I, A Cyclist, Replaced My Phone With an Apple Watch Ultra for 30 Days

According to my screen time app, I'm on my phone for two and a half hours per day. That equals 38 whole days per year. Disgusting. Time is all we have in life, so to claim my life back from my phone, I, a cyclist, replaced my phone with an Apple Watch Ultra for 30 days to see if it encourages me to use my phone less and use my precious time more wisely. Can the Apple Watch Ultra be a suitable phone replacement for cyclists?
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  • @addvurtbikes
    @addvurtbikes Жыл бұрын

    I have been thinking about going watch only to reduce screen time but it feels silly to buy more tech so I can escape tech. Instead I have deleted every app that I would normally use if I take out my phone without thinking :) that worked really well actually.

  • @DaviaFleming
    @DaviaFleming Жыл бұрын

    Highly relatable. I'm going to try this experiment right now and see how it works.

  • @B_COOPER
    @B_COOPER Жыл бұрын

    Imagine binge watching Zach’s videos and then getting to this video. Inb4 bait

  • @cx4130
    @cx4130 Жыл бұрын

    Zach rocks with MCR? 👍🖤👍

  • @TanyaTsukrova
    @TanyaTsukrova Жыл бұрын

    This is such a cool experiment! Thank you for sharing your journey

  • @kokonut5
    @kokonut5 Жыл бұрын

    Zach listens to Babymetal? 🔥

  • @WastedPancakes

    @WastedPancakes

    Жыл бұрын

    and Polyphia !!

  • @Iamwel

    @Iamwel

    Жыл бұрын

    I was gonna comment & ask what's his fav song...

  • @notl33t
    @notl33t Жыл бұрын

    loving the floral blazer! looks dope with the appley wash.

  • @spencerclayton7692
    @spencerclayton7692 Жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing the music library.. Do you like The Wonder Years?

  • @Rockinroomsrob
    @Rockinroomsrob Жыл бұрын

    I use a computer for work, and a Tablet for my music production so I use a Feature Phone - Hammer 5 smart (with minimal internet access, whatsapp etc) it's been so nice not constantly staring at a phone.

  • @moshdee456
    @moshdee456 Жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend a bike computer or other tech that can streamline or complicate life/cycling?

  • @sonymicronin
    @sonymicronin Жыл бұрын

    Zelda tears of the kingdom and fixed gear? 2 of my favorite things ever lol

  • @tuongqle
    @tuongqle Жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Been waiting for this one 😎

  • @SurlySteve1
    @SurlySteve1 Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Of all my bikes I enjoy riding my surly fixed wheel the most. 47 x 17 . Anyway now I see a bass guitar ! Cool. I have a rickenbacker and a Marcus miller .

  • @theoaklandfan151
    @theoaklandfan151 Жыл бұрын

    Best Apple Watch ad ever

  • @Lamefoureyes
    @Lamefoureyes Жыл бұрын

    4:20 I feel like between this and when Zach was really sad that he couldn't complete his epic bikepacking trip, they are the most real he's ever been on camera bahahaha Love your videos my guy, when I have the money and space I'm definitely going to talk to Wabi and let them know that you sent me.

  • @Lamefoureyes

    @Lamefoureyes

    Жыл бұрын

    Nevermind I think 5:43 is peak Zach

  • @markusschulzbro
    @markusschulzbro7 ай бұрын

    Great review dude )

  • @holgaholic
    @holgaholic Жыл бұрын

    what wahoo mount are you using zach? thanks

  • @theleftperson
    @theleftperson Жыл бұрын

    8:50 was surprised to see a pair of Dan Clarks in this video, nice choice. What model are they?

  • @TheRelaxingRide
    @TheRelaxingRide5 ай бұрын

    the phone lightness is real

  • @Bruh-lm4zr
    @Bruh-lm4zr Жыл бұрын

    what mirror thing do you use for your helmet?

  • @teddgram
    @teddgram Жыл бұрын

    I've done something similar with just using a Fitbit. It doesn't have cell service, but I've found that using it to swipe away my notifications prevents me from pulling out my phone, swiping the notification, then oh, while I have it out, I'll just check a few things.......20 minutes later..... yeah, what a waste of time. Also, I can relate to the drugs thing. Never got started, never wanted to get started, but I sometimes feel like I'm the only person on planet earth that ISN'T doing some recreational drug right now. It's offered out quite a bit on my weekly group ride. Some people look at me weird when I turn it down.

  • @mypradasatthecleanerss
    @mypradasatthecleanerss Жыл бұрын

    Only just heard about Mackinac Island the other day! No cars right?

  • @Toma_botruc
    @Toma_botruc Жыл бұрын

    Great vidéo ! what are these bottle cage ? where can I find them ? wish u the best

  • @theoaklandfan151
    @theoaklandfan151 Жыл бұрын

    Yo can you make a tutorial on how to replace handlebar grip tape?

  • @jrcullen2307
    @jrcullen2307 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your music choices.

  • @georgeirvingnormaniii3291
    @georgeirvingnormaniii3291 Жыл бұрын

    Nice 📲 you’re coming thru✨✌️

  • @Lonelemon
    @Lonelemon Жыл бұрын

    Could you please make a similar video on wahoo, what benifits/ disputes it brimgs

  • @brianlove7660
    @brianlove7660 Жыл бұрын

    Way to represent Detroit Michigan !!

  • @moshdee456
    @moshdee456 Жыл бұрын

    Whoa! All Time Low!

  • @michaelhughes511
    @michaelhughes511 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a fly suit my guy

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Жыл бұрын

    Nice experiment :)

  • @Classic7-4-7
    @Classic7-4-7 Жыл бұрын

    Sport dedicated watches FTW

  • @rjndll2661
    @rjndll2661 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like you stole my watch when I saw the Neck deep albums🤘

  • @Rodrigoltzk
    @Rodrigoltzk11 ай бұрын

    I was just looking for Apple Watch videos then I discovered the best KZreadr,,, that’s sick

  • @MrSoloDev
    @MrSoloDev Жыл бұрын

    Can't find the other channel

  • @Dellvmnyam
    @Dellvmnyam Жыл бұрын

    My watch lasts more than three years on a single charge.

  • @ARustySpork
    @ARustySpork Жыл бұрын

    Rumour is the Big Pop punk Industry is coming for you. All jokes aside sick video

  • @bolo8759
    @bolo875910 ай бұрын

    ayye squier 40th anniv bass

  • @generalprinciple7312
    @generalprinciple7312 Жыл бұрын

    Zach my brain is having a hard time reconciling the fred mirror with the huge saddle height-to-bars discrepancy. Spacers are you friend.

  • @Disrtict6

    @Disrtict6

    Жыл бұрын

    you missed the part where he cut his fork as much as possible? Hes young and has long arms, I think he will be ok :)

  • @lukeafax2011
    @lukeafax2011 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the strap!?

  • @evosportychop8332
    @evosportychop8332 Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking this channel must be maturing cuz I haven't heard fixie foo in forever. But if you're talking about a couple fixie foos what else can you say

  • @ericschmidt1987
    @ericschmidt19879 ай бұрын

    8 minutes in what watch band is that?

  • @Nasirisme
    @Nasirisme Жыл бұрын

    bought a samsung smartwatch so i could use maps, see the time, quick message, change my music. so that i could leave my stupid phone in my bike bag and like you said feel lighter and it works great

  • @Disrtict6
    @Disrtict6 Жыл бұрын

    lets forget the part where the pro youtuber doesn't have KZread on his phone.

  • @dannystarkridesfixed
    @dannystarkridesfixed Жыл бұрын

    I like this idea but my laptop is currently funky so I kind of have to currently rely on my phone more than I would like to do. But also I’ve been doing Uber eats by bike since like October or something so I have to use it for that haha. If my laptop wasn’t messed up or I could upgrade it that would help me use it less but since it’s kind of unpredictable I bought another iPhone a couple months ago That has more memory so I can edit my KZread videos I do them on that phone instead. Which has been due since it has had the upside of quicker video editing and uploading so that’s nice. But I have gotten into the habit the last year or so of being better about not using my phone if I don’t actually need to use it. So I’m okay with that. I can keep myself busy without either of my phones and laptop. Since I like to be productive and such. So not hard to do whatever that is off screen.

  • @LearnEnglishWithMatta
    @LearnEnglishWithMatta9 ай бұрын

    Great insights 💪🏽🤠🇺🇸

  • @TL243
    @TL243 Жыл бұрын

    You are back in Taiwan?? Awesome!!

  • @TL243
    @TL243 Жыл бұрын

    So far its good. I am living my life... epic.

  • @blumchue
    @blumchue11 ай бұрын

    I really wish Apple would put a new chipset in the Apple Watch for efficiency…. The bright sunny weather really drains my series 7 😢 cmon Apple stop being greedy…. Nice video ❤

  • @inxlee
    @inxlee Жыл бұрын

    Wotancraft @9:27👍🏻

  • @akaraikiriakatsuki3157
    @akaraikiriakatsuki3157 Жыл бұрын

    XD Dude, you still need your phone lmao. Last year when I got into an accident I was thankful I have a phone, I left my bike to my friend near the crash area, and I called myself a Grab Taxi and bring myself, to get hospital then contact my family to bring me my medical card. XD

  • @__HIGH_

    @__HIGH_

    Жыл бұрын

    XD XD XD XD XD

  • @FernandoHernandez-jw4yy

    @FernandoHernandez-jw4yy

    Жыл бұрын

    You don't need a smartphone or mobile data for that, though. But I agree, carrying a mobile phone can be a life saver in emergency situations. Especially as a cyclist.

  • @B_COOPER

    @B_COOPER

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FernandoHernandez-jw4yyall senior citizens should have lifealert

  • @akaraikiriakatsuki3157

    @akaraikiriakatsuki3157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FernandoHernandez-jw4yy Specially my brother one time. XD he's fvckin RD hanger suddenly snap and he was stuck 11km away. he was on a 40% gradient so even walking back is hard XD

  • @akaraikiriakatsuki3157

    @akaraikiriakatsuki3157

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@cony You only call ambulance if you can't move, if it's really emergency. I'm still on a condition to move on foot but not in condition to ride, left arm doesn't have any strength, but considering I wasn't on the ground in paid safe to assume I wasn't badly hurt. XD besides, if I wait for an ambulance it'll take me longer to get the help I need anyway. And specially in america I don't think people would call ambulance even when they need one because it would cost a lot.

  • @FonsoDalchemist
    @FonsoDalchemist Жыл бұрын

    I be on my phone way too much lmao

  • @nicksyahrilstorror5183
    @nicksyahrilstorror5183 Жыл бұрын

    Wearing a blazer doesn't make you sweaty since it's hot outside?🤔😅✌🏼

  • @wqasdfew
    @wqasdfew Жыл бұрын

    me with an average of 7 hours screen time😃

  • @MAGAIVER
    @MAGAIVER Жыл бұрын

    I've been in way too many traffic accidents that left me hospitalized and my phone was there for me to call relatives, let them know which hospital I was being taken to and so on. I'm terrified of leaving the house on a bike without my phone, getting into another accident and not having a way to call for help.

  • @RolandKoller90

    @RolandKoller90

    7 ай бұрын

    This is a cellular watch lmao

  • @bora01vr6
    @bora01vr6 Жыл бұрын

    Another option is just buy a dumb phone . It will have all the features of a iwatch minus the fit stuff and cheaper while allowing you to talk instead of text .

  • @notevenzach
    @notevenzach Жыл бұрын

    Some solid artists in that Apple Music gallery 🤙🏻

  • @droopy1225
    @droopy1225 Жыл бұрын

    Apple watch is annoying. Always telling me to do something. Alerting me with useless info. I gave it away

  • @Bruh-lm4zr

    @Bruh-lm4zr

    Жыл бұрын

    you can turn those things off

  • @johnchitty2804
    @johnchitty2804 Жыл бұрын

    Zach this was cool but for a little push back, we are in a day and age where not having your phone can be considered irresponsible. Imagine going on a hike, you slip and break your leg. You’re stranded with no phone. Or what if you’re in a car wreck? Are you calling your insurance company, family, and police all from watch? At a certain point it would be ridiculous and more of an inconvenience.

  • @shayach7983

    @shayach7983

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, but you can call all of those people from the watch though.

  • @rodrigopaim1660
    @rodrigopaim1660 Жыл бұрын

    you're eating healthy food, you dont do drugs, you dont use that mutch phone, sooo you just ride bikes? hahahaha

  • @nicksyahrilstorror5183
    @nicksyahrilstorror5183 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanna ask which iPhone that he use? Can anybody tell me please🤔😅

  • @jacobibarrondo6263
    @jacobibarrondo6263 Жыл бұрын

    I love this 🔥

  • @timur1753
    @timur1753 Жыл бұрын

    Прикольная идея. 😅

  • @deepnetx6
    @deepnetx6 Жыл бұрын

    Post ur personal here on KZread we will call u up so u don't feel lonely....

  • @FernandoHernandez-jw4yy
    @FernandoHernandez-jw4yy Жыл бұрын

    You could get a really pretty nice bike or some really awesome components for the price of an Apple Watch Ultra so it's clearly a waste of money.

  • @nerd143
    @nerd143 Жыл бұрын

    Wait … is Zach hot?!?

  • @angeldagook7948
    @angeldagook7948 Жыл бұрын

    again

  • @angeldagook7948
    @angeldagook7948 Жыл бұрын

    first