AMP Research B5 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | AMP Research |
| Model | B5 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | AMP Research B5 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XTR Front: AMP Research D1 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
AMP Research B5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.2 (inches) Travel AMP Research F4BLT |
Other Specs of AMP Research B5
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Polished - Yellow |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel AMP Research |
| Saddle seat | Serfas Lola |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter JD Components |
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AMP Research produced the B5 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,840.00.
B5 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
AMP Research Mountain bike B5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and Yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Hutchinson On The Rocks tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. AMP Research equiped this exact model with AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Front: AMP Research D1, Rear: Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride AMP Research used Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this B5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 26/36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.