This is my grail, a custom geo and one of a kind as far as I know when it comes to Independent Fabrications track bikes.
Frame:
Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel
Fork/Headset:
Alpha Q/IRD Techno-Glide
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino Grand Mighty/Sugino 75 NJS Superlap
Pedals:
Shimano spds
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino Grand Mighty/Dura Ace 15t/Sugino Zen 47t/Izumi V Super Toughness
Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Silverado/Thomson Elite
Brakes:
My legs
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open Pro/Suzue Pro Max/Vittoria Open Corse Evo CX
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open Pro/Suzue Pro Max/Vittoria Open Corse Evo CX
Accessories:
Blackburn rechargeable light
More Info:
The seat tube is 58cm and the top tube is 59cm. Seat tube angle 74 degrees, head tube 185mm. Tubes are a custom mix of True Temper OX Platinum and Reynolds 853. All tubes are sealed besides the seat tube. Custom Sterling Silver head badge.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Today, July 30th, 2014 at the corner of State and Adams in Chicago, a car pulled into me and my frame died. there are 4 un-repairable snaps of the tubing, two in the top tube and two in the down tube. I am lucky to be alive.
Added by Ride_the_Chi. Last updated about 9 years ago.
As of about 9 years ago, Ride_the_Chi has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
jamesy says:
super nice frame!
....i cant believe that got killed though, but good you're alive.
Posted about 10 years ago