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1998 Independent Fabrication Special (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 74976

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIndependent Fabrication
ModelSpecial (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID74976
Original MSRP$2,555.00
ColorsBlack, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes10", 12", 14.5", 15.5", 17"

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube549.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1016 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.