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I’m attempting to make some decisions regarding my extended stable. I have an Amp Research B2 with a 63mm RS Judy XC that has lived at my parents weekend cabin since work forced me to leave the state 7 years ago. Now I’m back. My 60 y/o father has expressed an interest in some light trail riding and would like the ability to have a rack. He’s 200 lbs. so considering these facts, I think the Amp needs to be swapped out for another hardtail frame I have kicking around. I can put a Thudbuster seatpost on if he misses the cushion of a FS rig.
In my mind, the Amp frame either needs to have an Amp F-linkage fork added to make it a complete frameset and restored as the lightweight rig it should be or I need to part it out and sell it to someone who will love it. As I poke around the forum, I see very little talk and/or love for Amp Research products. I know they are considered to be fragile and should be ridden lightly by light riders. I’m also uncertain on the current state of support from Amp for the bushings/bearings and shock. I know they were able to offer parts and rebuild kits for a time but I’m sure those stocks are nearly depleted if not already gone. The shock on mine needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
I know this is a very subjective question but are Amp bikes considered to worthy subjects for a restore or am I better off unloading this on someone who is a dedicated Amp lover who has a pile of parts to keep it alive? At this stage of my riding/collecting, I’m indifferent. Considering the lack of chatter, I’m guessing they are not sought after. My fear is that keeping this Amp alive may require more money and energy than I want to put into it versus a similar era hardtail (e.g. Bontrager, Schwinn, Yeti, etc.).
Thanks for any thoughts/perspective!
In my mind, the Amp frame either needs to have an Amp F-linkage fork added to make it a complete frameset and restored as the lightweight rig it should be or I need to part it out and sell it to someone who will love it. As I poke around the forum, I see very little talk and/or love for Amp Research products. I know they are considered to be fragile and should be ridden lightly by light riders. I’m also uncertain on the current state of support from Amp for the bushings/bearings and shock. I know they were able to offer parts and rebuild kits for a time but I’m sure those stocks are nearly depleted if not already gone. The shock on mine needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
I know this is a very subjective question but are Amp bikes considered to worthy subjects for a restore or am I better off unloading this on someone who is a dedicated Amp lover who has a pile of parts to keep it alive? At this stage of my riding/collecting, I’m indifferent. Considering the lack of chatter, I’m guessing they are not sought after. My fear is that keeping this Amp alive may require more money and energy than I want to put into it versus a similar era hardtail (e.g. Bontrager, Schwinn, Yeti, etc.).
Thanks for any thoughts/perspective!