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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2003 Free Agent Crown Imperial and 2005 Free Agent Crown Imperial.
- Identity & price
2005 Free Agent Crown Imperial had an original MSRP $130 lower than 2003 Free Agent Crown Imperial.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.79:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.77:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; 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
2003 Free Agent Crown Imperial
2005 Free Agent Crown Imperial
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Free Agent
Free Agent
Model
Crown Imperial
Crown Imperial
Bicycle Type
BMX
Freestyle/jumping
Original MSRP
$729.00
$599.00
Colors
Gloss Black
Matte Black
Sizes
Pro
—
Weight
34.2 lb
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
Chromoly
Fork
Free Agent
Free Agent
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
3-piece chromoly 180mm, 39 teeth
3-piece chromoly, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Three piece
Cartridge bearing
BB Shell Width
American
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Rear Cogs
1-speed, 14 teeth
1-speed, 13 teeth
Chain
KMC Z510H, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z510H, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Aluminum
Free Agent chromoly axle
Brakes
Brakes
DiaTech AD-996 U-Brake rear brakes, aluminum rear levers
DiaCompe AD996 brakes, Free Agent aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig
Handlebar
S & M Beringer
Free Agent chromoly
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
S & M Redneck
Free Agent ST06
Saddle
Padded BMX, 8mm rails
Free Agent Jump Kevlar
Seatpost
Chromoly
Chromoly, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, 14mm axle
Aluminum, 14mm axle
Rims
Sun Rims Kingpin, 48-hole
Sun Rims King Pin KP26 CNC, 36-hole/48-hole
Spokes
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.95" Kenda K-893
20 x 1.95" Kenda K893 Rick Thorne
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.