Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
I cant imagine wanting to buy another of the exact bike when its a Wabi SS/Fixie. Just buy any older bike that fits and use it as a backup...it will be used what, like 2% of the year at most?
Anyways, I figured you can get these and double up your shoes too-
https://www.adidas.com/us/the-velosa...es/FW4459.html
Depending on what you mean by "older," if we're talking pre-2000s, I have a hard time with the sizing since I'm short. I usually fit a 44-46cm, most pre-200s smallest sizes are 48/49cm. I have a 1986 Trek 560 road bike that is a tad large and has been regelated to pulling the dog trailer. My "older bike that fits" is an All City Nature Boy which is my "do-everything"/winter backup bike. The fit and ride I get from theWabi is so close to perfect that it justifies buying a second frame. Even if it is only ridden 2% of the year, then I'll have it for when the current frame finally craps out. Yes, I get that steel is real and lasts forever but the current frame has also already been t-boned once and while it was neither my fault nor do I want to get hit by a car again, it's always an unfortunate possibility. Also, I already bought the second frame so yeah . . .
I saw Adidas put out the Velosamba. I definitely want to try out a pair when they're back in stock. If they're good enough, maybe I will buy two pairs ;P