Independent Fabrication Special (15) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Independent Fabrication
Model Special (15)
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Independent Fabrication Special (15) Parts   
Available Sizes - 10 (inches) / 25.4 (cm)
- 10 (inches)
- 12 (inches) / 30.48 (cm)
- 12 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Special (15) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Sid

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (15)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Black
- blue
- custom
- green
- orange
- purple
- red
- white
- yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Independent Fabrication Special (15) bike review

Independent Fabrication produced the Special (15) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,640.00.
Special (15) bike is available in many sizes such as 10 (inches), 12 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches) and 17 (inches).
Independent Fabrication Mountain bike Special (15) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Independent Fabrication equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Independent Fabrication used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Special (15) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Independent Fabrication, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.