Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Free Agent Champ (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 63371

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Free Agent
Model	Champ (02)
Bicycle type	BMX
Archive ID	63371
Original MSRP	$159.00
Colors	Chrome-plated
Sizes	Boys 9"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Fork	Free Agent
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece steel, 40 teeth
Bottom bracket	One piece
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Aluminum side-pull calipers brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" steel
Handlebar	Steel
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Kalloy aluminum
Saddle	Free Agent VL-244
Seatpost	Steel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Rims	CMC HE-7N steel, 36-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 1.75" Duro
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	432 mm
Head-tube angle	74°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	359 mm
Wheelbase	794 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 14, 2026.