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1997 AMP Research B4 (01)

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

Original MSRP
$2,980.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xsmall
Colors
Ball burnished, red
Weight
24.3
Archive ID
63243
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialAlcoa 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F3 XC
Fork MaterialAluminum, dual pivot crown
Rear ShockAMP, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 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

BrakesAMP D-1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, vanadium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: AMP, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims 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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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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