Independent Fabrication - Frames

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Design specific for long distance touring
Available in 13 sizes from 37 cm to 62 cm
Size specific tubing to assure uniform ride quality throughout the range of sizes
All tubes are sealed except the seat tube to minimize corrosion and enhance frame longevity
Custom seat tube insert for strength and durability
Rack mounts and low rider mounts included
Extra strong IF fork with low rider mounts
45 cm chain stays for heel clearance from panniers and better tracking
Gusset at intersection of head tube and down tube for optimum strength
Bottom bracket custom machined and relieved for strength and light weight
Dropouts custom machined and heat treated for added strength
Exquisite welding
Warranty of craftsmanship for the life of the original owner and materials for 5 year

Design specific for long distance touring
Available in 13 stock sizes from 37 cm to 62 cm at a reduced cost
Size specific tubing to assure uniform ride quality throughout the range of sizes
All tubes are sealed except the seat tube to minimize corrosion and enhance frame longevity
Custom seat tube insert for strength and durability
Rack mounts and low rider mounts included
Extra strong IF fork with low rider mounts
45 cm chain stays for heel clearance from panniers and better tracking
Gusset at intersection of head tube and down tube for optimum strength
Bottom bracket custom machined and relieved for strength and light weight
Dropouts custom machined and heat treated for added strength
All tubes are sealed except the seat tube to minimize corrosion and enhance frame longevity
Exquisite welding
Warranty of craftsmanship for the life of the original owner and materials for 5 year
Choice of 26 stock colors and 14 decal color combinations applied in our own PPG Certified paint shop
2-color fades available at no additional cost
Custom paint available
130 or 135 mm rear axle spacing at no additional cost
Frame set up for V-brakes or cantilever at no additional cost
Regular low rider mounts or Bruce Gordon low rider mounts at no additional cost.
Choice of derailleur cable routing: HT (only with V-brake) or DT with cantis
Choice of brake cable routing: 7 o'clock (only with V-brake) or top
Pump mount at no additional cost
S&S couplings available for ultimate portability
Frames proportioned for women available
1.125" head tube and fork available (threadless only) at no additional cost
1.0" fork available either threaded (45 cm and larger) or threadless.

Reynolds 853 Main Triangle - double butted for light weight
Reynolds 725 chain stays - round-oval-round design
Reynolds 725 seat stays

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The Independence was designed by Mike Flanigan, our veteran cross country bike rider. Mike has pedaled cross country and has done many other long distance treks. He borrowed the top touring bikes carried by our local dealers and picked them apart. Borrowing features he liked and discarding features he disliked, Mike drew upon his experience in putting together a design that would serve as his preferred beast of burden. And so was born the Independence, the IF full bore touring bike.

Not long after the Independence was introduced, John Paul and Alycea Lamb-Horth took off on a touring ride from Tierra del Fuego (the southern tip of South America) to Alaska and beguiled us with regular reports of their adventures - truly a remarkable journey.

The Independence employs an extra heavy tube set and fork designed to carry the burden of fully loaded racks and panniers. Equipped with all the necessary rack mounts, fender mounts and water bottle brazeons you will need to make your dream tours a reality.