IF deluxe -when did 853 start being used?

tangent · Sep 6, 2006

As it says folks...I'm think late 90's but not certain :?:

True Temper was the tubeset of choice prior to this I seem to remember.

P20 · Sep 7, 2006

Introduced 1995 according to Reynolds website

Stick Legs · Sep 7, 2006

No biggie!

Who cares when they look that good!

No really, lovely bikes, can't wait to get my grubby mitts on one!

kingroon · Sep 8, 2006

My IF had an 853 main triangle with Columbus Nivacrom rear triangle I seem to recall..

From the IF site..

The steel Deluxe was our first model, introduced in 1996. Initially the frame was made with True Temper, 1" headset and straight stays. It has been constantly improved over the years. The head tube was changed to 1.125" in 1997 at the same time that we adopted Reynolds 853 for the main triangle.

More recently, we were able to lighten the frame by adopting Columbus custom Nivacrom S-bend chain stays and Columbus custom Nivacrom S-bend seat stays. It has received critical acclaim from the bike press and our riders in each of its iterations.

I know I keep posting this photo, but I miss it so much it pains me :cry:

Rich · Sep 8, 2006

Dude..you sold your IF!?! :cry: Hold that head in shame.... :?

tangent · Sep 13, 2006

IF only

Guys thanks for the advice & nice pic...helped me score a sweet iF Deluxe (Y2K model so not exactly 'deep' in the retro stakesl, it has it's charms tho')

Replaces my beloved but De(stroyed)Kerf Team SL (also scored via here). :shock:

Gotta wait until me collar bone repairs b4 it gets muddy tho'...the 'frame builders' speak of 2 months...

IF deluxe -when did 853 start being used?

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