Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 76258

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	AMP Research
Model	B5 F4BLT Carbon (01)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	76258
Original MSRP	$2,360.00
Colors	Ball-Burnished, Solar Yellow
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Alcoa 6013 T6 aluminum, carbon fiber rear triangle
Fork	AMP Research F4BLT
Fork material	Aluminum/carbon fiber, linkage crown
Rear shock	AMP Research, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar	Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Vetta TT
Seatpost	Control Tech or Thomson, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: AMP Research, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic 238
Front tire	Buyer's choice
Wheel size	Buyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	574 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	426.7 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.