Comments on: On doubters and quitters

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By: schecro

schecro — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:44:36 +0000

Interesting string, indeed. Although (at least in my boss's view) I spend far too much time reading bike stuff on the internet, I hadn't picked up on these events. I've had an IF Crown Jewel for almost 10 years -- steel with an after market carbon frame, because at that time IF didn't make carbon forks. I LOVE the bike.

I live in Maryland right outside DC, so while I understand the Boston thing, that's not why I bought my IF -- I bought it for the ride, and because my (trusted) bike shop had amazing things to say about IF bikes. I rode lots of other bikes, including (then) comparably priced carbon frames -- the Postal Service team bike (really).

The real question for me is, what will my bike shop (or other great bike shops) say about IF when I'm looking for my next bike. Will they say that I can get a great bike for a lot less from a "macro" bike company? That I should look at, say, a Calfee because IF isn't the same?

It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out. Things change, sometimes for the better, sometimes not

By: Prez

Prez — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:23:32 +0000

Eric,

I think this is the reason IF is finding a stable footing so that they continue to be made in the USA to the same if not higher quality then they were made i the last few years. Gary brining back former staff to help carry IF in the now and future shows a hell of a lot of desire to keep folks form the past and secure more for the future.

IF's future looks bright as long as people can see past their own nose. IF is not one person regardless of the talented people who no longer work there. There have been great people who have worked at IF and some of those people have come back. Loads of folks also got their start at IF and have become great as a result. Allow for new folks to learn from experienced ones and keep that happening.

Saving for another IF frame is the beginning of one made with qualified hands and to be honest i am looking forward to when I can get one of the new frames from the new factory!

Cheers

Dave

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:48:57 +0000

well, speaking only for myself – and perhaps a few others if they agree – I think the trepidation is more wondering what kind of builder IF will become as a result of these changes. if business expediency is the primary issue, then (like any number of small family-owned italian builders) what’s to prevent IFs being made in Taiwan™? as with another post-er I am saving for another IF frame, but I’d hate to see business decisions begin to cloud what is a beautiful and functionally perfect object.

By: Easton Heights Blogger

Easton Heights Blogger — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:48:12 +0000

Indy Fab,
I know obviously someone on the 'inside' would have a more accurate picture of what really happened between Fat and Serotta back in the day, but I was wrenching in a shop selling both at the time so I'm somewhat familiar w/ it (though my recollection is somewhat spotty).
anyway, I more had in mind the events afterwards, when Chris tried to start up again in NH, not so much the Serotta relocation.
regardless, I'm just making anonymous snarky comments. in all reality, I love IF and hope it all works out for you/them/everybody.

By: Prez

Prez — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:21:59 +0000

People freaked when IF added Ti bikes to their line up saying, "IF is a steel company!"

People Freaked when they put carbon and Ti together on the XS.

People freaked when IF came out with the Corvid an all carbon bike.

So far IF's changes have won awards, sold more bikes then ever, and has a clear new direction.

Yeah I would say IF knows what it takes to succeed. Gary only wants IF to succeed. With his focus on that I have no doubt that is going to happen!

By: Andrew Fleming

Andrew Fleming — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:26:59 +0000

A company is a business first and business decisions aren't always easy. Employees and companies come to crossroads all the time. My guess is for those that left, that it was more than just a location change. Though I'm sure moving out of Boston to NH will save some serious money as well as give employees cheaper cost of living choices.

They're moving 60 miles north... its not like its China.

By: Indy Fab

Indy Fab — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:57:55 +0000

It amazes me how unaware folks are of the actual history of Fat City, yet continue to make comparisons.

Chris Chance did not move Fat City. The brand was purchased after his business had failed, and Chris was asked to join the "new" Fat City as it was consolidated with Serotta by the same investor group.

A very different scenario than IF today.