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
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Parts And Accessories AMP Research B5 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Polished
- Yellow
Weight 24.5
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
AMP Research
Saddle seatSerfas Lola
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
JD Components


AMP Research B5 bike review

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.