Wabi Special, Summer 2020 Pre-order

PRE-ORDER INFORMATION: These builds will start to ship in mid-August. We don't have an exact date as the date is based on the arrival of the frame inventory and when you place your pre-order (first come, first serve). Orders as of July 12th will not ship until September given the backlog. We will provide more specific dates in early August. 

CUSTOMIZATION/UPGRADE INFORMATION: Our Build Your Wabi customizer is not enabled with pre-orders due to shortages of many components. In the mean time, we have expanded our standard upgrade offerings. If you want something customized that does not require a cost upgrade (like gear ratios, brake lever setup, etc.), please note it in the checkout comments. If you want an upgrade that is not listed, please purchase the build to save you pre-order and then contact us to add upgrades as needed. 

CUSTOM COLORS: You can now choose a custom color model as a color option in the dropdown menu for $1,345 ($250 upgrade). Please see our FAQ on how to choose and spec a custom color for your order. Please note that custom colors will take an additional month to fulfill.

Description

BUILT FOR THE PURIST

For many cyclists, the ultimate bicycle starts with a high quality steel frame, using low temperature brazing and lugs to join the tubes. Lugged steel bike frames offer a road feel unlike any other design, but not all lugged steel frames are created equal. 

The Wabi Special uses a fully hand-brazed frame, built by specially trained frame builders in Taiwan. The difference in the Wabi Special is that these builders are trained by one of the top hand-built frame builders from Japan. 

BLAST FROM THE PAST

The retro vibe of the fully lugged, Reynolds 725 frame is like nothing else you'll find - especially at this price. The workmanship (clean joints, mitering of the tubes, drop outs seamlessly integrated into the stays) is outstanding, and the resulting ride is buttery-smooth, with amazing stability.

PICK YOUR BUILD

Every Wabi is assembled to order, so you can have drop bars, riser bars, bullhorns, compact drops, all at no extra charge. Tell us what gearing you want, upgrade your wheels or tires, or let us know about anything else you've seen on a Wabi (or another bike) and we'll build your bike the way you want it.

SOLID SPECS

• Fully lugged, brazed construction for the ultimate ride
• Reynolds 725 double butted, heat treated tubing
• Lightweight, responsive wheels (1725g/set)
• Total bike weight of about 19.7 lbs (55cm size)
• Road racing inspired frame design for a fast but comfortable ride
• 700c wheels and flip-flop hubs 
• 44/17 fixed cog and freewheel
• 28mm Kenda tires (fits up to 32mm wide tires)

This bike does not come with pedals, but you can add them during the checkout process.

Components 

Individual components subject to change. Ask us if you need confirmation on specific items.

SIZING

We highly recommend review our sizing page before purchasing. We recommend looking at both your height and your actual inseam / standover height. The guide below can also provide some general guidelines.