I replaced my dream van with an electric bike...

I've never been a believer in the electric bike movement (for people my age that is). They don't seem to solve any real problems. Even so, I decided to try to fit one into my lifestyle that offers me an alternative to driving my diesel van all over the place all the time. Maybe this is a good environmental move? I'm very dubious of that (what with the battery manufacturing process) but hey, here's to trying something new. The company didn't pay me, they just sent me the bike. Good thing because honestly..................... I wouldn't have bought one haha. I did have fun though!
I replaced my dream van with an electric bike
Directed and edited by @Shaffer Nickel
Additional filming by Ryan Taylor and Jake Raber
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Stuff I use
SMALL THINGS I CAN'T LIVE W/O
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[@ShafferN]

HEY. My last few videos have been more on the serious side so I took the opportunity to be a silly goose. Hope that’s cool. Thank you for watching I love you.

[@TravelinBoneSC]

I wish I had been cool at your age.

[@johnwick9842]

Please make some more of this kind of vedio it's my fav

[@Red-bj7kt]

I discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and I gotta say, this has to be one of if not the most underrated channel on KZbin. Your videos hit me in a spot I didn't know I had. Love your stuff bro keep it up.

[@spokinabout2236]

up until now you have proven over and over that you can be endlessly clever and thoughtful. adding silly to the mix is pure genius! what could be next? keep it up. you are one of a kind.

[@gaypreator8547]

OMG; I saw a snippet of the “W”. Flash back - College adventures late ‘60’s.

[@s-c..]

Isn’t the number one rule of being cool to not care about being cool? Anyway, looks pretty cool 👍

[@CarolSilva-tr3ed]

I love this. You´re so funny Shaffer. Your videos could literally help to so many people, likr me, haha. Definitely add digestive enzymes and probiotics to your diet, if you´re going to eat sushi and hummus and candy all together. xx

[@alecsimp6486]

everyone is asking who randy is but nobody is asking how randy is

[@patagonialuke]

Always getting called a fat bike but never a thiccc bike😔

[@hellohogo]

This video is ridiculous, and in fact you are ridiculous for making it. I Love It🖤

[@danpachunka3043]

electric bikes make sense for some situations and people! put your ego aside, and decide if something works for you and you alone 😉 loved the video!!

[@TILB]

haha. Same feeling on ebikes but then I won an $1100 credit towards one after a gravel ride festival. Got to the store.. and they were all beach cruisers and weren't really cool... but then I saw it... the Ridge Rider. A MTN bike edition. It was stupid expensive but it looked "cooler" than the others. So I bought it and while I still don't feel cool... It's incredibly useful and has it's place in my line of bikes. Mostly to ride around town working remote from different coffee shops.

[@constantinschafer3104]

Boy! Your videos are incredible!

[@diogomiguel6377]

I just wanna say your old videos and new ones too remind me so much of old sneako, and I absolutly love these types of videos, keep it up

[@ChenzosWorld]

Yo can you do a video on how you make your voiceover audio sound so cool. I have trouble with this , but your voice audio has something extra to it. Thanks. Great vid 🤟

[@Howtogetfluent]

Masterly, as always 😀

[@rand_kk]

Damn, idk when was the last time I subbed to a channel and then went and started to watch every single video. This is dope

[@TheDopeJackalope]

Bro I’ve binged your videos. I think your personality and editing style is likable and unique, man. Just commenting before you massively blow up just to say I was here.

[@iamcraiggentry]

The world I hope to someday live in is one where brand deal vids are this entertaining and well thought out. Great job!

[@SevenOnlyKnows]

Looks cool to me! Traded my hybrid for a electric skateboard last year. Handles the San Francisco Hills just fine.

[@abertv1333]

I have thought about doing the same thing. The snow is definitely gonna be a game changer for ebike life though

[@m1kel]

hate it... hate it.... . . now i want to have one!

[@ReversePeople]

You. Freaking. Rock. Thank you for sharing your art, talent and thoughts.

[@SouryandubUnicycle]

Nice unicycle trick !

[@Challenge_Jackson]

Shaffer bringing the smiles as always

[@ryantaylor6205]

Did you share any of your sushi, hummus, and candy with Randy? His tires are looking a little thinner than usual.

[@JesseDriftwood]

This is a very good movie.

[@coryotr]

Your videos are awesome. I really appreciate the effort you put into your content!

[@filmsbydamien]

Love your visual language and presentation as always!

[@MeestLoL]

Just found this channel and it's 👍 👌

[@_eric_phillips]

I freaking love the splitboard setup 😂🤘

[@nickolasoatley]

You're a legend sir.

[@carolinerichardsontaylor637]

Obsessed with this

[@eligish]

Love your videos so much an! This was another banger 🤙🔥

[@gamerbanger6593]

Great Upload buoy Love Randy ❤️

[@VinnieVan]

Another heckin awesome video my bruh! Bikes killer! I want and need fat electric in my life now. And yes, I am nerd! Go.

[@ChiaraSupernova]

Sshh don't listen to him Randy you are perfect. Keep rollin, silly goose. Why is grocery store sushi nerds rope and kombucha spcifically a meal i've had before

[@shaunhall960]

Can I adopt Randy? He is everything I have been looking for. 😉

[@batmanAMA]

that rig is cool as shit idk wtf you're talking about

[@al-du6lb]

what ski town do you live in?

[@jacobroseman4205]

What would you think about building infrastructure around Ebikes? The future will certainly be alternative. Is this it? Lol

[@CaptainGnarkill]

Idk dude, the e-bike screams pretty cool to me.

[@daniellelewis9926]

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[@al-du6lb]

I'm a little older than you now, but we have a lot in common.

[@NeroPop]

How dare you say Randy "Isn't cool". Hell no Randy is the coolest!

[@GamerguyYT156]

damn right

[@auntyvic]

grocery store sushi

[@MD-cy6pe]

your seat is too low.

[@n305]

It looks gross. But you are too cool to care so 🤷

[@emmett8462]

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