Hows everyone getting on with their New AMflow

[irie]

... also they reckon its due to my size and flexing of the frame
...

What is your "size"?

 

[iXi]

What is your "size"?

188cm, 108kg. XL Bike

 

[irie]

188cm, 108kg. XL Bike

If bike's weight limit means rider + bike then must be near to or over the weight limit ...

 

[DanMcDan]

No creaking etc on mine, size M, I’m 74kg and ride pretty much everything from jumps/park to steep tech.

 

[iXi]

N

If bike's weight limit means rider + bike then must be near to or over the weight limit ...

Nah I'm still 15kg off the Max

The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, which includes the rider's weight, any additional items being carried, and the weight of equipment mounted onto the frame.

 

[irie]

N

Nah I'm still 15kg off the Max

The maximum load capacity is 125 kg, which includes the rider's weight, any additional items being carried, and the weight of equipment mounted onto the frame.

Depending how the above is interpreted, if the frame weighs about 2.3kg and the bike weighs perhaps 20.3kg there would be at least 18kg of "equipment mounted on the frame". AMflow don't seem to publish a gross weight limit, or if they do I haven't found it.

 

[iXi]

Depending how the above is interpreted, if the frame weighs about 2.3kg and the bike weighs perhaps 20.3kg there would be at least 18kg of "equipment mounted on the frame". AMflow don't seem to publish a gross weight limit, or if they do I haven't found it.

Got this from support, emailed direct

Thank you for your message. Regarding your query, the maximum limit of 125kg includes the rider's weight and load, as well as the weight of the equipment mounted on the frame. It does not include the weight of the bike.

 

[irie]

Got this from support, emailed direct

Thank you for your message. Regarding your query, the maximum limit of 125kg includes the rider's weight and load, as well as the weight of the equipment mounted on the frame. It does not include the weight of the bike.

The reply could be read either way. However, if that does mean that the 125kg maximum weight limit excludes the ~22kg weight of the bike then that would mean that the weight limit for bike plus rider is at least 147kg.

Good to know that self proclaimed ultra light Amflow carbon frames have significantly higher weight limits than other eMTB manufacturers.

 

[Zimmerframe]

The reply could be read either way. However, if that does mean that the 125kg maximum weight limit excludes the ~22kg weight of the bike then that would mean that the weight limit for bike plus rider is at least 147kg.

Good to know that self proclaimed ultra light Amflow carbon frames have significantly higher weight limits than other eMTB manufacturers.

Not all. For example :

The 120/125 figure is generally an arbitrary figure created to help with warranty claims. Invariably it's also a limit imposed by the wheels/hubs as they're the most likely fail points, followed by the suspension components. Any frame can fail in the right circumstances, but they're generally all pretty strong these days and it would be surprising for anyone to come along and make something which is going to be poorly engineered.

If @iXi is doing 5ft drops regularly and rides like a potato, then yes, he's either going to brake a component/frame or his testicles at some point in the future.

Anyway, that all sounds a bit serious and boring ..

With the endless question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, were EMTB's developed for old fat men or did men evolve with the introduction of the EMTB into old fat men ??

Could higher body fat be part of a natural evolutionary process - you could call it athleticism I suppose as the body is adjusting for ultimate performance under a particular situation ?

Like a skyscraper .. it's big, it's heavy .. what do you do to improve performance and longevity of the structure when under environmental extremes ? Add weight.. Stick an extra 1000 tonnes of metal at the top in the form of a Tuned mass damper.
The "Highly Tuned" riders body can flow and undulate to even out the trail, working in tandem with the suspension for a smoother ride and more consistent loading on the bike and components.

Serious EMTBers spend a lot of time in EMTB gyms where you can buy all sorts of dietary supplements like peanuts, pork scratchings, Guinness, IPA. Many more dedicated EMTBers will even stop at an EMTB gym part way through a ride, some will even squeeze in a quick gym session at the end of the ride.

Remember, don't be dismayed if you don't have an EMTB gym near you, home workouts have been proven to be as equally beneficial .

EDIT : Please note that I'm not implying that @iXi is old or fat .. for all I know he's 19 and has 6% body fat.

 

[iXi]

Not all. For example :

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The 120/125 figure is generally an arbitrary figure created to help with warranty claims. Invariably it's also a limit imposed by the wheels/hubs as they're the most likely fail points, followed by the suspension components. Any frame can fail in the right circumstances, but they're generally all pretty strong these days and it would be surprising for anyone to come along and make something which is going to be poorly engineered.

If @iXi is doing 5ft drops regularly and rides like a potato, then yes, he's either going to brake a component/frame or his testicles at some point in the future.

Anyway, that all sounds a bit serious and boring ..

With the endless question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, were EMTB's developed for old fat men or did men evolve with the introduction of the EMTB into old fat men ??

Could higher body fat be part of a natural evolutionary process - you could call it athleticism I suppose as the body is adjusting for ultimate performance under a particular situation ?

Like a skyscraper .. it's big, it's heavy .. what do you do to improve performance and longevity of the structure when under environmental extremes ? Add weight.. Stick an extra 1000 tonnes of metal at the top in the form of a Tuned mass damper.
The "Highly Tuned" riders body can flow and undulate to even out the trail, working in tandem with the suspension for a smoother ride and more consistent loading on the bike and components.

Serious EMTBers spend a lot of time in EMTB gyms where you can buy all sorts of dietary supplements like peanuts, pork scratchings, Guinness, IPA. Many more dedicated EMTBers will even stop at an EMTB gym part way through a ride, some will even squeeze in a quick gym session at the end of the ride.

Remember, don't be dismayed if you don't have an EMTB gym near you, home workouts have been proven to be as equally beneficial .

EDIT : Please note that I'm not implying that @iXi is old or fat .. for all I know he's 19 and has 6% body fat.

Unfortunately I am old and fat, but the Max drop I do is about 2ft.

The weight thing was in regards to my bike creaking and cracking occasionally. The bike shop reckons its the frame flexing and the suspension Pivot points creaking as a result.

With that said I have busted a rear triangle from one of my narly 2 foot drops and it was aluminium.