Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (08) 1997 VS Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (08)
General InfosModel | Special (08) |
Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- brown and brown fade - golden yellow - metallic black - metallic p -Blue and blue fade |
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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
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 | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG71 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (08) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (08)
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Balance AL 550 (01)
General InfosModel | AL 550 (01) |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- emerald and polished fade -Clear-coat |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance AL 550 (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (01)
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Independent Fabrication provided us with the latest version of its Special (08) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Independent Fabrication Special (08) Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance AL 550 (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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