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, and for ordering information, please see below.
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, and for ordering information, please see below.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Frame: Hand built using seamless heat treated, double butted oversized Reynolds 725 cromoly steel 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 To see a detailed list of components used, click here
Weight, frame/fork only: (5.9lb)
• Frame: Hand built using seamless heat treated, double butted oversized Reynolds 725 cromoly steel 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 To see a detailed list of components used, click here
Weight, frame/fork only: (5.9lb)
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