[kneedrachen]

First, I want to be honest. I'm not a hipster. I don't wear skinny jeans, the laceless, slip-on Chuck Taylors nor am I a fan of things being "real and pure." Despite that, I want a fixed gear bike. I've been looking around and Wabi looks nice but I don't know much about them. Being that I trust the internet with a grain of salt, I figured I'd come to the collective and see what anyone has to say.

That being said, I looked into the Jamis Sputnik and my LBS said the few they've sold have had quite a few problems.

Anyone?

 

[Industry_Hack]

I have the Classic. Of the 20+ bikes I have owned, definitely one of my favorites.

 

[Industry_Hack]

Oh, you can go to my site and search for Wabi. There are a couple of articles on there.

 

[kneedrachen]

Thank you Sir,

You're not as despicable as a man with a titanium custom tandem should be.... this coming form someone that wants to get into the world of tandems... Where's my free beer?

 

[Industry_Hack]

I sold the tandem, but the guy I sold it too went even crazier with it.

Free beer at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Show in two weeks...

 

[BeginnerCycling]

I also reviewed the Wabi (Classic) on my site, and I really enjoyed the bike. They have made some nice updates for 2011 also. Here's info on the updates with a link to my original review in the first paragraph: Wabi Classic and Wabi Lightning Updates

Happy riding!

 

[kneedrachen]

Thanks for the replies and articles.. Looks like a Wabi is in the near future!

 

[BeginnerCycling]

Glad to help, I think you'll be very pleased!

 

[wild]

I have bin thinking about getting a Jamis Sputnik but have heard of no problems with them, what kind of problems did your local bike store say thay had with them ????

 

[kneedrachen]

They said there were some quality control issues with them, wheels that would go out of true easily/hard to keep in true/damaged, bearing surface issues that needed refacing and one other thing, I can't really remember what it was though. It convinced me enough to go with a Wabi as I trust my LBS wholeheartedly and they lost a sale by convincing me to not go with a Jamis Sputnik so they obviously stand behind what they say.

 

[wild]

Thank you

 

[Industry_Hack]

With the Wabi, you've got one guy with years of experience both riding and sourcing components. And it's just him. It's not like you can call up Gary Fisher these days and ask to be put through to Gary. With Wabi, I spoke directly to Richard and he answered all my questions.