Independent Fabrication





Welcome

Ask yourself: "If I owned a bike company, what kind of frames would I want to build?" Well, we DO own a bike company, and we strive to build the best custom frames in the world, nothing less. We want to work with the most cutting-edge materials and techniques in existence, and above all, we want to be proud of what we do for a living. Pride of ownership is our incentive; it gives us the edge over the competition. The proof lies in our attention to detail, craftsmanship, and the quality of the ride.

Independent Fabrication started in 1995 building steel mountain bike frames. Now, in 2007, we can build almost everything, out of almost anything. From the finest, most technically advanced, steel tubing to ever exist, to the best titanium available, to an array of custom carbon fiber tubing made just for us, we can make a bike for you. But not just any bike - the bike of your dreams, manufactured with so much love and care, one would think our lives depended on it, and, in a way, they do.

Every frameset we build is custom, built for an individual customer from start to finish here in our Somerville factory. But how custom is custom? At IF custom means every tube, every length, every angle, and every option is selected to meet our customers' needs and desires. If that isn't enough, we have a state-of-the-art PPG Certified Paint shop that is set up to handle your custom paint requests, any color, any shape, essentially any scheme that you can come up with. Your bike will be as unique as you are.

We would like to thank all of the current Indy Fab owners out there. You have made it possible for us to exist. Without people like you, we would be out of, not only a job, but a way of life. We look forward to celebrating the future with you. Thanks, keep the rubber side down, and enjoy your bike.

News

New Soft Goods for Christmas!!
We have lots of new goodies in the Swag Bag for the IF fan in your life...or yourself (thats the Christmas spirit). Sweet new courier bags from Bailey Bags, new long sleeve t-shirts, ladies t-shirts, wool hoodies, the fun never stops. Happy Holidays folks!
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IF teams up with Rapha on Bike and Clothing.
IF has joined forces with high end clothing company Rapha to create a limited edition cyclocross kit and Planet Cross frame. The Rapha kit is a long sleeve wool jersey and 3/4 bibs with subtle IF detailing. This is for sale on the Rapha Website. The Rapha Cross Frame will be limited to 20 frames. Each frame will come with the Rapha paint job (to match the kit) and sterling silver Rapha headbadge. Understated, classy and as always, fully custom. Visit your local IF dealer for sizing ($2300 frame and fork). Check out these drool worthy shots of the frame and kit. Frame shot 1 - Frame shot 2 - Headbadge - Rapha Kit
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Latest IF Reviews
We have had several great reviews in the last couple of months with many more to come before the close of the year. Here is a list of some of the reviews that have come out recently, just in case you missed them. XS Review from Bicycling Magazine - Planet Cros review from Road Cycling UK - 953 review from Road Cycling UK - XS review from Rouleur Magazine
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