Cmon man, a kickstand? That's minus 500 fixie points for you
@MelancholyMadoka
Жыл бұрын
I'm just here to get a justification notification 🙃
@event4216
Жыл бұрын
It's all subjective. To me, kickstand looks not nice but it has practical use. Wiiiide MTB bars on FG bike to me look unnecessary - for my use as they make hard to go between cars. For some guys they look cool....it all depends from where you look at stuff.
@keithchang8566
Жыл бұрын
i agree with the kickstand but he explained in an earlier video about the city he was cycling in and how they have ridiculous laws that didnt allow you to lean your bike on building walls :(
@joelogjam9163
Жыл бұрын
Kickstands are coming back in a big way in 2024. Keep an eye out for all the fixie big dawgs rocking a kickstand on both sides of their rides.
@roydrink
Жыл бұрын
But is it a NJS approved kickstand?
@WaterboardingInstructor
Жыл бұрын
watched your chain tension video from years ago yesterday and thought "I wonder if he'll ever do a new video about this?" weird
@DaniOrdo
Жыл бұрын
This happens when you live in the simulation.
@theonlyalan731
Жыл бұрын
When you wax your chain, you never ever ever have to worry about getting dirty from touching it. Pro tip.
@multimediaproductionz
10 ай бұрын
💯thanks
@alienrefugee51
Жыл бұрын
I find it much easier and quicker to adjust the chain tension with the bike upright, as apposed to upside down and resting on the seat and bars. You just need to sandwich the front wheel, so the bike doesn't move around too much.
@ratoneJR
Жыл бұрын
Chainrings and cogs are almost never perfectly concentric. You need to find the tightest spot and adjust from there.
@knjaznechrist
Жыл бұрын
and this is probably the most important information. also the chain on this bike is too tight imo
@goshohgosh4568
4 ай бұрын
I keep my chain tight like this to prevent play between the back pressure and forward pressure.
@zeddman
3 ай бұрын
but what if the tight spot is perfect and the loose spot is incredibly loose??
@SuperHyperExtra
Ай бұрын
God question, zeddman. Exactly the case with my wife’s bike. I would like an answer. Can a worn out chain cause this situation or is it always caused by an eccentric (not perfectly round) chainring?
@bikepackingadventure7913
Жыл бұрын
The ‘Kickstand’ was clearly the focus of this vlog 😁
@kennethward9530
Жыл бұрын
Can we take a moment and appreciate the chrome plated bottom bracket at 4:00 minute mark?
@juanpecan7089
Жыл бұрын
i definitely did
@ben6089
11 ай бұрын
That's a smart way of doing it, I normally just pull back as hard as I can and tighten it and hope for the best
@acetylcholine3
Жыл бұрын
i just got my first flat after riding 11 years on gatorskins. I've now decided that it's Zach's fault. Thanks, Zach! :)
@JT-ny7ll
Жыл бұрын
If not out on the road, using a small rubber ball like a handball or tennis ball between the tyre and the seat tube makes it much easier and quicker to get the chain tension and wheel alignment exactly right in one go
@romanrob
10 ай бұрын
Huh?
@Nasirisme
Жыл бұрын
thought fixed was supposed to be simpler dang i couldnt be bothered tensioning my wheel every time i pop a tire on my gravel bike
@tonyfrancisco370
Жыл бұрын
@@Just-Danthat's what she said
@Nasirisme
Жыл бұрын
@@Just-Dan i... The point was its less simple than just throwing the wheel on and tightening it
@Hepealecsandre
4 ай бұрын
flipping the bike upside down is subpar compared to it being upright since it messes up your bar tape and saddle along with the bike being extra flimsy when working on it
@B_COOPER
9 ай бұрын
The chain tight/loose spots is more caused by chain stretch. It’s also nothing to obsess with trying to fix. Every single chain and sprocket driven system has it. Also, 1/8 chains will never derail unless you are running a SUPER loose chain. Way looser than track slack
@Pianist203
Жыл бұрын
Integrated chain tensioner bolts on frame are very handy. Makes chain tensioning and wheel centering so easy and precise. Also in case of freewheel, binding can be checked by lightly turning cranks backwards and if there's any resistance then chain is too tight.
@event4216
Жыл бұрын
Bolts have to be loosened before removing wheel. Bolts can eat into threads of axle (can matter if you later use same wheels on a bike with thinner track ends). To me they seem like a gizmo exchanging one issue with a set of others.
@Pianist203
Жыл бұрын
@@event4216 Good points, I've been a bit worried about what bolts might do to axle threads, but haven't checked it out (yet). Loose wheel moves easily in track ends so I don't think it'll hurt the threads. With nicer wheelset I'd probably be more cautious though.
@Pianist203
Жыл бұрын
Today swapped my freewheel so I checked the axle threads. I got that frame last May and have done quite a lot drive train work, so I've used chain tension bolts often. Theres slight deformation of threads where bolt has contacted the axle, but it doesn't affect the nut turning at all. Screwing the nut with fingers, I don't feel any resistance or hint that threads are bad.
@event4216
Жыл бұрын
@@Pianist203 On mine it's about same - slight marks and no difficulties tightening nuts (as marks aren't used by nut). I just fed up loosening bolt before removing wheel and opposite, yet not feeling they provide me any substantial service. So it's kind of cosmetics - shiny bolt in frame can look nice with cog, hub, chain...
@Pianist203
Жыл бұрын
@@event4216 I can see that as annoyance, especially if you frequently take the wheel off. To me very precise tensioning and centering is worth of having to fiddle with bolts. I meant that I screwed the nut over marked threads (as test) and didn't feel any resistance. It's good to know that threads aren't damaged by tensioning bolts.
@viktorvolaric-horvat5190
5 күн бұрын
This is the swankiest looking no-nonsense technical video on bikes I've ever seen. 10/10 for skill, 10/10 for looks, 10/10 for music, 10/10 for location. Holy chain, instant subscription.
@event4216
Жыл бұрын
10:55 It rattles just like drive train of my bike)
@risue08
Жыл бұрын
I know it's a little random, but my mom listens to your voice while I'm watching your vids, and said you sound a lot like Tom Hanks. Probably the accent lol
@mrmrlee
Жыл бұрын
The faster 2-step way is just pull the drive side tight, fully tighten the nut, then lever the wheel to center with your thumb and tighten the non drive side. Done.
@mattvanderwalt6220
Жыл бұрын
Two words - 'chain tugs'. Just one on the drive side can make this process way simpler :-)
@kristiandawe85
Жыл бұрын
Otherwise known as chain tension adjusters, I put a set on my fixed gear and it makes things just that much easier
@YJLin-ss1qp
Жыл бұрын
For newbies, yes, those help. However, if you're a minimalist who wants the bike to look as simple and clean as possible, definitely learn how to do it without one. It's not even that hard...
@mattvanderwalt6220
Жыл бұрын
@@Just-Dan if you are a gorrilla like me and manage to shift wheels no matter how hard i crank on them.. they're a nessecity. 😅
@psychoaiko666
Жыл бұрын
Actually just tighten the driveside as far back as it goes, then push straight and tighten the nondriveside. Hey presto, you're done🤷
@Tuffjobs
2 ай бұрын
How secure is that rear “drop”. It always seems to me that the chain under power would be pulling that wheel forward making the nut come loose? Why don’t single speeds use conventional downward facing drops? Down facing drops also eradicate the need for truing the wheel? Thanks for your advice! Laurence
@aurteekay6339
3 ай бұрын
I wish I could say the only time my chain gets loose was when I take off my tire and or fix a flat…. But uhhh you know, bmx 😂 not exactly “easy” on a bike. You’ll get the tire and chain perfect, super tight, and then go off a curb once and the wheel shifts a bit and you gotta a readjust. With a one piece crank it’s not bad but when you have a 3 piece it gets really irritating. I just keep two wrenches in my back pack all the time at this point
@gbone777
Жыл бұрын
ngl your fit go hard in this vid I see you Zach 😎
@EekiFighter
Жыл бұрын
I have to correct that three quarters is 19mm of slack not 75mm that says on video.
@galenkehler
Жыл бұрын
If you use larger cogs and chainrings you won't need to use as much tension so it's easier to set up. (Also I'll never buy a fixed gear without integrated chain tensioners)
@sonymicronin
Жыл бұрын
You got the Michael Jackson fit on 😂 looking clean Zach
@ArjanGroe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, this is what really bothered me not being really well documented on YT. There are some things about this method I would like to see different/clarified, but it gets the point across. And, I doesn’t need a stupid tire wedge tool.
@event4216
Жыл бұрын
I think there's a chance for another video of turning bike upside down, just using Brooks saddle cover and Nitto handlebar mat. Perfection has many aspects!
@GdF420
6 ай бұрын
Zach, in the intro no need to address yourself to us like we're stupid - Thanks
@Codbeast101
10 ай бұрын
I’m going to do this for my motorized bike so the chain stops falling off
@Volibarreto
Ай бұрын
Name of kickstand? I want it lol
@maskon1724
Ай бұрын
That fedora kills me.
@AlexYaroff
10 ай бұрын
Or just install tension bolts 😅
@t.justin.a
Жыл бұрын
Last week i build my first fixed gear bike and the drivetrain is so loud, i can't figure out whats the problem. The chainline and the tension is good but its still so loud. Is this normal? Is there a way to fix this?
@BlackSupraC2
Жыл бұрын
one potential solution. facing your frame. the bottom bracket area may have imperfections from manufacturing.
@alienrefugee51
Жыл бұрын
Most likely a chain that doesn't play nice with your chainring and/or cog. I had this issue a couple of times. Always opt for EAI Deluxe cogs. Buttery smooth and not too expensive.
@greengonzonz
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm it is weird.... Trying to articulate an action that you've done 100 times. Easier to do than to explain. Well done
@beechizel8148
6 ай бұрын
Thanks bub. I bought a new bike for my nephew and I just found out he can't ride it because the chain keeps falling off. I'll grab a wrench and get it back to him, now that I know what I'm looking for.
@ScottHoffman-v4j
Жыл бұрын
How does you and Gary like climbing hills at Taichung City? Do you use any different ways to climb them as to San Fran.?
@joaoaraujo9629
2 ай бұрын
thank you bro! best regards from Portugal! XD
@borkomotorko3111
11 ай бұрын
Question to everyone: whenever i i try to stop, skid or put more load on the pedals on my fixed gear its skipping a turn so i would like to ask what could the causes be?
@mustacherides420
Жыл бұрын
I'm just here to recommend the PDW Wrencho, it's saved my bacon a couple of times and it's small enough to fit in a pocket
@joangregg4378
Жыл бұрын
Love the background music. You're so nice to Gary. I just flip my bike where ever.😊
@TL243
Жыл бұрын
The walk-in method is ok but with the bike in the Riding position nuts loose. get soda bottle or other round object and gently roll it between the wheel and frame. You can move the bottle to align the wheel and reach around and tighten the nuts.
@Dan-hs2rl
2 ай бұрын
Bruno mars
@benneilsen2915
Жыл бұрын
i have a kilo tt and one of my rear eyelets broke (my fault) and was wondering if anyone knew of any other ways of mounting a rear rack that uses eyelets onto the rear axle / nut.
@Brantastic07
Жыл бұрын
1:15 To answer your question it’s because most trainers require a specific type of qr axle
@angel16359
Жыл бұрын
Day 69 asking Zach to climb Wuling Pass with his bike.
@manoz6194
Жыл бұрын
How about titanium as a material for fixie frames? Will you do a video on that?
@IamSpiders
Жыл бұрын
Well at least I know my chainring is a bit worn out lol, goes from no chain wiggle to loose af.
@mrsenpai3561
Жыл бұрын
can i put a quill stem on my threadless fork?
@christianvalencia7624
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I've been waiting for this
@lucretiuscaro
Жыл бұрын
But why are you not using chain tensioners?
@bikepackingadventure7913
Жыл бұрын
Need a 15mm wrench, can I recommend a Runwell
@ric_man
Жыл бұрын
What happened to the Brazil nut joke?
@axeldominguez9551
Жыл бұрын
OMG what's with the ear rings???
@byronshort6721
Жыл бұрын
What kickstand is that? Thanks in advance.
@tay-lore
Жыл бұрын
I really like the way those bottle cages look! They're very minimal!
@pollick1056
Жыл бұрын
Zach is so dripped out in this video
@roydrink
Жыл бұрын
“That’s what she said” 😂
@QuixoteX
Жыл бұрын
Your chain is so shiny!
@baraenbonus
Жыл бұрын
Nice:)
@ItsMarkMcIntyre
8 ай бұрын
Did you add some kind of metal protector to the forky bit where your rear wheel hub slides into the frame? (I presume that's the technical term.) I ask because I also got a Wabi Special, but the paint in that area is scraping off from removing/reinserting the wheel, so I'm curious what you did to get that cool, shiny bit.
@PopZR22
4 ай бұрын
He probably just scraped the paint off. If dropouts are painted, the paint will inevitably be ruined by tightening axle nuts, but that's nothing to worry about.
@atastyspamwich
3 ай бұрын
That color way has chrome lugs
@Ober1kenobi
10 ай бұрын
Me riding single speed Nah, BMX that chain 😂
@jasonparrish5204
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a bit of interesting trivia about me. I was a bike messenger in DC for about five years and have been riding track bikes for over thirty years. I’ve been to the ER twice in that time both from working on my bike. Once, I got my finger caught in the rear sprocket while cleaning the chain and the second when my wrench broke while installing the rear wheel and cutting my wrist. Rode to the ER with blood spurting out of my wrist and needed many stitches. Feel free to share this ridiculous story.
@tbz1551
Жыл бұрын
Also, a relevant tip is to NEVER use a frayed rag when working near a moving drivetrain. I have 9 fingertips due to a rag getting caught when I had given wheel a final spin after finishing up and leaned ever so slightly too far over drivetrain. Index finger from fingernail up taken clean off as it went instantly between chain and rear cog and plus the added force of the rag jamming it into cog. I had to run into house to get ice and bag to put tip in and in doing so the dog got out. Then had to get fingertip out of cog and into ice, corral dog and then carry bike back inside while waiting for drive to hospital. They don't bother sewing a fingertip back on apparently, especially when I had put it in the bag with the ice and not in a bag inside a bag of ice. I have improved aero now though.. and 10% less time clipping my nails. I have been to the ER 23 times in 52 years (road, mtb, DH, ice hockey, also enjoys a drink). There will be no miles left on this body when I'm through with it. 🥴
@gasolinespeedshop4473
Жыл бұрын
This is such a bad advice, please people, don't follow this "tight each side at a time" step. It's not that rare to cause the nuts to "eat" the axle material if tightnen crooked. The best, old and easy way is to have a tennis ball/dog soft ball between tyre and frame, adjusting the tightness of the chain by pushing the ball further, then tightening the bolts equally with the wheel straight.
@johnhatfield1070
Жыл бұрын
Earrings and a Panama. You’re as smooth as a wart hogs knacker. You managed to prolong a simple task into an episode for which I commend you. Lets do something great. You and me riding Cycle America coast to coast, Seattle to Boston. I’m English and 66 years old. Fixed 4300 miles……. Come on Zack it would make great footage although I know you’re tent averse.
@SlicedAsiago
9 ай бұрын
Chain tension and a smooth drivetrain aren't related. This technique you are showing only works well on drivetrains that are composed of quality parts. Cheaper parts tend to be oval causing chain tension issues. Also your chain is too long. Great video.
@michaeljohnson254
6 ай бұрын
bro your wearing some 80 year olds costume jewelry....
@DaniOrdo
Жыл бұрын
I dig your channel and The other channel too, The Zachy one, but man what is with those big ass earings? Coz if its about '' The message" for '' modern audiences'' as in The Critical Drinkers words, imma gonna '' go away now '' and look for something else to watch. PS: ❤ the subtle "that's what she said" bit in the video 😅
@mikerossi4741
Жыл бұрын
Centering a chainring using Sheldon Browns method takes some time, but is well worth the effort. No more tight spots! Or at least way less noticeable.
@ilikewasabe
Жыл бұрын
Finally glad to see you went to the kickstand side of life, the practicality and the ease of life that it brings. Commuter life
@zmaxboost1
Жыл бұрын
Nice ear ring, I'm glad you found the courage to finally come out😂
@whyujockinmeson
4 ай бұрын
Just started working on bikes ,just redid one i found in the trash now im kind of hooked on taking them apart and building and maintaining. I learned a couple of new things. Thank you
@MetalPanic
Жыл бұрын
I belived excentric work is just the low end cranks/chainrings problem,but i see its not.I cant belive that bike industry cant nip out this problem. :(
@knjaznechrist
Жыл бұрын
the best solution to this problem is to just get used to it
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