Wabi
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If you do decide to go the route of Wabi, the folks who work there are extremely helpful and responsive. The bikes are quite nice.
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I'm 6'1" and the 58 fits well. I did replace the stem on the first with a 90mm, and ordered the Thunder with a 100mm. I like a more upright position though.
I have some pictures of the unboxing on my computer. I will upload later. $200 is a little steep as it took me less than an hour to assemble including taking pictures and labeling the protective foam in case I have to ship it again (actually just ocd ).
I have some pictures of the unboxing on my computer. I will upload later. $200 is a little steep as it took me less than an hour to assemble including taking pictures and labeling the protective foam in case I have to ship it again (actually just ocd ).
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Sorry, haven't measured them yet. I will if I get a chance tomorrow. I will say they are the largest that will fit. I weigh 238 and keep 70 psi front and 82 psi rear. This is a good balance of comfort and rolling resistance.
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I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
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Was looking through the pictures of everybody's pretty Wabi's. Those look exactly like the Origin8 hubs I used to build up my wheelset . . .
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Beautiful bikes gentlemen! Considering a Keirin Purple! Though last thing I need is another bike, let alone another track bike. 🤦🏾♂️
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You may not "need" another bike but n+1 is always a thing, no?
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I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
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I suppose I should actually post pictures of my two Classics . . . I will soon, although there's a picture of the formerly white-now red bike floating around BF somewhere. Currently stashing my four bikes in my 80 sq. ft bedroom while they repave the lot I usually store them in. Suffice to say, I'm a little cramped for space at the moment.
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
***EDIT***
I scrounged up a picture of one of my classics that I had posted after it was freshly painted. NYC destroyed the stock Mineral Gray paint after about 8 months so I had it powdercoated red. My other frame is the Rhodium blue color. I do love the new green and blue Classic colorways.
My repainted, powdercoated Wabi Classic
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Those are directional tires, and they are facing the wrong way. You need to reverse the wheels, at least in the front.
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That is a gorgeous bike you got there! Love that color.
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Seatpost: Ritchey Comp
Brakes: Ultegra
Pedals: Shimano PD-EH500/ PD-M540
Wheelset: Velocity A23 32h
Crankset: Sram Omnoms (on my other blue Classic, the red one has the stock Andel crank)
Saddle: Ergon SM
Paint (obviously).
Chain: KMC z8.3
Otherwise, everything else (except brake cables I think) are stock.
I upgraded the seatpost because it kept slipping on the stock one bolt post and every time I'd hit a hole, the seat would tilt upwards at a very uncomfortable angle. Anybody else have/had this issue?
I bought a new wheelset right before I got hit by a car back in June 2020. Still have to true the stock wheels that were on there at the time. I'm running the stock wheelset on my other blue Classic and it's awesome.
So far the powder coat still looks brand new, even after crashing (again) at 25mph. If you're looking for a well priced, great powdercoat in NYC, check out Espo's in Staten Island.
Upgrades
Seatpost: Ritchey Comp
Brakes: Ultegra
Pedals: Shimano PD-EH500/ PD-M540
Wheelset: Velocity A23 32h
Crankset: Sram Omnoms (on my other blue Classic, the red one has the stock Andel crank)
Saddle: Ergon SM
Paint (obviously).
Chain: KMC z8.3
Otherwise, everything else (except brake cables I think) are stock.
I upgraded the seatpost because it kept slipping on the stock one bolt post and every time I'd hit a hole, the seat would tilt upwards at a very uncomfortable angle. Anybody else have/had this issue?
I bought a new wheelset right before I got hit by a car back in June 2020. Still have to true the stock wheels that were on there at the time. I'm running the stock wheelset on my other blue Classic and it's awesome.
So far the powder coat still looks brand new, even after crashing (again) at 25mph. If you're looking for a well priced, great powdercoat in NYC, check out Espo's in Staten Island.
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You may know since you already have a Wabi, but the Reynolds tubing decal is supposed to be inside the box somewhere. It's easy to miss it and throw it away for someone who doesn't know. Same for baristabaker
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You may know since you already have a Wabi, but the Reynolds tubing decal is supposed to be inside the box somewhere. It's easy to miss it and throw it away for someone who doesn't know. Same for baristabaker
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Thanks. Bike comes on the freewheel side, as shown I had switched it to Fixed. I put the front on with the same orientation for uniformity.
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I just measured them (700x32 GP5000's). Front runs 29 wide by 28 high at 70psi. Rear runs just a hair under 30 wide by 28 high at 80psi. This is after 600 miles.
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