Wabi Prism Complete Build

The Wabi Prism is our most versatile take on the simple machine. It keeps the lightweight, responsive character of our track-inspired bikes while adding clearance for tires up to 38mm, a full array of frame and fork eyelets, greater standover clearance, and a straight chromoly fork for added stiffness and a more direct feel. The result is a Wabi with more capability for rough city streets, longer rides, crushed gravel, and plenty in between.

Built around a TIG-welded Reynolds 725 steel frame and designed for single-speed or fixed-gear riding, the Prism comes in at about 19 pounds. Like every Wabi, it's built to order and tailored with your choice of handlebars, saddle, gearing, and more. More versatile than our traditional road-focused models, without losing the simplicity, light weight, and connected ride that make a Wabi a Wabi.

WHY WABI

Lightweight by Design.

Our Reynolds 725 chromoly frame features premium, heat-treated, double-butted tubing that delivers a smooth, responsive ride without the added weight typically associated with steel. Paired with Wabi’s proprietary lightweight wheelset and carefully chosen alloy components, Wabis stand out as one of the lightest all-steel builds you can get.

Balanced for Every Ride.

Engineered for versatility. The geometry offers long-distance comfort with the agility and control needed for quick, confident handling through city streets and tight corners.

Precision in Every Component.

Every model is equipped with proven parts from trusted brands such as Andel, Tektro, FSA, Tange, and Kenda. Each component is selected for durability and performance, never generic and always dependable.

Simplicity, Perfected.

“Wabi” means simplicity. We stay true to that ideal through a clean, logo-free aesthetic that highlights pure form and thoughtful craftsmanship, right down to the smallest detail.

Built for You.

Each bike is assembled from the frame up, with free options for bar style, saddle, and gearing. Choose from premium upgrades by Brooks, Sugino, SRAM, Phil Wood, Fizik, and more at special discounted pricing.

PRISM BASE SPECS

• Frame: TIG-welded Reynolds 725 double-butted, heat-treated tubing.
• Fork: Brazed straight chromoly steel with an investment cast crown, 1 1/8" steerer, and forged fork ends.
• Wheels: All-road tubeless-compatible 700c wheels with black machined rims, silver sealed-bearing, flip-flop hubs, and silver 32h double-butted spokes.
• Crankset: Cold-forged alloy crank arms, 144BCD. 
• Gearing: 46T chainring; 18T freewheel & 18T fixed cog. Freewheel/single speed is the default on the drive side.
• Chain: 1/2" x 3/32" single-speed chain.
• Brakes: Forged aluminum dual pivot mid-reach caliper brakes, front and rear. 
• Saddle: Synthetic leather in a choice of racing, sport, or comfort fit.
• Seatpost: 27.2mm, 300mm alloy seatpost with 24mm setback single-bolt design.
• Stem: 26mm clamp alloy stem with -17 degree rise for a classic horizontal-stem look. Length based on frame size HERE.
• Headset: Wabi Pro 1-1/8" threadless sealed-bearing design.
• Handlebars: Alloy bars in 5 styles with width based on frame size HERE.
• Tires: 700C x 35mm Kenda urban tires.
• Avg. Weight (57cm): ~19 pounds* (depends on configuration)

SIZING

We highly recommend reviewing our sizing guide before making a purchase. We recommend looking at both your height and your actual inseam/standover height. 

IMPORTANT:  Prism uses a center-to-top measurement, from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube. Our other models use a center-to-center measurement. Because of this, the size numbers aren't directly comparable. A 51cm Prism is equivalent in size to a 49cm in our other models, a 54cm Prism to a 52cm, and so on.

IMPORTANT: The Prism is measured center-to-top, which is different than our other models (Classic, Special, Lightning and Thunder), which are measured center-to-center.

You can also find a complete geometry chart on our tech/geometry page.

BUILD NOTES

• Colors. The current colors are Haze Grey, a solid, dark, ashy gray; Oleo Yellow, a solid, buttery yellow; and Aura Purple, a limited-edition, sparkly purple. There will be no custom colors offered at this time.
• What's New. This frameset has a few specific new features compared to our other models: a straight fork, a slanted top tube for more standover clearance, and a new head badge. 
• Turnaround Times. Check HERE for our latest estimated turnaround time for builds. Timing can vary depending on our order backlog.
• Customizing. If you also want to change the gear ratio/setup, stem length, handlebar width, brake setup, or whatever else, just let us know in the 'Build Requests / Instructions' comment box. There is usually no charge.
• Assembly. Note that our bikes come 90%+ assembled* and most customers can assemble themselves. This saves you the time and cost of taking the bike to a bike shop for assembly. *62cm Prisms will require additional assembly due to the removal of the fork for shipping.
• Cancellation and Returns. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy on builds. Given our builds are made to order, they are not returnable.