$1,295.00
Wabi Lightning
At 18 lbs, the Lightning (formerly known as the Lightning SE) is a bike that changes the steel fixed gear game. It's the perfect combination of characteristics—light and fast but with that great ride of super light steel.
The Lightning is our flagship model with one of the lightest steel frame and carbon fork combinations on the market.
Our new Spring colors, Pearl Black and Race Red, have arrived while we still have some limited size options in Pearl Orange and Midnight Blue.
| RIDER HEIGHT | FRAME SIZE | STANDOVER HEIGHT |
| 5'4 - 5'7 | 49CM | 30.2IN |
| 5'7 - 5'10 | 52CM | 31.3IN |
| 5'10 - 6'1 | 55CM | 32.5IN |
| 6'1 - 6'3 | 58CM | 33.6IN |
| 6'3 - 6'6 | 60CM | 34.8IN |
- Description
- Components
- Size Chart
- Columbus Spirit triple butted, heat treated tubing
- Carbon fork and lightweight 1725g wheels
- Total bike weight of 18 lbs (55cm size)
- Road racing inspired frame design for a fast but comfortable ride
- All frame sizes come with 700c wheels and flip-flop hubs
- 46/18 fixed cog and deluxe freewheel
- 23mm Kenda tires (fits up to 26mm wide tires)
This bike does not come with pedals, but you can add them during the checkout process.
We can do full customization on the Lightning. Just include comments during checkout and we'll contact you if we need more details. Some options:s
- Wheelset upgrades, including sub 15s, DT Swiss/H+Son Archetype and Encore carbon wheels
- Stem & crank arm length
- Compact drop bars, bullhorns, straight bars
- Nearly any saddle you can imagine
- Completely custom paint
- SRAM Force or Red calipers
| Crankset | Andel RSC1-7102 (Black cranks out of stock - ask about substitution options) | |
| Bottom Bracket | TH BB-7420ST, 68/103 sealed | |
| Headset | Tange Seiki RDC-82 Threadless | |
| Stem | Leadtec LCS-7091, 4 bolt, 0 degree rise | |
| Seat post | Kalloy SP-248D, 27.2mm, 250mm long | |
| Brakes | Tektro R540 calipers w/ Jagwire cables | |
| Chain | YBN S20G2, gold, 1/2'x3/32' | |
| Lock Ring | Joy Tech BC1.29X24 /UCP | |
| Fixed Cog | Andel FW-710S CNC | |
| Freewheel | Cold-forged Long Yih 3 pawl |
Individual components subject to change. Ask us if you need confirmation on specific items.
| RIDER HEIGHT | FRAME SIZE | STANDOVER HEIGHT |
| 5'4 - 5'7 | 49CM | 30.2IN |
| 5'7 - 5'10 | 52CM | 31.3IN |
| 5'10 - 6'1 | 55CM | 32.5IN |
| 6'1 - 6'3 | 58CM | 33.6IN |
| 6'3 - 6'6 | 60CM | 34.8IN |
Description
- Columbus Spirit triple butted, heat treated tubing
- Carbon fork and lightweight 1725g wheels
- Total bike weight of 18 lbs (55cm size)
- Road racing inspired frame design for a fast but comfortable ride
- All frame sizes come with 700c wheels and flip-flop hubs
- 46/18 fixed cog and deluxe freewheel
- 23mm Kenda tires (fits up to 26mm wide tires)
This bike does not come with pedals, but you can add them during the checkout process.
We can do full customization on the Lightning. Just include comments during checkout and we'll contact you if we need more details. Some options:s
- Wheelset upgrades, including sub 15s, DT Swiss/H+Son Archetype and Encore carbon wheels
- Stem & crank arm length
- Compact drop bars, bullhorns, straight bars
- Nearly any saddle you can imagine
- Completely custom paint
- SRAM Force or Red calipers
Components
| Crankset | Andel RSC1-7102 (Black cranks out of stock - ask about substitution options) | |
| Bottom Bracket | TH BB-7420ST, 68/103 sealed | |
| Headset | Tange Seiki RDC-82 Threadless | |
| Stem | Leadtec LCS-7091, 4 bolt, 0 degree rise | |
| Seat post | Kalloy SP-248D, 27.2mm, 250mm long | |
| Brakes | Tektro R540 calipers w/ Jagwire cables | |
| Chain | YBN S20G2, gold, 1/2'x3/32' | |
| Lock Ring | Joy Tech BC1.29X24 /UCP | |
| Fixed Cog | Andel FW-710S CNC | |
| Freewheel | Cold-forged Long Yih 3 pawl |
Individual components subject to change. Ask us if you need confirmation on specific items.
Size Chart
| RIDER HEIGHT | FRAME SIZE | STANDOVER HEIGHT |
| 5'4 - 5'7 | 49CM | 30.2IN |
| 5'7 - 5'10 | 52CM | 31.3IN |
| 5'10 - 6'1 | 55CM | 32.5IN |
| 6'1 - 6'3 | 58CM | 33.6IN |
| 6'3 - 6'6 | 60CM | 34.8IN |
Steel
We use Reynolds 725 and Columbus Spirit. These higher quality grades of steel allows us to use less of it, so you get a lighter, more responsive frame.
E.D Coating
Our steel frames are E.D. coated to act as a rust preventative and a primer. This high-performance rust inhibitor is applied inside the frame and out.
design
Wabi frames are road-designed with upright angles, and short wheelbases, which creates comfort, efficiency, and predictable handling. Our road frame design gives you an agile and fast ride.
Details
We love the detail of our frames. You'll find cast-brazed dropouts, machined head tubes, brazed seatpost collars, bottle cage eyelets, and brazed forks.
Customer Reviews
Excellent Overall Value
I have enjoyed the bicycle for several years. I have learned to ride fixed gear and appreciate the drivetrain efficiency . I now can actually feel the drag of the free hub on my other road bike. The frame is of exceptional quality. I did not have to sacrifice stiffness on the larger size. It is very light, responsive to acceleration and rides with the smoothness typical of a traditional steel frame. After several thousand miles I experienced some drivetrain noise. I recommend upgrading the bottom bracket and crank set as this cured the problem. I installed the SRAM external bearing BB with their Onmium crankset. . I am 6' 2", 210lbs. My only other upgrade was replacing the tires with Continental Grand Prix 4000s II. The base wheels have held up very well. Given my size and weight, I opted not to go with the more expensive lighter set upgrade.
United StatesFun fun fun
Got about 100 miles on so far and think the lightning is great. I’m getting used to riding this style of bike still so I don't have much foundation to talk about ride quality or anything thing like that. I can say that it is meeting my expectations and is fun to ride.