Wabi posted on their facebook that it was "supplier issues" for the reason the Lightning is being discontinued. I don't think it was sales #'s that caused it to be scrapped especially since it's being replaced with an even more expensive model.
They have some details listed on their site now about it.
Here's the first glimpse of the new Wabi
Lightning SE (steel edition) which I hope to
have here in May (the one pictured is a proto
I'm riding now). Here's the basic info:
- Columbus Spirit OS tubes, tig welded
- Carbon fork with alu steerer
- Same component grouping as the other
Wabi's
- Overall weight for a 55cm with drop bars
and 2 brakes (no pedals) anticipated to be
17.2 lbs (49cm proto is 16.9 lbs)
- Color options
TBD. Proto in matte Black
- Expected retail: $1095
This is an exciting bike- it has the
responsiveness of a superlight bike with the
ride and stability of high quality steel.
As I have more info I'll pass it along.
