VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 AMP Research B5

Velopedia Archive ID 84775

Overview

Model year1999
BrandAMP Research
ModelB5
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID84775
Original MSRP$2,840.00
ColorsPolished, Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F4BLT, 3.2" travel
Fork materialAlcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 aluminum, linkage crown
Rear shockAMP Research, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetShimano XTR M952, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M952, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPlatform

Brakes

BrakesAMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleSerfas Lola
SeatpostJD Components, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: AMP Research D1, Rear: Shimano XTR
RimsMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.