Damn I am kind of bummed but still interested because hopefully the blue will match up with one of the 600 tricolors?
It is hard to totally tell on the internets but it looks like it will be slightly between the two blues.

Dang! Well, I'll consider mine a limited edition then!

Does anyone remember when/if Wabi was dropping a new cross/gravel type of frame soon? Thought I remembered hearing something about it.

https://s27.postimg.org/s17ncaslf/20161223_111452.jpg

Two quick questions actually:

-does this seem like an appropriate platform to build a touring/townie FG from?
-would putting modern 650c wheels on it be a crime? my LBS said the cheapest sets they sell is 180 for a pair and they have formula hubs and "a semi deep rim" whatever that means

ps can I just put a track hub into the EA3 wheel?

You should be more concerned with fixing your ridiculous handlebar/brake setup than achieving pedal strike by using smaller wheels.

I know its rediculous i wasnt asking about that. So if pedal strike is a problem would 650b wheels be better? Or like i said is rebuilding the current wheels with diffrent hubs better?

Those wheels arent worth rebuilding. Why do you want 650c? The point of 650b is so that you can use a fat tire that effectively has the same diameter as a 700x23 tire. But you also have to use long reach brakes. It looks like your bike is already set with rather long reach brakes, so I dont think you could easily accomodate smaller wheels. But is hard for me tell what size those are. 27"?

I would leave it as is and get a better gear shifter for it, one that mounts on the handle bar.

The wheels are EA3 or 26x1 3/8 which is 590mm i belive. I wanted 650c for more tire options/avalability. I don't want to leave it as is bc I like riding FG

Are those baby bullhorn bars? And do you have the brake lever mounted on the other side of the stem face plate?

Throw those handlebars in the trash, especially if you're touring.

My favorite part is the cable routing. A++

I JUST noticed this. Holy hell.

Well I'm going to assume you all know more about talking trash than wheels and take my questions else where thanks ;)

It's hard to tell from the photo, but the bike looks like it needs a lot of work and isn't probably worth the money it would take to build up to be a tourer.

I think you'd be better off if you just made it a normal fixed gear, strip everything off, rerun the front brake cable, and call it a day.

I literally know nothing about wheels.

Thats fair, but I have this junk that I already payed too much for in the first place. I was hoping to make something I could ride for 40km a day to work and back in all weather and a striped down "fixie" doesnt seem like the way to go.

With a little work it could be a plain decent bike for riding to work. But if you want a fixed gear just hold out and save up. You can find a nice old road bike to convert or buy a new bike.

I'd just remove that contraption on the top tube and run it as a single speed. New brakes and cables will set you back a few dollars, but can be moved to the next bike, well, the brakes anyway...cables are fairly cheap tho.

The fenders are already there. I wouldn't spend a lot money on a wheelset, but if you wanted to, I'd try to fit 700c wheels so they could easily be moved to the next bike...or 650b, if you wanted larger tires.

The bars look tiny, but it's probably just the angle. I said to throw them away, because when I think touring, I think wider bars for better balancing a heavier load...to/from work, those will probably be ok, if you're comfortable with them.

Older bikes are a challenge, because fixing them up can quickly add up to more than what the bike will ever be worth...that said, if you like it, go for it.

Well, you post something like that, and stuff is gonna be said. Grow some thicker skin.

something like "that"? you mean a bicycle? she asked a question and people were dicks. get over yourself.

Yeah, like "that". It's straight JA material.

Me neither thats why I'm here lol

It is JA thats why i'm asking questions so i can de-JA it. I wasn't offended i was just making a rebuttle to everyones unhelpful responses

Well, 650c is close in size. You will need to be able to lower your brake pads about a centimeter to reach the braking surface of the new wheels. If you find an affordable set and you can make the brakes fit, then have at it.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

I'm not positive but it looks like that stick shift is being used to operate the rear brake. Cable goes that way and I see no derailleur.