AMP Research B5 (01) 1997 VS GT STS-1500 DS 1998 specs comparison

AMP Research B5 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

AMP Research B5 (01)

General Infos
Model B5 (01)
Manufacturer AMP Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - yellow
-Ball burnished
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
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Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
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Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
AMP D-1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: AMP
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

AMP Research B5 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Dual Pivot Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAMP Research F4 BLT

Other Specs of AMP Research B5 (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 2.75 (inches) Travel
AMP
Saddle seat Vanadium Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


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GT STS-1500 DS

General Infos
Model STS-1500 DS
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Black carbon
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Edge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Thermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAstro 1.5 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-1500 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XL

Other Specs of GT STS-1500 DS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) and 5.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
GT Aluminum Micro-adjust


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