Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (18) 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX TEAM RSL 2011 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 |

Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL
General InfosModel | Vertex Team RSL |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and red |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1'' Maxxis Aspen Exception |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss XR 1450 Star Ratchet Freehub and RWSFront: DT Swiss XR 1450 RWS |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss XR 1450 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Aerolite |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon Monocoque |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Next SL 3/4 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus SL 6 Degree |
Headset size | FSA Orbit CS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/30t TeethShimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Direct MountShimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F100 FIT Remote |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Tundra K:ium |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Next SL |
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 Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex Team RSL Mountain bike here