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1996 Free Agent Eluder · 1999 Free Agent Eluder

Specification1996 Free Agent Eluder1999 Free Agent Eluder
Overview
Model year19961999
BrandFree AgentFree Agent
ModelEluderEluder
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID5992187025
Original MSRP$199.00$194.00
ColorsBlack, chrome-platedChrome-Plated, Lime/Blue, White
SizesBoys 10.5"Expert
Weight—25.7 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steelChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkSpinnerSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/AN/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly 7", 44 teeth1-piece chromoly 170mm, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-504Victor VPB-35
BB shell width68mm ThreadlessAmerican
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NW-97FXerama SP-102
Brakes
Brakesfront/Chang Star 854AG cantilever rear brakes, Chang Star 257A leversPower Tools 1000 rear brakes, Power Tools 1000 rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-4041 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarBMX steelFree Agent CP
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemFree Agent 4-bolt alloyFree Agent aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-229Free Agent, kevlar sides
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 25.6 mm diameterKalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Front: Free Agent alloy, Rear: aluminum, nutted
RimsWeinmann 4019, 36-holeHJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gaugeShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type20 x 1.75" Free Agent
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Free Agent Eluder1999 Free Agent Eluder
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle72°72°
Chainstay / rear center363 mm363.2 mm
Wheelbase908 mm906.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.