AMP Research B5 (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand AMP Research
Model B5 (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories AMP Research B5 (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- xsmall


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
AMP D-1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano XTR
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 Specifications

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 Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

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 XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

AMP Research B5 (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of AMP Research B5 (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Available colors - Ball burnished
- yellow
Weight 23.9
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
AMP
Saddle seat Vanadium Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


AMP Research B5 (02) bike review

AMP Research produced the B5 (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,700.00.
B5 (02) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , small and xsmall .
AMP Research Mountain bike B5 (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole. AMP Research equiped this exact model with AMP D-1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Front: AMP, Rear: Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride AMP Research used Alcoa 6013 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Control Tech aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this B5 (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by AMP Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.