new AMP

[ishaw]

Maybe so but to my knowledge the amp rears didn't have removable mech hangers.

 

[mikee]

yup your right ian
was just pointing it out in an un-interesting yet knowledgable way

 

[ishaw]

Nothing un-interesting about knowledge, it's all good. I wish I knew as much about my job as I think I do about bikes

 

[mikee]

whats your job ?

 

[ishaw]

Project management mostly, with a lot of analysis and a bit of web stuff thrown in. Nothing too exciting.

 

[bluedazzler]

Only rode one once about 18 years ago but I really liked it.

Definitely a classic. Frame and fork both are among my all-time favorites. Requires a bit of regular maintenance (tightening the hex bolts at the pivots). They had a bit of a rep of being a little sketchy under hard riding at times but they were built on the edge of lightness/durability for the day.

Bike frames really weren't meant to be ridden and abused for 20 years IMO so that's a general warning but the AMP had a bit of a rep already. That shouldn't be taken as a knock on the bike. Perfect for a moderate XC course but on a difficult course I would ride with a bit of caution.

thanks for the tip

 

[bluedazzler]

Theese are the best frames & forks if you want something light, rides well but can be maintenance heavy if you ride them allot.

Got the same that im repainting and customizing with a B4 fork.

be good to see some pictures

 

[bluedazzler]

I've got one in the cupboard awaiting a build too. Looks like yours has been repaired/has a frame saver for the rear mech/drop out. I hope it's all good under there. Been threatening to finish my mongoose amplifier for a year or so now too, earlier incarnation of this frame, and damn light!

it was repaired previously and then damaged in the post, I have an entire new rear section to replace the one pictured

 

[ishaw]

That's good to hear, the one pictured above was the one that made me think about the drop outs and mech hanger.

 

[dyna-ti]

That's good to hear, the one pictured above was the one that made me think about the drop outs and mech hanger.

Yeah,good to hear you got that dropout sorted.Pretty heart-rending to see it :cry: I hate losing these irreplaceable parts,i mean,not like they make they any more and there is only a finite source :?