Your Bike Doesn't (Really) Matter!

[@benjamincasebolt2959]

You clearly haven't ridden my bike, which is objectively the best, except when I'm riding my other bike, then that one is the best.

[@Mo-zv5yc]

or when you're riding my bike..thats the best

[@arthurbttf]

"My bike is the best because it's mine"

[@fixedrider5912]

" A nice bike is at least one thing in life that brought me joy". Profound cycling philosophy right there brother, well stated! We appreciate what you do, your honesty and sincerity is refreshing.

[@TheSmartCat1]

Just saw the video and heard that. Some may say...It's just a bike , right? But what Zac meant is exactly what you wrote: profound cycling philosophy. Peace to you and to all who wrote positive comments.

[@ll_Megu_ll]

It's a constant struggle between "Ride what you love" and "Ride what's actually in-stock" ; A ;

[@Flashback_Jack]

I can do one better: just ride.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

The beauty of fixed gears is that as you ride, you discover what and how you need to upgrade, piece by piece. You can work your way up to the bike you want. You're right, there's no "best". It's what works best for ~you~.

[@johnnydwicked]

Thank you, Zach, I was one of the fortunate 25 who was able to purchase the Wabi Special in Keirin Purple. I didn't received mine perfectly because I had a bent spoke, untrued wheels, bent brake calipers, and a broken chainring bolt, because Fedex really mishandled it followed by multiple mishaps on their part but Wabi was able to help me out and resolved the issue. Other than that, the bike looked beautiful and was amazing to ride once I sorted out the issues.

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

Purple Wabi 25 gang

[@sirmixalot3332]

Delivered by a pet detective named Ace?

[@paullacey2999]

Well thats me put off a Wabi.....That sounds more than just a delivery issue...

[@chris0lthof]

I heard about Wabi through this channel, and when shopping for my "dream fixed gear" a few years ago, ended up choosing a Wabi Special. The bike is incredible, a dream come true. Thanks for the recommendation, Zach!

[@danandkiko]

Really enjoyed hearing your personal stories with this one. I hadn't thought of that, but it's true that bikes are with us in the good and bad times and really help us.

[@carstenkumaripaakjr8149]

You were a big part of me getting into fixed gear riding back in 2013 and I have been loving it ever since (and following you since) thank you for sharing and thank you for being real! I wish you all the best

[@claytonjoseph4682]

Zach, bought a pair of Surly corner handlebars for my mountain bike, liked so much was going to move them over to my fixie. You should review them and start a new trend. Enjoy your videos.

[@quoththeraven3985]

Mtn bike!........mtn bike?...smh

[@PeteRain]

should Zach go tracklocross for a few vids?

[@cocoroo798]

My current bike is an aluminum Tsunami SNM100 that i hand picked the parts on and I absolutely love it even though its not as expensive as my friends Engine 11

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

That makes your bike more fun and special

[@DreDaGodSon]

There is nothing like the feeling a Fixed Gear bike gives you. That connection with the bike just can’t be explained & trust me I tried a few times to my friends who like bike with ⚙️s and look at me crazy mashing uphill/downhill. Great Video Man. Definitely purchased my wabi sub-15 for by bike because of you. Didn’t disappoint

[@williamwoody7607]

Hard to believe this guy has less than 100,000 subs. Even if you don’t know the subject, he’s really charming.

[@tinhatrancher904]

He's taught me all that I know about fixed. Always been a Freewheel rider (Mtn Bike) or Freecoaster(bmx). Now I'm spotting State fixed gear bikes in my neighborhood, for example. Keep it up Zack. You can turn anyone on to fixed gear bikes. Cheers

[@brianmaldonado3723]

Ty. Been through rough times also and bikes/biking helped.

[@jomarmarasigan7004]

I am a mtb rider here in our motherland. Yt algo lead me to your vids and got my attention. I love the simplicity of fixies, hoping I can build one soon. Ingat Zach!

[@event4216]

11:42 I'm not a mech but isn't this called over-greasing? Too much grease in bearing make balls sliding instead of rolling. Sliding means using very same contact point for longer time instead of using a lot of contact points for short time.

[@PhoonigaN]

I myself ride a 20 inch BMX with a cruiser saddle seat raised up. And 11 inch rise bars so i sit up straighter. Just for crusing. and with a 25t sprocket it accelerates fairly easy. Just a lower top speed but whatever. Its still very cozy and more portable being a 20 inch. But the seat and bars is what made it a nice 20 inch cruiser. I might get an electric front hub later down the road if i decide to go electric.

[@wolverine9470]

I really appreciate video and sound quality. Thanks!

[@sketchy0078]

I wake up in the morning and know that my daily ride is going to make me smile. Having the bike you love makes you ride every day.

[@moreblueye]

Think the paint on that bike is among the best I have seen. Very cool color.

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

Its phenomenal in person

[@StanStrong108]

One of my favorite vids. Love witnessing the growth and that bike check is off the hook!

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

I have 8 different fixed gear bikes. I love them all. Most are really different. Steel frames, aluminum frames and a carbon frame. Aluminum wheels, carbon wheels, some Brakeless, some with front brakes, ROTOR, RIDEA, SRAM OMNIUM & DURA ACE cranksets... i love them all. One is 6,7kgs, one is 11kgs... I think the DURA ACE is the best, smoothest crankset though

[@larsgroting4673]

Zach: to me, riding bikes is more fun than working on bikes Also Zach: Owns a Sugino NJS loose ball bearing bottom bracket that has to be serviced twice a year

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

That bottom bracket is the piece I liked best about your purple bike. I have a Campagnolo BB that's very much the same. You're right, you get it adjusted just right and it will spin as well as a ceramic BB. It's one part of my bike I actually like working on.

[@clintonhalunajan467]

Whatever Bike you Have Just Ride it and HAVE A GOOD TIME

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Yea, that is what she said, then ended up with crap and $20 dollars "poorer"

[@faisal_al_saiful3838]

that purple wabi with the purple chainring looks dope.

[@dwenyace5539]

Deyyymm what a nice way to end the night! Watching from the Philippines!

[@DrGIzmoBRad]

You re-build from yellow to purple along with both silver and black components is 's Spot On' !¡ Red straps and stem bolt insert is IMO understated yet unique bike bling. I've got a loose bearing Campagnolo track BB - the original one when I built my fixie in 1997. Congrats on your (Best For You)

[@johnbaca8692]

Ride what you love, and love what you ride! That's exactly what I believe when it comes to bikes and motorcycles.

[@littlegoobie]

It's so much fun choosing the parts individually and assembling it. For most bike people, it's a balance between getting that bike as good as you can get it, without sacrificing the quality parts that are going on/off the other bikes. I'm glad i socked away random parts over the years because the things I want are getting harder to find and the prices are starting to shoot up.

[@paulm9079]

Hey, just a note to say thanks for sharing your story. Regarding the depression part, I can relate. I didn't actually make it out on a single ride in 2021. That feeling of not doing anything and not being arsed about it - impossible to describe. It took me about 9 months to open a box of parts I had ordered to do a bunch of changes. New bars, stem, wheels, tires, brake levers, etc. But, for some reason this year I've managed to get as far getting it ready. Just waiting for a chain to arrive. I rode it in 2020 as a single speed, but no freewheel on the new wheelset and directional tires - fixed from here on in (the last fixed gear I rode was my swanky chain drive tricycle back in Ireland when I was little). Anyway - thanks again.

[@leemanwrong]

I used to think having a nice, new, fancy bike would bring me joy but honestly i find more joy in something cheap and basic or something old that i've resurrected to ride again. My fav bike is a fixie i bought brand new online for $100 over 10 years ago, for some reason i get a lot of joy and satisfaction riding it knowing i got it for so cheap yet its been so reliable and still going strong all these years later lol.

[@peterbaskind9872]

32 mm? That’s my fav-or-ite size. And, three of my bikes have Gatorskins. But hats off on one flat/year. I quit counting last year at 20. I keep a better stock of tubes than my LBS.

[@kuyagian]

Yo Zach! That's a baller build there! Glad, you got a Wabi on your favourite color.

[@Johann-4354]

Of all the bikes I've watched you ride on your channel, Wallace is my favorite. Especially when it had silver components.

[@timboha8191]

I’ve got a couple of fixie builds, a really cheap one, a really expensive one and one somewhere in the middle. I love them all equally but even other cyclists don’t have a clue when it comes to fixed gear, they’re all just the same in other peoples eyes.

[@nyohaku]

The three bike solution works for me too; one steel/purple dream bike , one aluminum carbon fiber lightweight, and one freebee schwinn I’d lock anywhere. Hope we see a video about the three bike solution - Zach?

[@romainbclt]

What a journey it has been ! We're roughly the same age and although you don't know me, your videos have been inspiring me to ride (almost) everyday for a while now, even thought I'm a roadie. That little edit with Wallace was a nice touch, one can tell that you really love this bike. I hope to see the channel reach 100k subs really soon ! Congratulations, it is well deserved !!

[@Kevinschart]

luckily i found a used kilo tt a couple months before the the "hamdemyck". i had a hybrid/commuter bike, but riding single speed is 100x more fun. my bike helped me stay in shape and stick to a schedule of getting outside everyday. in short my biking has helped me maintain sanity over the last couple of years. thanks to channels like this for pushing me to simplify my biking experience

[@qwie100]

I don't ride anymore due to SI joint issues after an accident, but I still tune in for every video since I love your vibe.

[@banjomechanic]

Great video! I’ll second you on the bottom bracket, I had no idea how much better my own bike could ride until I replaced it with a better one.

[@iamsemjaza]

Perfect saddles are a weird thing. Currently, I like the "noseless cruiser" style. Like riding on a recliner. Not for fast riding... maybe fast on an ebike

[@ng1163]

I have a steel Italian frame that is basically a collector's item and I built with high-end track components. I do not enjoy riding it much because I have to 'take care' of it. It's like wearing expensive sneakers vs wearing performance running shoes to go out jog. Bling vs Function. I am now in the process of building a Soma Rush with middle of the pack modern components that are cost effective.

[@VideoGameAtlas]

So that Italian bike is just an expensive piece of art, then?

[@froylansandoval8808]

After watching this video i will in fact buy a WABY bike. Thanks for all the work you do. You are great!

[@MrJasonodonnell]

16:54 I cant understate how many sets of Pants/shorts/Jeans I have with no crutch left in them, I find shorts with a "diamond" cut in the crutch are the go....when i can get them. But This is the first time I have seen another person discuss this problem. I ran A brooks for 2 years, Perfect comfort but too much hassle for me, any suggestions for a synthetic saddle with simlar crutch saving properties?

[@thealamorider3327]

Excellent vid, man, and couldn't have said it better like you did at the end: get out and ride! That's the most important thing.

[@Ponder_lust]

You got me into fixed gear man. KZbin algorithm brought me to your channel while searching for cycling resources during covid. Was super tempted to get a wabi, but went with a Rush. Definitely eye-ing one for the future. In anycase, why not build the yellow wabi into a tracklocross/fgfs low gear ratio build.

[@jackiej8342]

Top notch quality video, Zach

[@Colonist83]

What would you say to those who are hesitate to ride a fixed gear bike? I live in Las Vegas and even tho we dont have many dramatic hills we have a incline that goes east to west and even on my 8 speed is becomes kind of difficult.

[@MegicShiba]

What I always tell people is just...look at my bike. Budget steel frame, carbon fork, sugino style crank (it has a flag logo idk what it is), FSA chainring and stem, and topping it off with uncut Race Face cheater bars. The bitch is lo pro because of the rake on the fork and is called "The Murder Machine" by my friends. Just be you and your bike will reflect who you are as a rider, plus when you go thru and hunt used parts it becomes the best bike because of the work you put into it

[@nova-jo1649]

Great edit with yellow wabi video actually got me to tear up😭

[@derekmosher4561]

Awesome video . I just did a build up on an vintage Norco , an 84 I believe and used some parts leftover from other builds and it`s my favorite bike out of the 5 I have . By the way that purple Wabi is bad ass .

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great vid!

[@GC_420]

The brain-trust at AD-sponsored GCN channels would laugh & snicker if you arent riding the latest/greatest road bike.

[@rondvivre3636]

GCN & all that ilk get their fashion sense from NASCAR.

[@tinhatrancher904]

Love the lines of that purple Wabi even more than that sexy purple Soma you reviewed previously. Keep up on the down low. About to go ride my bike and get lifted...

[@1230986666]

I wanted a bike with an Alfine 11 in-hub gear, and drop bars. Since it didn't exist I was afraid that I was doing something really stupid, but no. Sometimes you want something unusual, and it's the best thing for you.

[@fitnatchitochesmurphy2982]

What mic are you using at 12:20 of video as you ride? Love your channel!

[@jasonsterling5794]

Was a biggest fan a viewer since day one Zach! From the Phillippines, hoping to talk to you in person for some fixed gear inquiries, just started fixed gear for about 9 months getting used and love to the culture but still has some other simple basic questions regarding components on what should or what not!!!! Godbless!

[@erichfajardo42]

I really like this video man, I feel motivated. Thanks.

[@Michael_DAVID2423]

I love your videos Zach!

[@maxkrug2000]

Funny, I have double wrapped thick bar tape (on some spots even triple wrapped) for comfort :)

[@markosverdhi]

God I love the color on that frameset so badly. I really hope they bring it back for longer, so more of us can get our hands on it

[@J.Leistikow]

Hello Zach, I don‘t know if you will ever read this but nonetheless I‘m just writing this comment. My bike is a 400$ priced model from a german brand called „fixie inc“ (yes I know, totally cringe). Over the time I replaced nearly everything beside the fork and the frame and I really like driving with it. I made my first steps on it, learned skidding and now practising driving backwards. Still I feel somewhat ashamed to drive a „fake“ bike I guess. I don‘t know how to describe it. It feels like wearing comfy shoes in high school and you have a bad feeling of not wearing fancy brands. I keep catching myself looking for cinelli steel frames but know what immense costs would wait for a new bike or a new to be built bike. For now I spent about 1100$ in total in my current bike. Is this all for nothing? I have just very little of money and upgraded my bike bit by bit from saddle to chain and whatnot. Still I feel embarrassed to show my bike because of its cheap frame. If I could scratch the logo off I would do it just to have rather an unknown brand instead of a marked cheap brand. What should I do? What would you guys out there think of me? The ones riding the super hot stuff. I know anD hear you guys out there saying: „Just do what you want and ignore what people think of you.“ But we know it’s easy talking and deep inside we all want to be recognized. Sidenote: fixed gear bikes of proper names are hard to get here and it‘s a shame that wabi cycles doesn‘t have a european retailer. Thank you for reading. I‘m open for suggestions and whatnot.

[@adamhogberg]

I bought a fixie inc today :) so far I love it

[@rondvivre3636]

Here's a take on handlebars. You'll NEVER EVER get THE RIGHT handlebar setup for yourself, it's a physical impossibility. Think back to the first time you put tools to a bike. Out of necessity, you might have re-shipped a chain or had a flat. As soon as you tooled on that bike because you wanted to, you changed something about the handlebar. Your take off spares pile is handlebar heavy. That perfect bar you've got set up right now, how long has it stayed the same way? How long before you tweak it again, or just swap it out completely? 60 some years back, I clearly remember a handlebar tweak as the first thing. I didn't figure out saddle adjustments 'till later. Two days ago, to my (so far) best most perfect handlebar setup, I raised it, flattened the angle, added some ends, and brand new (too expensive) Shimano silicone tape (

[@modulaeris7983]

Have you ever thought of trying out a flared drop bars on any of your bikes? Would love to hear a fixie's views on that. Great insights on this video! 😎👍

[@ytrepronxa2401]

Hey, where does your cycling cap come from? I've been looking for one and that one looks nice.

[@bshrm-4aparanealginnc.945]

Present!!!!!!!. Ride safe! Watching from Philippines

[@quoththeraven3985]

Ride safe?...not REASONABLY DANGEROUS LOL

[@Jilsonsecklertiu]

I watch every new episode and I don't even ride a fixed gear. I wish I could.

[@vibasa]

hello i have a question why does my rear hub skip or slip back and forth a little be . i can send you a video if you want. tanks

[@lawlawlaww]

my bike is just a hundred dollar fixie from taiwan and no one even knew the brand, but it made me ride 100km loop

[@kevinandrew2288]

Awesome content as usual 🙌

[@pineboy13]

This was your best vid since the Macaframa parody. Kudos on workin those taxes too👍

[@Parker-oc8es]

Bru this made me cry and sub. Nice job.

[@numbaoneg101]

I have a Cinelli Mash Work which is fun but these really look nice! If I ever get another steel frame I’ll be sure to check Wabi out.

[@mynamesdavee]

Squeezing a sausage lol! ... great video my guy! and well done Zach on your entire journey thus far! Keep on fix'ing!

[@brianmccallum7749]

Great personal video . Thanks

[@junka1975]

Each bike I have has been a poor financial decision but each one has been an awesome life decision, they have all brought bucket loads of fun and entertainment so in the end, they were great financial decisions. 😎👍

[@cooperdeek7910]

Which bike should I buy. If I can even find one online?

[@AEtherGhost136]

im reaaly sad they didnt drop a 58 cm option and i was even willing to get a 55 but the page didnt load properly and then when it did it was sold out. hope they do a 58 cm run!

[@idrismotilal709]

I love the both wabi’s that you own but the only thing I would do different is some deep wheels Personally

[@danielwhite5050]

How do you learn to buy bicycle rims for your bicycle

[@StandbyCymbalist]

hey zach, what are the best loafers for fixed gear??

[@draiveroostende6770]

hey i'm dave i live in belgium i have been driving fixgear for 8 years now i am now driving a bianchi super pista limed edition 2020 I love your new wabi

[@stw1264]

have you ever tried the tsunami 4130?

[@NeedforspeedRS]

One of my friend is selling his track bike and I’m interested buying it. Is it the same as what fixed gear does? I’ll most likely ride it on roads with moderate traffic.

[@BurtSirloin]

Are there really only 25 purple wabi specials? I'm stoked to have gotten one then.

[@davidburgess741]

Agggh! Almost got him. Maybe if you got a cottered crank from an English racer 1970s and gushed about it. Paint it pink. No. Looks good as is!

[@jedthestoryteller]

Do you still run 32c? What would you recommend 28 or 32?

[@davidsalva9407]

Hey Zach, what's the size of your wheels, I'm just curious

[@event4216]

I wonder if there is a bike brand with a name meaning "Best" in some of Asian languages. That would solve brain split of hunting for best bike. Cool sounding, deep meaning.

[@RadioSaladStudios]

How long are you Sugino 75? 165? 170?

[@jojoligsay3373]

Hey Zach Can you Put AERO BARS or TT BARS on Your Fixie

[@sirmixalot3332]

My first cool car was yellow with a black top. I’ve been digging that yellow Wabi since the beginning. One day soon Im gonna be needing a 60cm in that same yellow, if anyone is listening...ahem WABI.

[@JCAMD]

Is that a Sugino Direct Drive crank? 🥰

[@Tobi_Jones]

what are your thoughts on the Elops Speed 500 bike? would it be good for a causal rider or is it over priced?

[@paullacey2999]

Great bike for the money.I dont regret buying one!

[@supracurious]

What was the front rack on Ricky?

[@Basement_CNC]

men , i always tell everyone that im broke , i went working for two months this summer ( wich did not left a lot of free time) and i now i have a budges of 2.2k for a bike ( no not a fixie but a ht mtb ) but BOOOOOOYYY school debt would kick me into depression sooo hard but yeah bikes are awesome and i dont even have a fixie (YET) i still like your vids👌

[@EryPrihananto]

Damn true!

[@athletejmv]

Gees, must be nice getting a Wabi when they are all sold out (the new purple Wabi) ! I've been wanting to get one for a while now, but have been with State Bicycle Co due to them having supply.

[@davidburgess741]

Any place could powder coat a new frame in purple. Rainbow sparkles maybe not. The 25 are sold. Just get the thing powder coated!

[@timtaylor9590]

the best bike is one that fits your style and personality it takes time to figure that out.

[@korteksvisceralzen2694]

New to the channel. Great video🙂

[@kuyagian]

11:20 hits different