Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (18) 1997 VS Iron Horse ARS TEAM 1999 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 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 | 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 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
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) DiameterRitchey Expert |

Iron Horse ARS Team
General InfosModel | ARS Team |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Race Red |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC SlickFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8Front: Ringle Son Of Bubba |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeSun Rims 0 XC |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Elite With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec 118 Titanium |
Handlebar extender | Titec Mag 130 |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Fat Head Titanium |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL With Remote SS-95 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Iron Horse ARS Team Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownCarbon Fiber Composite and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX Carbon |
Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS Team
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M747 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Leather With Kevlar Sides Titanium RailsSDG Comp Belair |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterTitec TI-215 Titanium |
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
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Independent Fabrication Special (18) Mountain bike here
- Get your Iron Horse ARS Team manual book version yo know further about this bike
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