Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (18) 1997 VS GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2008 specs comparison
Independent Fabrication Special (18)
General InfosModel | Special (18) |
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 | Ritchey CompLite |
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 | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (18) 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 (18)
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 Ritchey Expert |
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GT Avalanche Expert
General InfosModel | Avalanche Expert |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Steel Blue |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Hydraulic Levers Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | GT AL Riser OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | GT ATB OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 85-130 (millimeters) RockShox TORA |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Independent Fabrication provided us with the latest version of its Special (18) bike manual
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