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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2003 Free Agent Lil' Speedy.

  2. Gearing

    2006 Free Agent Lil' Speedy has a 11% lower climbing ratio than 2003 Free Agent Lil' Speedy.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2006 Free Agent Lil' SpeedySize Legacy reference · 28T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio1.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear5.1 mph

Uses front tire 12×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

2003 Free Agent Lil' Speedy28T · 16T · 1-speed
Ratio1.75:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear5.7 mph

Uses front tire 12×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2006 Free Agent Lil' Speedy
2003 Free Agent Lil' Speedy
Overview
Model Year
2006
2003
Brand
Free Agent
Free Agent
Model
Lil' Speedy
Lil' Speedy
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Colors
Black/Medium Blue
Matte Blue, Pink
Sizes
12"
Juvenile
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Free Agent
Free Agent
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece steel, 28 teeth
1-piece, 28 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Loose ball
One piece
BB Shell Width
—
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC C410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410A, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Platform
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Steel
1" steel
Handlebar
Steel
Steel BMX
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum 4 bolt
Saddle
Padded
Padded saddle
Seatpost
Steel pillar, 25.4mm diameter
Steel
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, Rear: coaster brake
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Rims
Aluminum, 16-hole
Steel, chrome, 16-hole
Spokes
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
12 x 2.125" Free Agent Knobby
12 x 2.125" Free Agent
Wheel Size
12" wheels
12" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
70°
—
Seat-tube angle
71°
—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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