Shimano France. Fixie. Cannondale Bicycles. Giant. Independent. The ultimate blend of passion and technology; The XS seamlessly combines titanium with carbon fiber to create a rider-specific frameset born from a world-championship winning design. Custom geometry, the classic styling of lugs, and modern fabrication techniques results in an uncompromised ride. Winner of Bicycling Magazine’s “Best Dream Road Bike” for 2005 and 2006 and “Best Track Bike” at the 2007 North American Handmade Bike Show.Frame/Fork PriceMSRP $5,995 (With laser cut crown lugs)* Complete pricing depends on custom options and selected componentry. Please consult a certified IF dealer for more details. IF uses only the best US Aerospace grade titanium suppliers coupled with carbon fiber tubes made specifically for us by EDGE Composites to give your new bike ideal ride characteristics for your body, weight, and riding style.
We miter each carbon tube to fit all of the way into the lug to maximize the glue overlap. BicycleTutor. Howtofixbikes.