Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (12) 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK SPORT 2008 specs comparison

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Independent Fabrication Special (12)

General Infos
Model Special (12)
Manufacturer Independent Fabrication
Year of production 1997
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG71
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Special (12) 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 typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (12)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco
Seat post extension 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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Specialized Hardrock Sport

General Infos
Model Hardrock Sport
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - black
- red and burgundy
- silver
-Blue and dark blue
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Specialized Resolution Wire
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Promax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Specialized and Alex HR 26
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized 3D Forged Alloy 25.4 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMX X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
SR Suntour XCM-T312
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Hardrock Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top Swing
Shimano Altus FD-M310-6
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera RD-M340
Fork material Single Crown Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork type 80/100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour SF7-XCM

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Sport

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSteel Cage and composite Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Aggro With Kevlar Sides
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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