Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (01) 1998 VS Trek 8500 2002 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (01)
General Infos| Model | Special (01) |
| Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- blue - custom - green - orange - purple - red - white - yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Grey |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Jones AC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke RC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Independent Fabrication provided us with the latest version of its Special (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Independent Fabrication Special (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here