Independent Fabrication Special (14) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Independent Fabrication
Model Special (14)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Independent Fabrication Special (14) 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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XTR
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Special (14) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (14)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Blue and blue fade
- brown and brown fade
- golden yellow
- metallic black
- metallic p
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco
Seat post extension 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Independent Fabrication Special (14) bike review

Independent Fabrication produced the Special (14) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,435.00.
Special (14) 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 (14) 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 217 SUP CD, 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 (14) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 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.