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1998 Independent Fabrication Special (01)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,555.00
Sizes
10", 12", 14.5", 15.5", 17"
Colors
Black, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Archive ID
74976
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds 853
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleWTB SSTX, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 29.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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