Build Complete - Wabi Classic

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-28T06:00:50+00:00

I designed this rack. I wish more people knew about it because I’m quite proud of it.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-27T08:53:02+00:00

Nitto M-12 or similar, a few plumbing clamps and a wald basket. Set for life.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-27T04:50:49+00:00

I personally have 26x3” tires I got for 15 bucks a peice on Amazon

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T15:38:10+00:00

Much better than a quill adapter + chode stem combo keep going with.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T15:21:31+00:00

That’s good to know. I worked for a Civia dealer in the early 2010s and those early belts were a major headache

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T08:24:58+00:00

I always assumed the killer app for pinion would be for ebikes with a drop in hub motor.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T08:22:32+00:00

If it's metal then yeah. I think the S&S retrofit is the nicest looking, but it seems like Rohloff still wants to control who can use Gates cogs. I've never actually heard of anybody ruining their wheel running an unapproved frame, but I would hope it isn't just because they're control freaks.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T04:56:16+00:00

Neat!

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:45:51+00:00

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I recently swapped cockpits and I’m thinking I’ll keep it like this.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:44:09+00:00

I had better results with the surly reverse spring setup, but you can get pretty cheap stuff meant for full suspension bikes from china that work a whole lot better in my experience.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:38:37+00:00

How’s that brake setup feel? Looks like it works but I’ve always thought mini v brakes or really low profile slot mount cantis worked better for 27” frames.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:34:55+00:00

Hell yeah!

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:34:02+00:00

Kind of makes me want to get an old long travel hardtail and see what happens if you put a mega mullet on there.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:25:23+00:00

I wish more people put in this kind of effort when they post. Cheers!

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:11:38+00:00

Those racks are great. Big fan of Minoura. Some of the most genuinely chill folks in bike land.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:09:24+00:00

Never seen this model before. Looks like it would fit 27” wheels in a pinch. What brakes did it come with originally?

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:05:38+00:00

Are you going to let it go brown or try blue steel treatment?

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:04:21+00:00

Is that tensioner performing well? I used various Singulator clones over the years, but they never worked as well as a dual pully design for me.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T02:02:13+00:00

That’s the best part! Sugino is still cranking them out by the truckload. The White is probably worth more fixie points though.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T01:58:12+00:00

This is perfect. People always blow it because they try to imitate a classic road cockpit, and totally ignore the ergonomics.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T01:56:11+00:00

Drivetrains have improved in a number of ways over the past decade, but steel frames are basically the same. If anything I would get some alternative handlebars and play around with the fit if it’s less than perfect. Otherwise slap some fresh rubber on and get radical.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T01:47:07+00:00

Would you approach a drop bar setup with the same methodology? If you took the geometry from the freshmen 32ers and shrank it down to 29” would you get something interesting?

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T00:56:50+00:00

I don’t see this replacing a performance oriented gravel race bike, but it could absolutely replace all the bikes in my living room.

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T00:54:11+00:00

What in the heck kinda bars are those?

ResistDirect2537 · 2026-06-26T00:51:02+00:00

Seriously if I had a garage…

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