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Building a Fixed Gear Bike from Start to Finish (Sponsored by Wabi Cycles)

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Thanks to Wabi for sponsoring this video! Check out the Wabi Retro:
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One of the most satisfying parts about bikes is building your own bike. It feels good to use a bike day in and day out knowing that you built it with your own two hands, but if you’ve never built a bike before, it can be overwhelming to start.
Luckily, Wabi Cycles is sponsoring this video and sent over a Wabi Retro and components for me to show you all exactly what the process of building a bike looks like.
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@ZachGallardo 6 лет назад

I do give a lot of tips that'll save you future headaches throughout the video, but here are the time stamps for each segment if you're pressed for time. 0:00 Unboxing 3:29 Frame prep/saddle/seatpost 4:24 Fork installation 4:55 Wheel/tire prep 6:50 Cog/lockring installation 7:49 Putting wheels on bike 8:12 Easy trick for installing handlebar grips 8:40 Pedal assembly 9:16 Chainring assembly 9:57 Crankset installation 10:34 Chain installation 12:00 Pedal installation 12:28 Headset/stem/handlebar installation 13:46 Weighing the complete bike 14:09 The Wabi Retro's maiden voyage + my thoughts

@williamparker2922 6 лет назад

Zach Gallardo good looking out bro

@shokichi__s7420 6 лет назад

Zach Gallardo what if you put the drive train on the left side

@nicholaspetersen8579 6 лет назад

Hairspray trick is an ace tip. An additional tip is to drop a nickel in the end of each grip for bar-end reinforcement. Works great.

@psychoaiko666 6 лет назад

ShoVlogs that would be absolutely no problem. I've done that on my Bianchi. However, you CAN'T use a freewheel, pedaling forward you'll pedal into the coast... Unless you want to ride backwards all the time 😁

@stevies.201 6 лет назад

hey, Zach! long time watcher, first time commenter. really curious, what do you think of the Throne Phantom 2019? I'm looking to get back in the saddle with an aluminum complete and have narrowed it down to two beginners: Aventon Cordoba complete and the Throne Phantom 2019 complete. I've found a decent amount of info on Aventon, but not much on Throne. thoughts, please? thanks for the great content, brov. much peace.

@MattePurple1 6 лет назад

Hell yeah, dude. This was a quality video. Enjoyable and informative.

@femmy5400 6 лет назад

Wabi, please let Zach keep this beauty.

@aidanjones5509 5 лет назад

Femmy this comment aged well, considering today’s video, haha!

@henrya1347 5 лет назад

Aidan Jones what video are you talking about?

@BlaxKid22 6 лет назад

I like when you show clips of you riding your bike with the music in the background, it’s cool.

@nanaofthefaintsmile 6 лет назад

Hell yeah, this video is awesome. Learned quite a bit. Keep it up, Zack.

@PoeCompany 6 лет назад

Nice vid. Eventually some years from now I’ll get down to building my dream bike. This was good to watch

@TheKeithbruce 6 лет назад

Finally .. New Colors .. And what a GREAT color it is .. thank you wabi

@jakobsanktes6090 6 лет назад

Pretty amazing video Zach. I would have loved to have this kind of video when I started building fixed gear bikes. Only things you might add is to remind people to lube the chain (although it should be common sense) and link to your chain tension guide.

@blackfox1514 6 лет назад

Lol how to end a Saturday watching your videos and have the a.c on full blast

@JC-yy1by 5 лет назад

I really like how your always excited about unboxing and building a new bike despite building many bikes

@markdichiara3250 6 лет назад

Thanks for showing people the easy step at a time way to mount tires on rims as opposed to the gorilla method of trying to wrestle the entire thing in one step. And I loved learning a new rule of thumb on the headset tension. Great job.

@shepherd76 11 месяцев назад

I would only add that I uses soap around the tire. It makes it slip on the rim real easy and it pops into the clinchers every time.

@BikeItUK 6 лет назад

Nice video, great Fixed gear bike! All the best Andy

@bluesimon13ify 6 лет назад

Nice build, I'm glad you liked it as much as you did, I may have to get one for myself 😀

@Zenek143 4 года назад

zach gallardo the best source for anything fixed and also the man who uses a tree as a work stand and can fit tyres without a Tyre lever . you sir are a god

@TheDrWhac 6 лет назад

Coming from a professional bike tech, that was an excellent video. I wouldn't change a thing. Even the little details like loading the headset so that the spacers don't spin. I might only add to anyone building their bike, make sure the nose of your saddle is level with the ground before riding. Cheers!

@the.communist 6 лет назад

Kevin 😪

@davidduganne5939 6 лет назад

Well, in a literal sense, this video is about how to "assemble" a bike. Building a bike to me implies frame prep (chasing threads, head tube prep), and actually having to select proper size components (spindle length and type) etc. It also involves pressing in headset races if required. If any carbon components are to be installed, a torque wrench is mandatory; should be used on all assembly anyway as a good practice. Wanking on an Allen key to tighten a crankbolt will not be adequate.

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Set your saddle where ever its comfortable for YOU! There are no rules as far as comfort and rideability are concerned. Ive been wrenching and riding on bikes for 50 years. I dont care what my bike looks like if its fast and comfortable. Function>form!!!

@griffcoleman 5 лет назад

Robert Trageser agreed. I never understood why anyone would say there’s a correct position for saddles. It’s like telling someone to set their recline to a certain angle in their car! I like having my saddles nose down a tiny bit.

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Griffin Coleman I like mine nose up! It puts more weight on my sit bones rather than those sensitive bits.

@daverinker1234 Год назад

I’m not sure why. But rewatching this here and there, makes me want to find the next person who needs it. Great walkthrough.

@BluW13 3 года назад

Wow, awesome. I like this fixed bike a lot. Thank You.

@andrewhildner 5 лет назад

Love your vids! Wondering if you could do entry level videos on what to consider and how to shop for each component, wheels, frame, gearset, etc.

@ericcornell3243 6 лет назад

installing bb, pressing headset and cutting fork were like my favorite parts of building a bike myself. they are definitely more technical but totally doable. made my own headset press and just went slowly. used the nashbar fork cutter. for 15 buck.

@stevenn6722 6 лет назад

This is great, thanks zack

@OfficialyDitched 11 месяцев назад

This guy really helped me so much thank you❤

@richardking3681 6 лет назад

I love my Wabi, bought after hearing your recommendation.... another great vid, Zach!!

@Sir_Arlin 6 лет назад

I would Like to point out you should ALWAYS GREASE YOUR HEADSET BEARINGS BEFORE INSTALLING THE FORK ONTO THE BIKE.

@ZachGallardo 6 лет назад

Agreed. We cut out that footage for time, but we should've kept it in.

@TheBalls2thewalls 3 года назад

What are the headset bearings? Taking in bunch of tips before i build my 1st bike for next summer.

@finnatwood7240 3 года назад

@@TheBalls2thewalls they are what go in the headset cups

@bobsturgis4674 6 лет назад

Zach as all ways Great Video,even though i don!t ride fixie.We can all ways learn something from watching others.I noticed while you where standing over the bike,it looked to big for you.But you know what works for you.Be safe on the road.:}

@alternator7893 5 лет назад

I've always prefered mtb's, so when all this fixie stuff started i decided to buy a fixie looking mtb and changed the seat, handle bars, gears, removed the derailer, brakes and painted it a nice dark red color, it turned out great, it has a nice fixie vibe but still keeps the big knobby tyres

@Albanez39 6 лет назад

Great editing when you ride the bike.

@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 6 лет назад

I paid under $1,000 shipped for my Wabi Urban complete bike in Electric Green with black Sub-15 wheels and black chain. The guys at Wabi are amazing. They put the front brake lever on the right-hand side of the bar for me since I also ride a motorcycle which is where the front brake is. The only thing I changed was the stem height and seat. I removed all the washers and the bike looks better and is more comfortable to ride. A wider/taller bar setup may be in the future, as well as an upgraded crankset. I love Wabi.

@YeahSureNoWorries 6 лет назад

Awesome video and such a nice colour. Thanks and you should do these build videos more.

@ZachGallardo 6 лет назад

I'll certainly try 😁

@lena19191 6 лет назад

Great review , as Zach was building this bike I could see it wasn’t a cheap n nasty bike , looks pretty good quality.

@KOROKIK 6 лет назад

This was Awesome ☺️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@bluetickhound16 6 лет назад

Love my Wabi! The sub 1500 wheelset really makes it a hotrod. So far, the only thing I’ve upgraded was the saddle. Got a Brooks Pro.

@MattSezer 6 лет назад

Which will offset the weight savings from the Sub 1500 wheelset! To be fair, although not a Wabi, I did the same thing with my bike; being comfortable is worth the extra 300 grams, unless you're doing short races on a velodrome.

@bluetickhound16 6 лет назад

Matt Sezer, Ha!! I’ll never be a threat to appear on any racetrack... too old for one thing and I think the fastest downhill speed I ever recorded was like 35 mph but in all seriousness, I really love the responsiveness of the sub-1500 set. The Wabi is already plenty light enough for me and so far I haven’t felt any need or urge to upgrade any other components.

@MattSezer 6 лет назад

Yes, the feeling you get from light wheels often outweighs the actual performance benefits you get. I've actually raced on a Brooks saddle, and I know for a fact that the extra 200-300 grams had nothing to do with me being decimated by much stronger riders than me.

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Never forget what Keith Bontrager once said : “strong, light, cheap, pick two” Words of wisdom! Ive built wheels for 30 years. Personally I wouldnt ride these on the ‘lovely’ streets of Wackofornia. More spokes= more strength, simple as that. Remember, that front wheel keeps you up and able to steer! Spokes just dont weigh that much!

@limitless1692 6 лет назад

Using a tree 🌲 as a stand is a cool idea 😎

@SonikJesus 4 года назад

Can you list all the tools and materials you’ll need when building the bike like grease and wrenches?

@williamparker2922 6 лет назад

Great video man!

@nguyenvanduc2512 5 лет назад

I built my fixie from spare parts, i thought it was the way to go

@williamlucas7600 6 лет назад

Yo Zack, you can find work clamps for $60-70 and then you can attach that to your tree, or make a stand for it out of wood or piping, its cheap and definitely worth it.

@jewellmaster4746 5 лет назад

Or just order a decent repair stand. I have a Feedback pro- elite repair stand. I do my own builds, and most of my own repairs and maintenance. It would suck without a repair stand lol

@limbolegs 6 лет назад

Building up a bike for the first time and I really want that wheelset. I’ve heard nothing but good things about them.

@emmanuelh.f.8348 6 лет назад

Nice bicycle! I also love lugs :D

@user-yd5pi8pn1p 2 года назад

love your videos, now im into fixie bikes

@adaircastillo4241 6 лет назад

Hopefully you get to keep the bike , seems like a beauty

@thorinbyrd1017 6 лет назад

Love the video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@curtis12345ize 6 лет назад

PRETTY DANG IMPRESSIVE !!!!!!!

@SteelTownRunner 5 лет назад

Can you make a video on centering / trueing wheels (and fork / handlebars / breakpads) when assembling and maintaining a bike?

@afrohop 6 лет назад

This is a dream bike and my favorite color! When can I come pick it up lol?

@rallyzamora8356 5 лет назад

Good job and nice bike!

@guillermopinon1848 5 лет назад

Hey Zach, what's your opinion on fixie conversions from older road bikes?

@fmc6338 6 лет назад

Nice ride!!!

@XifalizE 6 лет назад

I've been so torn between getting the special or an EAI Godzilla. This video has made those lugs undeniable. 😭

@jewellmaster4746 5 лет назад

I just ordered an EAI/Toyo Godzilla. The last red one Retrogression had in my size. I am sooo excited! It just shipped and is supposed to arrive Thursday the 12th. I am writing this comment on October 8th, 2019. This video was made last year. I am building it myself, except for installing the headset. I really don't like Wabi bikes. Just not my style. They are great bikes though. To each their own.

@jamiebanks3966 5 лет назад

That handle bar grip tip is 💯

@Crazybird920 6 лет назад

Iso alcohol is also great for the handlebar rubbers, get it for $0.99 at the drugstore

@josephchoipiano 6 лет назад

I've heard putting on the tire entirely (after putting in the tube) from the valve and moving away from it is supposed to make it easier for those stubborn road tires... Your thoughts?

@christopherodz 6 лет назад

Great video!

@ultimaetsolder 6 лет назад

Great video

@markjthomson 6 лет назад

Nice to see Wabi accepted you back... I mean last time you had to enter witness protection...

@se7ensnakes 4 года назад

for two months I have been thinking between the WABI CLASSIC PRO and the WABI LIGHTNING. I like vintage bike but I still cannot decide. It will be my daily rider

@griffincui 29 дней назад

As a mechanic, I would use anti-seize on threads or bolts, NOT grease! I recommend green or blue thread-lock for bolts that need to be secured.

@hellopsp180 4 года назад

@zack I want to upgrade my road cranks into track cranks that you are using in this video. I read on the andel website they have a specific BB. I am not sure what BB my bike can fit. I am using a Giant Defy 5 2015, and have no idea if my current one will work or if i buy a new one if it will fit okay either.

@topherpie 6 лет назад

one of my favourite of your videos to watch by far probably because it teaches me things but mainly its fun watch Life is short, don't make it shorter

@mrmshifan 4 года назад

Looks very minimalistic.

@Leevan3 6 лет назад

Hey Zach can u share your thoughts about the wabi adventure bike?

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

These are really nice frames. I know a guy who built one up. Reynolds has always been my favorite tubing. One of these days Ill fillet braze a frame from some 853 tubes. I do think only the current holder of the maillot jaune should be riding a yellow bike. Just kidding! Enjoy your bike!!

@freedomformen2548 3 года назад

I have a brompton single speed and it rides great ❤

@realkilju 6 лет назад

1270$ i thought it was about 500$

@EdwinWalkerProfile 5 лет назад

It "won't break the bank".

@HagakureJunkie 5 лет назад

Cheap Bikes aren't good and good bikes aren't cheap. I thought my $200 walmart bike was okay until I bought a $1000 road bike fitted to me and it's a completely different experience.

@trelane751 5 лет назад

@@HagakureJunkie we are talking about a fixie though. Anything you learned about road biking is lost in fixed riding. You could build a real good fixie for 600

@MrKushinator420 5 лет назад

I got my specialized bike for 500. It's actually really nice, aluminum tho.

@warfighter-rango8180 4 года назад

@@MrKushinator420 I've build my throne track lord for around 800 and it has alot of carbon fiber parts with unknown carbon rims

@dannycore5359 6 лет назад

I scored a wabi special with really low miles for $390 on craigslist. super happy with it!

@CM-hb9ob 6 лет назад

Danny Core NOICE

@johnbravodemicoli1456 5 лет назад

Holy hell dassadeal.

@lindad6680 3 года назад

What is a better frame material for fixie, steel or alloy frame

@claysullivan5347 3 года назад

Brave man building a bike with those clean pants on...

@Rigoosh 6 лет назад

More videos like this, please

@etiketa5227 3 года назад

Is it possible to put different tires on Fixi bike instead of those that came on ?

@greengonzonz 6 лет назад

Wow, I barely recognize you without the glasses. Awesome vid. It is the best feeling assembling a new bike. But, it is better when you've selected each component yourself. 💙

@xyzDonaldxyz 6 лет назад

What make/model is the bag that Zach is carrying on his shoulder in the video? It looks cool and I have to get one of them for myself.

@ZachGallardo 6 лет назад

It's a BLCKCHRM Citizen Messenger. I think it was a limited run, so they've gone up in price: ebay.to/2M4fMek (affiliate)

@emilywelsch7764 6 лет назад

So excited to see you with a Wabi, Zach! I LOVE my Wabi! Lightweight, sleek design, and an amazing ride. I have their single speed road bike with a freewheel, because I like to coast and I like my knees. It's the best bike I've ever owned and I like that I can buy individual components from them if I ever need/want to change anything. I get compliments on my Wabi on nearly daily basis. Damn, and now I want a yellow one...

@jhionnmoreno4479 6 лет назад

Your vids make me wanna bike more C:

@ZachGallardo 6 лет назад

Do it.

@andressoto7154 5 лет назад

What grease should i get for a THRONE fixie for assembly?

@rncgame8154 5 лет назад

What grease do you use? And what lub do you use on your gears?

@elitebasketball8515 3 года назад

What do you call to that handle bar in purple bike in the background?

@event4216 4 года назад

16:00 that saddle points to sky...is that because of top tube shorter than seat tube?

@openbeta843 5 лет назад

Hi Zach, can you use quick release hubs on a fixie?

@eldonfredo8767 6 лет назад

What is that stuff you put around on the bile stuff

@jonmule-ko4qp 4 года назад

New to bikes and your videos are great. What is "lugged"?

@johnmcclain3887 3 года назад

Cheap frames are welded seam "tubing", welded together, heavy bikes are real "tube" no seams, welded together, rather heavy, 20 kilo bikes, a "lugged frame" is lightweight tubing, either "straight gauge, same wall thickness end to end, or "butted", walls thinner in the center, thick at the ends, for weight savings, with "lugs", fittings slip over each tube, a connector, and tubes brazed together, lower temperature, stronger joint, the "lugs" visible "over the tube ends" at each joint. Welding alters the grain structure of the metal, needing thick, to remain sound. Brazing is much lower temperature, gets its strength from the large area of "brazing connection", the area of tube mating to lugs, to tube, making it light, flexible, but resilient. They are entirely on "steel frame bikes", new technology "obsoletes them" except to those who prefer the "road feel" that only a good, light steel frame can deliver. I'm back in after almost fifty years, because a good bike just feels like it can fly. I hope you get the full pleasure of riding.

@xbexbe 6 лет назад

I've got a Wabi Urban and it's AMAZING.

@maxburhop6724 5 лет назад

If I want to build my own bike, How do I know what parts to buy and if they will work together?

@motoshedman 5 лет назад

Do you know what that little notch on the chainwheel is? It tells you position you need to put the chainwheel to a crank. That notch goes the same way with the crankarm.

@henrymoreno4388 6 лет назад

this was a great video Zach but it'll be real nice if you did a conversion build taking a geared bike or mountain bike and converting them to a really nice fixed geared bike.

@moviepedro 6 лет назад

please no...you won't get a "really nice fixed geared bike" out of a conversion

@psychoaiko666 6 лет назад

Peter Staubs you're wrong. In Europe we do a lot of conversions, because we have a shitload of dirtcheap old steel roadbikes and they turn out really nice. Yeah, it might be a little bit harder to get a straight chainline, but if you have the basic math skills of an 8yo it shouldn't be too much of a problem. So, all in all if you want to show of your bikebuilding skills, do a conversion. 💪

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Peter Staubs I disagree. I got an old Miyata ‘cross frame for free. I built it up custom with a real nice set of White Ind. wheels, all nice vintage parts and a ‘dingle’ 4 gear fixed/ freewheel set up as a single speed monster cross animal! I ride this bike on rocky mtb trails. It makes me really happy and has become my favorite, most used bike. I think its a fine machine.This bike will most likely outlast me if I dont break it. I own several high end bikes and work as a mechanic. Dont mislead people with your arrogant ignorance!

@theonlymike 6 лет назад

Hi Zach, really enjoy watching your vids. This wabi build was great but I have a slightly off topic question - do you only ride fixed or do you sometimes venture off road with a normal mountain bike or hit the roads with a conventional race type bike

@rollinrat4850 5 лет назад

Mike Roberts You can ride fixed off road, I do on an old steel Miyata ‘cross frame. Its more fun than should be legal. I ride rocky mtb trails. I probably wouldnt try it with a modern road or track bike though. That would be kind of dumb.

@upperccutt 5 лет назад

cool I like fixing up old bikes and new ones I love bikes ,I'm a bike addict ,love your video

@Quickhand 6 лет назад

Great video, Zach, keep doin you. Just one little thing: I hate to be that guy, buuut…Um, aaactually, you can install pretty much any headset (or at least any external cup headset) with a safety hammer. Just cushion the blows with a plank of soft wood and you'll be fine. Edit: It would also be a good idea to use some framesaver or equivalent.

@AbbottSupreme 4 года назад

What was your gear ratio in San Francisco?

@tituskho 4 года назад

Which model should I go for? Wabi special or Wabi Lightning?

@timeslowingdown 6 лет назад

How the fuq do you get the pin to sit in the chain breaker while you twist it to push it in? It always falls out or turns sideways for me.

@CarlosSantos-vr1oi 6 лет назад

wabi dont have an outlet here in the philippines. I want that kind of frame

@MrRocstarTV 4 года назад

I didn’t see you install any breaking system, but how do break??

@HardcountsAdventures 3 года назад

On the grips isopropyl alcohol works like hairspray and might be a cheaper option

@danieldulay1970 3 года назад

I wish i had a bike like wabi's

@EpBuckeye34 3 года назад

Does anyone know what color yellow wabi this is?

@scheerlon 5 лет назад

that fork installation is a LOT easier, than mine will be.

@arjedferrer2402 4 года назад

How about converting a korean bike to a road bike? is it possible or not?

@mmenjic 3 года назад

16:13 You were telling us while in SF it is not so hilly now you say it is, so which one is it ?

@drrrw 6 лет назад

I'm now hearing some fixed gear maintenance videos coming up z.

@teresamcbean 6 лет назад

Wait wabi can send you a frame but cant fill my order cause theres no frames in stock :[

@primal5435 5 лет назад

The Chainring should be installed with the little "notch" behind the arm, to prevent the chain from getting stuck there in case of it falling off ;p But if you prefer the logo up top, I guess you could do that too ;)