Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 68992
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Independent Fabrication |
| Model | Special (03) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 68992 |
| Original MSRP | $2,545.00 |
| Colors | Blue/blue fade, brown/brown fade, golden yellow, metallic black, metallic p |
| Sizes | 10", 12", 14.5", 15.5", 17" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco |
| Seatpost | Syncros, 29.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 574 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.