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Old 09-07-20, 08:43 AM
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Wabi mystery size

Hey guys I'm looking at picking up this Wabi Thunder, but the guy doesn't know what size it is. He bought it used and the size sticker was taken off. Wondering of any one could tell roughly by the picture?
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That's a really long head tube, so it is likely 60cm or larger. He should be able to measure it easily.
otherwise ask him how tall he is. The bike appears too tall for him given the lack of exposure on the seat post. Should be at least a hand's width.

How can somebody own a Wabi and not remember the size? Maybe it was pre-owned before him.
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Old 09-07-20, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TugaDude
That's a really long head tube, so it is likely 60cm or larger. He should be able to measure it easily.
otherwise ask him how tall he is. The bike appears too tall for him given the lack of exposure on the seat post. Should be at least a hand's width.

How can somebody own a Wabi and not remember the size? Maybe it was pre-owned before him.
Thats kinda what I was thinking. He said he bought it used and it never quite fit.

I think I'll keep looking around thank you!
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Originally Posted by TugaDude
That's a really long head tube, so it is likely 60cm or larger.
Yeah, assuming the rims are 700c (62.2 cm), I'm thinking that bike is a size 62 to 64. But I don't see frames larger than 60 at the Wabi website.
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Yeah, assuming the rims are 700c (62.2 cm), I'm thinking that bike is a size 62 to 64. But I don't see frames larger than 60 at the Wabi website.
Wabi measures the seatube center to center, so that frame is at least 2 cm taller based on center to top measurement. Anyways, it is probably meant for someone well over 6 feet tall.
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It's also not a Wabi Thunder.
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Old 09-07-20, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WesleeC
Hey guys I'm looking at picking up this Wabi Thunder, but the guy doesn't know what size it is. He bought it used and the size sticker was taken off. Wondering of any one could tell roughly by the picture?
looks like a 60+. I don’t think Wabi puts a sticker of the bike size. Mine didn’t come with one. The color looks like a Wabi Classic and not a Thunder. Get the number located under the bottom bracket and email it to Wabi. I’m sure they will give you info on the bike.
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That's a 60cm Wabi Classic. Looks just like my 60cm Wabi Classic, except in a different color.
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Old 09-07-20, 09:44 PM
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Thank you guys for the info. I passed on it. The guys asking $300 and I was really hoping it was 55cm, but just the way things go sometimes.
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Originally Posted by WesleeC
Thank you guys for the info. I passed on it. The guys asking $300 and I was really hoping it was 55cm, but just the way things go sometimes.
there’s Mint condition wabi lightening on eBay in size 55cm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wabi-Lightn...MAAOSw17ZfRmBF
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Originally Posted by jay4usc
there’s Mint condition wabi lightening on eBay in size 55cm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wabi-Lightn...MAAOSw17ZfRmBF
I saw that earlier today! Looks nice but a ways out of my budget. Thanks though!
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Originally Posted by WesleeC
I saw that earlier today! Looks nice but a ways out of my budget. Thanks though!
I sent JP911 a pm to contact you. He contacted me a few weeks ago about his 55cm wabi he was selling but I already purchased one. Look out for his message.
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Originally Posted by jay4usc
I sent JP911 a pm to contact you. He contacted me a few weeks ago about his 55cm wabi he was selling but I already purchased one. Look out for his message.
Great thank you!! I sold my 52cm that was a little small a few years ago and regretted it instantly. Such a smooth comfortable bike!
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Thanks for the referral, Jay4usc! WesleeC, I have a 55cm Wabi Classic in black, built (by me) from the frame up in 2014. If you're interested, send me a PM.
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Originally Posted by jay4usc
I sent JP911 a pm to contact you. He contacted me a few weeks ago about his 55cm wabi he was selling but I already purchased one. Look out for his message.
Hey thanks a lot for sending him a message! I think we're going to be able to make a deal!
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Old 09-08-20, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WesleeC
Hey thanks a lot for sending him a message! I think we're going to be able to make a deal!
im glad I could help. Post pics when you get your bike. I never got the details on his built.
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