Independent Fabrication Special (15) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Independent Fabrication |
| Model | Special (15) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Independent Fabrication Special (15) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 10 (inches) / 25.4 (cm) - 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) / 30.48 (cm) - 12 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| 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 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (15) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Sid |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (15)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Black - blue - custom - green - orange - purple - red - white - yellow |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Independent Fabrication Special (15) picture
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Independent Fabrication Special (15) bike review
Independent Fabrication produced the Special (15) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,640.00.
Special (15) bike is available in many sizes such as 10 (inches), 12 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches) and 17 (inches).
Independent Fabrication Mountain bike Special (15) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, blue, custom, green, orange, purple, red, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Independent Fabrication equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Independent Fabrication used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Special (15) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Independent Fabrication, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.