Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Independent Fabrication SPECIAL XTR/SID XC 1999 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS
General InfosModel | Vail XCS |
Manufacturer | Sampson |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSampson S Class |
Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Sachs Neos |
Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Quarz |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS
Component group sets | Sachs Neos |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle Bassano Vuelta |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |

Independent Fabrication Special XTR/SID XC
General InfosModel | Special XTR/SID XC |
Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Maroon and Burnt Orange fade- Olive Green and Creme fade- Purple and Blue fate- Solid Black-Mango Yellow |
Sizes | - Womens 10 (inches)- womens 12 (inches)- womens 14.5 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 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 LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass 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 | Syncros |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM ESP 9.0 SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special XTR/SID XC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 SL |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special XTR/SID XC
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) DiameterSyncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sampson provided us with the latest version of its Vail XCS bike manual
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