My new to me IF Crown Jewel
09-18-23, 12:08 PM
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My new to me IF Crown Jewel
Just got it today and am pretty excited to take it out for a spin.
Found it on FB Marketplace for under $2k
Bought it from the original owner who purchased it direct from Independent Fabrication in Newmarket NH in 2018.
Will swap out the saddle for a new Brooks and throw on some 28’s. Other than that I plan on keeping it as is
Found it on FB Marketplace for under $2k
Bought it from the original owner who purchased it direct from Independent Fabrication in Newmarket NH in 2018.
Will swap out the saddle for a new Brooks and throw on some 28’s. Other than that I plan on keeping it as is
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09-18-23, 12:22 PM
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09-18-23, 01:47 PM
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I have the same Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset and the CF version of the Repente Quasar saddle; nice pickup!
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09-18-23, 03:24 PM
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The Quasar is a flat saddle and a little shorter than a regular saddle, but not as short as those new-fangled short-fit saddles. Hard to tell whether it would be a good fit for you or not, but from what I have read about Brooks saddles, the Quasar is quite different.
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09-18-23, 03:56 PM
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Very nice bike What is the tubing of the frame ?
What is the tubing of the frame ?
09-18-23, 04:06 PM
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That is a beautiful and super clean bike!
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09-18-23, 08:26 PM
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It’s probably an “SE” edition because it has the stainless head badge. I have a 2004 Starlight Purple one rotting away in my basement. Built while they were still in MA. Somerville, IIRC. Mine has a Reynolds Ouzo carbon fork.
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09-19-23, 11:27 PM
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09-20-23, 09:48 AM
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Sweet! Kudos!
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09-20-23, 10:49 AM
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Totally forgot that they keep thorough records of every build. i bought mine in 2004. When I was going to have another custom frame built in 2016, the builder asked to see the build sheet from my IF. IF sent it to me quickly.
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Super nice!
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