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]

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.

[B_COOPER]

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

[DaviaFleming]

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

[sonymicronin]

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

[notlt]

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

[Rockinroomsrob]

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.

[Lamefoureyes]

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.

[moshdee]

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

[theleftperson]

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

[spencerclayton]

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

[Lonelemon]

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

[evosportychop]

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

[mypradasatthecleanerss]

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

[teddgram]

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 minutes 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.

[Rodrigoltzk]

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

[generalprinciple]

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

[TanyaTsukrova]

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

[johnchitty]

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.

[theoaklandfan]

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

[Bruh-lmzr]

what mirror thing do you use for your helmet?