Originally Posted by
DeadGrandpa
You have determined by experience that you prefer one of your bikes over the other. You have not determined that the dozens (+) of other similar bikes are inferior. Expand your horizons, look outside your tiny sample of two bikes. Maybe you have found your ultimate bike; maybe you haven't I. Maybe you'll find a better #2 bike.
I'm planning on eventually buying a Trek Domane if/when I eventually decide to go geared. As far as single speeds go, I know there's a bunch of different ones from the various QBP names but they're not as light as the Wabi and I have some toe over lap issues. I don't necessarily want a true track-geo bike as I can't/don't ride fixed. I also like to go for 40+ mile rides which I can't imagine are very fun on an aggressive, incredibly stiff frame. For me, Wabi offered a bike that is a perfect fit for me and comes in a lightweight, higher quality steel than you typical 4130 chromoly. It's fun to ride and the fact that it fits perfectly is part of why I love it so much and is why I'm willing to spend money on a second frame. Even if I could guarantee that the one would last forever, I still wouldn't mind having a back up, one with drops and one with risers. For me, the Wabi Classic is my ultimate bike so I feel comfortable buying a second. I just don't get that same joy from the Nature Boy, it's a very functional and practical bike but that's about it.