Here are some guidelines for common replacement parts and/ or upgrade specs.
Bottom Bracket
Any English threaded (BSA) 68mm bottom bracket will into the bottom bracket shell. For spindle length, verify the length of your current spindle (by removing and checking the BB) or use the length recommended for the crankset you are using.
Spokes
NOTE: Some spoke lengths below may not always be available. You can go 1mm shorter or longer without any significant impact. We do not recommend going more than 1mm.
For wheelsets built from 2016 to present:
Lightweight/Standard wheelset
Front Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.8-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 290mm
Rear Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.8-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 291mm
The best and most widely available substitute for this spoke are DT Swiss Competition spokes.
Sub -15 wheelset
Front Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.5-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 279mm
Rear Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.5-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 287mm
The best and most widely available substitute for this spoke are DT Swiss Revolution spokes.
For wheelsets built prior to 2016:
Lightweight/Standard wheelset
Front Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.8-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 290mm
Rear Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.8-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 292mm
The best and most widely available substitute for this spoke are DT Swiss Competition spokes.
Sub -15 wheelset
Front Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.5-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 280mm
Rear Spoke: 14/15G double butted (2.0-1.5-2.0), J bend stainless steel spoke, 288mm
The best and most widely available substitute for this spoke are DT Swiss Revolution spokes.
Wheel Bolts
Most of our current wheels take M6 x 22mm bolts. You can also use slightly shorter bolts of you can't locate 22mm lengths. There are older models that take M9-1.0 x 22mm and M10-1.0 x 22mm bolts.
Wheelset Hub Bearings
Use 6000 series sealed bearings with the following dimensions: 26mm (OD) x 10mm (ID) x 8mm (W).
Freewheels and Cogs
Our wheelset hubs are threaded for 1.37" x 24 tpi track cogs and freewheels. Note: While our hubs are FX/FX, you can install standard threaded freewheels on them without issue.
Headset
Any threadless headset made for a straight, 1-1/8" steerer tube with a 34mm ID. We also sell our stock headset here.
Stem
A stem that clamps to a 1-1/8" (28.6mm) steerer tube. Our handlebar clamps are 26mm, however it depends on what handlebars you are using. Our stock stems are 17d so they are horizontal to the top tube when installed.
Brake Calipers
Our Classic, Special and Lightning framesets are compatible with most short reach road calipers that have a 44-47mm reach.
Our Thunder frameset will be compatible with all brakes that attach to standard cantilever posts - Cantilevers, V-brakes and mini V-brakes.
Seat Post
All of our frames use a 27.2mm diameter seatpost. Our stock seatpost has a 24mm setback if you are looking to maintain the same geometry/fit.
If there is something not listed, contact us at support@wabicycles.com for guidance.