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1998 Independent Fabrication Special (15)

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

Original MSRP
$3,640.00
Sizes
10", 12", 14.5", 15.5", 17"
Colors
Black, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Archive ID
71863
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds 853
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR 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 XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 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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