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2001 AMP Research B-5 Long Travel All Country XT

Velopedia Archive ID 35072

Overview

Model year2001
BrandAMP Research
ModelB-5 Long Travel All Country XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID35072
Original MSRP$2,450.00
ColorsPolished, Solar Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F-4 BLT, 3.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum, linkage crown
Rear shockAMP Research, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull clamp-on 1 3/8"
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAlloy platform

Brakes

BrakesAMP D-1 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarAluminum, 1.5" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleSpecialized
SeatpostJD Components 495, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: AMP Research D-1, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Specialized Team Control, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Specialized Team Master
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake20 mm

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