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1998 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (12)

Velopedia Archive ID 72484

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIndependent Fabrication
ModelCrown Jewel (12)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID72484
Original MSRP$3,130.00
ColorsBlack, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes44 cm, 46 cm, 48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 853
ForkSteelman
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTtt
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsMavic Open Pro, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireContinental Grand Prix

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center412 mm
Wheelbase1000 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.