Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Free Agent
1997 Free Agent Champ (02)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Free Agent Champ (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Free Agent
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Free Agent Champ (02)
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece steel, 40 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Aluminum side-pull calipers brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Steel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
- Saddle
- Free Agent VL-244
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Kalloy aluminum
- Headset
- 1inch steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
- Rims
- CMC HE-7N steel, 36-hole
- Tires
- 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 9inch
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.