VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Free Agent Ambush

Velopedia Archive ID 53445

Overview

Model year1996
BrandFree Agent
ModelAmbush
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID53445
Original MSRP$259.00
ColorsChrome-plated, yellow
SizesBoys 12.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly 7", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-504
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-457

Brakes

Brakesfront/Chang Star 879AG cantilever rear brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-404
HandlebarBMX chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemFree Agent 4-bolt alloy
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 4019, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Cheng Shin Comp III type, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube533 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center389 mm
Wheelbase958 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.