Years Made

1998 AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (03)

Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
MSRP USD (new)
$1,950.00
Weight Unspecified
Sizes Large, medium, small
Colors Ball-Burnished, Solar Yellow
Item ID 75137


Frame & Fork

Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Material Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 aluminum
Fork AMP Research F4BLT
Fork Materal Aluminum/carbon fiber, linkage crown
Rear Shock AMP Research, 5.0" travel

Components

Component Group Shimano STX
Brakeset Shimano STX cantilever brakes, Shimano STX levers
Shift Levers Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano STX
Crankset Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals Not included
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Control Tech or Thomson, 31.6mm diameter
Saddle Vetta TT
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebars Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar Stem Control Tech
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset

Wheels

Wheel Size Buyer's choice wheels
Hubs Shimano STX
Rims Mavic 238
Front Tire Buyer's choice
Rear Tire Not Available
Spoke Brand Unspecified
Spoke Nipples Unspecified
Not Available
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Bicycle Condition

Private-Party Value

Trade-In Value

Excellent

$177

$127

Very Good

$154

$107

Good

$135

$92

Fair

$112

$66

Poor

$73

$39


Bicycle Condition Guide

The bicycle looks new and is in like-new mechanical condition. The frame & fork have no visible or detectable blemishes or damage. All components, parts, and accessories are clean and free of any visible & detectable blemishes or damage. No service is required on any component, part, or accessory. Tires and grips/handlebar tape are original spec and in pristine condition.
The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic (only) blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts and/or accessories. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. The suspension (if applicable) and braking surfaces are clean with some signs of usage yet free from grooves & pitting. The tires, grips/handlebar tape, and brake pads may show signs of usage yet have a majority of their life remaining.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) may have minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. Bicycle is free of major mechanical issues but may require some service, a tune up is recommended. Some parts may require replacing, not to include front or rear shocks, wheels, shifters, front or rear derailleurs, braking systems, crank set or chainrings. Items that may need to be replaced include: tires, tubes, grips/handlebar tape, brake pads, brake hoods, chain & cassette, brake cables, gear cables, any/all housing, brake fluid and shock oil. Braking surfaces may have minor grooves or discoloration. Suspension and brakes may need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has some mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have many cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has numerous aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced. This bike could also be used for salvage.