Independent Fabrication Special (09) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Independent Fabrication |
| Model | Special (09) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Independent Fabrication Special (09) 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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG71 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (09) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (09)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Blue and blue fade - brown and brown fade - golden yellow - metallic black - metallic p |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| 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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Independent Fabrication Special (09) bike review
Independent Fabrication produced the Special (09) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,865.00.
Special (09) 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 (09) 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 XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 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 (09) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG71 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Independent Fabrication, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.