Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 68598
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | AMP Research |
| Model | B3 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 68598 |
| Original MSRP | $1,390.00 |
| Colors | Ball burnished, green |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Alcoa 6013 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | AMP Research F3 XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum, dual pivot crown |
| Rear shock | AMP, 2.75" travel |
| Component group | Shimano STX |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Control Tech aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 586.7 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426.7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1079.5 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 48.3 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.