I wanted to build a no-expense-spared forever bike, but the frame builder I settled on has an 18-month wait, so I decided to rebuild my tired old Cinelli Mash onto a new steel frame.
I settled on the Wabi Special, since its the only lugged steel frame I could find in tall girl sizing without going crazy on a custom keirin frame or spending similar money.
The 60cm fits me like a glove and is much more pleasant to ride than the Cinelli (that thing served me well in my messenger days, but now I’m old and lazy).
Don’t mind the cheap throw-away wheelset. I was going to rebuild my Phils onto new rims but the lockring threads are stripped (sad). I’ll put together a new wheelset eventually, maybe on some White Ind hubs.
Other than that, I’ve just gotta cut down the steerer tube and replace the crunchy old bottom bracket. I think the Wabi will serve me well until I can get my hands on that custom titanium track frame 🙂
by MishyJari
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Nice – not sure how buying a Wabi frame and simultaneously waiting for a custom titanium saves you money over a custom NJS -but I like how you think N+3!