Independent Fabrication Special (05) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Independent Fabrication
Model Special (05)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Independent Fabrication Special (05) 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Special (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (05)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Blue and blue fade
- brown and brown fade
- golden yellow
- metallic black
- metallic p
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco
Seat post extension 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Independent Fabrication Special (05) bike review

Independent Fabrication produced the Special (05) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,250.00.
Special (05) 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 (05) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and blue fade, brown and brown fade, golden yellow, metallic black and metallic p .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Independent Fabrication equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX 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 (05) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Independent Fabrication, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.