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
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
+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.
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.
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/
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.
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 RUclips 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 RUclips trial and error and hanging out at the bike shop
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 ☺️🤭
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.
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, 😁
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.
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 🤣
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxn_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.
Google Maps should consider adding an "Avoid toll roads and stabby parts of town" feature.
"avoid payday loan locations"
Waze has something like that.
It's called moving to western, central or northern Europe
Most important fixie skill: TRACK STAND! Because it looks so cool.
Literally why I started riding fixed no cap
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
"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! 👍🚴♂️
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.
whaaaat! i have the same story except my schwinn wasnt free and i payed 125 XD
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!
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!
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
Your saddle at 8:02 looks terrifying
must be a pain for the D.
The taint destroyer.
Looking at drivers eyes and hands, and waving at drivers. Great advice!
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.
+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.
Great message in your video.
Big support from germany.
Best Wishes
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.
i use the pedestrian crossing for major roads, sitting in the left turn lane is a good way to get run over
JogBird yes it fucking is. Not fun having to lunge out of the way of a van turning into you.
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/
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.
@@Woppettier good, but this isnt europe but murica
@@professorsogol5824 "In some jurisdictions, use of the left turn lane (in drive-on-the-right jurisdictions) is illegal." no its not.
This is amazing! Loving it.
Love your presenting style and great tips for me as a beginner 👍
Bro! You just made my day! 😁
Man, when are you travelling to Philippines? I look forward to see you drive in our chaotic traffic!
He'll be happy to meet sir Ave!
I drive 30 miles north to Pittsburgh to tear it up but you make me want to ride my bike to get there!
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 RUclips 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 RUclips trial and error and hanging out at the bike shop
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
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
ive been riding since the 80s and i dont bitch to people about that
ive been riding since the 80s and i dont bitch to people about that
Thanks for making this and getting more people riding. 👍
Holy crap i love this vid!!! ...great info zach!!!
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 ☺️🤭
Google street view is also good for finding the best place to lock up your bike at your destination.
LOL I thought I was the only crazy person to lock his saddle :))
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.
You should ride a carbon gate drive bike and review it
Top video, thanks for sharing. I'm gonna take on board your point about riding our bikes every day, you're so right!
Great choice of video! Thanks Zach!
Great videos as always. Thank you!
Thanks Zach, your videos inspired me to ride my bike even more! :)
Skill Number 1, cover up and remove all Chrome logos. 💯😂
Matt Reyes yup
Being able to ride home with a beer buzz is my most elite skill 🍺🍺🍺
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, 😁
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
Love your videos man, just got a Aventon Mataro and am happy to use these tips
Good One !
your videos are fun to watch. lots of learning
Fun to watch useful videos you have a great thing going on here.
My ideal tire pressure is 163 psi... so that’s nice
Excellent video and info. Fix that saddle angle?
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.
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 🤣
Hey zach... Can you tell me more about those toe clips?
Why is your saddle Kickback so much? Are you practicing nose wheelies😄
Your voice really reminds me of The Rock's voice.
A clean bike is a faster bike :)
Stabby parts of town😂 So true!
Great video. Have you heard anything about Wabi's 52cm frames getting back in stock? Been waiting to pull the trigger on one.
Nice vid☝🏻
Have a mint vintage Shogun 400 I’m looking to get on soon.
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)
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.
At least everyday :D like that
Bro how many videos do you have
awesome show love all your biking advice but WABI BIKES ARE TOO PRICEY l m sure they re great to ride but $1200CDN l dont think so try half that then ok .
gotta make that utoob money eh?
thanks man
Where did you get your jacket?
I wastched you stolen bike video and then my bike got stolen :/
Oof
hey, how do you stop at roads when youre going at high speeds. thanks!
Press the brake
How come you've covered over the chrome logo on your bag?
For me it looks less flashy and therefore more mature
Shoutout to Yonkers Cafe and La Playa Taqueria @ 2:55
Lol I saw a couple clips from Sacramento!
CAN WE TALK ABOUT ZACH'S SADDLE ANGLE
he probably rests his seat bones on the wide part of the saddle.
If he doesn't experience numbness, then he is well stabilized on the bike, and not propelled forward causing undue stress on his arms/shoulder/palms of hands. probably a very relaxed non-aggressive riding position. From his hill climbing, I'd say his cadence is more of a cranker (rather than a high spinner): He appears to use high power rather than light power with high RPM.
Garacha222 he runs a 19t cog, it’s really spinny
@@DAIJJJJ what size chain ring is that coupled to? (and tire size)
I always feel better when I ride my 1973 Schwinn Speedster
I checked out wabi cycles, their bikes are damn expensive, for a bike I want 1200$ where I can buy an analog for 600
I hate how you are left to chance on the roads, you are never in control if a driver decides to hit you
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.
I ride a motorcycle and kinda crazy so I think I’ll be fine being next to cars
Have you ever done a video on backpacks?
He did. It was over a year ago.
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?
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.
@@jakevandewalle6666 I kinda forgot to say that I'm based in mainland Europe 😁
what length crank arms do you use
'there's no wrong way to ride your bike'
*rides upside-down*
It’s better to ride upside down fakie.
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.
Why can't he put his saddle the way he likes it? 😂
make bike friends
5:22 *WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY*
not everyone does
250 psi for my weight...good.
If I don't ride, I at least go for a walk.
I'm afraid of bike lanes... Florida SmH..
Not buy a fixed gear for one thing buy a single speed but do have a way of coasting
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.
Whats your guys gear ratio??
52:17
Mines 60:15
47:16
For city
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
Is it even legal to have no brakes?
I live where there are no bike lanes smh.
there are ways to ride a bike wrong, and i see it every day
*Get addicted to Strava.*
how about the driver I saw wearing over the ear headphones! 😲😠
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 :-)
0:34 for the beginning of the vid without the f... sponsor message
6:14 I had to go get a towel for my face after that spit!
Alleyways... Uh like no. That's how you get robbed.
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.
Liked
Yeah. I liked it too
Wrong,left is correct
Sucks there are know bike Lanes here
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.
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.
Too much talk
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. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxn_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.