Take the FatBoy 415 Pro. Swap the spendy parts to functional, affordable stuff like Strongarm one-piece cranks and 48-spoke anodized alloy wheels. Add a chunk of high-ten steel here and some ball bearings there and you've got it. The 1999 Specialized FatBoy 415. Great ride, less money.
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
25.4
Top Tube Size
unknown
Original Colours
ACY8X0000 ACY9X0000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth digit in the serial indicates year of production. 8=1998 or 9=1999. X in the example above indicates production Month (E to L - May to Dec). Y in the example above indicates production Month (A to D - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.
