Author Topic: Robinson Amtrac (Read 3268 times)

Zippy · « **on:** September 11, 2007, 09:02 PM »

I just took delivery of this frame and forks. I bought it as a Robinson Pro XL. It wasn't till I unpacked it that I realised it was actually an Amtrac frame. As far as I'm aware this is the only one in the UK. It needs a good buff but there's nothing wrong with the chrome so it should come up lovely. The only downside is that it has a few dings in it and a slightly crushed brake bridge. Other than that though it should come up a treat.

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:06 PM »

Didnt San have an Amtrak?

DINGO

DJV1980 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:11 PM »

mate do you want another robinson- mrs robinson? that candy apple red one remember.

Zippy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:12 PM »

He did before he sold it to a bloke in the States for an obscene amount of money. I know this because I almost bought it but couldn't quite afford what he was asking.

Zippy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: DJV1980 on September 11, 2007, 09:11 PM

mate do you want another robinson- mrs robinson? that candy apple red one remember.

If the wife takes to racing then she'll be having my Yellow Robbo. Yours is a really nice colour though.

spillers#1 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:30 PM »

Thats a really nice frame....keep it a build a racer

Zippy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:37 PM »

It's got a 21.5" top tube so would be ideal for a taller rider who wants to ride old school.

I'm off to give it a clean.

beard1973 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:41 PM »

I'm 6ft 1"

Zippy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2007, 09:43 PM »

It would be the ideal size for you then. I find the Pro XL's suit my bit taller than Spen size a bit better.

b45t4rd · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:06 PM »

Bike Pro in B'ham had a chrome one for a while, from what I can remember the wheelbase was also v long. Deffo one for tall guys

Frosty · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:07 PM »

I was thinking San had one, so where is he nowadays anyway???

bof · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:43 PM »

Whats the difference between an amtrack and the robo's still available from anals.

Cotty · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:43 PM »

anals

bof · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:45 PM »

Sorry typo.

beard1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:46 PM »

Quote from: bof on September 11, 2007, 10:43 PM

Whats the difference between an amtrack and the robo's still available from anals.

About 2"... from what I can work out... and the drop outs are welded stronger..

Cotty · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:47 PM »

2 inches for a start, or is it 2.5?

Zippy · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:54 PM »

The Robinson Pro has a 19.5" top tube. The Pro XL has a 20.5" top tube and the Amtrac has a 21.5" top tube. The Pro XL's and the Amtracs have an added brace welded between the rear chainstays becasue of the longer wheelbase. Also the Amtrac has the rear chainstays and seatstays welded up far neater and have caps covering the open ended tubing. The tubing on the Pro XL's and Amtracs are bigger as well.

Anyway this particular Amtrac has now been sold after recieving a very good offer.

bof · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:55 PM »

Quote from: Zippy on September 11, 2007, 10:54 PM

The Robinson Pro has a 19.5" top tube. The Pro XL has a 20.5" top tube and the Amtrac has a 21.5" top tube. The Pro XL's and the Amtracs have an added brace welded between the rear chainstays becasue of the longer wheelbase. Also the Amtrac has the rear chainstays and seatstays welded up far neater and have caps covering the open ended tubing. The tubing on the Pro XL's and Amtracs are bigger as well.

Anyway this particular Amtrac has now been sold after recieving a very good offer.

cheers zippy now we know.

beard1973 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2007, 10:56 PM »

Quote from: Zippy on September 11, 2007, 10:54 PM

Anyway this particular Amtrac has now been sold after recieving a very good offer.

Oh yes... coming last on a Track near you very soon....

darkersomeday · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2007, 01:04 AM »

Quote from: Zippy on September 11, 2007, 09:37 PM

It's got a 21.5" top tube so would be ideal for a taller rider who wants to ride old school.

I'm off to give it a clean.

i was going to ask what the tt was!

thats about the only old school bike i'd ever consider riding, there was a long haro on e-bay recently too that i had a think about

nice frame,

se · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2007, 07:31 AM »

Nice Zip but did some gorilla used to own it?! Squashed that brake stay more than on my bikes!

zed4130 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2007, 07:49 AM »

great buy mate, the best frames around

i love my robbo, even though mine has a shorter tt, im sure that will clean up a treat,

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2007, 08:08 AM »

i rode sandro's amtrak a few times, and you are right joe, it would be my only choice if i was ever going to compete with any degree of commitment. they are a lovely frame to ride.

Zippy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2007, 08:11 AM »

If your in the 6ft and above range then this is the best you could buy.

Mattdub · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2007, 10:26 AM »

The Amtrak frame was a kinda signature frame for 6 foot 2 inch Charles Townsend , a seriously powerful dude

Pictured here ( on left ) at the 1986 World Championship at Slough in his Hutch days , on the right is Dave ( The Culligan Man ) Cullinan .

Info on Charlie Townsend .......................

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Townsend_(BMX_rider)

Charlie was still racing on an Avent in Vet Pro as recent as 2005 .

Author Topic: Robinson Amtrac (Read 3268 times)

DJV1980

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Frosty

bof

Cotty

bof

Cotty

bof

darkersomeday

se

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