The Special features traditional butted steel frame tubing,
using heat treated, oversized Reynolds 725 chrome
molybdenum steel. Each frame is built by hand, using low
temperature brass brazing and investment cast lugs and
bottom bracket shell. The Special is produced to our specs
in Taiwan, but by a company that has been producing pro
level brazed steel frames for decades in Japan. The
alignment of all aspects are checked before any frame
leaves the factory. The fork features tapered cro-moly
steel blades, brazed to an investment cast crown. Fork
tips and rear drops are precision investment cast steel,
and the seat post clamp is integrated into the seat lug.
There are two critical aspects of frame design- cockpit
design (rider fit- where the rider connects to the bike and
where these points are in relation to each other) and
steering/handling. Our frame design is done here,
in-house, to ensure the desired characteristics. The seat
tube angle, top tube length and stem height and length
are the key elements to consider for correct rider fit.
Then, for handling, stability and agility are both
considered- too stable and the steering is heavy; too
quick and the bike is twitchy, more difficult to control,
especially at slower speeds. We designed the Special
using traditional road racing geometry with tweaks for
fixed gear riding (for more info on our frame and wheel
design philosophies, click here).
Samples are then built for stress testing on a machine.
We build to the most rigid standard, the EN, the current
European standard. This is your assurance of the quality
and structural integrity of each Wabi Cycles frame.
The Special, as the name implies, is not just another steel
frame- the quality of tubing, design and manufacturing
combine to create the traditional ride that the best steel
frames are known for. The Wabi Special is unlike any
other fixed gear frame you will see- it's the perfect
combination of function and art.
using heat treated, oversized Reynolds 725 chrome
molybdenum steel. Each frame is built by hand, using low
temperature brass brazing and investment cast lugs and
bottom bracket shell. The Special is produced to our specs
in Taiwan, but by a company that has been producing pro
level brazed steel frames for decades in Japan. The
alignment of all aspects are checked before any frame
leaves the factory. The fork features tapered cro-moly
steel blades, brazed to an investment cast crown. Fork
tips and rear drops are precision investment cast steel,
and the seat post clamp is integrated into the seat lug.
There are two critical aspects of frame design- cockpit
design (rider fit- where the rider connects to the bike and
where these points are in relation to each other) and
steering/handling. Our frame design is done here,
in-house, to ensure the desired characteristics. The seat
tube angle, top tube length and stem height and length
are the key elements to consider for correct rider fit.
Then, for handling, stability and agility are both
considered- too stable and the steering is heavy; too
quick and the bike is twitchy, more difficult to control,
especially at slower speeds. We designed the Special
using traditional road racing geometry with tweaks for
fixed gear riding (for more info on our frame and wheel
design philosophies, click here).
Samples are then built for stress testing on a machine.
We build to the most rigid standard, the EN, the current
European standard. This is your assurance of the quality
and structural integrity of each Wabi Cycles frame.
The Special, as the name implies, is not just another steel
frame- the quality of tubing, design and manufacturing
combine to create the traditional ride that the best steel
frames are known for. The Wabi Special is unlike any
other fixed gear frame you will see- it's the perfect
combination of function and art.
Special fixed gear frame details
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* ST measured from ctr of BB to ctr of TT
See diagram below on how this is measured
Dimensions in mm
See diagram below on how this is measured
Dimensions in mm
A word on fit. There is no one way to nail correct fit on
the first try. If you've been riding a long time, you
probably know what you need, from the dimensions on
an existing bike (see our fit guide page for more info).
One word of caution about positioning adjustments-
general wisdom is to not radically change seat height, to
avoid knee problems. This is more important the more
you ride. So, try to get as close to right as you can
initially on seat height and then modify by 3 or 4mm as
needed.
I've had many years of experience in fitting people to
bicycles, both in person and long distance, so if you have
any questions as to what frame size you should get, or
other dimensional questions, contact me and I'll be glad
to help you.
the first try. If you've been riding a long time, you
probably know what you need, from the dimensions on
an existing bike (see our fit guide page for more info).
One word of caution about positioning adjustments-
general wisdom is to not radically change seat height, to
avoid knee problems. This is more important the more
you ride. So, try to get as close to right as you can
initially on seat height and then modify by 3 or 4mm as
needed.
I've had many years of experience in fitting people to
bicycles, both in person and long distance, so if you have
any questions as to what frame size you should get, or
other dimensional questions, contact me and I'll be glad
to help you.
