| Wabi Special Frameset $575 (Includes frame, fork, headset and seat post clamp) |
| Wabi Special Bicycle $895 |
"Six months of riding fixed and I'm hooked. 2-3x per
week and the same 20 miles with my road bike 1-2 x.
The road bike is not nearly as fun or exhilarating. Love
the simplicity, responsiveness and the steel frame. My
favorite bike!"
Andrew, VA
To read more, click here
week and the same 20 miles with my road bike 1-2 x.
The road bike is not nearly as fun or exhilarating. Love
the simplicity, responsiveness and the steel frame. My
favorite bike!"
Andrew, VA
To read more, click here
| Need some pedals? Wabi offers several options. Click here for technical and pricing information |
For many cyclists, the ultimate bicycle starts
with a high quality steel frame, using low temperature
brazing and lugs to join the tubes. Lugged steel bike
frames offer a road feel unlike any other design. But not
all lugged steel frames are created equal. It's important
to use high end tubing with high quality lugs, investment
cast being the standard, and most importantly, the correct
building technique. The Wabi Special fixed gear uses a
fully hand brazed frame, built by specifically trained
frame builders in Taiwan. The difference in the Wabi
Special is that these builders are trained by one of the
top hand built frame builders from Japan.
The workmanship (clean joints, mitering of the tubes,
drop outs seamlessly integrated into the stays) is
outstanding, and the resulting ride is buttery smooth,
with amazing stability.
However, the Special is not just a trip down memory lane.
The goal was to combine the best of old and new, so, for
example, we use the Reynolds 725 oversized thin walled
tubes and 1 1/8" aheadset type steerer
tube/headset/stem system to increase the integrity and
efficiency, while optimizing the ride characteristics by
using the tried and true low temperature brazing
technique for joining the frame tubes. For more details on
this frame, click here.
All bearings on the Special are sealed, so just keep air in
the tires, add a little lube on the chain from time to time,
and ride. Note that the bike is supplied with a fixed cog
only, but the flip- flop style hubs allow a freewheel (can
be purchased separately) to be installed on the opposite
side of the hub.
There are many other options in how to set your bike up
as well. To see those options click on the "What's this"
buttons beside the options.
with a high quality steel frame, using low temperature
brazing and lugs to join the tubes. Lugged steel bike
frames offer a road feel unlike any other design. But not
all lugged steel frames are created equal. It's important
to use high end tubing with high quality lugs, investment
cast being the standard, and most importantly, the correct
building technique. The Wabi Special fixed gear uses a
fully hand brazed frame, built by specifically trained
frame builders in Taiwan. The difference in the Wabi
Special is that these builders are trained by one of the
top hand built frame builders from Japan.
The workmanship (clean joints, mitering of the tubes,
drop outs seamlessly integrated into the stays) is
outstanding, and the resulting ride is buttery smooth,
with amazing stability.
However, the Special is not just a trip down memory lane.
The goal was to combine the best of old and new, so, for
example, we use the Reynolds 725 oversized thin walled
tubes and 1 1/8" aheadset type steerer
tube/headset/stem system to increase the integrity and
efficiency, while optimizing the ride characteristics by
using the tried and true low temperature brazing
technique for joining the frame tubes. For more details on
this frame, click here.
All bearings on the Special are sealed, so just keep air in
the tires, add a little lube on the chain from time to time,
and ride. Note that the bike is supplied with a fixed cog
only, but the flip- flop style hubs allow a freewheel (can
be purchased separately) to be installed on the opposite
side of the hub.
There are many other options in how to set your bike up
as well. To see those options click on the "What's this"
buttons beside the options.
Special highlights:
Reynolds 725 double butted, heat treated tubing
Fully lugged, brazed construction for the ultimate ride
Lightweight, responsive wheels (1750g/set)
Total bike weight of 18.6 lbs (55cm size)
Road racing inspired frame design for a fast but
comfortable ride
Customizable for proper fit, gearing and more
Reynolds 725 double butted, heat treated tubing
Fully lugged, brazed construction for the ultimate ride
Lightweight, responsive wheels (1750g/set)
Total bike weight of 18.6 lbs (55cm size)
Road racing inspired frame design for a fast but
comfortable ride
Customizable for proper fit, gearing and more
| PLACE AN ORDER FOR A FRAMESET OR COMPLETE BIKE You can either place an order on-line, below, or call us at: USA: 1.888.732.7030 International: 1.818.237.9496 (or via Skype at rsn_ok) |
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philosophies, or how we choose components? Click
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• Want to know what the default sizes for each
component are for each frame size? Click here
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components? Click here
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NOTE: Each size of bike is spec'ed with a
particular size for each component that
determines fit (click here to see chart). And
others can be modified to suit your needs.
(Please note that you can spec a freewheel
either in place of, or in addition to, the fixed
cog)
particular size for each component that
determines fit (click here to see chart). And
others can be modified to suit your needs.
(Please note that you can spec a freewheel
either in place of, or in addition to, the fixed
cog)
| Wabi also carries a variety of parts and accessories. Click here to see the component listings |
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The ultimate ride from
lugged Reynolds
725 steel
lugged Reynolds
725 steel
SPECIFICATIONS
• Frame: Hand built using seamless heat treated, double butted oversized Reynolds 725 cromoly steel main tubes with
forged track style rear drops. Braze ons for one bottle cage on down tube. For more details click here
• Fork: Hand brazed tapered cromoly steel with investment cast crown, 1 1/8" steerer and forged fork ends. FSA Orbit X
headset with cartridge type bearings
• Wheels: Sealed bearing hubs, 32 hole 14/15 DB stainless, 3 cross lacing, 19mm depth aero section rims with CNCed
braking surface, 18T, 3/32" fixed cog
• Crank/BB: Cold forged aluminum, 170mm, with CNCed 7075 chainring, 46T, 3/32", sealed cartridge type BB
• Tires: Kenda Koncept Kevlar bead folding 700x23
• Brakes: Cold forged alu F&R with cartridge type pads, ergonomic drop style levers
Weight, Complete bike (55cm): 18.6lb
Weight, frame/fork only: (5.9lb)
To see a detailed list of components used, click here
• Frame: Hand built using seamless heat treated, double butted oversized Reynolds 725 cromoly steel main tubes with
forged track style rear drops. Braze ons for one bottle cage on down tube. For more details click here
• Fork: Hand brazed tapered cromoly steel with investment cast crown, 1 1/8" steerer and forged fork ends. FSA Orbit X
headset with cartridge type bearings
• Wheels: Sealed bearing hubs, 32 hole 14/15 DB stainless, 3 cross lacing, 19mm depth aero section rims with CNCed
braking surface, 18T, 3/32" fixed cog
• Crank/BB: Cold forged aluminum, 170mm, with CNCed 7075 chainring, 46T, 3/32", sealed cartridge type BB
• Tires: Kenda Koncept Kevlar bead folding 700x23
• Brakes: Cold forged alu F&R with cartridge type pads, ergonomic drop style levers
Weight, Complete bike (55cm): 18.6lb
Weight, frame/fork only: (5.9lb)
To see a detailed list of components used, click here
Steel is steel is steel, right? No. The type of tubing matters. Click here to connect to an article on steel
**Now available
in a polished, clear
coated finish!
in a polished, clear
coated finish!
| Wabi can also supply you with various components not listed on the site (bottom bracket, stem, bar, etc.) if you need something to complete your build. Contact me by e-mail or phone for details and pricing. |
