Wabi Cycles' mission
My goal is to provide fully thought out, carefully designed, high quality, high value cycling products that add to the enjoyment of whatever type of
cycling you do- from practical urban transport to performance oriented training. I started with one of my long-time loves, fixed gears (fixies), and
there are several other models (not necessarily fixies) in the works, as well as some accessory items. So stay tuned.
In my opinion, details matter- I carefully consider each aspect of a product thoroughly. With decades of experience in the sport and the industry,
there's a solid understanding and knowledge of functional and excellent design. Wabi is a small, nimble, flexible company, and since I work directly
with the factories, I can offer tremendous value.
Why buy a Wabi bicycle?
These are bikes designed with riders in mind, not trends or price points. Want to run errands around town one day, or go out for an aggressive
training ride another? No problem, a Wabi bike will perform.
And you might also want something unique- a higher performance (but not so well decorated with logos) bike than the models offered by the other
brands, and you don't care to be a part of their mobile advertising plan.....
These bicycles have been designed from the ground up here at Wabi Cycles in Downtown Los Angeles. They're not factory bikes rebadged with the
Wabi name, or last year's product bought at a discount and sent to you in a box needing professional assembly to be made rideable. Each frame
design is individually created, including choice of materials, specific tube dimensions and frame angles. All frames are thoroughly checked for build
quality and alignment before leaving the factories. Each type of frame is built in a different factory in Taiwan, based on that factory's expertise. The
components have been chosen based on functionality, quality, value and appearance. To learn more about our design and specing philosophies,
click here. Each bike is fully adjusted and inspected before the minor disassembly required to put the bike into a shippable box size to send it to
you. You will need to do some minor reassembly after receiving your bike, and then adjust the stem, bar and seat positions to your preference.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Wabi Cycles for any help you may need. I have a lot of experience helping people set up
their bikes via long distance. The goal is for you to be happy with the bike, so don't hesitate to contact Wabi if you have questions or need
assistance. For questions about correct fit, see the fit guide page for more info.
For more information on Wabi's bicycle, frame and wheel design philosophies, click here.
Customer service
Wabi Cycles backs everything it sells- you can see the details on the Warranties page. But in the end, you won’t have to worry about your
investment in our product. I want you to be happy with your purchases, and I'll make every effort to ensure you're satisfied with any dealings you
have with us.
In addition, a note about respect. It's far too common in the retail bike trade to run into bike snobbery from store personnel. My promise is that it
will not happen here. My job is to make sure you get what you need, whether it's info or product, to make your cycling experience better.
Why is there a Wabi Cycles?
I fell in love with the bicycle, and cycling, in 1971, shortly after I bought my first bike (as an adult) to use for commuting. Since then, I've ridden
many, many thousands of commuting miles, raced for 4 years of USCF amateur road racing, been on a few camping touring trips, ridden many miles
on tandems, and done some mountain biking in its early years. I started riding fixed gear bikes in 1978, as a training tool for my racing. The fixed
became a permanent fixture in my cycling ever since- they're just fun to ride, no other reason needed.
In addition, I have been working in the cycling industry since 1972, including many years in product development which allowed me to spend a lot of
time working with the major producers of cycling products all around the world. My intention with Wabi Cycles is to have all of that personal and
professional experience add up to excellent products that enhance your cycling experience.
Want to see what the Wabi Cycles facility looks like?
Bicycles as solution
Having used bikes for all of these years for daily transportation, I strongly encourage the use of bicycles for commuting
whenever possible. In the fight to wean ourselves from oil and its side effects, it all adds up. Cycle commuting might just
be the only activity that is healthy, economical, politically correct AND fun all at the same time.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us and let us know.
Ride on!
Richard Snook
My goal is to provide fully thought out, carefully designed, high quality, high value cycling products that add to the enjoyment of whatever type of
cycling you do- from practical urban transport to performance oriented training. I started with one of my long-time loves, fixed gears (fixies), and
there are several other models (not necessarily fixies) in the works, as well as some accessory items. So stay tuned.
In my opinion, details matter- I carefully consider each aspect of a product thoroughly. With decades of experience in the sport and the industry,
there's a solid understanding and knowledge of functional and excellent design. Wabi is a small, nimble, flexible company, and since I work directly
with the factories, I can offer tremendous value.
Why buy a Wabi bicycle?
These are bikes designed with riders in mind, not trends or price points. Want to run errands around town one day, or go out for an aggressive
training ride another? No problem, a Wabi bike will perform.
And you might also want something unique- a higher performance (but not so well decorated with logos) bike than the models offered by the other
brands, and you don't care to be a part of their mobile advertising plan.....
These bicycles have been designed from the ground up here at Wabi Cycles in Downtown Los Angeles. They're not factory bikes rebadged with the
Wabi name, or last year's product bought at a discount and sent to you in a box needing professional assembly to be made rideable. Each frame
design is individually created, including choice of materials, specific tube dimensions and frame angles. All frames are thoroughly checked for build
quality and alignment before leaving the factories. Each type of frame is built in a different factory in Taiwan, based on that factory's expertise. The
components have been chosen based on functionality, quality, value and appearance. To learn more about our design and specing philosophies,
click here. Each bike is fully adjusted and inspected before the minor disassembly required to put the bike into a shippable box size to send it to
you. You will need to do some minor reassembly after receiving your bike, and then adjust the stem, bar and seat positions to your preference.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Wabi Cycles for any help you may need. I have a lot of experience helping people set up
their bikes via long distance. The goal is for you to be happy with the bike, so don't hesitate to contact Wabi if you have questions or need
assistance. For questions about correct fit, see the fit guide page for more info.
For more information on Wabi's bicycle, frame and wheel design philosophies, click here.
Customer service
Wabi Cycles backs everything it sells- you can see the details on the Warranties page. But in the end, you won’t have to worry about your
investment in our product. I want you to be happy with your purchases, and I'll make every effort to ensure you're satisfied with any dealings you
have with us.
In addition, a note about respect. It's far too common in the retail bike trade to run into bike snobbery from store personnel. My promise is that it
will not happen here. My job is to make sure you get what you need, whether it's info or product, to make your cycling experience better.
Why is there a Wabi Cycles?
I fell in love with the bicycle, and cycling, in 1971, shortly after I bought my first bike (as an adult) to use for commuting. Since then, I've ridden
many, many thousands of commuting miles, raced for 4 years of USCF amateur road racing, been on a few camping touring trips, ridden many miles
on tandems, and done some mountain biking in its early years. I started riding fixed gear bikes in 1978, as a training tool for my racing. The fixed
became a permanent fixture in my cycling ever since- they're just fun to ride, no other reason needed.
In addition, I have been working in the cycling industry since 1972, including many years in product development which allowed me to spend a lot of
time working with the major producers of cycling products all around the world. My intention with Wabi Cycles is to have all of that personal and
professional experience add up to excellent products that enhance your cycling experience.
Want to see what the Wabi Cycles facility looks like?
Bicycles as solution
Having used bikes for all of these years for daily transportation, I strongly encourage the use of bicycles for commuting
whenever possible. In the fight to wean ourselves from oil and its side effects, it all adds up. Cycle commuting might just
be the only activity that is healthy, economical, politically correct AND fun all at the same time.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us and let us know.
Ride on!
Richard Snook
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Welcome to Wabi Cycles
My goal was to design a selection of fixed gear bikes that would be fun and enjoyable to ride, whether being used for
commuting or long training rides. Consequently, the line of Wabi bicycles are road oriented. All aspects of the bikes'
performance- climbing, descending, cornering, acceleration and comfort- were considered in the design. The result? Two
sub 19 lb steel framed fixed gears (one tig welded, one brazed, lugged) and a 16.3 lb scandium framed fixed gear with
incomparable performance, at prices not possible at your local bike shop. Wabi imports them directly from the factories,
saving you hundreds of dollars over comparably spec'ed bicycles.
And no splashy graphics or parts with Wabi logos all over them. Click here to learn more about how Wabi bikes are
different from the other single speeds out there.
Where did the name "Wabi" come from anyway?
Wabi (rhymes with hobby) is a Japanese word that means simple and functional, transcending fad and fashion- the
minimalist, "less is more" concept, and captures the essence of the cycling experience. The fixed gear is a perfect
example of the wabi concept- a beautifully simple, elegant, efficient machine. Not sure why someone would choose to
ignore the seemingly obvious advantages of multiple gearing? Check out a list of reasons why fixies have a place in the
world of cycling.
My goal was to design a selection of fixed gear bikes that would be fun and enjoyable to ride, whether being used for
commuting or long training rides. Consequently, the line of Wabi bicycles are road oriented. All aspects of the bikes'
performance- climbing, descending, cornering, acceleration and comfort- were considered in the design. The result? Two
sub 19 lb steel framed fixed gears (one tig welded, one brazed, lugged) and a 16.3 lb scandium framed fixed gear with
incomparable performance, at prices not possible at your local bike shop. Wabi imports them directly from the factories,
saving you hundreds of dollars over comparably spec'ed bicycles.
And no splashy graphics or parts with Wabi logos all over them. Click here to learn more about how Wabi bikes are
different from the other single speeds out there.
Where did the name "Wabi" come from anyway?
Wabi (rhymes with hobby) is a Japanese word that means simple and functional, transcending fad and fashion- the
minimalist, "less is more" concept, and captures the essence of the cycling experience. The fixed gear is a perfect
example of the wabi concept- a beautifully simple, elegant, efficient machine. Not sure why someone would choose to
ignore the seemingly obvious advantages of multiple gearing? Check out a list of reasons why fixies have a place in the
world of cycling.