The 1997 Independent Fabrication Special is a mountain bike with a steel frame. The frame comes in colors like Metallic  P, Golden  Yellow and Metallic  Black.

It was released in 1997 and costs $2,545 brand new. We estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The Special 1997 16 has fork suspension.

Components

The Special 1997 16 comes with Shimano Deore LX components, including a Syncros stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset headset and Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL shifters.

The Rock Shox Judy SL fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Special 1997 16 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore LX derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic 238 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,545
Year 1997
Alt. Names Special