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 $3,390 brand new. We estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. The Special 1998 8 is fully rigid.

Components

The Special 1998 8 comes with Shimano XTR components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and Shimano XTR RapidFire SL shifters.

Drivetrain

The Special 1998 8 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.

Wheels

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

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $3,390
Year 1998
Alt. Names Special