AMP Research B3 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | AMP Research |
| Model | B3 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | AMP Research B3 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
AMP Research B3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Dual Pivot CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of AMP Research B3
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished- green |
| Weight | 25.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) TravelAMP |
| Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |
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AMP Research produced the B3 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,390.00.B3 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
AMP Research Mountain bike B3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and green .
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 Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC 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 B3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by AMP Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.