Bike Of The Week: Indy Fab Deluxe 29′er MTB
The bike, in the owners own words:
When I was asked if i minded if my IF was feautured as a bike of the week, I agreed with the caveat being only if I could write and photograph the post.
I will forgo the superfluous descriptions that can be found in the pages of most bike magazines and instead just say that the wheels, the seat and bars are all in the right place. In my opinion, this bike is the correct tool for racing and riding in the woods.
With design input on the geometry from Andrew at NYC Velo and Jesse at Independent Fabrication, my vision of the lifetime bike was met – she is a keeper. It is a confidence-inspiring ride and surely will serve me well.
While the wheels are mere a part of the bike, it merits mentioning that they are Bill Spaceman-built. These are the 2nd set of wheels he has built for me – they are certainly a highlight of the machine, and deserving of their own post.
For those that may not know, Bill has attended most of the Single Speed World Championship mountain bike races and clearly knows a few things about building great wheels – especially single speed mountain bike wheels. Off the shelf wheels are not a fitting substitute for well made, made to measure for the rider (might be more succinct if you just say bespoke) wheels.
With its roots in the fertile crescent of US bike culture, just saying “Independent Fabrication” conjures up the Fat Chance mountain bikes I coveted in high school and college.
The build process, the ride, and the aesthetics of the final product have exceeded expectations.
Thank you NYC Velo and Thank You Indy Fab.