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2001 Independent Fabrication Special LX Psylo Race

Velopedia Archive ID 36352

Overview

Model year2001
BrandIndependent Fabrication
ModelSpecial LX Psylo Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID36352
Original MSRP$2,877.00
ColorsBuyer's Choice
Sizes10", 12", 13", 14.5", 15.5", 17", 18"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialColumbus Nivacrom
ForkRock Shox Pyslo Race, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King No-Threadset
HandlebarKore Elite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Elite
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostThomson Elite, 29.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X225, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube548.6 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1028.7 mm

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