Tyler Evans from Special Ops at Independent Fabrication wants Mbaction readers need to check out the 2009 Deluxe, the king of custom hardtails. It is a versatile platform that can be manipulated to accept 26”or 29” wheels (or a combination of both) and can be built as a single speed with options for V brakes, disc brakes, an Eccentric Bottom Bracket (EBB), or with the new Slider dropouts. Each frame is built as a frameset, designed specifically for the build height and offset of a specific fork (rigid or suspension), guaranteeing ideal handling characteristics. Every frame we build has a tubeset that is unique to its owner’s specific needs and requirements.

STEEL DELUXE
The Steel Deluxe uses a robust tubeset designed to take the abuse of life on the trail. The material is a combination of Reynolds 853 and True Temper OX Platinum. Independent Fabrication has the tubing custom drawn in a plethora of wall thicknesses, diameters, and butt lengths.

TITANIUM DELUXE
The Titanium Deluxe is made from an oversized 3Al/2.5V titanium tubeset. This tubing is cut and butted into a wide range of dimensions. The finished frame is shot peened and then either decal'ed or painted. The Titanium Deluxe comes with a sterling silver head badge.

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