Independent Fabrication 953

[corky]

Maybe not weight weenie but here's my new IF 953.......

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98432&stc=1&d=1187272637
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=98433&stc=1&d=1187272637

[Guy]

Any chance you can link directly to the image rather than another forum post (which requires registration to view)?

[corky]

ah, sorry that's the only place it's hosted.

please remove if it offends

[Ghastly]

it does'nt really offend, but we (at least I) can't see it...

host it on imageshack.us

[wooly]

Here it is.

How do you like the new Mavic wheels?

[corky]

Thanks for that Wooly,

The R-Sys are great, bearings needed adjusting out of the box but they're nicely made, seem light but can't check as my scales are broken. No need for rim tape and the magnet is a nice touch. Ride seems comfortable, maybe less stiff than carbon rims but they seem quick. Probably not very aero but that wasn't one of my goals with these wheels.... I wanted them for alround use, training, some Crits etc.

Give me some more time on them and I'll put up a more thorough review.

[jalapeno]

that looks really lovely, you must be pleased. The finish of the steel I really like and the wheels suit that frame very well. How's the ride (of the frame), are you able to compare with titanium?

[nikh]

Very sexy!

Fyi

How to add an attachment

[pieterp]

Damn, that is one dope ride!

[coloclimber]

phat steel ride! great build choice. How long did you wait for the frame?

what does the frame weigh?

[corky]

hmmmmm I waited a long time, there were some initial tooling probs and then some supply probs but it was all dealt with in a professional manner and although it took over 6 months a) it was worth it and b)when you deal with a small builder using brand new materials you have to expect some bumps but hope for the best. As I said it wasn't an issie and I believe they can supply in a few weeks now..... just drop Joe Ingram a line

IF were great to deal with as were my LBS

Not sure of weight as my scales are out of action........ probably a but more than TI but not much using my 'heft gauge LOL

[RTW]

Joe is a great guy, I can vouch for him.

You bike is lovely. An IF is on my list of wants sometime in the future.