I Bought A Wabi
03-17-22, 02:20 PM
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I Bought A Wabi
Today, I bought a used Wabi from E-bay. I couldn't be more happier. Now it's official, I'm part of the Wabi Cult.
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03-17-22, 02:27 PM
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Congrats! I’m on the hunt for a Wabi special, myself, so if anyone knows someone…
03-17-22, 04:48 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen....jk....congrats!
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It wouldn't be here until the end of the month. The LBS has to disassemble it and pack it up. This all takes awhile. Shop are getting busy about now. My bike has to take a number. Dang, I wish I could have it now.
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03-19-22, 06:16 AM
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Hear that Zach?
He called you a spokesMODEL!
Hope your blushing;-)
He called you a spokesMODEL!
Hope your blushing;-)
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03-19-22, 06:21 AM
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Ebay pics.
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Question # 12 & 15
When did Wabi first hit the market? Anyone know? Are the first models any different then current models? And when did Zack come into the picture?
03-21-22, 01:47 PM
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Wabi Cycles was founded by Richard Snook in 2009. The original Classic is very similar to the current model. The original Lightning model featured an aluminum frame, which has been replaced with a steel frame in the current model. The newer Special and Thunder models are also unchanged since their introduction. As to Zach (not Zack) Gallardo, he joined up with Wabi when it changed ownership for the second time and moved to Colorado in 2019. Anyway, the character of Wabi was forged by its founder, Richard Snook, and the current owners are simply carrying his legacy forward.
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My current Wabi stable:
2023 Wabi Classic with 650c wheels
2011 Wabi Lightning with 650c wheels
2023 Wabi Classic with 650c wheels
2011 Wabi Lightning with 650c wheels
06-11-23, 10:14 AM
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Unfortunately, they don't make those in a 42cm frame, 650c wheel size. 
Anyway, it's a moot point since they are now sold out of those.
Anyway, it's a moot point since they are now sold out of those.
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