Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (17) 1997 VS Kona BLAST 1999 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (17)
General Infos| Model | Special (17) |
| 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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP CD |
| 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 | Syncros |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (17) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (17)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros |
Kona Blast
General Infos| Model | Blast |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Scuba Yellow and Red |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Gravy Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Lumpy |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Kona OB-1 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alico YC-A227 B |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth Cyclone |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel RST Ga (millimeters)a EL |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona Thumb |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Independent Fabrication provided us with the latest version of its Special (17) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Independent Fabrication Special (17) Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Blast manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Blast Mountain bike here