December 2, 2023
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bikemode

how about the integrated headset? what about -40 celsius weather? How long before i have to start replacing bearings/chain? How about the wheelsets? strong? how long before they have to be trued when being ridden everyday through everything flat lander here 100% but jarring at times. Will it stand up?

brian

What about the integrated headset? It’s very smooth, did you have some other question about it? Seems that -40 celsius would be pretty cold, what about it? How well you maintain your bike will dictate how often you replace bearings and the chain. That’s like asking “How long is a piece of string?” The wheels were perfectly true out of the box, and are very well made, with the spokes properly tensioned.

Why wouldn’t this bike stand up to the same conditions as any other bike? I have a similar bike that costs less than half what the Wabi costs. It’s comfortable and reliable, but doesn’t ride as smooth, and it would seem that every single detail about the Wabi is better. Each and every component, plus the overall finish, speaks quality. When Richard Snook set out to design this bike, it’s obvious that he wasn’t trying to meet the lowest price, but rather, the absolute best bike possible for a very reasonable value. I replaced a few items with parts from my spares box, and even though they are name brand, and not inexpensive components, they don’t make the bike one bit better.

Jim

Good to read it handles and accelerates well. SS/FG are supposed to be nimble and quick. Not certain I would like FG riding, also wanting to get a bike that would have a lower theft profile, I opted for a Vilano hi ten bike. I wound up with a beginner’s SS/FG for right at $ 300 after wheels were trued and anything else I had to have the local bike shop do that was beyond me. It’s actually an awesome ride. With 100 psi on 700x25C’s, nimble and quick for handling, acceleration and maintaining a good pace over the long haul. 700×25 or thinner tires is going to be bone jarring, so I look for freshly paved roads. Anyway, I think if I ever decide to upgrade, the WABI though is a good candidate for consideration.

bikemode

how about the integrated headset? what about -40 celsius weather? How long before i have to start replacing bearings/chain? How about the wheelsets? strong? how long before they have to be trued when being ridden everyday through everything flat lander here 100% but jarring at times. Will it stand up?

Jim

Good to read it handles and accelerates well. SS/FG are supposed to be nimble and quick. Not certain I would like FG riding, also wanting to get a bike that would have a lower theft profile, I opted for a Vilano hi ten bike. I wound up with a beginner’s SS/FG for right at $ 300 after wheels were trued and anything else I had to have the local bike shop do that was beyond me. It’s actually an awesome ride. With 100 psi on 700x25C’s, nimble and quick for handling, acceleration and maintaining a good pace over the long haul. 700×25 or thinner tires is going to be bone jarring, so I look for freshly paved roads. Anyway, I think if I ever decide to upgrade, the WABI though is a good candidate for consideration.

brian

What about the integrated headset? It’s very smooth, did you have some other question about it? Seems that -40 celsius would be pretty cold, what about it? How well you maintain your bike will dictate how often you replace bearings and the chain. That’s like asking “How long is a piece of string?” The wheels were perfectly true out of the box, and are very well made, with the spokes properly tensioned.

Why wouldn’t this bike stand up to the same conditions as any other bike? I have a similar bike that costs less than half what the Wabi costs. It’s comfortable and reliable, but doesn’t ride as smooth, and it would seem that every single detail about the Wabi is better. Each and every component, plus the overall finish, speaks quality. When Richard Snook set out to design this bike, it’s obvious that he wasn’t trying to meet the lowest price, but rather, the absolute best bike possible for a very reasonable value. I replaced a few items with parts from my spares box, and even though they are name brand, and not inexpensive components, they don’t make the bike one bit better.

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