Walmart Century Ride would be entertaining. Just make sure you can get an Uber that will pick you up with a bike. So, that you can return it to Walmart to get your money back.
If you want to do a Walmart century, do it, if you don’t, no biggie, it’s your life and don’t let unknown people from the internet determine how you live it, love the vids btw
A Walmart bike should have no problems going a 100 miles, even a 1,000 miles, since he has no breaker and no shifters. All he has to do is check the bearings for grease and preload adjustment.
i own a Tsunami ranger frameset. from what ive heard they are manufactured where cinellis and other big brands are made in china (or taiwan?). already rode it for more than 1000kms and it is still intact. it's a light frame (al 6069) at a good cheap price
I've been doing some reading into cage bearing hubs and found it's common for bikepackers to drill the center of their hubs and tap in a "zerk fitting" so you grease from the center and force out dirt and old grease from the sides. Gonna keep an eye out for old wheels to try this out on a winter commute.
Tsunami is actually a huge brand here in Singapore and its a 'good' and recommended bike for beginners.As for OTA,its also big and mostly a budget crankset for beginners too,i actually used to own one and from my experince,it isnt that bad,its reasonably stift and smoother then some cranksets that are well known,but its really heavy...climbing on the OTA crankset is a nightmare.
Hiya Zach. Loved this vid. Though I'm mildly sympathetic to the suffering that will ensue on a wall Mart 💯 I would be tremendously entertained by it. Please do it. Even better if there are others with you 💙
It would be good to see how well a inexpensive Walmart bike. Something in the cost range of $50.00 to $100.00. And without any modifications of your own. Or you might try something in the $15.00 to $30.00 range from a yard sale or thrift shop. By the way, your videos are very inspirational ! THANKS!!!!!
all the people dont want bike frames from china not realizing all major bike companies are making their frames in china and charging you more for a trek or giant sticker on it.
Walmart century for sure, but you gotta whip some sick skids on it for the viewers 👍🏽 maybe a bike check video for November, i miss seeing other people’s sexy bikes. Or interview strangers about fixed gear bikes and see if they would be willing to try one out. Maybe you could convert a roadie to a fixed rider and subscrider. 🤘🏽
spoke length has little to no effect on "stiffness" or "liveliness". deeper rims are stronger than shallower rims due to how they distribute the crumpling force from the ground, and this makes the wheel durable and transmits bumps better. high flange rear hubs have higher torque stiffness than low flange because they give a longer lever arm on which the spokes act.
Aliexpress vendors actually do have sizing charts and a plethora of good customer service. Picked up quite a number of components and have a few friends that have frames. Nothing but good news.
Uhm.. ota is 130bcd.. i owned one before, very heavy, very ugly, and it sucks because their chainring bolts are super tight which means even if i do find another 130bcd chainring i cant replace it wthout breaking my wrist
hi zach are you familiar with avelino maldea? a bike frame builder from the philippines. he makes superb bike frames , i personally have a generation one ave maldea. with it be possible for you to review an ave maldea bike?
I have had the same idea for a WalMart bike. This time of year, I’m knocking out ~150 miles/week. Could a sub $200 bike hang with me for 7 days? I’m tall; 204 pounds. I’m not slow (for a middle-aged Jewish lawyer, anyway), I may have to try that.
Hate to say it, but if you know what your looking for then ALIEXPRESS cant be beaten. Search fixie on Aliexpress and a new world opens up. Calling Aliexpress sketchy only shows the lack of knowledge in cycling. I will go so far as to say most of the brands featured on this channel are coming from the exact same factories. You really should study this issue before commenting because Aliexpress has deals that are unreal and its sold over the entire world.
How can you mispronounce AliExpress that badly? It is a division of the same corporation as Alibaba.com. Every time you said Ally Express I just cringed.
No man don't do that, dont ride a shitty bike for 100 miles, why do that to urself. Ride a good ass looking bike and a comfy one. Give us a suggestion for long rides, not a challenge.
I’ve got a Walmart bike that I was gifted to originally just be a beater, but have since done 2 centuries on. I’ve even been hit by a car while riding it and the thing still trucks!
That thing that wider tyres are faster is a bullshit Narrow tyres are always faster and climb better cause they are lighter Don't tell my about bad roads cause noone picks bad road to ride
Sooooo...... I guess the marketing works, cos I fancy a Wabi now. What’s the deal with UK availability on dem Wabi’s? And will the lightning be durable for a 250lb Guy? (I don’t think the wheels would be).😀
Timbo Ha! FWIW, frame durability should be fine in everything except the worst department store bikes. Wheels will be the big issue… and, speaking from experience, single-bolt seatposts are somewhat suspect as well 😑
I have worked on wall-mart bikes i honestly think as long as you grease up everything and re check all the bolts is should make 100 miles with almost no prob.
walmart bike century sounds awsome, the thing about aliexpress parts is that you can buy them in countries that dont have other options ( i live in lebanon no fixed gear enything and the only place online that sends its stuff to lebanon is aliexpress)
Hi Zach! Big big fan here! love your channel man! My 2009 Fuji Track Comp frame broke and Fuji said they wont send a replacement. What frame would you recommend me that I could transfer the components such fork wheels etc... to Ill appreciate your help tremendously !!! Thank you!
A set of wheels such as hand-built Mavic open pros made with a high spoke count can be just as stiff as anything out there. The shape of the rim doesn't necessarily dictate the stiffness of the wheel. Also, if you want aero and lightweight, buy a good set of carbons. My 60mm carbons weigh 1200 grams for the wheelset and only cost $500 have done 6 seasons now and are still straight as a dye.
ALIEXPRESS has sick carbon fiber track frames.super strong looking chunky.i have a chinello from DHgate and its. Really good quality the only thing is the paintjob
Also, the seller sent me detailed specs, geometry charts, and photos of the frame on weight scales, etc. Not every seller is going to do that but it's worth pointing out here
I'm on a cheap hi ten steel frame, made here in the UK, it's on the heavy side but it's good quality and has done what I need whilst saving up, now I have a surly steamroller on the way, before that I was on a 40 year old women's road bike that I converted to single speed, I ordered a small steamroller, as the frame I'm on is too big for me, I have to stand on my tip toes when standing over the frame, it's 56cm, ordered the 49cm steamroller, as I like smaller bikes
Ladies an gentlemen the best value you could ever get for a fixed gear bicycle would be the dawwes sst steel for sale on bikes direct .com ive had mine for two years and put thousands of miles on it commuting 12 miles ever day and it has treated me beautifully the whole time and the only thing i have ever changed were the bats and the brake levers. Two tire pops at 4000 miles or so.
Tsunami Bikes are very popular here in the Philippines. Pricing though, it sorta matches the price of Aventon here. Quality wise, its on the high quality budget fixed gear category(in my opinion) in terms of frame quality.
A Walmart fixie century sounds like an uncomfortable undertaking. You could start it, but don't finish it if you start suffering. I have already seen a couple of Walmart fixie vids inwhich they ride the poor bike to destruction. So, I vote no.
Fixed and single speed riders should be aware that changing from 23mm to 28mm tires will increase your gear inches. For example, a 46:16 with 700/23mm will take you 74.5 inches per rotation, while a 700/28mm will take you 75.8...which basically means you’ll have to work a little bit harder to get your baby up that dang hill.
Hey Zach!! I need some advice. I got a super nice Specialized Tarmac on Craigslist crazy cheap and I've been riding it for several months. The frame fits me really well and I was thinking about using the frameset for a fixed gear conversion utilizing a eccentric hub. I've had fixed gears in the past, but just recently got back into riding. Do you think it's worth the money to convert it?
Question of the day: What videos do you want to see for November? If I like your idea, I'll make a video based on your topic!
How's the mataro do u like it or is it still to stiff for u??
I know it wont happen but I want fixie points back
Fixie points!!!!
Zach Gallardo Walmart century sounds super entertaining! And I also live in Elk Grove, would love to ride the century with you! Insta: abu_.o
Walmart Century Ride would be entertaining. Just make sure you can get an Uber that will pick you up with a bike. So, that you can return it to Walmart to get your money back.
Time stamps
Alleycats: 0:39
Tire size 1:33
Rim/hubs/spoke types 2:05
Pursuit Frame 4:36
Ali Express Frames 5:57
OTA Crankset 8:09
Custom Brandless Frame 9:15
Century 10:01
Ride Hosting 10:29
PK FPV thank youuuuuu
Pimp out the Wallmart bike with campagnolo parts ☺️❤️💢💢💢🚲
Or even better. Dura Ace.
Post some pix
doesnt even fit
pos wally bikes
#WALMARTCENTURY
If you want to do a Walmart century, do it, if you don’t, no biggie, it’s your life and don’t let unknown people from the internet determine how you live it, love the vids btw
what do you mean? WE DECIDE!
Did you forget to button up the top half of your shirt?
Bradley8936 it’s super hot in Sacramento, you can see sweat on his forehead throughout the video.
Thank you
yeah do walmart bikes like kevcentral theyre pretty entertaining
A key thing with the bike you pick for an allyecat race is not just how fast it is, but your ability to maneuver through traffic with it.
Do the century with the Walmart bike and when it breaks down on you (cause it will) upgrade the components on it and try another century 😂
A Walmart bike should have no problems going a 100 miles, even a 1,000 miles, since he has no breaker and no shifters. All he has to do is check the bearings for grease and preload adjustment.
i own a Tsunami ranger frameset. from what ive heard they are manufactured where cinellis and other big brands are made in china (or taiwan?).
already rode it for more than 1000kms and it is still intact. it's a light frame (al 6069) at a good cheap price
I love the affinity low pro look, but I feel like I’d bust my back and neck trying to ride it
more footy of you riding Zach. you be up in your room talking about bikes damn near every vid.
I've been doing some reading into cage bearing hubs and found it's common for bikepackers to drill the center of their hubs and tap in a "zerk fitting" so you grease from the center and force out dirt and old grease from the sides. Gonna keep an eye out for old wheels to try this out on a winter commute.
skinnier tyres ARE faster, you obviously didnt read the research
Tsunami is actually a huge brand here in Singapore and its a 'good' and recommended bike for beginners.As for OTA,its also big and mostly a budget crankset for beginners too,i actually used to own one and from my experince,it isnt that bad,its reasonably stift and smoother then some cranksets that are well known,but its really heavy...climbing on the OTA crankset is a nightmare.
Hiya Zach. Loved this vid.
Though I'm mildly sympathetic to the suffering that will ensue on a wall Mart 💯 I would be tremendously entertained by it. Please do it. Even better if there are others with you 💙
OTA is 130 bcd actually, as a previous owner I can say, that it is better then prowheel or archer cranks
I ride an Affinity LoPro. So I clicked. Fist bumped myself when you mentioned that frame lol.
My frame was an Affinity Metropolitan pursuit and I HATE that I sold it 😭
It would be good to see how well a inexpensive Walmart bike. Something in the cost range of $50.00 to $100.00.
And without any modifications of your own. Or you might try something in the $15.00 to $30.00 range from a yard sale or thrift shop.
By the way, your videos are very inspirational !
THANKS!!!!!
all the people dont want bike frames from china not realizing all major bike companies are making their frames in china and charging you more for a trek or giant sticker on it.
Wal-Mart century ride would be awesome!
Aren't pursuit bikes fixed tt's? Where are the aero bars
Ride a century on a custom aliexpress build
Walmart century for sure, but you gotta whip some sick skids on it for the viewers 👍🏽 maybe a bike check video for November, i miss seeing other people’s sexy bikes. Or interview strangers about fixed gear bikes and see if they would be willing to try one out. Maybe you could convert a roadie to a fixed rider and subscrider. 🤘🏽
Go watch foad gang for real fixed gear videos this dude don’t ride he talks too much 😂
I'd like to see your walmart challenge. I'm thinking about getting the walmart bike when I'm visiting in my home town.
spoke length has little to no effect on "stiffness" or "liveliness". deeper rims are stronger than shallower rims due to how they distribute the crumpling force from the ground, and this makes the wheel durable and transmits bumps better. high flange rear hubs have higher torque stiffness than low flange because they give a longer lever arm on which the spokes act.
Aliexpress vendors actually do have sizing charts and a plethora of good customer service. Picked up quite a number of components and have a few friends that have frames. Nothing but good news.
You should put your silver Omniums on the Wabi
Do you wish your wabi could fit larger tires or nah
I think you forgot a button or two there...
Uhm.. ota is 130bcd.. i owned one before, very heavy, very ugly, and it sucks because their chainring bolts are super tight which means even if i do find another 130bcd chainring i cant replace it wthout breaking my wrist
One of these days the cordoba will be back in stock.
Aventon is an ebike company now
hi zach are you familiar with avelino maldea? a bike frame builder from the philippines. he makes superb bike frames , i personally have a generation one ave maldea. with it be possible for you to review an ave maldea bike?
Do a video on the tsunami fixed gear, they are really popular in Asia and i heard its really light n cheap
I have had the same idea for a WalMart bike. This time of year, I’m knocking out ~150 miles/week. Could a sub $200 bike hang with me for 7 days? I’m tall; 204 pounds. I’m not slow (for a middle-aged Jewish lawyer, anyway),
I may have to try that.
Hate to say it, but if you know what your looking for then ALIEXPRESS cant be beaten. Search fixie on Aliexpress and a new world opens up. Calling Aliexpress sketchy only shows the lack of knowledge in cycling. I will go so far as to say most of the brands featured on this channel are coming from the exact same factories. You really should study this issue before commenting because Aliexpress has deals that are unreal and its sold over the entire world.
You didn't mention rim width .. different rim widths make a difference too
Are celt bikes worth the budget ?
Honestly, tsunamis are surprisingly good, for the cheap price tag. Way better than brands like VISP, PUREFIX...
How can you mispronounce AliExpress that badly? It is a division of the same corporation as Alibaba.com. Every time you said Ally Express I just cringed.
No man don't do that, dont ride a shitty bike for 100 miles, why do that to urself. Ride a good ass looking bike and a comfy one. Give us a suggestion for long rides, not a challenge.
I’ve got a Walmart bike that I was gifted to originally just be a beater, but have since done 2 centuries on. I’ve even been hit by a car while riding it and the thing still trucks!
Pls do the wallmarkt ride, would be interessting
I have a tsunami, it’s actually a good frame
"get reliable and safe to ride" like what? because plenty of expensive shit has EXPLODED on people
says negative things about mass produced factory bikes, proceeds to push a mass produced factory bike....
That thing that wider tyres are faster is a bullshit
Narrow tyres are always faster and climb better cause they are lighter
Don't tell my about bad roads cause noone picks bad road to ride
I can't wait for the inevitable WALMART century ride!
Wal-Mart group century sounds sick!
Plz. Don't brief ur WABI cycle plz. I don't have the money and I accully want one of them
Do you have any tips for a bike (reliable commuter) in Europe for around 500€/$.?
#wallmartcentury I would be a blast to watch and a leasson om why bikes are not bought in Walmart, aliwatchitsname etc...
Hey, How can i get a wabi bicycle in Australia?? ive looked everywhere and cannot find a way to get one here
I mean I rode 3/4 of a century on a Walmart bike. Its not as fun but it's possible.
I can not find a steel bike sub 1000 for a guy with a 711 mm inseam. Help
Looking for a guru'obikes thanks very much for sharing your wisdom
who cares about SPINDLE LENGHT
you mean iso n shit
17.6 pounds? lol, my bike weighs 46.3 pounds... >:3
"Manila Animal Jeprox" also Pursuit Frame ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sooooo...... I guess the marketing works, cos I fancy a Wabi now.
What’s the deal with UK availability on dem Wabi’s?
And will the lightning be durable for a 250lb Guy? (I don’t think the wheels would be).😀
Timbo Ha! FWIW, frame durability should be fine in everything except the worst department store bikes. Wheels will be the big issue… and, speaking from experience, single-bolt seatposts are somewhat suspect as well 😑
I live in China and I bought an tsunami frame and no cap it’s really good
Where can i buy WABI frame?? Here in Philippines..?
I have worked on wall-mart bikes i honestly think as long as you grease up everything and re check all the bolts is should make 100 miles with almost no prob.
That carbon fork on that state bicycle might as well be from aliexpress if they charge 300 for the whole kit lol. Just saying.
I'm with everyone else...do the Walmart bike ride.
walmart bike century sounds awsome, the thing about aliexpress parts is that you can buy them in countries that dont have other options ( i live in lebanon no fixed gear enything and the only place online that sends its stuff to lebanon is aliexpress)
most people know there is a gamble in quality when buying things from aliexpress
Hi Zach! Big big fan here! love your channel man! My 2009 Fuji Track Comp frame broke and Fuji said they wont send a replacement. What frame would you recommend me that I could transfer the components such fork wheels etc... to Ill appreciate your help tremendously !!! Thank you!
Ota crankset iz actually 130 bcd not 144 bcd
what about pizz shukaku or ingria airpusher/anteater?
Tsunami , visp and lust are quite common in singapore
A set of wheels such as hand-built Mavic open pros made with a high spoke count can be just as stiff as anything out there. The shape of the rim doesn't necessarily dictate the stiffness of the wheel. Also, if you want aero and lightweight, buy a good set of carbons. My 60mm carbons weigh 1200 grams for the wheelset and only cost $500 have done 6 seasons now and are still straight as a dye.
Al Ly Express. What are you saying lol!!
We should totally do a century ride in sacramento im in
TRY AVE MALDEA FRAME BUILDER FROM PH
ALIEXPRESS has sick carbon fiber track frames.super strong looking chunky.i have a chinello from DHgate and its. Really good quality the only thing is the paintjob
I have a Tsunami Victoria chromoly/carbon frameset and it's rad, kind of a grey-label Cinelli vibe
Also, the seller sent me detailed specs, geometry charts, and photos of the frame on weight scales, etc. Not every seller is going to do that but it's worth pointing out here
tsunami frames are pretty common here in the philippines
I have the OTA crankset. It's personally fine for me but I've been riding fixed gear for just over a year so take my opinion with a grain of salt :)
Aventon is strictly an ebike company now.
I'm on a cheap hi ten steel frame, made here in the UK, it's on the heavy side but it's good quality and has done what I need whilst saving up, now I have a surly steamroller on the way, before that I was on a 40 year old women's road bike that I converted to single speed, I ordered a small steamroller, as the frame I'm on is too big for me, I have to stand on my tip toes when standing over the frame, it's 56cm, ordered the 49cm steamroller, as I like smaller bikes
Aventon is now strictly an ebike company.
yes to Walmart century. And never did a century however if u do plan a ride i'd love info. my snap is @facesbyamelia and IG @Tanya_Amelia
what do you think about throne fixed bikes ?
Hey does anyone know what would happen if i had a 650 c front wheel and a 700c back wheel?
you look like a clown
Ladies an gentlemen the best value you could ever get for a fixed gear bicycle would be the dawwes sst steel for sale on bikes direct .com ive had mine for two years and put thousands of miles on it commuting 12 miles ever day and it has treated me beautifully the whole time and the only thing i have ever changed were the bats and the brake levers. Two tire pops at 4000 miles or so.
But does it look badass?
Tsunami Bikes are very popular here in the Philippines. Pricing though, it sorta matches the price of Aventon here. Quality wise, its on the high quality budget fixed gear category(in my opinion) in terms of frame quality.
A Walmart fixie century sounds like an uncomfortable undertaking. You could start it, but don't finish
it if you start suffering. I have already seen a couple of Walmart fixie vids inwhich they ride the poor
bike to destruction. So, I vote no.
and OTA is also widely used here in Singapore too, most people with tsunami frames will pair it with OTA cranksets, and they are solid
Lol the Wal-Mart bike will end up with a loose bottom bracket for sure, I do want to see that vid tho
Gear ratio beats the width of tires anyday
Fixed and single speed riders should be aware that changing from 23mm to 28mm tires will increase your gear inches. For example, a 46:16 with 700/23mm will take you 74.5 inches per rotation, while a 700/28mm will take you 75.8...which basically means you’ll have to work a little bit harder to get your baby up that dang hill.
You wish the pearls down... Lol
Hey Zach!! I need some advice. I got a super nice Specialized Tarmac on Craigslist crazy cheap and I've been riding it for several months. The frame fits me really well and I was thinking about using the frameset for a fixed gear conversion utilizing a eccentric hub. I've had fixed gears in the past, but just recently got back into riding. Do you think it's worth the money to convert it?
Yes please do a century on a Wallmart bike!
If you can come visit me in the Netherlands then we could ride it together :-)
32°F and a 13mile ride today.
Tsunami bikes are really popular here in Singapore, with comparable geometry and build quality to the Constantine drag, its really good for its price
deep rims are NOT durable, at all.
Let me know if you decide to do a century on a Walmart "FIXIE". I may fly out there, and join you.
Try a wheelie.
I want to learn a wheelie. If you will learn how to do it, then you will be able to tell us how to do it right.