Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 AMP Research B5 (02)

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

Original MSRP
$4,700.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xsmall
Colors
Ball burnished, yellow
Weight
23.9
Archive ID
67727
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialAlcoa 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F4 BLT
Fork MaterialAluminum, dual pivot crown
Rear ShockAMP, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
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 XTR
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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