Originally Posted by
freshvalley
Cool, first time I've heard of Wabi bikes. They look nice and I like the ability to add your own options. That is around my price range although I'd be willing to spend a little more on a lugged steel frame. I am big on NJS frames from Japan and have been having a hard time finding a similar type US built frame without needing to spend $1500 on a cinelli frame or something. And the japanese ones are hard to find in a 61cm frame plus cost a lot to ship. Sounds impossible to find a good 61cm thin lugged steel frame with good geometry and good steel for $600-$800
I should point out that the options I mentioned are sizing options - bar width, stem length, crank length, and chainring/cog sizes. I've made a few changes to mine, but they were mostly unnecessary. It's light, smooth, and comfortable right out of the box. And while there are pretty much no brand names to be found anywhere on the bike, don't be fooled. It's tight. My girlfriend got me a
Windsor The Hour from Bikesdirect around the same time. While The Hour is certainly a bargain at less than half the price, a quick ride around the block on both easily justifies spending the extra money.
I'm fortunate to have both. One is my long distance bike for hanging shiny bits I don't need off of, the other is my bad weather, bad manners, swap parts because it's so inexpensive bike.