Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (17) 1997 VS Mongoose NX 7.5 1998 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (17)
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP CD |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith 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 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
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) DiameterSyncros |

Mongoose NX 7.5
General InfosModel | NX 7.5 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Orange |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose NX 7.5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 7.5
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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 Mongoose NX 7.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 7.5 Mountain bike here