Your channel is a unique and vital piece of the fixed gear community. I live in the Tampa Bay Area on the west coast of Florida and I literally know ZERO people that ride fixed. It’s a solo endeavor, and it can be a real bummer sometimes. But you and the subscribers of your channel have become my riding buddies. I’ve gotten such great advice on building and riding from this channel that I never would have gotten from my local bike shop owner that rolled his eyes and scoffed when I asked if they sold track cogs (true story). So I just wanted to say thanks, Zach. I think I speak on behalf of a lot of people when I say I’m happy you’re still here. You help so many people out in so many different ways. And I, having always dreamed of owning a Wabi, am stoked for your partnership!
Hi Cullen I live in downtown St. Petersburg. Hit me up if you wanna ride sometime, I don't ride fixed but I'll promise not to change gears ;). I'm Brian Richter on strava. I ride the pinellas trail a lot, one of my favorite recent rides was up to clearwater, then over the courtney campbell into Tampa and then I took the gandy bridge back into st pete.
My All-City Nature Boy, Ricky, has treated me well for the past three and a half years. I've learned a lot with him. Hopefully, one of you can give him a loving home and ride the living daylights out of him! Check out his listing on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/142972311019
CONGRATULATIONS ZACH!!!!! I have suspected that Wabi would reach out to you and make an offer like this. You are so incredibly talented and well spoken. They would be fools not to support you. Thank you for introducing me to the world of fixed gear riding.
Patron here. I support your choices and you channel. I really felt for you the first half of this video. I’ve been in dark places before and I have to live with that cloud. Part of the reason I found this channel was trying to get out of that cloud by watching others do what I love doing. Riding and working on bikes. You’re making your dreams come true and that let’s me know that dreams can still come true. Through and through Zach you have my support. Edit: idk that I’d be able to sell Ricky. Lol. You’re stronger than I. I get too attached to my bikes and projects. Good luck with the sale.
I never was a subscriber, but because of this video, I realized that your channel pushed me to buy my first fixed gear which helped me thru my depression. Riding opened up a lot of things for me and everyday I find new things to love in life. Thank you Zach. I hope that you also find many more things to make you happy. Subscribed...
Zach, you're the reason and inspiration for a lot of people. I started with single speed about 4yrs ago and since then up until this very post I reference your channel for what I consider to be "real world application. " I have always felt that you were unbiased which is undoubtedly one reason why everyone likes your channel and reviews. Fixie Points is my favorite!! Well, fast forward 4yrs later and i have 17 bicycles... one fixed and one official Fuji Track bike from 1986. I learned to skid by watching your tutorial and now it's difficult to imagine riding anything but fixed gear. You give great insight, you're HONEST, even vulnerable, you love bikes and you share your affinity for cycling with everyone from novice to pro. I know that I have been influenced by you. I PRAY for your continued success. I've never considered supporting any other channel through patreon but you'll be the first. Dammit if can't watch the Zach Gallardo show no mo! And probably like you, I've matured. Bike building is a journey. I have a bike that i dumped close to $1,500 into and then my 2 latest bikes... an old school Trek fixed conversion that I've invested less than $70 total and my aforementioned Fuji. Well, my FUJI cost about $730 including a dt swiss track wheelset but I've learned that bling isn't everything and from watching your vids I've actually learned how to build the bikes that actually match my style. Crazy because my Trek was supposed to be a beater and my Fuji is so basic but the two bikes crush everything else that i own. And like you, I'll probably sell off my other bikes next season to build better bikes now that I have a better understanding of what a bike should be. So "THANKS" again! And if anyone was nosy enough to read my long @$$ post then you should also support Zach through patreon to ensure that there's at least one guy that's passionately dedicated to the CULTURE. ZACH GALLARDO FOR PRESIDENT.
where's the link to buy Ricky? As one of your patrons and a huge fan of your videos, I'd be honored to take care of Ricky for you. Tbh bro you've pretty much pushed me to ride every day I can ever since I started getting into cycling when I first discovered your channel. You're kind if like my hero. I took your advice of buying a dawes sst rather than buying a 6ku and I even bought a pearl white Kilo tt pro this summer. Having Ricky would be huge. I just need a few weeks to make the money. and about the whole patron problems, I get it dude. shit happens sometimes but I'll keep supporting your channel because I truly believe your videos are the best bike videos on the internet.
It's always really satisfying to hear when my channel helps people get into cycling. Thanks for your support, it means a lot to me! And here's the listing for Ricky: www.ebay.com/itm/142972311019
Quote from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (famous for writing the Sherlock Holmes stories): “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road without a thought on anything but the ride you are taking”...just wanted to thank you for turning me, a 66-year-old, on to fixed gear bikes. Now the road bike, the cross bike and the gravel bike usually stay in the garage while the fixed is always the bike of choice for that special “spin down the road”!
I have only ever commented like 5 times on UA-cam before but I just thought I'd let you know that you do have a great channel, your content is fair, open and honest and you're a very likable guy. It's nice to see you're overcoming the darkness inside of you and I wish you all the best in the future man. Much love from a fellow single speed soldier from the UK.
thanks for sharing all of that. The bit about your experience with depression, very well described. I appreciate how transparent you are about the Wabi sponsorship. I recently got back into cycling after buying/building my first single gear fixie. Love it. Sacramento is a good city for fixed gear riding.
thank you for sharing that, I just need to tell you, I suffer from depression as well, and you make my life better every day by me just watching your videos, sometimes I will just watch your videos for hours over and over again (yes sad I know!!) but you make a huge difference to my life. I love your videos and you!!!! your the best mr Zach Gallardo so huge love and respect
My therapist always told me to enjoy something that I really love which was riding my bike. I ride my bike for mile and mile to escape reality and my God i love it so much
I can’t imagine enjoying riding any bike at any price more than I enjoy my Wabi, which I wouldn’t even have (because I wouldn’t have known they existed...) if not for this channel. Thanks Zach! Good luck with the sale, I hope you get a ton of money for Ricky! By the way, I’m not a patron for the shout-out, I’m a patron because I believe in what you’re doing... congrats on the partnership with Wabi!
Thank you for sharing your personal challenges. It helps put things into perspective. I am glad you were strong enough to get the help you needed. Keep up with the great videos.
It took lots of guts to talk about your struggles with depression so openly. But the only way to get people to be honest and upfront about their own struggles are for people to make this a subject to be addressed rather than hide. I've been watching you religiously for over a year and this is my favorite video you've made. Keep up the fight and I look forward to many more years of bike videos sponsored by Wabi. Nicely done, Zach!
Thanks for the kind words. For me, one of the hardest things about depression was accepting that I have it for no reason in particular. Another hard thing to do was figuring out what to do about it. The more I've openly talked about my struggle with depression, the more I've found other people have experienced the exact same thing which has helped me to feel at least a little bit more hopeful. The more we can openly talk about mental health, the more people can get the help they need. I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos, and ride on!
Man, I fucking love this! I can say some similar things about cycling and depression myself. I started riding bmx like 2.5 years ago and it's probably saved my life, that and medications and therapy. But it gave me a reason to get out of bed. Then a year into bmx I got sick of not being able to just ride around and cover ground without getting messed up or kicked out of spots all the time, I still make hella time for bmx but a change in pace is nice. I bought a fixed gear and started building it. I love both bmx and fixed equally and I see them as two separate evils. Fixed riding helps my bmx riding and bmx riding helps my fixed riding and both make me want to push myself further and further. I will continue to support you Zach; you're one of my main fixed gear resources and your opinions and tutorials and whatnot have saved me hella time and money and used up some of my down time being entertained by your reasonable dangerous lifestyle. Glad to hear you made it through and glad to see you going places doing what you want how you want it. That's the bmx way of life and the fixed way of life. You're an inspiration and a role model, man.
Wow, Zach, this video made me cry and happy at the same time. I'm way older than you (57), a bike fanatic (own 15 bikes...I think) although not into fix riding, not because I don't like it but because my body is incapable of riding fix 👴 and for the past 2 1/2 years I have also been battling depression. asking exactly the same questions you have though I'm at a different point in time in my life than you were. I'm glad you're doing better and very glad you started this UA-cam channel that I love. Quite a few of my bikes are single speeds that could be ridden as fixies and they are my favorites of all my bikes. Unfortunately, in 2011 I accepted a job in Texas were is windy most of the year and riding single speed is out of the question at least 3 or 4 months of the year if not more. I don't race, I don't do lycra (only under my shorts). I just commute to work and ride for fun. I'm not fast and I have no desire of racing anyone. I just want to ride. And I am glad to still be around to do just that. I'm also glad you are around and doing a fantastic job with this channel. Keep up the good work and keep those videos coming.
Thank you for speaking out man. I live with depression everyday and it takes a lot of courage to face life with the disease, and a lot to talk about it. Your videos have helped me in dark times and inspired me to ride more. Bless you Zach.
Your a brave dude to be so open a out your struggles. My wife battles depression so I've seen first hand what it can do. Keep getting the help you need and remember it's ok if you don't always feel great. Just don't give up on tomorrow. Big ups.
I have so much to thank you for inspiring me to get back into riding bro. It's been five years and I'm finally finishing my fixie. I know it's been over three years since this video, but you are the universe bro! The purpose and meaning of life is just life itself. Regardless of what society thinks and expect from each other is all an illusion. Peace and thank you for your knowledge ✌️
Good luck brother and best wishes. Good on you for going and getting help, that was something I was never able to get myself to do. I truly believe getting back into biking saved my life.
I’m in my second year of uni and just built my first bike, spending all of my savings - her name is Lauren (fort lo pro track bike) and you taught me everything I know about riding fixed. I’ve been feeling EXACTLY what you just described, and it’s nice to hear that it’s not just me, and more than that, that someone used the same distraction as me. Thank you
You deserve the Wabi sponsorship. I was looking around for my new winter beater bike that was good quality and was the best bang for the buck for my needs. I ended up going with a wabi classic frame and you are right it rides great. I hate to admit it but my classic rides nicer than my expensive bike which i spent a ton of money on. Also they ship to Canada which is a huge plus. Thanks to your channel I now have a great bike that cost me less than anything I could buy around here. Keep up the good work Zach!
Congrats on you and wabi!! I haven't been subbed for long but honestly you're the reason I'm the proud owner of a bianchi that I love with my whole heart. Your videos are amazing and you've given me the opportunity to learn more about the culture and fun that is riding a fixed gear bike. Hopefully Ricky ends up with one of your subscribers in a loving home.
Hey Zach! Thank you for everything, you litterally made me a better person by giving me the extra push of reason to buy a bike i'd like to ride, and i'm now a bike commuter in Lyon (France)! Here we have tons of shared bicycles i was using during my engineering school and Ph.D, i decided to have my own light and simple bike i could work on. I'm discovering once again the city of Lyon (you have to see it if you plan to visit France). I play ice hockey and here there is no ice in summer, to stay in shape there is no better way to ride =) Nice new bike by the way!
You did something very valuable to my life, and gave me a new thing to work towards. I wish I knew what the first video of yours that I watched, but I was hooked. I had never heard of fixed gear before, and now I am so enthusiastic about learning bicycle mechanics. I have found a local bike shop that is all about community and volunteering, and it is bringing excitement and anticipation that surprises me. I still don't know what fixed gear feels like, but I will get there; I can promise you that. Thank you so much.
I'm a trucker and took a ride in Tulsa OK. I looked over at a nondescript building and it was Wabi Cycles. They were closed for the day. I've had my eye on their bikes for a while. Super cool they're sponsoring your show. Tulsa is a great cycling city btw - despite some of the most rugged pavement in the developed world.
Getting into cycling to get over my isolation issues and my depression . I've been watching you not only to make my first purchase correctly, You also make very entertaining content. I watch you with my mom sometimes too lol. But your videos are driving me to stop smoking, get in shape and hopefully by extension getting me in a less sad mindset and a way to connect with my family better because I never leave my room anymore. Thank you.
I never would have guessed that my videos where I'm just talking about bikes could have such an impact on someone's life. That's amazing to me. Thanks for sharing your story, and ride on!
@@ZachGallardo thank you back for getting me interested in a hobby that can turn my life into a full 180 emotionally and physically on top of being someone i can relate to as far as the deppression goes! Good luck with everything brother!
Happy for you man, although I don't ride fixed (mostly due to knee injuries and I like my gears too much) I still enjoy your videos and your points of view. Cycling has done many of the same things for me as it has for you in terms of helping me deal with my depression and anxiety. I wish you all the best and can't wait for your new content with Wabi and what not. Thanks man.
Kudos on the sponsorship and success selling the steed-the bids as of now show high esteem. A lot of people look forward to whatever you’re going to do next, and appreciate that it’s not easy to embrace change in one’s life.
Good on you for having the guts to talk about your battle with depression and winning. I like watching your videos but wouldn’t mind the job of having to test ride bikes, it would be a dream job😄. Keep up the good work and I like the colour of your Wabi that yellow rocks. Cheers from Australia
I’m really happy for you, you definitely reignited my fixed gear craze so thank you for that. What you’re doing is amazing and again, really happy for you.
Thank you for this video Zach. It couldn't come at a better time. I've been dealing with depression for ten plus years. I know the feel of hopelessness and questioning life. I love how mental health is no longer the elephant in the room and it's been more socially acceptable to talk about, but it still takes courage especially on a UA-cam channel. Also congrats on your partnership with Wabi. Maybe you can suggest they ship to Canada please? Keep up the good work!
The more I've openly talked about my struggles with depression, the more I've found out other people have experienced the exact same thing which has helped me to feel less alone. The more we talk about mental health, the more people can get the help they need. Wabi can ship to Canada. You can find out exactly how it will cost much at the end of the checkout on Wabi's website. Shipping will vary a bit depending on the shipping options you select, but they can definitely get a bike to you.
Thank you for opening up and taking it helps other people far to few men will talk about this...btw I love your channel very fun and enjoy it you will have subscriber for life.
Dropped in and out of your channel but never seen this. Full respect for pulling yourself out of a horrible place, whether it's riding a bike or something else the lesson is there for those who can pick up on it... Something simple like a bike and a bit of hard work can make all the difference. More power to you
Congratulations Zach! I purchased a Wabi because of your reviews. Keep up the great work! Actually I decided to give Fixed gear riding a try mostly from your videos!! Long may you ride!
Hey Man your vid was one of The only fixed gear channel i watch your The one Who kept me trying tô build a Fixed gear dont loose hope Man much Love from Brasil take care
Back when I was living alone, I used to go on day-long or longer rides to places far from home. I thought I was only doing it so that I could show people the cool things and places I've found, but during some times when I was unable to do those rides for an extended period, I realized that I would start to slip back into my own depression. I needed to do these rides for my own sanity, and the excitement I felt from the memories of those rides would carry me though the week. My girlfriend moved in over a year ago, so I'm not alone all the time anymore and don't need the rides like I used to, but I still really do enjoy going on them. At the moment, that means leaving her alone all day, which is hard on her and I don't like doing that, but we're trying to get her riding more. Her asthma makes it very difficult for her, and her doctor kept cancelling appointments when we were trying to get it taken care of, but she's been able to see her doctor recently and we have a plan of attack. We even have a tandem in the works, which I'm really excited about. I enjoy when we ride dangerously close together so we can talk, and having a tandem will let us do it all the time!
Brave of you to be so open. Most people have had similar feelings and most keep busy to have a something to look forward to also. Most job are soulless, it bothers some, others mask it well🤪. If Wabi is gonna make it possible for you to do what your passionate about.... That is AWESOME!!!
"Reasonably dangerous" takes on a whole new meaning, and I mean by riding everyday so that life isn't shorter once you opened up about depression. Thank you for these videos, and I hope we can meet one day to geek out about bikes!
Congratulations Zach. It's nice to see that Wabi recognized what we saw in you. I totally understand riding what feels better for your style. I've gone thru many bikes that I said to myself "this bike is IT for me". I hope to stay in love with my current relationships, my '11 Pacer and '07 Stumpy ('82 replica). Cheers✌😄🚲🇺🇸
Thinking more of your this latest vlog-- you have a lot of courage and thanks for sharing your story. I think many of us have been in dark spots... now a tech question-Love my Wabi, thanks to your recommendation. Is it possible that I would notice an improvement if I went to an Omnium setup from their stock cranks?
With regards to stiffness, it probably won't make a big enough difference for you to notice. I actually think the stock Andel crankset is better than Omniums for daily riding since stock Omnium bottom brackets tend be hit or miss. When I rode with Omniums, the bottom bracket started to feel crunchy and creaked after 6 months.
The person who is hurt by the decision and stops following you is not worth the attention. We're here because we love Fix gera bikes. Respect from Serbia ;)
Wow, that first half of the video was pretty heavy man. Ricky helped get you out of a tough spot. Congrats on the new Wabi sponsor. I too was considering one of their completes, but ultimately decided to build my own. My guess is the Wabi would probably be a more comfortable ride than my build, but the experience I gained from building a bike from scratch was invaluable.
So proud of you dude! You've achieved so much and overcome some hella hardtimes. You're only shooting higher :D! Looking forward to following your journey :)
So relatable. Good to know you’re doing great man! Also planning to buy Wabi because of this channel. It’s only fair you guys are a thing now, officially ;)
I empathize a lot with you Zach, the whole reason I cycle again is because depression. I'm still in school, and trying to make it through that last few semesters. I was down in the dumps and remembering what made me happy back in middle and high school was biking, back then it was trail riding but I now lived in a city for uni so I got a BLB lopro and fell in love. Found your channel and got even more into it. I started working at an LBS and now have 4 bikes. I too sold the bike that sparked my love but now I have a bike I'll never sell and ride it every chance I get. It always gets better people, shit happens and you may feel alone but you never are, dont be afraid to reach out to others. Keep up the work Zach, much love
Congratulations. I’m glad that someone jumped on board and supported your channel. Personally, I thought State or Aventon would have been the one. Wabi was right in that your videos are very well done for the fixed gear community. Now you’ll have to do the Red Bull hill climb in San Francisco next year and make some videos that lead up to it
I bought my first single speed, a Wabi, a year ago thanks to your cool videos. It's fitting you are sponsored by them. Good job! By the way, the Wabi is amazing. Why does it feel good to ride uphill!!
Congrats on the Wabi thing Zack. I have been a dyed in wool Wabi cult member for the last 5 years (Wabi special (circa the end of Richards run), and a recently purchased wabi classic (2017). They are super premium bikes, and as you said, they are great right out of the box. Anyway, just wanted to chime in, and let you know I'm happy for you. If this does become a "Wabi" channel, that's fine with me. Take care, and say good bye to Ricky for me. Peace.
Congrats Zach! Happy for all the new positive changes. Looking forward to seeing the Wabi. It’s definitely a dream bike of mine 😊 keep up the great content and plenty of us will be here to support regardless. 👊🏽
Liked the part where you talked About your Depression. I can relate to that completely. Ironically Building up a new bike, reparing bikes of my Friends, making music and becoming better in Tetris (my fav Videogame which is basically a Sport but I know how stupid that sounds) were the things that distracted me in the first place from my heaviest Depression with suicidal thoughts. Pick yourself a Goal that you wanna accomplish. Something that makes a Little sense to you at least, than you can overcome a Depression.
Bro, I am so happy for you, what you have achieved is not easy. and this video is not easy to make but it is important and it gives hope to others in similar situation. God bless
Zach, I'm more than twice your age and hope to impart the wisdom I've learned. No matter how good the reasons, or how sweet the deal, you will still miss the bikes you sell. In this case Ricky is a huge part of the history of your journey. Find a way to keep him. Or at least just give him to a friend who promises to give him back when you want another Ricky roll.
awesome video bro, thanks for sharing some very personal thoughts. Congrats on your Wabi colab...perfect for your channel....continue making the great vids!!!!
Thanks for sharing about the struggles you've faced. Glad to hear you are doing better, always enjoy your videos. Even though I ride single speed. And roadie. And hybrid.
Wow Zach. I love you bro. Thank you for sharing something about your personal life. Can't believe you are divorcing Ricky and marrying your side chick but do what you gotta do (just kidding lmao). Legit went from watching a few of your how-tos to binging to watching your videos as soon as they release. You get me pumped about cycling and make me feel engaged with the community even though I just watch your videos and ride and not much else. Can't tell you how much I learned from you and also really appreciate how you look at life in a un-pretentious and minimal way. Thanks for sharing your passion. -Daniel
Fun fakt is that I've been watching you mostly also in my period of strong depression :) Not only your movies, but also riding fixed gear in a bicycle messengers in Poland, and riding through the Scandinavia alone, really helped me out :) I'm certain there must be some link between NOT riding bikes, and depression ;)
I cycle to manage pain from numerous injuries and repairs. Found that the concentration I put into the pedals helps me block pain. There's nothing quite like bicycling that can do that.
Stay up bro and just take it easy. Life’s crazy and The going gets tough but you aren’t alone. You reach out to a lot of people and have inspired a new hobby for myself and many others. Please take care of yourself and keep at your mission and keep fueling the fire and desire in your heart. Don’t let go of your passion. Stay awesome and I’ll be reasonably dangerous :-)
oh dang, but I understand man. My aging 735 is getting replaced with a custom steel fixed-gear frame that my friend and I are building (mix of Reynolds and Vera-wall tubing), so I'm not super sad retiring the 735. Funny you should mention this combination of depression and the bike...it's something that I've found myself intercepting with my own riding/journey. Where I ended up is feeling grateful for my life overall, and that helped give me some peace. Plus riding bikes, bike riding gives me lots of peace!
Love the channel, been watching for at least a year and I find you to be both entertaining and informative. I've been seriously cycling for a few years now and commute to work in Detroit by bike! It's awesome! I've learned a lot about biking and components from this channel. Thanks for that man! You turned me on to Wabi and I really like their style. My last two bikes have been aluminum and I was looking to buy a steel frame and build it up. Reynolds 725 seems to the sweet spot for weight and value. Any chance of getting a review for the Wabi Thunder Elite?
Had a feeling this was gonna happen congratulations man I can't even ride fixed but ever since watching I've been wanting one at least a steel frame. And yes I now want a wabi
I'll second what Davis Porter said. I would love to see a review of the Wabi Thunder. Since I know you like biking rain or shine and that Ricky only sometimes had fenders, I am wondering if you have any tips for cleaning steel bikes after getting road sludge on them and whatnot after a day of rainy riding? (I appreciate your drivetrain tips--should I worry about the bottom bracket, too?)
I got an adventon Córdoba because of Zach, I’m really taking a liking to cycling too, sad to see Ricky go, but it will be cool too see it go to someone that really values it.
'grats on the sponsorship! looking forward to the introduction of your new ride in detail soon keep on doing what you do and ride reasonably dangerous :)
zach the "depression" u speak of is the truth and not a diagnosis. Some people are just more sensitive to pick up on things and realize our existence as humans are quite pointless. The meaning o our lives can only be defined by our minds/bodies but our souls are omnipotent and ever present. Sometimes I want to ride my bike forever other times I feel like pulling to side of road and just just wait till I fall o the bike but I think in this world there is a sense of void or barren nature. Some people fill this void with material, some with sex and socialization, some with $ and business and spreading their name and fame etc. Suffice to say there is the nuances and constant nudge that we as a species wonder where we come from and where we are going.
First congrats on the Wabi deal 👍👏, that said I went thru big D back in 2008 and understand hiw you were feeling, glad you found your way out, keep up the the videos coming. Best of luck, will see you on the next video
Never thought you would put Ricky up for sale, always thought that was a for life bike. Glad your open & everything, makes me feel like I know you even though not personally. I'll have to check out your reviews.
What kind of bars were on Ricky? Not the drop but the mustache-like ones... Really digging the sincerity, too. Thanks for sharing your experience. Plus, I love your vids!
Your channel is a unique and vital piece of the fixed gear community. I live in the Tampa Bay Area on the west coast of Florida and I literally know ZERO people that ride fixed. It’s a solo endeavor, and it can be a real bummer sometimes. But you and the subscribers of your channel have become my riding buddies. I’ve gotten such great advice on building and riding from this channel that I never would have gotten from my local bike shop owner that rolled his eyes and scoffed when I asked if they sold track cogs (true story). So I just wanted to say thanks, Zach. I think I speak on behalf of a lot of people when I say I’m happy you’re still here. You help so many people out in so many different ways. And I, having always dreamed of owning a Wabi, am stoked for your partnership!
Hi Cullen I live in downtown St. Petersburg. Hit me up if you wanna ride sometime, I don't ride fixed but I'll promise not to change gears ;). I'm Brian Richter on strava. I ride the pinellas trail a lot, one of my favorite recent rides was up to clearwater, then over the courtney campbell into Tampa and then I took the gandy bridge back into st pete.
Brian R Awesome! Are you on Instagram?
On the Tampa critical mass ride you will usually find fixed gear riders. Hit it up.
My All-City Nature Boy, Ricky, has treated me well for the past three and a half years. I've learned a lot with him. Hopefully, one of you can give him a loving home and ride the living daylights out of him! Check out his listing on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/142972311019
sir i want to build a fixed gear ,can i use my classic steel lugged frame with vertical dropout?
CONGRATULATIONS ZACH!!!!! I have suspected that Wabi would reach out to you and make an offer like this. You are so incredibly talented and well spoken. They would be fools not to support you. Thank you for introducing me to the world of fixed gear riding.
Patron here. I support your choices and you channel. I really felt for you the first half of this video. I’ve been in dark places before and I have to live with that cloud. Part of the reason I found this channel was trying to get out of that cloud by watching others do what I love doing. Riding and working on bikes. You’re making your dreams come true and that let’s me know that dreams can still come true. Through and through Zach you have my support.
Edit: idk that I’d be able to sell Ricky. Lol. You’re stronger than I. I get too attached to my bikes and projects. Good luck with the sale.
I never was a subscriber, but because of this video, I realized that your channel pushed me to buy my first fixed gear which helped me thru my depression. Riding opened up a lot of things for me and everyday I find new things to love in life. Thank you Zach. I hope that you also find many more things to make you happy. Subscribed...
Zach, you're the reason and inspiration for a lot of people. I started with single speed about 4yrs ago and since then up until this very post I reference your channel for what I consider to be "real world application. " I have always felt that you were unbiased which is undoubtedly one reason why everyone likes your channel and reviews. Fixie Points is my favorite!! Well, fast forward 4yrs later and i have 17 bicycles... one fixed and one official Fuji Track bike from 1986. I learned to skid by watching your tutorial and now it's difficult to imagine riding anything but fixed gear. You give great insight, you're HONEST, even vulnerable, you love bikes and you share your affinity for cycling with everyone from novice to pro. I know that I have been influenced by you. I PRAY for your continued success. I've never considered supporting any other channel through patreon but you'll be the first. Dammit if can't watch the Zach Gallardo show no mo!
And probably like you, I've matured. Bike building is a journey. I have a bike that i dumped close to $1,500 into and then my 2 latest bikes... an old school Trek fixed conversion that I've invested less than $70 total and my aforementioned Fuji. Well, my FUJI cost about $730 including a dt swiss track wheelset but I've learned that bling isn't everything and from watching your vids I've actually learned how to build the bikes that actually match my style. Crazy because my Trek was supposed to be a beater and my Fuji is so basic but the two bikes crush everything else that i own. And like you, I'll probably sell off my other bikes next season to build better bikes now that I have a better understanding of what a bike should be. So "THANKS" again!
And if anyone was nosy enough to read my long @$$ post then you should also support Zach through patreon to ensure that there's at least one guy that's passionately dedicated to the CULTURE.
ZACH GALLARDO FOR PRESIDENT.
where's the link to buy Ricky? As one of your patrons and a huge fan of your videos, I'd be honored to take care of Ricky for you. Tbh bro you've pretty much pushed me to ride every day I can ever since I started getting into cycling when I first discovered your channel. You're kind if like my hero. I took your advice of buying a dawes sst rather than buying a 6ku and I even bought a pearl white Kilo tt pro this summer. Having Ricky would be huge. I just need a few weeks to make the money. and about the whole patron problems, I get it dude. shit happens sometimes but I'll keep supporting your channel because I truly believe your videos are the best bike videos on the internet.
It's always really satisfying to hear when my channel helps people get into cycling. Thanks for your support, it means a lot to me!
And here's the listing for Ricky: www.ebay.com/itm/142972311019
Zach thanks for making me ride a bike again
Quote from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (famous for writing the Sherlock Holmes stories): “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road without a thought on anything but the ride you are taking”...just wanted to thank you for turning me, a 66-year-old, on to fixed gear bikes. Now the road bike, the cross bike and the gravel bike usually stay in the garage while the fixed is always the bike of choice for that special “spin down the road”!
I have only ever commented like 5 times on UA-cam before but I just thought I'd let you know that you do have a great channel, your content is fair, open and honest and you're a very likable guy. It's nice to see you're overcoming the darkness inside of you and I wish you all the best in the future man.
Much love from a fellow single speed soldier from the UK.
Congrats on the sponsorship. It takes a lot of hustle to make the YT thing work.
thanks for sharing all of that. The bit about your experience with depression, very well described. I appreciate how transparent you are about the Wabi sponsorship. I recently got back into cycling after buying/building my first single gear fixie. Love it. Sacramento is a good city for fixed gear riding.
thank you for sharing that, I just need to tell you, I suffer from depression as well, and you make my life better every day by me just watching your videos, sometimes I will just watch your videos for hours over and over again (yes sad I know!!) but you make a huge difference to my life. I love your videos and you!!!! your the best mr Zach Gallardo so huge love and respect
Zach, fantastic video. Thanks for opening up! I appreciate your bravery and candor. Keep up the good work.
My therapist always told me to enjoy something that I really love which was riding my bike. I ride my bike for mile and mile to escape reality and my God i love it so much
Congrats Zach! Really happy for you and excited to see what you can do with your channel now after this partnership!
I can’t imagine enjoying riding any bike at any price more than I enjoy my Wabi, which I wouldn’t even have (because I wouldn’t have known they existed...) if not for this channel. Thanks Zach! Good luck with the sale, I hope you get a ton of money for Ricky!
By the way, I’m not a patron for the shout-out, I’m a patron because I believe in what you’re doing... congrats on the partnership with Wabi!
Thank you for sharing your personal challenges. It helps put things into perspective. I am glad you were strong enough to get the help you needed. Keep up with the great videos.
It took lots of guts to talk about your struggles with depression so openly. But the only way to get people to be honest and upfront about their own struggles are for people to make this a subject to be addressed rather than hide. I've been watching you religiously for over a year and this is my favorite video you've made. Keep up the fight and I look forward to many more years of bike videos sponsored by Wabi. Nicely done, Zach!
Thanks for the kind words. For me, one of the hardest things about depression was accepting that I have it for no reason in particular. Another hard thing to do was figuring out what to do about it. The more I've openly talked about my struggle with depression, the more I've found other people have experienced the exact same thing which has helped me to feel at least a little bit more hopeful. The more we can openly talk about mental health, the more people can get the help they need.
I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos, and ride on!
Man, I fucking love this! I can say some similar things about cycling and depression myself. I started riding bmx like 2.5 years ago and it's probably saved my life, that and medications and therapy. But it gave me a reason to get out of bed. Then a year into bmx I got sick of not being able to just ride around and cover ground without getting messed up or kicked out of spots all the time, I still make hella time for bmx but a change in pace is nice. I bought a fixed gear and started building it. I love both bmx and fixed equally and I see them as two separate evils. Fixed riding helps my bmx riding and bmx riding helps my fixed riding and both make me want to push myself further and further. I will continue to support you Zach; you're one of my main fixed gear resources and your opinions and tutorials and whatnot have saved me hella time and money and used up some of my down time being entertained by your reasonable dangerous lifestyle. Glad to hear you made it through and glad to see you going places doing what you want how you want it. That's the bmx way of life and the fixed way of life. You're an inspiration and a role model, man.
You and wabi deserve each other. Congratulations
Wow, Zach, this video made me cry and happy at the same time. I'm way older than you (57), a bike fanatic (own 15 bikes...I think) although not into fix riding, not because I don't like it but because my body is incapable of riding fix 👴 and for the past 2 1/2 years I have also been battling depression. asking exactly the same questions you have though I'm at a different point in time in my life than you were. I'm glad you're doing better and very glad you started this UA-cam channel that I love. Quite a few of my bikes are single speeds that could be ridden as fixies and they are my favorites of all my bikes. Unfortunately, in 2011 I accepted a job in Texas were is windy most of the year and riding single speed is out of the question at least 3 or 4 months of the year if not more. I don't race, I don't do lycra (only under my shorts). I just commute to work and ride for fun. I'm not fast and I have no desire of racing anyone. I just want to ride. And I am glad to still be around to do just that. I'm also glad you are around and doing a fantastic job with this channel. Keep up the good work and keep those videos coming.
Thank you for speaking out man. I live with depression everyday and it takes a lot of courage to face life with the disease, and a lot to talk about it. Your videos have helped me in dark times and inspired me to ride more. Bless you Zach.
Your a brave dude to be so open a out your struggles. My wife battles depression so I've seen first hand what it can do. Keep getting the help you need and remember it's ok if you don't always feel great. Just don't give up on tomorrow. Big ups.
I have so much to thank you for inspiring me to get back into riding bro. It's been five years and I'm finally finishing my fixie. I know it's been over three years since this video, but you are the universe bro! The purpose and meaning of life is just life itself. Regardless of what society thinks and expect from each other is all an illusion. Peace and thank you for your knowledge ✌️
Good luck brother and best wishes. Good on you for going and getting help, that was something I was never able to get myself to do. I truly believe getting back into biking saved my life.
I’m in my second year of uni and just built my first bike, spending all of my savings - her name is Lauren (fort lo pro track bike) and you taught me everything I know about riding fixed. I’ve been feeling EXACTLY what you just described, and it’s nice to hear that it’s not just me, and more than that, that someone used the same distraction as me.
Thank you
You deserve the Wabi sponsorship. I was looking around for my new winter beater bike that was good quality and was the best bang for the buck for my needs. I ended up going with a wabi classic frame and you are right it rides great. I hate to admit it but my classic rides nicer than my expensive bike which i spent a ton of money on. Also they ship to Canada which is a huge plus. Thanks to your channel I now have a great bike that cost me less than anything I could buy around here. Keep up the good work Zach!
Congrats on you and wabi!! I haven't been subbed for long but honestly you're the reason I'm the proud owner of a bianchi that I love with my whole heart. Your videos are amazing and you've given me the opportunity to learn more about the culture and fun that is riding a fixed gear bike. Hopefully Ricky ends up with one of your subscribers in a loving home.
I just got my first Wabi and I completely love it.
Hey Zach! Thank you for everything, you litterally made me a better person by giving me the extra push of reason to buy a bike i'd like to ride, and i'm now a bike commuter in Lyon (France)!
Here we have tons of shared bicycles i was using during my engineering school and Ph.D, i decided to have my own light and simple bike i could work on. I'm discovering once again the city of Lyon (you have to see it if you plan to visit France). I play ice hockey and here there is no ice in summer, to stay in shape there is no better way to ride =)
Nice new bike by the way!
You did something very valuable to my life, and gave me a new thing to work towards. I wish I knew what the first video of yours that I watched, but I was hooked. I had never heard of fixed gear before, and now I am so enthusiastic about learning bicycle mechanics. I have found a local bike shop that is all about community and volunteering, and it is bringing excitement and anticipation that surprises me. I still don't know what fixed gear feels like, but I will get there; I can promise you that. Thank you so much.
I'm a trucker and took a ride in Tulsa OK. I looked over at a nondescript building and it was Wabi Cycles. They were closed for the day. I've had my eye on their bikes for a while. Super cool they're sponsoring your show. Tulsa is a great cycling city btw - despite some of the most rugged pavement in the developed world.
That's great to hear Zach. I think you deserve what you have now and will totally watch your videos regardless if its about Wabi or not.
Getting into cycling to get over my isolation issues and my depression . I've been watching you not only to make my first purchase correctly, You also make very entertaining content. I watch you with my mom sometimes too lol. But your videos are driving me to stop smoking, get in shape and hopefully by extension getting me in a less sad mindset and a way to connect with my family better because I never leave my room anymore. Thank you.
And because wabi is supporting you I'll do my best to get a wabi as well to support you and a company that's supporting a great entertainer!
I never would have guessed that my videos where I'm just talking about bikes could have such an impact on someone's life. That's amazing to me. Thanks for sharing your story, and ride on!
@@ZachGallardo thank you back for getting me interested in a hobby that can turn my life into a full 180 emotionally and physically on top of being someone i can relate to as far as the deppression goes! Good luck with everything brother!
Happy for you man, although I don't ride fixed (mostly due to knee injuries and I like my gears too much) I still enjoy your videos and your points of view. Cycling has done many of the same things for me as it has for you in terms of helping me deal with my depression and anxiety. I wish you all the best and can't wait for your new content with Wabi and what not. Thanks man.
Kudos on the sponsorship and success selling the steed-the bids as of now show high esteem. A lot of people look forward to whatever you’re going to do next, and appreciate that it’s not easy to embrace change in one’s life.
Good on you for having the guts to talk about your battle with depression and winning. I like watching your videos but wouldn’t mind the job of having to test ride bikes, it would be a dream job😄. Keep up the good work and I like the colour of your Wabi that yellow rocks.
Cheers from Australia
Great testimony of someone who has worked through and succeed... That is fantastic. It is a real issue.
I’m really happy for you, you definitely reignited my fixed gear craze so thank you for that. What you’re doing is amazing and again, really happy for you.
Thank you for this video Zach. It couldn't come at a better time. I've been dealing with depression for ten plus years. I know the feel of hopelessness and questioning life.
I love how mental health is no longer the elephant in the room and it's been more socially acceptable to talk about, but it still takes courage especially on a UA-cam channel.
Also congrats on your partnership with Wabi. Maybe you can suggest they ship to Canada please?
Keep up the good work!
The more I've openly talked about my struggles with depression, the more I've found out other people have experienced the exact same thing which has helped me to feel less alone. The more we talk about mental health, the more people can get the help they need.
Wabi can ship to Canada. You can find out exactly how it will cost much at the end of the checkout on Wabi's website. Shipping will vary a bit depending on the shipping options you select, but they can definitely get a bike to you.
Thank you for opening up and taking it helps other people far to few men will talk about this...btw I love your channel very fun and enjoy it you will have subscriber for life.
Awesome work Zach! Not in it for the shout out, it's great to support you and community!
Dropped in and out of your channel but never seen this. Full respect for pulling yourself out of a horrible place, whether it's riding a bike or something else the lesson is there for those who can pick up on it... Something simple like a bike and a bit of hard work can make all the difference.
More power to you
This video made me cry and gave me a motivation to start riding more as I used to in the past
Congratulations Zach! I purchased a Wabi because of your reviews. Keep up the great work! Actually I decided to give Fixed gear riding a try mostly from your videos!! Long may you ride!
Hey Man your vid was one of The only fixed gear channel i watch your The one Who kept me trying tô build a Fixed gear dont loose hope Man much Love from Brasil take care
This was great man!
I wish you well for this new venture. It's always good to see someone get the recognition they deserve!
Back when I was living alone, I used to go on day-long or longer rides to places far from home. I thought I was only doing it so that I could show people the cool things and places I've found, but during some times when I was unable to do those rides for an extended period, I realized that I would start to slip back into my own depression. I needed to do these rides for my own sanity, and the excitement I felt from the memories of those rides would carry me though the week.
My girlfriend moved in over a year ago, so I'm not alone all the time anymore and don't need the rides like I used to, but I still really do enjoy going on them. At the moment, that means leaving her alone all day, which is hard on her and I don't like doing that, but we're trying to get her riding more. Her asthma makes it very difficult for her, and her doctor kept cancelling appointments when we were trying to get it taken care of, but she's been able to see her doctor recently and we have a plan of attack. We even have a tandem in the works, which I'm really excited about. I enjoy when we ride dangerously close together so we can talk, and having a tandem will let us do it all the time!
Brave of you to be so open. Most people have had similar feelings and most keep busy to have a something to look forward to also. Most job are soulless, it bothers some, others mask it well🤪. If Wabi is gonna make it possible for you to do what your passionate about.... That is AWESOME!!!
"Reasonably dangerous" takes on a whole new meaning, and I mean by riding everyday so that life isn't shorter once you opened up about depression. Thank you for these videos, and I hope we can meet one day to geek out about bikes!
Congratulations Zach. It's nice to see that Wabi recognized what we saw in you. I totally understand riding what feels better for your style. I've gone thru many bikes that I said to myself "this bike is IT for me". I hope to stay in love with my current relationships, my '11 Pacer and '07 Stumpy ('82 replica). Cheers✌😄🚲🇺🇸
I picked up a 2017 white Wabi Classic because of your review of them back in the day. Super stoked to see that yall partnered together!
Great vid, Zach- I’m happy for both you and Wabi for joining up.
Thinking more of your this latest vlog-- you have a lot of courage and thanks for sharing your story. I think many of us have been in dark spots... now a tech question-Love my Wabi, thanks to your recommendation. Is it possible that I would notice an improvement if I went to an Omnium setup from their stock cranks?
With regards to stiffness, it probably won't make a big enough difference for you to notice. I actually think the stock Andel crankset is better than Omniums for daily riding since stock Omnium bottom brackets tend be hit or miss. When I rode with Omniums, the bottom bracket started to feel crunchy and creaked after 6 months.
I love your videos man! Every time I watch I am inspired to get back on the steed. Thank you
The person who is hurt by the decision and stops following you is not worth the attention. We're here because we love Fix gera bikes. Respect from Serbia ;)
Wow, that first half of the video was pretty heavy man. Ricky helped get you out of a tough spot. Congrats on the new Wabi sponsor. I too was considering one of their completes, but ultimately decided to build my own. My guess is the Wabi would probably be a more comfortable ride than my build, but the experience I gained from building a bike from scratch was invaluable.
Thank you zach, thank you
So proud of you dude! You've achieved so much and overcome some hella hardtimes. You're only shooting higher :D! Looking forward to following your journey :)
Good on ya man! Cycling really helped me (and still is) dealing with anxiety and dark thoughts.
great call goin to wabi my man. couldnt have been easy to take on a sponsor, but i think its a great move. keep it up brotha!!!
Zach well done on the sponsorship deal, bro! It's so nice to see the channel grow
So relatable. Good to know you’re doing great man! Also planning to buy Wabi because of this channel. It’s only fair you guys are a thing now, officially ;)
I empathize a lot with you Zach, the whole reason I cycle again is because depression. I'm still in school, and trying to make it through that last few semesters. I was down in the dumps and remembering what made me happy back in middle and high school was biking, back then it was trail riding but I now lived in a city for uni so I got a BLB lopro and fell in love. Found your channel and got even more into it. I started working at an LBS and now have 4 bikes. I too sold the bike that sparked my love but now I have a bike I'll never sell and ride it every chance I get. It always gets better people, shit happens and you may feel alone but you never are, dont be afraid to reach out to others.
Keep up the work Zach, much love
Congratulations. I’m glad that someone jumped on board and supported your channel. Personally, I thought State or Aventon would have been the one.
Wabi was right in that your videos are very well done for the fixed gear community.
Now you’ll have to do the Red Bull hill climb in San Francisco next year and make some videos that lead up to it
I bought my first single speed, a Wabi, a year ago thanks to your cool videos. It's fitting you are sponsored by them. Good job! By the way, the Wabi is amazing. Why does it feel good to ride uphill!!
Your seriously one of my favorite youtubers, I love the content. Keep up the hard work man and ride till the pedals fall off, cheers
Respect for the honesty, I've been there myself.
Congrats on the Wabi thing Zack. I have been a dyed in wool Wabi cult member for the last 5 years (Wabi special (circa the end of Richards run), and a recently purchased wabi classic (2017). They are super premium bikes, and as you said, they are great right out of the box. Anyway, just wanted to chime in, and let you know I'm happy for you. If this does become a "Wabi" channel, that's fine with me. Take care, and say good bye to Ricky for me. Peace.
Congrats Zach! Happy for all the new positive changes. Looking forward to seeing the Wabi. It’s definitely a dream bike of mine 😊 keep up the great content and plenty of us will be here to support regardless. 👊🏽
Liked the part where you talked About your Depression. I can relate to that completely. Ironically Building up a new bike, reparing bikes of my Friends, making music and becoming better in Tetris (my fav Videogame which is basically a Sport but I know how stupid that sounds) were the things that distracted me in the first place from my heaviest Depression with suicidal thoughts. Pick yourself a Goal that you wanna accomplish. Something that makes a Little sense to you at least, than you can overcome a Depression.
Bro, I am so happy for you, what you have achieved is not easy. and this video is not easy to make but it is important and it gives hope to others in similar situation. God bless
Zach, I'm more than twice your age and hope to impart the wisdom I've learned. No matter how good the reasons, or how sweet the deal, you will still miss the bikes you sell. In this case Ricky is a huge part of the history of your journey. Find a way to keep him. Or at least just give him to a friend who promises to give him back when you want another Ricky roll.
I'm glad that you get to keep the bike! :D
awesome video bro, thanks for sharing some very personal thoughts. Congrats on your Wabi colab...perfect for your channel....continue making the great vids!!!!
So relatable man, thanks for sharing your story
Thanks for sharing about the struggles you've faced. Glad to hear you are doing better, always enjoy your videos.
Even though I ride single speed. And roadie. And hybrid.
Wow Zach. I love you bro. Thank you for sharing something about your personal life. Can't believe you are divorcing Ricky and marrying your side chick but do what you gotta do (just kidding lmao). Legit went from watching a few of your how-tos to binging to watching your videos as soon as they release. You get me pumped about cycling and make me feel engaged with the community even though I just watch your videos and ride and not much else. Can't tell you how much I learned from you and also really appreciate how you look at life in a un-pretentious and minimal way. Thanks for sharing your passion. -Daniel
By far, the saddest breakup video I've seen. That took a ton of courage. So happy for you, bro.
Fun fakt is that I've been watching you mostly also in my period of strong depression :) Not only your movies, but also riding fixed gear in a bicycle messengers in Poland, and riding through the Scandinavia alone, really helped me out :) I'm certain there must be some link between NOT riding bikes, and depression ;)
I cycle to manage pain from numerous injuries and repairs. Found that the concentration I put into the pedals helps me block pain. There's nothing quite like bicycling that can do that.
Stay up bro and just take it easy. Life’s crazy and The going gets tough but you aren’t alone. You reach out to a lot of people and have inspired a new hobby for myself and many others. Please take care of yourself and keep at your mission and keep fueling the fire and desire in your heart. Don’t let go of your passion. Stay awesome and I’ll be reasonably dangerous :-)
oh dang, but I understand man. My aging 735 is getting replaced with a custom steel fixed-gear frame that my friend and I are building (mix of Reynolds and Vera-wall tubing), so I'm not super sad retiring the 735. Funny you should mention this combination of depression and the bike...it's something that I've found myself intercepting with my own riding/journey. Where I ended up is feeling grateful for my life overall, and that helped give me some peace. Plus riding bikes, bike riding gives me lots of peace!
Love the channel, been watching for at least a year and I find you to be both entertaining and informative. I've been seriously cycling for a few years now and commute to work in Detroit by bike! It's awesome! I've learned a lot about biking and components from this channel. Thanks for that man!
You turned me on to Wabi and I really like their style. My last two bikes have been aluminum and I was looking to buy a steel frame and build it up. Reynolds 725 seems to the sweet spot for weight and value. Any chance of getting a review for the Wabi Thunder Elite?
Had a feeling this was gonna happen congratulations man I can't even ride fixed but ever since watching I've been wanting one at least a steel frame. And yes I now want a wabi
I love this channel, I recommend it everytime
I'll second what Davis Porter said. I would love to see a review of the Wabi Thunder. Since I know you like biking rain or shine and that Ricky only sometimes had fenders, I am wondering if you have any tips for cleaning steel bikes after getting road sludge on them and whatnot after a day of rainy riding? (I appreciate your drivetrain tips--should I worry about the bottom bracket, too?)
Nothing like a bike ride to cure depression. It's hard for me to separate myself from my bikes. But at least each one does something different. Bike+1
I got an adventon Córdoba because of Zach, I’m really taking a liking to cycling too, sad to see Ricky go, but it will be cool too see it go to someone that really values it.
'grats on the sponsorship! looking forward to the introduction of your new ride in detail soon
keep on doing what you do and ride reasonably dangerous :)
Im glad you are fine man. Good job!
Your channel stills being Rocky aa hell any ways i enjoy it
Good luck man, will continue to enjoy your content I am sure!
zach the "depression" u speak of is the truth and not a diagnosis. Some people are just more sensitive to pick up on things and realize our existence as humans are quite pointless. The meaning o our lives can only be defined by our minds/bodies but our souls are omnipotent and ever present. Sometimes I want to ride my bike forever other times I feel like pulling to side of road and just just wait till I fall o the bike but I think in this world there is a sense of void or barren nature. Some people fill this void with material, some with sex and socialization, some with $ and business and spreading their name and fame etc. Suffice to say there is the nuances and constant nudge that we as a species wonder where we come from and where we are going.
You are an inspiration to keep riding Zach... keep doing what you are doing bro
First congrats on the Wabi deal 👍👏, that said I went thru big D back in 2008 and understand hiw you were feeling, glad you found your way out, keep up the the videos coming. Best of luck, will see you on the next video
Wow i am impressed by your courage and honesty
Your channel is great keep doing what you are doing we love it !
i also love wabi so cant be mad ;)
Fantastic vid Zach. That took courage.
Now the real question, what are you going to name the Wabi??????
Wasabi!!
I'm still considering names, but I'll let you know as soon as I settle on one :)
Never thought you would put Ricky up for sale, always thought that was a for life bike. Glad your open & everything, makes me feel like I know you even though not personally. I'll have to check out your reviews.
What kind of bars were on Ricky? Not the drop but the mustache-like ones...
Really digging the sincerity, too. Thanks for sharing your experience. Plus, I love your vids!
Congratulations