The 1998 Independent Fabrication Special is a mountain bike with a steel frame. The frame comes in colors like red, blue and black. It was released in 1998 and costs $2,840 brand new. We estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds. The Special 1998 11 is fully rigid.

Components

The Special 1998 11 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL shifters.

Drivetrain

The Special 1998 11 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore XT derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with kevlar IRC Mythos XC tires (26in x 1.95in) and Mavic 221 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,840
Year 1998
Alt. Names Special