Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Free Agent
1997 Free Agent Ambush (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Free Agent Ambush (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- Free Agent
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Free Agent Ambush (01)
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy aluminum, 26.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Free Agent VL-229
- Handlebar
- Free Agent
- Handlebar Stem
- Free Agent
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch Dia-Compe Aheadset
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum nutted
- Rims
- Aluminum, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 20 x 2.125inch Duro, Rear: 20 x 1.75inch Duro
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-Plated
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Boys 10.5inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.