Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 AMP Research B3 LX (01)

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,100.00
Sizes
16", 18.5", 20"
Colors
Ball-burnished, black, red
Weight
25.2
Archive ID
52058
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame MaterialAlcoa 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F3 XC
Fork MaterialAluminum, dual pivot crown
Rear ShockAMP, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetShimano Deore LX
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsSun Metal CR18, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Hutchinson
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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