Your Bike Doesn't (Really) Matter!

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The bike I ride, channel sponsor, pretty cool people:
wabicycles.com/
Mildly ironic Reasonably Dangerous cycling shirts:
www.zachgallardo.com/merch
The most common type of question I get is "what is the best (insert bike or bike component here). I know you hate to hear it, but there is no "best" fixed gear. People have different needs and different tastes, and that's the beauty of building up bikes: seeing people's preferences and how it manifests into a bike build that best suits their needs.
Even more important than focusing on getting the "best" bike possible is remembering why you want a bike in the first place: it makes you feel good, it keeps you healthy, it allows you to make unforgettable life memories and make lifelong friends. What you do with your bike is way more important than the bike itself. I've ridden a few fixed gears in my time, and I've loved every single one of them even if some of them were sub-optimal. They allowed me to live my life the way I wanted to live, and that's what counts. Ride what you love!
Parts list:
Frameset:
58cm keiring purple Wabi Special (1 of 25)
Tange-Seiki Headset
Cockpit:
48cm NItto Noodle/90mm Nitto UI-86BX
Fizik Microtex tape/Nitto Bar ends
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Swift/Paul Tall and Handsome
Pedals:
MKS GR-10/MKS stainless steel toe clips/Toshi Double Straps
Drivetrain:
Sugino 75, 165mm/Sugino 75 bottom bracket
Alter Apollo chainring 49t (ltd. edition 1 of 50)/EAI Cog 15t/Izumi Super Toughness
Wheels:
Wabi Sub-15/Continetnal Gatorskin Black Edition 32c
0:00 - There is no "best"
0:32 - Sponsor: Wabi Cycles
0:52 - All of My Previous Bikes
5:05 - The Wabi Seed is Planted
6:45 - Basic but SO GOOD!
7:41 - The Truth Behind Me and Wabi
9:49 - It's Been One Hell of a Ride
11:30 - Building My Purple Wabi
12:49 - Choose Everything with a Purpose
23:45 - Ride What You Love!
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@benjamincasebolt2959 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@arthurbttf 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ll_Megu_ll 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Flashback_Jack 2 жыл бұрын

I can do one better: just ride.

@fixedrider5912 2 жыл бұрын

" 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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@knarf_on_a_bike 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Purple Wabi 25 gang

@sirmixalot3332 2 жыл бұрын

Delivered by a pet detective named Ace?

@paullacey2999 2 жыл бұрын

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

@clintonhalunajan467 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mannyechaluce3814 2 жыл бұрын

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

@carstenkumaripaakjr8149 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PeteRain 2 жыл бұрын

should Zach go tracklocross for a few vids?

@chris0lthof 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@williamwoody7607 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tinhatrancher904 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dr3EIB 2 жыл бұрын

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

@danandkiko Жыл бұрын

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.

@cocoroo798 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

That makes your bike more fun and special

@moreblueye 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheSpaceBrosShow 2 жыл бұрын

Its phenomenal in person

@wolverine9470 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate video and sound quality. Thanks!

@StanfordLeeStrong 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DrGIzmoBRad 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@paulm9079 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@romainbclt 2 жыл бұрын

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 !!

@brianmaldonado3723 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kuyagian 2 жыл бұрын

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

@derekmosher4561 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@littlegoobie 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@banjomechanic 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@timboha8191 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@jomarmarasigan7004 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@dwenyace5539 2 жыл бұрын

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

@erichfajardo42 2 жыл бұрын

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

@larsgroting4673 2 жыл бұрын

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

@leemanwrong 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Kevinschart 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@thealamorider3327 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@faisalalsaiful3838 2 жыл бұрын

that purple wabi with the purple chainring looks dope.

@tinhatrancher904 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@PhoonigaN 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@peterbaskind9872 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ponder_lust 2 жыл бұрын

You got me into fixed gear man. KZfaq 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.

@johnbaca8692 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jasonsterling5794 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@modulaeris7983 2 жыл бұрын

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! 😎👍

@brianmccallum7749 2 жыл бұрын

Great personal video . Thanks

@sketchy0078 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@numbaoneg101 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@SamuelBlackMetalRider 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iamsemjaza 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nova-jo1649 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Parker-oc8es 2 жыл бұрын

Bru this made me cry and sub. Nice job.

@jackiej8342 2 жыл бұрын

Top notch quality video, Zach

@kevinandrew2288 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content as usual 🙌

@Colonist83 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@froylansandoval8808 2 жыл бұрын

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

@korteksvisceralzen2694 2 жыл бұрын

New to the channel. Great video🙂

@pineboy13 2 жыл бұрын

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

@GC_420 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rondvivre3636 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ytrepronxa2401 2 жыл бұрын

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

@markosverdhi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kelumzi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@1230986666 Жыл бұрын

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.

@vibasa 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MegicShiba 6 ай бұрын

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

@ng1163 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@maxkrug2000 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Jilsonsecklertiu 2 жыл бұрын

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

@event4216 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@idrismotilal709 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ReignSovereign 2 жыл бұрын

this was a juicy video. you went in on so many topics that were exactly what I needed to hear. mostly that its okay to put absurd amounts of money into my bike or even maybe a new bike. fux it. thanks zach! Ill be sure to pay my rent first. (;

@MrJasonodonnell 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@Michael_DAVID2423 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Zach!

@NeedforspeedRS 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lawlawlaww 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EryPrihananto 2 жыл бұрын

Damn true!

@StandbyCymbalist 2 жыл бұрын

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

@draiveroostende6770 2 жыл бұрын

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

@huannabis2666 Жыл бұрын

Good good good keep going love you Zach

@fitnatchitochesmurphy2982 2 жыл бұрын

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

@schistopatel 2 жыл бұрын

Love the message of this video

@danielwhite5050 2 жыл бұрын

How do you learn to buy bicycle rims for your bicycle

@timtaylor9590 2 жыл бұрын

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

@andyelward8312 2 жыл бұрын

I FUCKING LOVe YOU and your videos thank you so much for what you do and put out!!! you are a legend in my eyes!!!

@francislloydc.bacton3834 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro from ph here, can fixed gear bike be compatible with 110+kg person? :))

@Crossfire044 2 жыл бұрын

great video, zach

@tomson842 2 жыл бұрын

This is class my dude!

@junka1975 3 ай бұрын

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. 😎👍

@PathLessPedaledTV 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@cooperdeek7910 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BurtSirloin 2 жыл бұрын

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

@simonvaughan8618 2 жыл бұрын

YES!

@jedthestoryteller 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AEtherGhost136 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@athletejmv 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ivancarreno9132 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if tsunami snm100 2021 is good for its price?

@p49N Жыл бұрын

One Word. Film Festival!

@rondvivre3636 2 жыл бұрын

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 (