Under EU law even fixed gear bikes are required to have a way to stop both wheels, in other words, fixies need to have a front brake. Plus, this one is also single speed, so no wonder it comes with brakes
@@Boss-Crow I live in East London and the police are on their toes here because of the illegal scooters and e-bikes and the thefts that happen on illegal scooters.
Santafixie guys are the best, met them in Valencia Spain at a trade show. told them about an issue I was having with a bike part I bought from them and then got my email and send a gift card to make it right. Wasn’t even asking for that, but very cool. Great guys great company.
by the way you need a special tool which fits into the 4 little notches in the freewheel to remove it and you dont need to take off the axle nut to remove it
Wow very good review of that Santa fixi track bike, looks just like my V2 Black label in white ..they look almost identical . 👍 Can't wait to see the full ride review of this bike ..
So interestingly, even when I ordered my Wabi and specified that I wanted it to come on the fixed side, it came freewheelin' :) Wasn't an issue, was a learning experience on how to center a wheel and set proper tension...
WOW thank you sooo much, today i was going to buy this bike. And because of lack of information abot this product in internet i wasnt shure is it a good purchase, thanks a lot.
14:12 Quick tip for viewers, if you grab your bike by the headtube like Zach and the fork stays still, it means you bearings suck or are misadjusted. Or your headtube sucks which in that case it's throw a bike away day
I've been riding formula hubs for a while but just upgraded to some suzue hubs and I can totally tell the difference. The formula hubs were decent but the suzues are leagues above
@Bebo you may be right but the formula hubs don't look as good as the suzues. I got better looking wheels with better bearings. I'm not disappointed in my purchase
@Bebo man, both comments were edited and about a mile long. You really put a lot of thought into this. Why does it bother you so much that I like what I bought and think they roll better than what i had? Maybe you should try letting people live instead of being a pretentious douche
You need a "4 notch removal tool", anyone will do. The shallow option lets you put you hub nut back on the axle which allows for holding the tool in place as you remove the freewheel which prevents it from slipping and damaging a spoke.
My dude. Great video, just discovered your channel, and I am about 25 videos in. Please release your review of this bike. I have a tab open with this bike ready to press buy, just need to hear you say, that it isn't a complete death trap :D
Fun fact I have these hubs laced to h + sons archetype on my steamroller and they haven’t caused me any strife after nearly two years of daily used and came threaded for a cog on both sides
The wheels on these are really heavy, almost 3KG, getting a set of wabi superlights will get you at about 7 something KG. Bike is really cool, bought this a few months ago, now it has a miche pistard 2.0 crabkset with cinelli kinks, deda cortissimo stem and deda streetissimo short bars, my last upgrade will be wabi superlight wheels etc which I am waiting for. I think the worst thing about this bike is that clearance only supports 28" tyres.
My naked Raval frame plus fork weighs 2.8kg. The size is 55. It feels like you can drive through cars with it. The frame was delivered with a built-in steering head bearing, both of which were defective. After careful research, it turned out that the head tube and the fit for the bearing were 3/10mm oval. After a lot of effort and a lot of manual work, I repaired the fits. The frame is built with H Plus rims and industrial bearing BLB hubs. The first trip is still pending......... Greetings from Germany.
@@doc-slider5345 that's awesome actually, I'm about the same 182-183cm, and 84cm inseam. This size would also fit the formula 0.65 * inseam. Zach here reviewed the 58 and he is also the same height I think, he mentions it in another video. But I guess he must like bigger frames, his wabi looks huge with no standover at all.
@@dsego84 For me the frame is already at its maximum length. I ride with a straight seat post and a 7 degree 80mm stem and a 420mm road bike handlebar. Everything else feels too long. The top tube length is 550mm corresponds to the current racing bikes for my size. I just don't want to lie on the bike. I would also recommend 170mm cranks. I used 165mm cranks and they are a bit too short.
Hi Zack, Great video, but I would just like to say, this bike and the other's you have mentioned are o0h so very much like my Specialized London Langster, Specialized did a small short run of the langster, much more pimped out, and one for some of the major cities, there was a London one, a Tokyo one, a New York one, and a few more I forget, but this bike your showing looks almost identical except that the top tube has a more backward angle on my langster. Might I add, ive had that bike for over 10 years its amazing I have upgraded all the stock components and it Is still one of the best bike ive had the pleasure of jumping on, Ive been riding since I was about 5 to 6 years old, I had an old school Raleigh burner bmx blue with yellow mags etc any way I digress, I would love you to feature my bike. if you fancy it I will send you pics. I also have a couple of old school steel track bikes ive built up ( all fixed) (of course) any way bt dubs, love ya channel. peace out and keep posting those vids bro ive missed not having so much to watch from you lately, So been watching old ones over and over again, god im sad.
*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*
@Bebo Thank you. Sorry for noob follow up: You wrote "loose ball bearing freewheels". Does this mean unsealed bearings or that the balls and their beds don't fit each other precisely enough? (According to the spec sheet this bike has sealed bearings)
I've LUSTED for the Santafixie "born" model. It just looks so freaking good! State Bicycle Co needs to take note of this video.... Does Santafixie have the "requirement" to have it professionally installed or else they don't honor any of the warrenty?
I really like your show, always have done. But you are the worst mechanic that ever happened to a bike. How bad it would have been if you were a mountain cyclist?
Santa Fixie it's becoming something like a cult fixie/single speed brand in Spain. It's the first online store that comes to your mind. Btw I don't get the point of Fixies, single speeds are just awesome.
Wow this weights 50 g more than my complete 60 cm Reynolds 853 All City Macho King . I mean ok its a light build with carbon wheels and light parts but its a xl steel frame, geared , it has 42 mm tires and disc brakes. This bike is heavy for a brakeless track bike...
Why all the buzz on "this is too heavy for beginner bike"? I'd say beginners don't really feel weight difference once bike is lighter than MTB, they just say it's light bike. And if they go 15 miles per ride then weight is irrelevant. Heavier bike gives them feeling of good workout. Light bikes matter for long rides with climbs.
@Bebo I paid 400 euros for a steel frame bike (NOS) with soldered steel fork and can't say I miss aluminum as a frame material. Rear triangle on mine doesn't sound butted which is good for stiffness.
Santafixie guys are the best! Customer service is top, and I'm guessing the Us market for them is pretty new. Thus, the packaging is not an A, but bikes in the EU always arrive in perfect condition (I've bought two from them before). They are really smooth bikes, amazingly good looking and with incredible back stories to each model. Longevity on their bikes has also been an A on my side; they have really good materials.
hello, ive been interested in buying a fixie from them but i heard thats its not suited for going really fast because of the frame weight, have you ever had any issues with the choice of material?
If you want to actually remove the freewheel from the wheel to either change it or remove it altogether, do what juanpecan said. If you bought one of these cheap fixies and just want to use the fixed side, just flip the wheel around in the rear.
Just buy the proper 4-notch tool and it is a ridiculously simple procedure. Would be a 15 second video - again, if you have the right tool. Otherwise your LBS will likely help you out as long as you are a decent human being to them :). As with a lot of bike related matters: correct tool = dead easy; wrong tool=fucking up stuff you just bought. Some things are not worth trying to ‘hack’
Do you really have to 💩 on the product before you actually try it? I mean try NOT to be so bias from the start. It would make the review seem a bit more genuine.
What would you expect If he is on the wabi payroll ? Can you imagine what it would be like if he was to rave about how well a bike is built by another company, with a lower price tag ?
Wabi is sold out of everything. Tell your sponsors to make more bikes Also, thanks for the review. I won't be buying this clunker for $600. The least they could do is put some bubble wrap on it. Boxing looked like what you'd expect from Walmart.
Fixie dimishes weight of fixed gear, makes it sounding easier and less dangerous he he Going through cars with wide bars can't "riding a fixie", it should be "shredding fixed".
@Bebo I'm not one doing BMX stuff on road bike. My bike came with BMX grips, though, which I left on stock riser replaced by moustache bars I use upwards as my ride is in city. I'm too old to comply to all bike BS, I just want to ride.
@@event4216 i wanna find your comment satirical and laugh but youre right nobody knows until you tell them but it kind of reminds be of the aventon i bought everywhere it says fixie on this bike i can almost guarantee theres an aventon logo plus i learned like everyone mentioned fixie is an obnoxious and id go as far as to say its a poser term id rather use track bike or the proper term fixed gear over fixie any day now i dont like the word fixie and id hate to have it plaster on a bike 😂
Under EU law even fixed gear bikes are required to have a way to stop both wheels, in other words, fixies need to have a front brake. Plus, this one is also single speed, so no wonder it comes with brakes
£65 fine in the UK if you are caught riding without brakes although only a knobhead cop would fine you. Most don't bother.
@@Boss-Crow I was fined £65 for skidding to a stop at a traffic light. I had no brakes.
@@Boss-Crow I live in East London and the police are on their toes here because of the illegal scooters and e-bikes and the thefts that happen on illegal scooters.
F,,c"k the law 🤣
Who cares...
Santafixie guys are the best, met them in Valencia Spain at a trade show. told them about an issue I was having with a bike part I bought from them and then got my email and send a gift card to make it right. Wasn’t even asking for that, but very cool.
Great guys great company.
by the way you need a special tool which fits into the 4 little notches in the freewheel to remove it and you dont need to take off the axle nut to remove it
Wow very good review of that Santa fixi track bike, looks just like my V2 Black label in white ..they look almost identical . 👍 Can't wait to see the full ride review of this bike ..
So interestingly, even when I ordered my Wabi and specified that I wanted it to come on the fixed side, it came freewheelin' :) Wasn't an issue, was a learning experience on how to center a wheel and set proper tension...
Really appreciate how you take time to think about other parts of the world, cheers from the Alps
when I first wanted to buy a fixed I stumbled upon your channel, and now you reviewing my bike. Pretty cool if I say so myself
WOW thank you sooo much, today i was going to buy this bike. And because of lack of information abot this product in internet i wasnt shure is it a good purchase, thanks a lot.
You have a great sense of humor!
3:38 he the knife scare me dude
14:12 Quick tip for viewers, if you grab your bike by the headtube like Zach and the fork stays still, it means you bearings suck or are misadjusted. Or your headtube sucks which in that case it's throw a bike away day
Actually no, 99% of the times it's just an overtightened stem or head screw
@@danield8059 "misadjusted"
Appreciate this review!
Love to check in on your channel.
They also use to make a steel frame, it's actually my track frame and it rides really nice, same wheels
Good video, enjoyed the thoroughness.
I've been riding formula hubs for a while but just upgraded to some suzue hubs and I can totally tell the difference. The formula hubs were decent but the suzues are leagues above
I could even tell from my current gran compe II hubs noticeable difference for sure
@Bebo good to know! Placebo effect for me I guess
@Bebo you may be right but the formula hubs don't look as good as the suzues. I got better looking wheels with better bearings. I'm not disappointed in my purchase
@Bebo man, both comments were edited and about a mile long. You really put a lot of thought into this. Why does it bother you so much that I like what I bought and think they roll better than what i had? Maybe you should try letting people live instead of being a pretentious douche
You need a "4 notch removal tool", anyone will do. The shallow option lets you put you hub nut back on the axle which allows for holding the tool in place as you remove the freewheel which prevents it from slipping and damaging a spoke.
Seriously need a restock on 8 bit reasonably dangerous stickers... Down tube size in orange
Starting at 3:38 - you were really making me nervous with that knife in your hand.
For the brakes, do you know if i can put them on the cruve of the dropbar instead of the straight part ？
My dude. Great video, just discovered your channel, and I am about 25 videos in. Please release your review of this bike. I have a tab open with this bike ready to press buy, just need to hear you say, that it isn't a complete death trap :D
Fun fact I have these hubs laced to h + sons archetype on my steamroller and they haven’t caused me any strife after nearly two years of daily used and came threaded for a cog on both sides
will the 57 be coming back in stock?
The wheels on these are really heavy, almost 3KG, getting a set of wabi superlights will get you at about 7 something KG.
Bike is really cool, bought this a few months ago, now it has a miche pistard 2.0 crabkset with cinelli kinks, deda cortissimo stem and deda streetissimo short bars, my last upgrade will be wabi superlight wheels etc which I am waiting for.
I think the worst thing about this bike is that clearance only supports 28" tyres.
Nothing wrong with aluminum fork - I'd trust it more in this price range than CF fork. When you go fast in a city there are lots of obstacles.
3:37 how close were you to poking your eye out here?
Ride the thing!
Still waiting for the review 🙃
It's coming soon
Wheres part. 2 😭😭😭
I had the same problem with my cog on the kilo TT. Can’t get it off the hub with chain whip or rotafix… any other suggestions to remove it?
My naked Raval frame plus fork weighs 2.8kg.
The size is 55.
It feels like you can drive through cars with it.
The frame was delivered with a built-in steering head bearing, both of which were defective. After careful research, it turned out that the head tube and the fit for the bearing were 3/10mm oval.
After a lot of effort and a lot of manual work, I repaired the fits. The frame is built with H Plus rims and industrial bearing BLB hubs.
The first trip is still pending.........
Greetings from Germany.
How tall are you and how does the bike fit? I'm wondering if I should go 58 or 55.
@@dsego84 I am 1.82 meters and have an inseam of 0.83 meters. The 55 frame size fits like a glove.
@@doc-slider5345 that's awesome actually, I'm about the same 182-183cm, and 84cm inseam. This size would also fit the formula 0.65 * inseam. Zach here reviewed the 58 and he is also the same height I think, he mentions it in another video. But I guess he must like bigger frames, his wabi looks huge with no standover at all.
@@dsego84 For me the frame is already at its maximum length.
I ride with a straight seat post and a
7 degree 80mm stem and a 420mm road bike handlebar.
Everything else feels too long. The top tube length is 550mm
corresponds to the current racing bikes for my size.
I just don't want to lie on the bike.
I would also recommend 170mm cranks.
I used 165mm cranks and they are a bit too short.
@@doc-slider5345 Thanks so much. I have a 56 specialized sequoia, but it's a different geometry, so hard to compare. This helps me for sure.
My lockring just snapped off and the thread is not useabell anymore.. i have the same bike, any advice?
Thoughts on repainting bike frame?
Hi Zack, Great video, but I would just like to say, this bike and the other's you have mentioned are o0h so very much like my Specialized London Langster, Specialized did a small short run of the langster, much more pimped out, and one for some of the major cities, there was a London one, a Tokyo one, a New York one, and a few more I forget, but this bike your showing looks almost identical except that the top tube has a more backward angle on my langster. Might I add, ive had that bike for over 10 years its amazing I have upgraded all the stock components and it Is still one of the best bike ive had the pleasure of jumping on, Ive been riding since I was about 5 to 6 years old, I had an old school Raleigh burner bmx blue with yellow mags etc any way I digress, I would love you to feature my bike. if you fancy it I will send you pics. I also have a couple of old school steel track bikes ive built up ( all fixed) (of course) any way bt dubs, love ya channel. peace out and keep posting those vids bro ive missed not having so much to watch from you lately, So been watching old ones over and over again, god im sad.
hi i am your subscriber because of u i got my fixef gear bike 🥰
5:26 had to cover my 34-year-old son's eyes when this part started.
You could do video about what cities or areas are best for fixed gear bikes. As some are horrible because too many hills.
More Hills = More Jill’s
Yo Zach I want a wabi frameset but they only go 55, 58 I ride a 57.5 lol but go towards 56 I am just a 6 foot guy do you think the 58 would b 2 big :/
Which one did you get? I am also between sizes, same height.
They also produce a steel frame Bike I think it’s called Born.
Excelente video.
I ride their tracklocross steel born,fine on and off road,takes 35 mm with nuff mud clearance.uk side.,fun and capable
What the hell was that thing hanging on the back og the frame that overlapped the rear wheel? Mever seen one of those before...
Sir zach what chain whip brand do you use again??
What do you think of the super pista?
Zach what is the size of the frame?
They built and manufactured in Barcelona
*Looked at a lot of options for getting my **Latest.Bike** . Great find in SAVA. Super light, nice components, really good value as it comes with many options only found in much higher priced bikes.*
Do you have the inside scoop of when Wabi is going to have wheels back in stock??? 🥰
How is wabi with using less plastics in their packaging?
What would you have to do to make the freewheel side run smoother, with less friction? Is that a bearing problem?
@Bebo Thank you. Sorry for noob follow up:
You wrote "loose ball bearing freewheels". Does this mean unsealed bearings or that the balls and their beds don't fit each other precisely enough? (According to the spec sheet this bike has sealed bearings)
I've LUSTED for the Santafixie "born" model. It just looks so freaking good! State Bicycle Co needs to take note of this video.... Does Santafixie have the "requirement" to have it professionally installed or else they don't honor any of the warrenty?
2:50 he looks so excited to find those very minor scuffs so he can downgrade his rating. When you review a product eager to bash it.
Looks sick, but i would take the deep rims version. Is there any particular reason you took the other rims?
@Bebo any reasoning behind that?
@Bebo yea thats right, however more weight = more training 😈 and looks cool
I really like your show, always have done. But you are the worst mechanic that ever happened to a bike. How bad it would have been if you were a mountain cyclist?
What toe cages do you have?
Their own branded Novatec hubs and M-Wave seatpost - didn't they agree to paint sntfx on them?
Santa Fixie it's becoming something like a cult fixie/single speed brand in Spain. It's the first online store that comes to your mind. Btw I don't get the point of Fixies, single speeds are just awesome.
What kind of pedal are those?
Frame looks decent.
I almost bought one in the past but I changed my mind after seeing the weight. Rather stick to a Dolan for best bang for buck.
Wow this weights 50 g more than my complete 60 cm Reynolds 853 All City Macho King . I mean ok its a light build with carbon wheels and light parts but its a xl steel frame, geared , it has 42 mm tires and disc brakes. This bike is heavy for a brakeless track bike...
Yes!A basic Alu 60 sized Csepelbike from Hungary is lighter more than half of a kg,with brakes n freewheel,n 36 spoked wheels...
Why all the buzz on "this is too heavy for beginner bike"? I'd say beginners don't really feel weight difference once bike is lighter than MTB, they just say it's light bike. And if they go 15 miles per ride then weight is irrelevant. Heavier bike gives them feeling of good workout. Light bikes matter for long rides with climbs.
@Bebo I paid 400 euros for a steel frame bike (NOS) with soldered steel fork and can't say I miss aluminum as a frame material. Rear triangle on mine doesn't sound butted which is good for stiffness.
try the custom fixie frame in Philippines called ave maldea
@Bebo why ave maldea is so much quality when building a bike frame
@Bebo mr ave is so faitful in her all costumer even if shes bad mood all of her costumer feedback in all his work is so faitful
@Bebo ohh okay that's your opinion but i want to say cause every Filipino want ave maldea
@@adrianfranco2314 Ignore this troll with too much time on his hands
That music when you're building the bike HAHA
I would never but a santa fixie ngl
Wow I understand that you work for Wabi but this is the most unprofessional and disrespectful review I ever saw.
My 56cm steamroller with 32mm gatorskins, fenders, and spoke lights on both wheels is like a pound lighter B)
Meu Deus, quantos brindes!
Kilo TT stock is lighter than this. I think it was 19.8lbs or something like that.
kilo tt pro or santafixie raval?
Kilo TT Pro.
It comes from Barcelona, Spain.
Santafixie guys are the best! Customer service is top, and I'm guessing the Us market for them is pretty new. Thus, the packaging is not an A, but bikes in the EU always arrive in perfect condition (I've bought two from them before). They are really smooth bikes, amazingly good looking and with incredible back stories to each model. Longevity on their bikes has also been an A on my side; they have really good materials.
hello, ive been interested in buying a fixie from them but i heard thats its not suited for going really fast because of the frame weight, have you ever had any issues with the choice of material?
I'm always a sucker for a white bike.
saw the thumbnail and thought zach lost the wabi sponsor 😅😅😅😅😅
I’d love to see a vid on how to take the free wheel off for real. My bike came with a rear wheel like that and I’d love to take the free wheel off
Get the IceToolz track bike tool, its a lockring tool and 1/8" chain whip - can remove fixed cogs and freewheels
If you want to actually remove the freewheel from the wheel to either change it or remove it altogether, do what juanpecan said. If you bought one of these cheap fixies and just want to use the fixed side, just flip the wheel around in the rear.
@@johnsmithers284 would rotafix work on a freewheel?
@@juanpecan7089 no I'm pretty sure that's for fixed gear only
Just buy the proper 4-notch tool and it is a ridiculously simple procedure. Would be a 15 second video - again, if you have the right tool. Otherwise your LBS will likely help you out as long as you are a decent human being to them :). As with a lot of bike related matters: correct tool = dead easy; wrong tool=fucking up stuff you just bought. Some things are not worth trying to ‘hack’
Hi Zach , I ride this frame set . I buy it for 250 euro almost 3 years ago . I can send u some picture of my montage
No viene de chiná, esta fabricada en España. Tengo una hace 4 años y como el primer día.
Wow dude you didn't have to be rude to this company. You were being a little overboard on the intro and assembly.
The frame is double butted, why do you feel the need to spread misinformation?
@Bebo $50? ok now I know you're just trashtalking. Also most of the weight comes from the wheels and other cheap components, not the frame itself.
A hammer and a flat screw works on freewheel
HAHAHA I sent you an email asking your opinion on this years ago, you told me not to get it with 60mm wheels.
Gusto q sana mag build ng fixie problema lng dito s pinas hirap makahanap ng legit ng pyesa
This bike weighs as much as my motobecane winter beater with cheap wheels and f+r long reach caliper brakes. what the fuck lmao
I don't quite understand why this bike is so heavy. Can only guess.
That is a clean looking bike.
Too bad the fork isn't .ade of light weight carbon.
What kind/size tires ?
Kevlar or steel(wire) beed?
I like it.. 😉
First date
like the frame prsut tperd go carbon fork
And ?
International giveaway
Do you really have to 💩 on the product before you actually try it? I mean try NOT to be so bias from the start. It would make the review seem a bit more genuine.
What would you expect If he is on the wabi payroll ?
Can you imagine what it would be like if he was to rave about how well a bike is built by another company, with a lower price tag ?
@@Not_Sure_
You know, when you put it like that, it makes total sense. Fair enough and thanks! I really didn’t take that into account.
Professor Z is just a tough grader
@Bebo Whoa, hold on now… I actually have a Wabi classic I got last year from Wabi. So no saltiness here! Just saying!
he doesn't have his own opinion, he is a wabi puppet, do you really think he enjoys riding that purple junk around?
Wowweee🤣
Hmmmm
Wabi is sold out of everything. Tell your sponsors to make more bikes
Also, thanks for the review. I won't be buying this clunker for $600. The least they could do is put some bubble wrap on it. Boxing looked like what you'd expect from Walmart.
Wet ass problems heard/understood/commiserated.
reading the word fixie gives me a headache
Why? You really know it's fixie and everyone else knows, too.
I commonly see people calling a fixie any bike without derailleur)
Fixie dimishes weight of fixed gear, makes it sounding easier and less dangerous he he
Going through cars with wide bars can't "riding a fixie", it should be "shredding fixed".
@Bebo I'm not one doing BMX stuff on road bike. My bike came with BMX grips, though, which I left on stock riser replaced by moustache bars I use upwards as my ride is in city. I'm too old to comply to all bike BS, I just want to ride.
@@event4216 i wanna find your comment satirical and laugh but youre right nobody knows until you tell them but it kind of reminds be of the aventon i bought everywhere it says fixie on this bike i can almost guarantee theres an aventon logo plus i learned like everyone mentioned fixie is an obnoxious and id go as far as to say its a poser term id rather use track bike or the proper term fixed gear over fixie any day now i dont like the word fixie and id hate to have it plaster on a bike 😂
@@event4216 now that you mention it fixie does sound like a childish term
WAF. Wet ass fixie
Ayyyyy first notifs gang
560 usd is way too much for a 21lb all aluminum bike.
so which one then?
That crank is awful! WTH is that?
Sixth!