Amp: dirt // street // 4X // slopestyle

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Features

Sizes Regular, Long
Light and Strong Light for quick rotations and fast starts but strong enough for the repeated landings.
Hydroformed 7005 AL tubes Gusseting formed into the tube for added strength with less weight
ISCG05 Run a chain guide
Superlow standover For tricks of course and flickability
Internal ribbed stays increased stiffness for railing burms and sticking landings.
Taper Headtube Strength and versatility to use zero stack or adjustable head angle cups
Horizontal Dropouts Dont to run single speed
Multispeed With the addition of our special hanger turn it into a 4x multispeed race machine.
Warranty 2 years [original owner]
Crash replacement Lifetime [original owner]
Weight 4.5lbs
Buildkit Amp  
Item    
Headset Banshee Munro
BB Parts SRAM  
Tires Geax AKA 26x2.2
Rims Sun Ringle Villa
F Hub Novatech AH41SB
R Hub Novatech D236SB
Spokes Sha Dar 14G
Chainwheel Truvativ Hussefelt 1.1 Single 32T
Chain YBN MK918
Cog Banshee 15 tooth
Derailleur/F none single speed setup
Derailleur/R none single speed setup
Shifters none single speed setup
Saddle SDG Patriot RL
Pedals none  
Handlebar Race Face Respond 720mm
Stem Race Face Respond 45mm
Grips Funn  
Brake/F none  
Brake/R Avid Elixir 3
Rotor/F none  
Rotor/R Avid G2CS 160mm

  Keith on the Amp

I actually designed the amp because I wanted a jump bike, and didn't like any options that were out there. For me a jump bike has to be light, tight and strong. Not many options out there tick all 3 boxes in my opinion, so I got to work. My motto is 'strength in simplicity' there is no reason to add unnecessary complexity and extra cost to a jump frame, so I kept things bare bones for the Amp.

With input for a couple of our sponsored dirt jump riders, and testing several variations of the frame I figured out geometry. Keeping the chainstay short and the front of the bike low by using integrated headset makes the bike feel really flickable in the air, and easy to throw into corners and pump through sections. Once the geo was dialed I then set about making it as light and strong as possible. Using internally ribbed seat and chainstays I kept the frame stiff and predictable, and by removing material where stresses were lowest I kept the frame super light. I believe that it is one of the lightest frames out there that can actually take abuse... sure I could have gone lighter, but I don't want customers to have to deal with cracked frames all the time... trust me I have ridden and cracked a few frames in my time before Banshee, and know what a hassle it is.

The Amp is a blast to ride, it is super low and aggressive, and gives you crazy pop off lips and rails round berms. The low standover and light and tight package makes ticks like no foot cans, tail whips and 3's a breeze. And you know that you can trust the frame when it comes to the odd sketchy landing. To become a true ripper you need confidence, and the Amp will give you that confidence!

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 The Amp uses hydroformed tubes for added strength with less weight and ribbed stays for increased stiffness.
     
     

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FAQ

Q: What kind of headtube?     A: Pre 2012 1-1/8 integraged, 2012 and after taper style 50mm bottom cup

Q: What size bottom bracket?      A: The amp uses an English threaded [aka ISO] 73mm width and works best with 118mm BB spindle or longer.

Q: Whats the biggest tire that can fit?      A: The Amp was designed around a 2.30 tire, however depending on the tire it may accept a bit larger but then your mud clearance will suffer.

Q: What is the best gearing for single speed?   A: It depends on you, but general guys like around a 2:1 ratio or 52 gear inches . For example a 22 tooth front ring with a 12 tooth cog at the back. There are some great resources online and one of the best is Sheldon Brown

The Amp is the spark you need to hit the big set. Strong, light at just 4.5lbs and super stiff with internally ribbed stays, the Amp is dialled for dirt jumps, pumptrack or 4X. The extremely compact frame has short, 15.7" stays and a sub-25" standover height. The Amp is first choice for Banshee Factory rider Paul Genovese.