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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Free Agent Air Bandit and 2006 Free Agent Air Bandit.
- Gearing
2006 Free Agent Air Bandit has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Free Agent Air Bandit.
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.
Ratio2.50:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.25:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 20×2; 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
2005 Free Agent Air Bandit
2006 Free Agent Air Bandit
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Free Agent
Free Agent
Model
Air Bandit
Air Bandit
Bicycle Type
Freestyle/jumping
Freestyle/jumping
Original MSRP
$179.00
$199.00
Colors
Glossy Black, Spicy Mustard
Flat Midnight Copper, Dark Blue
Sizes
—
—
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle
Chromoly main triangle
Fork
Free Agent
Free Agent
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece chromoly, 40 teeth
1-piece hot-forged steel, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Steel
Loose ball
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 16 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Aluminum platform, chromoly axle
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum U-brake front/aluminum linear-pull rear brakes, aluminum levers
Aluminum U-brake front/alloy U-brake rear brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless
1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar
4-piece freestyle
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Free Agent forged
Saddle
Free Agent Jumping
Free Agent Jumping
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Aluminum, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Steel
Front: steel, 3/8" axle, Rear: steel, 14mm
Rims
Aluminum, 48-hole
Front: aluminum, Rear: Weinmann alloy, 36-hole/48-hole
Spokes
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 2.00" Free Agent freestyle
20 x 2.00" Free Agent
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.