$1,095.00
Wabi Thunder
The Wabi Thunder is a versatile build that can go Urban or Cross/Gravel. Using our Thunder frameset and wheelset, it takes wide tires (up to 50mm), lots of fender/rack options and a serious beating--all at under 20 lbs.
The upcoming colors are Desert Turquoise, a medium turquoise, and Smoky Topaz, a dark pearlized bronze.
NOTE: We currently have limited stock on 49cm and 52cm options. We will have more stock on all sizes and colors this summer. See order and build notes below.
| 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 |
Order and Build Notes
- We are now shipping pre-orders. Orders from late March to early April should ship by mid to late May. Orders from middle to late April should ship by mid June. Any new orders as of May 1st will take at least 6 weeks to ship given the backlog.
- We are short on some components still. If there is an issue, we will contact you.
- Images shown are mockups. We'll have more detailed pics when the frames arrive.
- We are not doing international orders (excluding Canada) for builds.
- If interested in a custom color, please contact us as pricing and availability have changed for Thunders.
Description
The Wabi Urban/Cross Thunder features a hand-built, TIG-welded, Reynolds 725 frame, along with a great component group. All bearings are sealed—a low-maintenance relationship is guaranteed. Just keep air in the tires and a little lube on the chain. And ride!
Every bike is carefully assembled-to-order and packed at Wabi Cycles in Denver, Colorado.
- Reynolds 725 double-butted, heat-treated tubing, TIG-welded joints
- Tough, lightweight, responsive 700c 32-spoke wheels with flip-flop hubs.
- Total bike weight of about 20 lbs. (55cm size)
- Complete set of braze-ons for fenders and racks.
- 46t/18t freewheel (default on drive side) and fixed cog
- 35mm Kenda tire (Urban) or 32mm Kenda Small Block 8 tire (Cross).
- Note: Builds don't come with pedals or bottle cages as stock. They can be added as accessory during the checkout process.
Looking to customize gearing or a brake or crankset upgrade? Contact us at support@wabicycles.
Components
| Crankset | Andel RSC1-7102 | |
| Bottom Bracket | Tange Seiki LN-3912, 68/107 sealed (or equiv). | |
| 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 Cantilever brakes w/ Jagwire cables | |
| Chain | YBN S20G2, 1/2'x3/32', Gold (Midnight) or Black (Pearl) | |
| Lock Ring | Joy Tech BC1.29X24 /UCP | |
| Fixed Cog |
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| Freewheel | Cold-forged Long Yih 3 pawl |
Individual components subject to change. Ask us if you need confirmation on specific items.
Size Chart
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.
| 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 |
FAQ/IMPORTANT LINKS
Check out our FAQ/Knowledge Base for most questions.
Assembly. Note that our bikes come 90%+ assembled and most customers can do the final assembly themselves. This saves you the time and cost of taking the bike to a bike shop for assembly.
Upgrade options explained. This will help explain the upgrades in the dropdown menus and well as other options that are not on the menu.
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.
United StatesSmooth Ride
I was looking for a light weight single speed that could fit large tire. It was this or the Steamroller. I can say that I made the right choice. The Thunder is lighter, has larger tire clearance, and a little cheaper:)
United StatesSurprised at the difference in quality!
I got into single speeds last year. started out with a $250 4130 chromoly frame from Bikes Direct to see if it was something that was for me. After a year or so of riding it, I felt I really loved the style of single speeds/fixed gears and wanted to go for something that was higher quality. I wasn't sure if the Thunder would be worth 4x the price but I did want to buy something that was "one of the best" after watching so much fixie content on the tube so the fact that this was made with Reynolds 720 and had great reviews on YT made me take the jump. Coming from the 4130 budget frame - this bike is awesome! No clicks or random sounds - even when going over super bumpy roads and taking curbs. it's super sturdy and light. Rides like straight butter. Didn't really think it'd be this happy with it, but I definitely as. Steel is indeed real.
United StatesDoes it all..
I just hit 1k miles on the Thunder I bought in the fall (delivered in November) and I can’t say enough good things about this bike. I rode a Classic almost exclusively for the three years before and loved it but I was looking for something a little more ‘capable’. Something that could take wider tires, had mounts for fenders/racks, and could handle the dirt and rough paved roads we have up here in rural Maine. After its first New England winter I can say that this bike has been through it all. Different road conditions, weather conditions, and it has handled them all extremely well. In 1000 miles the longest single ride I’ve been on was 70 miles but there have been a bunch in the 20-50 mile range and while the Thunder is plenty capable as a sturdy townie/commuter/grocery getter, I'd say it really shines on those longer rides in terms of comfort and stability. I’m really look forward to getting out for more of those in the warmer months ahead! The only changes I’ve made to the stock components other than ordering it with the Brooks C17 saddle, have been to swap out the bars to some old Cow Chippers and replace the tires, and everything is still cranking away with no issues. (As a further testament to the component set, I put thousands of miles on my Classic with virtually the same component set, never having to replace a thing.) The wide clearance has given me the ability to run a pair of 43mm Gravel King SS with SKS Edge AL 46 fenders, admittedly undersized for the tires, which has been a real game changer for the sloppy winter weather and in terms of overall ride comfort. If you’re looking for a single speed that can do it all you really can’t go wrong with the Thunder. Great quality, great looks, great ride!
United StatesBelieve the hype
Bike rides like a dream. Light as a feather and very quick. In the future I will be ordering a special or lightning.
United StatesGreat urban ride
Added a rack + pannier making this my perfect around town errand bike: low gearing, tubeless, lightweight, robust. It's a real joy to ride.