Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (14) 1997 VS Kona MAKENA 2003 specs comparison

Independent Fabrication Special (14) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Independent Fabrication Special (14)

General Infos
Model Special (14)
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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP CD
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 Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XTR
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Special (14) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (14)

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


Kona Makena 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Makena

General Infos
Model Makena
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - 13 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type APSE XC Linear Levers
APSE XC Linear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoy Tech Nutted
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Revo Twist 6 Speed
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Kona Makena Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeSuntour M-5000

Other Specs of Kona Makena

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP Junior
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Junior
Seat post extensionKona XC


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