuropathy in both of my feet. If you don't have this illness, you don't know what this means. I "don't know" what motivates other fixie riders when it comes to maintenance, but I DO know what motivates me-doing the maintenance in half an hour (at most) compared to the alternative. PLEASE continue enjoying riding your geared bikes, no doubt they give you much pleasure, but do NOT go about criticising that which you are NOT afflicted with,(whether it was intended or otherwise) it just takes you look Weak, man.

[@richardcarr6493]

yrs spent on my bmx spent doin it all going everywhere as a teen was the best but now l m old still in shape But l m not fighting head winds of 40-70km/hr with out gears!! A spin around the park or jaunt for coffee sure l d use one but not for across town.HOWEVER if l was 20yrs younger go for it ,go for the adventure!!

[@jayceinfinitealgharhythmns9814]

Ian That’s actually true! I ride fixed gear for part of that reason… I’m not really interested in trying to figure out what ⚙️ I should be in depending on speed or descent versus climb. So yeah less effort with more effort.

[@Ferdrekks]

Man, i love your videos. I never looked into the fixed thing until i saw one of your videos. Now i had seen tons of them and needed to buy one. You told me everything i know about this discipline and im so grateful of it. Cheers!

[@coffeepot3123]

Last year i got a hold of a (if i got the year right) 2002 GT Rage road-bike. Bare aluminum frame with CXP 14 mavic rims. It's a rolling piece of art, and no matter how shitty my day was it would always bring me joy even if i was just looking at it. The process of repairing/maintaining it, and taking it out for a ride in town, changed my life. (yes i still have it, waiting for spring to fix it) :-)

[@rickhattersley2801]

Bummer on coronavirus assessment. Cool video. Your most entertaining ones are the ones in which you ride.

[@TheDeadlyKind]

You should do a non ironic positive fixie points to show off amazing and varied bikes. and do more bike builds!

[@Aubreykun]

Might be why GCN does "Nice" and "Super Nice"

[@dreyn7780]

Stop using ego to educate yourself. You're just reactionary.

[@xyzasdf]

Really cool video, I love this style where we get to see the city, almost ride along with you, but also get your narration of an interesting topic. Would love to specifically see more of this!

[@greengonzonz]

It's taken the longest time but you've finally described your love of fixed gear in a way that I can relate to. It kind of comes through in you face when you talk about anything fixed gear you have an involuntary smile 'fixed' on ya face.

[@theonlymike]

Dude this was one of your best vids in ages - loved seeing the bike out on the road and also seeing some of the surroundings - maybe show us the you and the awesome fixie stopping for Ramen, curry or burrito - replace fixie points with a fixed gear riding meets travel channel meets good channel you could call it triple F, fixies-friends-and-food

[@kenzobruno1940]

Uhm hey! I’m a newbie in fixed gear riding, been riding for 2 months now, I’ve been encountering a lot of problems with getting affordable parts for my unplanned build from scratch fixie. such as wrong components bought from shops or inavailbility of said parts needed for me to us. And Im enjoying this 2 months and coming more days with my bike. It’s not as fun as pedalling for 60+kmph with a geared bike but the feel of being one with it gets me so much from riding it more. Thank you for inspiring me on building one from scratch! Looking forward with riding you here in the Philippines soon!

[@jude2768]

I moved to Hawaii recently and have the urge to ride fixie's again as work is only 2.5 miles away.

[@bluesimon13ify]

I agree with everything you said, just keep cycling & we will all be happy, 😀

[@misfitmultimediaflightcrew9216]

I started my fixed gear riding because of this channel. I started off on geared road bikes last year(ish) and put alot of miles and seen alot of things. Bought a SBC Core-line as it was what I afford. I loved my ride. I have loved every ride since. I have more fun on it then I do my nice Trek. You notice more about the road as you cant simply change gears to change the difficulty of the ride. Its all about you the rider. Keep up the good work.

[@jaspherdiez1058]

stay safe and ride safe around there and stay away from the virus, much love!

[@mikefule]

I have a fixed which I've had since 2007, and a 2x10 which is much newer. I tend to ride the fixed more often. I also ride unicycle which is fixed. It's not that I feel "more connected" on a fixed bike, but that when I'm on the geared bike and I come to a junction or obstacle, I suddenly feel "unconnected". There's a moment when I take the pressure off the pedals and the bike just carries on and I have to reach for the brakes... it's weird, because in the last 50 years I've done thousands of miles on geared bikes, but now it feels like coasting is the strange thing to do.

[@tonyperotti9212]

Thanks for another great vid, Zach. I applaud your decision to dump fixie points. It was never my fav. Keep it up!

[@michaelc7937]

This is your best video lately. Great job. Keep them coming :)

[@tennessee_oiler1989]

I loved this style of vlogging. Audio sounded Great 👍 and the background music fits great.

[@davidwoods80]

OK, no fixie points. Cool. How 'bout replacing it with a short clip each episode `(just a single photo) of bikes owned by new Patreon subscribers`? No comments, just a shout-out and a thanks for helping the channel`?

[@WillYazdani]

I'm literally about to begin the fixed gear journey with a $100 dollar bike. It's an old Schwinn World Sport from the 80's that I found on craigslist. Super excited bout it.

[@dankilburn5411]

Love the video. I am building a single speed from an old gitane frame. Because of this video I will flip the hub to the fixed gear side for the first ride. I think I am too old and fat for it. But you inspired me. Thank you

[@BruceChastain]

I liked fixie points, and when you retired it the first time I said I hope it comes back. But now I think you're right, I think it's done, honestly I was getting board with the last few fixie points episodes.

[@MeganNisbet]

This style of video is awesome. I don't know if you follow Terry Barentsen's channel but he has been posting a lot of casual riding vlogs (with a topic) recently that have been entertaining to watch. it's nice to see the environment you're in, Zach.

[@BruceChastain]

to me riding fixed is like driving a classic car. It's not practical, not really faster, but it looks cool and feel great.

[@RenatodaSilveira.]

not really faster? what kind of bike do you ride?

[@BruceChastain]

@@RenatodaSilveira. well i have a lot of bikes of course. But yeah generally fixed isn't faster than a normal road bike. Slower acceleration, slower stopping, slower tops speeds, and even slower cornering.

[@rembleekah8722]

False, Top speed 33 mph flat ground.

[@kwintin]

"I shouldn't have taken it but I'm taking it". Oh my heart.

[@cristinaceri]

Hahaha me too! The feeling though! 😂😱

[@lacuisseqc1655]

What I really like on a fixed gear is keeping my speed in corners because the bottom bracket is high so you can pedal and feel in total control in "technical" roads .Wipped skids are fun too hahha

[@Alessandro_Franzoni]

Sharing your love for riding your fixed gear bike motivates me to do the same with mine! Thanks man.

[@LeDore38]

I like to use my (cheap converted from an old peugeot frame) fixed gear bike for commuting or smallish rides because it's fun, simple, feels good and if (or when) it gets stolen I'd be sad but it wouldn't be ultimately too bad. However I'm pretty happy to have a 2*11 gravel bike for long rides in the quite hilly west of Paris, to go in more or less technical tracks and for bikepacking. Also I come from the Alps and did a lot of quite technical mtb on a not so great hardtail as a teen (following my richer friends on their cookie cutter trail bikes) and fixed gears in this setting would be pure madness, and, more likely than not, death. I still like to push my skills offroad on my gravel bike and from habit, outside of road downhill, I don't really coast (mentally or not) on a geared bike.

[@humanerror3139]

Yes Zach I totally agree nothing beats the look of a simple fixed gear bike not to mention the ride. Keep it steel. You can't get the bike of your dreams as cheap as a fixed. I'm 49 and still ride fixed. I just love riding bikes, since I was 5, never stopped. Don't matter what you ride, just ride. But please try fixed you'll be so surprised at how amazing it is in every way as Zach has said. Pure cycling

[@lindzee924]

I truly did love fixie points. I understand, if you did not enjoy doing it. I feel the humor was there and it was spot on. Anyways, many good quotes in this video, by you, "..and with only one gear you're, pretty much, always going to be in the wrong gear ratio.."

[@dannystarkridesfixed]

I used to be anti-fixed gears ⚙️ just because of living in the bay and seeing all the hipsters in: Berkeley,Oakland and San Francisco. But after I bought a redline single speed with a flip flop hub, and I started switched between the two options and after getting that bike I understand the hype after trying it out of being curious since I had the option to flip the hub over. Now i mainly ride fixed after getting a flip flop rear areo spoke and not noticing until it arrived that it only had a cog and and a freewheel lol. I like the ability of control and oneness. Also as you know from your Sacramento to the Oakland and back plus your sf rides how sketch a lot of Bay Area drivers can be so having the fixed gear control is a plus for me esp since I live in Vallejo.

[@marvinbikemechanic6329]

Hi there! New subscriber here. I love the part where you said that fixed gear are simplicity. I agreed on that. I own 2 fixed gear bikes. For same reason. And i also have roadbike. For me as long as its functional and good to ride. There's no problem to that. Safe ride always bro.

[@louiesudario]

This video is one of the best vids you have ever recorded. Thankyou for making this vid zach

[@noice9709]

So many things are so well said here, Zach. Congrats on being authentic and doing what resonates with you. I'm glad you got rid of Fixie points - funny once, but same jokes over and over after that, and yeah, kinda not copasetic with the greater vibe. Btw, I've been riding fixed for so long, the only suffering is not riding and feeling that connection with the bike and the road ... it is all about the journey!

[@arthurhill7722]

what's up with the brakes?

[@mongchacha]

Recently stumbled on your channel. I feel like you and my brothers and I could have a pretty good time riding. Good content!

[@leebridgwater]

Great channel and yes totally agree with losing the points.

[@HaniJIsmail]

9:58 What Chainring is that?? And how is that an improvement from the wabi classic's stock chainring

[@Antsonhillz]

I dig all of your videos but I REALLY liked this one.. there was more riding and I love the traffic footage..

[@TL243]

Go Zach go! But those why questions.... tough to answer any why questions.

[@robertofonseca6363]

Love the new style! Keep it going

[@woyttas]

Why not single speed? The only thing you have to have are brakes, but you should have them anyway. It's still simple asf and your tyres last longer in expense of brake pads. I really want to try but I live in a city that has a lot of elevation variation. Some hills are difficult on 39/28 on my road bike. So if I go for fixie I'm either going to be stuck with climbing gear or something in the middle which will be painful to climb in some cases. It's a lovely idea if you mostly ride on flat.

[@MrMtr999]

Never ride fixed gear, curious what is top speed ( sustainable) on fixed gear? All fixed gear uses rim brakes correct? No disc. Thank you cool videos, subscribed

[@BruceChastain]

I like fixed gear riding, to me it's just simply fun, but I don't understand the fun of going up or down mountains fixed. For me personally I like to ride fixed shorter distances, like under 20km, which are mostly flat.

[@hondarakunta8341]

I love to ride fixed gear bike caz i just love this direct feeling. BTW i have some conflicts as follows.. 1. Should i take off the brakes. Here is Shanghai, so many careless crazy electric motor bikes going around if there is no brakes it is not safe enough and I can not enjoy full speed riding. 2. Should I master tricks or should I concentrate on speeding or neither both i should not ride fixe?

[@event4216]

1:33 you lock this rather expensive bike on a street....by wheel? So I conclude Taipei is quite safe place and you use lock just to earn fixie points (oh yes, they are desupported).

[@zaimwaqar2788]

Yep: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipfOgGl4e7aoq5Y

[@rahelwijeyekoon9403]

Bike theft is low in Taiwan as @Zaim Waqar pointed out (partly because cycling rates are relatively high), and I'm pretty sure Zach's wheel is bolted rather than QR or TA so it isn't as bad as it seems. Another factor to consider is that while his bike is moderately pricey, it's relatively understated and not super flashy. Bike theft is also kinda like that old bear analogy; you just need a better lock than someone else, as a thief will steal that which is easiest to take. In a country where a majority of bikes are either not locked up at all or use a flimsy cable lock, an Abus lock (even through the wheel) is probably *far* above average in terms of protection offered.

[@event4216]

I see what you mean. It takes to hit a really unlucky spot and time to expose bike to someone who knows its real value and isn't stopped by basic means like bolts and can cut U-locks, too - even if there are plenty of cheaper bikes around with much more flimsy locks. It depends on country, thieves, us and to some point, luck. Be safe.

[@kokongjava]

This vid is so personal it almost sounds like you're retiring YT. Great content with or without Fixie Points.

[@joseluisburciaga4786]

What is the name model of the yellow fixie?

[@bobblues1158]

Fixed is it for me for the same reasons that you enumerate so clearly . Really well articulated. Thanks for stating the case for the " fixed philosophy".

[@nagisaayanami]

Why are scooters so popular over there? Is it because they are cheaper to buy, or is fuel cheaper? Lack of parking?

[@Samtyo_Bazza]

I love fixed gear, until i have move to a new house with uphill and downhill road like hell. It makes me desperate

[@stanisawnanowski2520]

What are those brake levers?

[@spotmebro3589]

What cranks you got on this badboy? Not that I need to upgrade yet.. but y'know.. in the future.

[@BMWmodder]

Been watching quite a bit of your video's and Im sold! Cant wait to trade in my geared road bike for a fixie.

[@silentcyclist]

I did that little more than a year ago. Not interested in road bikes since

[@Rot05]

Lets hook Zack up with a lesson to learn to drive (and love) a manual transmission car! I recommend a Honda Civic. Super easy to learn on.

[@TheFriendofnight]

Love the video. I had a random thought. Do you happen to know the Fixie King Patrick of Sacramento?? Video idea: rims, tires which is the best cheap upgrade. Or like thick slicks vs ultra sports vs rubinos

[@c.w.9615]

Fixie points was funny, but I totally see your point regarding negativity.

[@bertile]

dude come to europe weather is bad in winter but traffic is not a nightmare about fixed gear i got your point about the simplicity and the the way that the most important thing is to ride but i'm not realy sure if fixe gear is the only answer for those points and there is a balance between them mainly because fixed gear is not easy, it take a bit of time at first and even after that the lack of free wheel mean that you don't have break during your ride. Riding fixed gear is kinda sporty and in a way it's not so simple. for maintenance it's not so sure that fixe gear have less maintenance that any other bike , less thing to do for sure but your tires aren't the same as city bikes, they are less resistant to flat and less durable. you will hate to ride it but an dutch bike in single speed ( or stuney archer, nexus 3-7-8) with roller brake and schwable marathon plus may need more maintenance than your wabi sure the bike is way more complicated and you may can't be able to fix a flat but it's not really a problem because guy like me can come in cargo bike to fix it for you i think the people riding dutch bike have an other answer with a bike maybe more complicated to maintain yourself but with really low maintenance ( sometime nothing in a years or two at first i can't believe it) and very easy to use, not sporty at all. Anyone can ride it an enjoy it ok i'm with you it's less fun but they realy like the way that they can ride at any time, without having to care about anything ( not even hemlet) about fun pretty sure it's a thing that will get you minus 1000000 fixie points but have your ever tried smaller wheels ? it's sooo fun you have way more agility in the traffic dutch bike can be an answer to those point as a fixed gear bike but i think the bike want to buid as an other answer frame basic 26" steel with derailleur anger and rigid fork (the better the steel is the better the bike is but few can feel the difference between them riding the bike) 8 speeds cassette(11-36) pair with 3 by square crank(28-38-48), reinforced chain and trigger shifters v-brake with two finger lever 47-590 marathon plus tires dynamo front hub, mud guard and racks maybe an little more complicated and time consuming than a fixed gear or a dutch bike but mechanically speaking it's easy you can do it alone and it's not that often and the ride quality is not the same the bike is more agile than a classic 28", the position can be adjust from something very relax like the dutch bike and something more aggressive. V-brake are my favourite brake, they are the perfect balance between strenght, facility to maintain and cost 8 speed is not one by but it's not also 12 or 13 speeds, it's kinda old but heavy but it's cheap and strong,you can clim easyly anything with the lower ratio (32-28) and be quite fast in the city with the upper ratio (11-48) fat and strong tire mean less flat and more durability a front dynamo mean to not have to care about light louis who ride a cargo bike in Paris to repair other cyclist

[@THE_W0RLD_1S_Y0UR5]

As someone who also has asthma, how do make sure you can always have access to medication when abroad for long periods?

[@josiahtorres1614]

So wise man. Been loving your vids

[@beofux3356]

No Fixie Points anymore, I came to late 😭 But completly understandable reason, keep it positive, I really like your videos, this one is great 😀👍

[@ZOB4]

I think getting rid of fixie points is a good call. Positivity is the better option.

[@Teggymania]

Pretty late but the manual vs automatic was a perfect analogy, because that's pretty much what the reasoning for fixie vs gears is.

[@starwilkinson8020]

This type of ego and attitude is exactly why we are in a pandemic. Millennial arrogance and ignorance will be remembered as legendary. P.S. I like your Channel

[@joeanthony7638]

You were spot on

[@DaMelloKittyy]

why no bell?

[@shadowthesun]

It’s funny how that analogy between automatic cars and manual works, manuals are the ones with more gears haha, but yes I def agree despite that irony

[@sirmixalot3332]

When traveling by foot one doesn’t ever coast unless you step on oily or icy surface. And the horror of using ones own legs to stop walking! So unsafe! Somebody needs to invent a walking brake.

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

Zach, I'm gonna be brutally honest, I love your fixed gear videos, but the fixie points were probably the one series I didn't really watch/like (sorry). It just didn't appeal to me. On another note I really enjoy your riding videos and if there were more of those I would throughly enjoy it. I myself am thinking of getting a fixed gear so I can try out the velodrome by my house. (the only one on the island I think) but the only thing that is turning me off is the no brakes cause I like to use my brake hoods on my road bike a TON just for comfort. I'd probably only use it for the velodrome or short commutes otherwise so like the hoods aren't a deal breaker but like I do like to be comfortable on a bike. What is your opinion on state bicycle? Cause they have a really cheap line that I was looking at (the core-line) Keep up the great work man!!! Love the videos!

[@RuezgaDaniel]

Hi, check his previous uploads for info on State Bikes. He reviewed the Black Label 2 and 4130 Core-Line. Good luck with your future purchase!

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

@@RuezgaDaniel thanks man! I had no idea he had those reviewed already! I only saw the aventon video. Thanks again!

[@zaimwaqar2788]

The bike he's riding has brakes.

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

@@zaimwaqar2788 it has one brake and yes I'm aware of that one. But the velodrome I plan on riding on doesn't allow for any equipment on the bike. And just riding in general I like resting my hands on the hoods is what I meant in my original comment. Sorry for the misunderstanding

[@richardcarr6493]

l love your videos they re awesome keep it up. l m still plan on building my own from some old bike cuz thats how l it with all my bikes ,new ones always get stolen on me .Granted l won t use it for across town jaunts but for short trips ABSOLUTELY :) l still love a great bike adventure especially on different bikes .

[@galenkehler]

Fixie points was fun but I could tell it wasnt something that was really "you". Respect for staying true to yourself.

[@joshvaldez2285]

What if your "fixie" is from walmart? I ride a single speed Kent bike from walmart. Its heavy, has cheap parts, and I get all kinds of crap from other riders, but truth be told I love it. It's a badass color and gets me from point A to point B everytime I ride😎

[@truthseeker8483]

" I ride single gear because I feel more connected" ...yes almost connected to a bus or taxi a few times...

[@Habana1114]

I love my fixed gear bike BUT i bought my first road bike (carbon frame, carbon wheels etc..) and i LOVE IT SO MUCH ! I use my road bike for training at least 2 times a week. Still use my fixed gear to commute to the gym. I'm having much fun with my fixed gear bike while riding in the city than tho road bike. And i'm having much fun with my road bike for long distances trainings than the fixed gear bike.

[@ratoneJR]

You need a car with a manual trans.

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Or a motorcycle.

[@s14duma]

Or a motorized bike kek

[@cristinaceri]

I really love your content! 🙌🙏💪 What Fixed Gear Bike Brand you recommend?

[@chuck_butcher]

I love it because I love it plus everything you said!

[@DillonKin]

Hey Zach, how long are you in Taipei for? I'm in Taiwan until the 5th of March, I visited the Faith Gear store from watching your channel. I'd love to meet up to chat more about fixies and your adventures.

[@ltjgevilkain0077]

I ride fixed gear because it just feels right... there is no stopping(yes there is) you just keep moving to get where you need to be there’s no let me rest and coast and lose my momentum its just go

[@josephtisa2998]

The roads look so smooth there I live in Florida and the part where i live the roads are just terrible I would love to have a fix gear but there's nowhere practical to ride it where I live

[@campirano2]

You should make some videos from fixed gear riders that you met in Asia, like interviews, sure they have great stories

[@johnbaca8692]

Yeah, I'm with some of these guys that say let's see some nice bikes, and enjoy and celebrate other's creativity and enthusiasm! Sort of a video museum of fixies.

[@greengonzonz]

Is a track (velodrome) video in the works?

[@hurricaneheli79]

My opinion, ride what you love. If it's geared or fixie, doesn't matter. We're all cyclists here. Plus don't forget the N+1 rule. I'm just trying to save up to get another bike. The dream would be, get every category/type of bike. That's if I had $ to burn.

[@kokojoko1679]

do you have a plan to go to the philippines? damn ur bike looks like a dream.

[@ollyyung2859]

Can you tell me what camera you're using while you're riding? I'm assuming, not the DSLR right? and how are you syncing it up to your voice?

[@blackfox1514]

I love riding fix gear I started to ride in high school in 2011 and I haven't looked back now I have 3 bikes all of them are street monster my aventon mataro low updated mataro and my throne tracklord all of them have massive gears and no brakes but tbh the real reason why I love riding it's freedom from bullshit and its problems