Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (06) 1998 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (06)
General Infos| Model | Special (06) |
| 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 XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| 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 XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (06) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (06)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bronze and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Independent Fabrication provided us with the latest version of its Special (06) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Independent Fabrication Special (06) Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here