Wabi
#26
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
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From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
If you do decide to go the route of Wabi, the folks who work there are extremely helpful and responsive. The bikes are quite nice.
#27
Senior Member


Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
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From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
I'm 6'1" and the 58 fits well. I did replace the stem on the first with a 90mm, and ordered the Thunder with a 100mm. I like a more upright position though.
I have some pictures of the unboxing on my computer. I will upload later. $200 is a little steep as it took me less than an hour to assemble including taking pictures and labeling the protective foam in case I have to ship it again (actually just ocd
).
I have some pictures of the unboxing on my computer. I will upload later. $200 is a little steep as it took me less than an hour to assemble including taking pictures and labeling the protective foam in case I have to ship it again (actually just ocd
).
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#29
Live Healthy
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 417
Likes: 138
Bikes: Wabi Classic
#30
Senior Member


Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 472
From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
#32
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
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From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
Sorry, haven't measured them yet. I will if I get a chance tomorrow. I will say they are the largest that will fit. I weigh 238 and keep 70 psi front and 82 psi rear. This is a good balance of comfort and rolling resistance.
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#33
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
Likes: 86
From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.

My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.

My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
Last edited by sdimattia; 07-09-21 at 07:48 PM. Reason: adding a pretty picture
#34
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
Likes: 86
From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
Was looking through the pictures of everybody's pretty Wabi's. Those look exactly like the Origin8 hubs I used to build up my wheelset . . .
#35
It's the little things


Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 965
Likes: 497
From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Too many, yet not enough
Beautiful bikes gentlemen! Considering a Keirin Purple! Though last thing I need is another bike, let alone another track bike. 🤦🏾♂️
#36
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
Likes: 86
From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
You may not "need" another bike but n+1 is always a thing, no?
#38
Junior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 12
Likes: 12
I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
#39
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
Likes: 86
From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
#41
Junior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 12
Likes: 12
I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
#43
Veteran Racer


Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Those are directional tires, and they are facing the wrong way. You need to reverse the wheels, at least in the front.
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#44
Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 307
Likes: 86
From: NY
Bikes: Wabi Classic, Bombtrack Hook, Bombtrack Tension, Vitus Substance
That is a gorgeous bike you got there! Love that color.
Upgrades
Seatpost: Ritchey Comp
Brakes: Ultegra
Pedals: Shimano PD-EH500/ PD-M540
Wheelset: Velocity A23 32h
Crankset: Sram Omnoms (on my other blue Classic, the red one has the stock Andel crank)
Saddle: Ergon SM
Paint (obviously).
Chain: KMC z8.3
Otherwise, everything else (except brake cables I think) are stock.
I upgraded the seatpost because it kept slipping on the stock one bolt post and every time I'd hit a hole, the seat would tilt upwards at a very uncomfortable angle. Anybody else have/had this issue?
I bought a new wheelset right before I got hit by a car back in June 2020. Still have to true the stock wheels that were on there at the time. I'm running the stock wheelset on my other blue Classic and it's awesome.
So far the powder coat still looks brand new, even after crashing (again) at 25mph. If you're looking for a well priced, great powdercoat in NYC, check out Espo's in Staten Island.
Upgrades
Seatpost: Ritchey Comp
Brakes: Ultegra
Pedals: Shimano PD-EH500/ PD-M540
Wheelset: Velocity A23 32h
Crankset: Sram Omnoms (on my other blue Classic, the red one has the stock Andel crank)
Saddle: Ergon SM
Paint (obviously).
Chain: KMC z8.3
Otherwise, everything else (except brake cables I think) are stock.
I upgraded the seatpost because it kept slipping on the stock one bolt post and every time I'd hit a hole, the seat would tilt upwards at a very uncomfortable angle. Anybody else have/had this issue?
I bought a new wheelset right before I got hit by a car back in June 2020. Still have to true the stock wheels that were on there at the time. I'm running the stock wheelset on my other blue Classic and it's awesome.
So far the powder coat still looks brand new, even after crashing (again) at 25mph. If you're looking for a well priced, great powdercoat in NYC, check out Espo's in Staten Island.
#45
Senior Member

Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 9,176
Likes: 653
From: Minas Ithil
You may know since you already have a Wabi, but the Reynolds tubing decal is supposed to be inside the box somewhere. It's easy to miss it and throw it away for someone who doesn't know. Same for baristabaker
#47
^that guy^
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 577
Likes: 156
From: Bakersfield, CA
Bikes: '17 Wabi Classic, '17 Trek DS3, '12 S-Works Tarmac SL
#48
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 472
From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
You may know since you already have a Wabi, but the Reynolds tubing decal is supposed to be inside the box somewhere. It's easy to miss it and throw it away for someone who doesn't know. Same for baristabaker
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#49
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
Likes: 472
From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
Thanks. Bike comes on the freewheel side, as shown I had switched it to Fixed. I put the front on with the same orientation for uniformity.
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#50
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,323
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From: Valley Forge: Birthplace of Freedom
Bikes: Novara Safari, CAAD9, WABI Classic, WABI Thunder
I just measured them (700x32 GP5000's). Front runs 29 wide by 28 high at 70psi. Rear runs just a hair under 30 wide by 28 high at 80psi. This is after 600 miles.
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Glad you're loving your Wabi.
