Millyard Racing down hill mountain bike MR002, How its made

[@jameslundstrom]

As a person interested in both MTB and Motorbikes I stumbled across your videos and left astounded. You're a true legend and I'm questioning if my engineering degree is valid after seeing this. Truly humbled by your skills.

[@paul4124]

Very well said. I love good engineering, l cannot find the right words that would adequately describe Mr Millyards genius.

[@davidevans7643]

He's a very underrated engineer ❤

[@lespaulplayer23]

​@davidevans7643 You've spelt it wrong. You spelt it ENGINEER when you should spell it ENGINEERING WIZARD

[@farmerlamb2372]

who else smiles when the phone scenes come on? Allen you are a true genius!!

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

Yeah how could you not

[@nicksmith7552]

I have a bit newer version.....it’s mustard colour.....styling !

[@davehoward22]

There not cheap them phones anymore..bizarrely ,everybody had them years ago

[@AllenMillyard]

It’s fun shooting the phone sequences 🎥

[@milesdufourny4813]

I smiled because the first thing that came to mind was; a Millennial would have trouble operating this thing.

[@Mattw2020]

You made my brother a mech hanger out of a frying pan for his broken orange patriot at a BDS race in like 2008. Thats when i first learned what engineers are supposed to be.

[@AllenMillyard]

I was always helping out with repairs at the races 🙈

[@josteincarlsen2905]

@@AllenMillyard so you my man are a tru legend ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@budbud2509]

@@AllenMillyard Tip for machining rubber Put it in the freezer all night and turn it before it thaws out That way iits firm and cuts well

[@jayr6666]

This guy is one of the most under appreciated engineers I've ever encountered. I understand that it must've been hideously expensive to produce but why hasn't it been funded to be available to more people? Pure genius.

[@AllenMillyard]

It would wipe out the multi £million after sales market of spare parts 🙈

[@jayr6666]

@@AllenMillyard Surely to discerning customers that wouldn't matter?

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@jayr6666 But it would to the likes of Shimano as they make a packet from selling replacement new parts for ones that have failed as Allen wrote above.

[@jayr6666]

@@alexmorgan3435 Yup, agree. But patenting the parts and engineering thereof would obviously negate that.

[@dennisfroud5763]

You have obviously heard about the struggle Mr Dyson had with trying to get his cyclone vacuum cleaner to market... but look at him now! 🤔

[@postiepistolpete1985]

Fascinating stuff. Seems well ahead of it's time even now. I love the thought of a near zero maintenance drivetrain with derailleur to smash off. You sir are a genius 🙌

[@justspacegoatfarts]

you've done more for bike's in your shed than all bike manufacturers have done in the last 100 yrs , amazing stuff

[@notplaying2379]

All mountain bikes should be made like this.

[@Metal-Possum]

I'm poor enough already thanks...

[@notplaying2379]

@@Metal-Possum PMSL.

[@mixalis6168]

Should, but the price would increase immensely, and they are already expensive !!

[@orppranator5230]

Meh. Not a fan of the unbalanced weight due to the rear, and a simple one dimensional triangle like on most bikes seems like it would be just as strong and lighter than the crane-arm-like frame. I’m not a bike builder but just my two cents.

[@suchasreallife]

Mass production makes things cheaper.. well it should

[@frankensteinsgarage9632]

I was always blown away by your motorcycle builds. I cannot believe I have only just discovered this downhill bike build. Mate, you are an utter genius. As a mountain biker, this engineering masterpiece would give me so much joy. Love your no-nonsense and informative videos.

[@sreejeshism]

Calling You a genius would be an understatement.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Leonardo jr

[@nunnukanai7602]

Calling him god is more like it

[@dilwyn1]

@@nunnukanai7602 LOL!! that is a fair comparison ... God made the earth in 7 days, and Allen made a bike in 12 mins !!!

[@MiataBeFaster]

Now thats a dream bike if I ever saw one its beautiful in both how it looks and in engineering terms

[@samhoff2545]

Agreed

[@h.mushmann2351]

Many are asking for MTB gearboxes to catch on, but the MTB racing economy dictates the consumer production line. You are a true pioneer! Saving up for a future Gearbox in my price range possibly still only an idea for a future engineer.

[@56Seeker]

Where's the "add to cart" button, Allen?

[@nobrakes7247]

Go find him if U got the coin pay him a hourly rate and 15 % on materials and consumables. I don't think you have much change left out of 30,000 But you will have one of the best MTB ever

[@nathanvilleneuve6911]

ya, where is it

[@martinlaing7920]

No Brakes honestly the next best thing would be to get build plans from Allen. I’ve been think about pitching it to him. the hardest thing to me is putting a price on even a proper diagram of his artistry to study and attempt building.

[@tonyduncan9852]

LOL. I thought you wrote: "Alien". It still works. . .

[@LGR285]

Yeah, that would be nice to add to cart! Some company should produce these!! I know most everyone would want and get one, if it was available and affordable to the masses! This bike was and is so far ahead of it's time, but I think its time to offer to the public!? I only wish maybe someday? Looks like he could add a battery to it make it battery powered as well?! I just need one of these bad real bad!!

[@volksquadman]

He is not just a genius but an all round automotive sage, and all round nice guy. This bike needs to be studied by many so called manufacturers. The gearbox alone is an engineering work of art. Beautiful!!

[@timnaylor4597]

I agree about the genius. Allan is a great, thoughtful and innovative engineer. What makes his work special is his creativity and thinking outside of the box as to what could be done. I wonder if he has any failures projects that just didn't work out as envisaged? PS the bikes space frame reminds me of a Moulton.

[@markburrows4158]

the core of the gearbox is actually a Shimano Alfine Hub Gear (sg-s700 if you look at the video at 8:30 ) - the magic comes from how Allen modified it to be used as a mid-bike gearbox system.

[@hookybit]

Your son must of been so proud telling people his dad had made his bike from scratch, i hardly seen my old man he was always in the pub.... what a great person & a great dad you are Phil

[@AllenMillyard]

Thanks Phil

[@kereru7568]

Allen never ceases to amaze. Just brilliant engineering. Everything fits just perfect. The gearbox alone is years ahead of its time.

[@qibble455]

This needs to be featured on the gmbn tech show because it is awesome. I'm sending Doddy a link to this video.

[@truantray]

I did as well.

[@infadel66]

Please don't. There not worthy. They like to play with shop bikes. And talk to much. This man is way above that.. way way above that. . Allen. You should put a "made in Taiwan" sticker on it just for a laugh. .

[@badlarry172]

@@infadel66 i rekon he would get a lot of praise and recognition from gmbn tech, i know they are a bit corporate but you gotta be to make a living nowadays haven't you? i agree tho the guys a fekkin genius

[@jacobpoucher]

doddy sucks. allen is a legend. gmbn tech sucks also.

[@SKBKER]

Don't ever get GMBN involved . Full of spoiled brats and editors who only care about big name brands that make average s tuff

[@RageForSeven]

I regularly come back to both videos. I remember reading about it in dirt magazine in 2007 and it has never left my mind ever since. This, to this day, is still the epitome of engineering as far as i am concerned (in the MTB industry, of course) Most people remember Honda's attempt and were swayed by the shiny toy from a reputable motorcycle company, however, the ML bikes are, to this day, the measuring stick against which all so called revolutionnary MTB should be measured. Thank you for those 2 videos, they are truly important.

[@syncrosimon]

Allen, I can remember when my boy Jack got into Down Hill Mountainbiking, and I was totally unaware as to how much they cost. It was a steep learning curve, and I saw them as being very poor value for money. It is amazing that you just made one.

[@partickstar1135]

all bikes are poor value for money the industry has snowballed out of control on prices but hey everyone will pay it because it's the norm

[@jonathangofast559]

This is exactly why I decided to build my own, value for application that didn't need massive amounts of money to be competitive

[@dietznutz1]

@@jonathangofast559 if you can built your own you are extremely skilled

[@solo4158]

That's why I build a handmade DH MTB , on my Chanel if you interest

[@leccy9901]

This is perfection! Like everyone's saying, this system would be amazing on all bikes. Changing gear under load, the way that suspension sticks too the floor. A job very well done

[@SuperMarge123]

Astounding! Your intelligence and skill is only surpassed by your humility and kindness in sharing this video. Heart felt thanks and massive respect. A legend in your own time , history will feature you very highly and frequently. I'm in awe. Thank you Regards Gareth Wiltshire. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

[@KokoSupreme]

Lowkey kinda cute

[@tomrynkewicz7674]

Every time a watch a video from Allen or about Allen, I can't take my eyes and ears away from the video. The stuff that this guy makes and creates is amazing! He's see a problem or needs a bit to stand back and figure things out and wham next thing you lnow he's out there making the correct pieces! Incredible!

[@flux1969]

WoW that is one hell of a bike. I can't believe it's so old it looks very modern.

[@SatansSpatula]

So, the most innovative mountain bike design I've seen since late 90s Cannondale came out of one man's shed. Amazing work!

[@jmt2727]

I am a young engineer and you are a big inspiration with what you do, thanks for the videos🙏🏻

[@Groot_G]

I stumbled upon your videos by mistake. You are a wizard. I hope that you get the recognition that you so obviously deserve. The design is so radical (for me) that I struggle to think how you came up with it, let alone manufacture it. This is legend material. It reminds me of John Britten.

[@chrischappell9824]

I am still amazed Allen that you haven't been listed under "the official secrets act". It's people like you that change the way we all live and drag the rest of us behind you. For your next project can you sort out this Covid 19.........we could all be "well pleased" with that!

[@rogerhupp3115]

It’s so rare that I come across a functional work of art that performs. This is one of them. Beautiful work in every regard!

[@psirider]

I have to say Allen. Please don’t stop making these videos. You are very inspirational to us younger guys. I love to see someone go about what they want to do and make it happen not just sit and wonder if it will work.

[@kylestewart8354]

This guy is much more than a talented engineer, I see artist, Philosopher, technician,and craftsman. It's timrs like this im so thankful for technology and things like internet and KZbin. The world is enlightend and inspired by people like this.

[@martinjefferies666]

A few days ago I fitted a new derailleur hanger and jockey wheels to my road bike and they fitted perfect. Then, on a short test ride, I noticed that the shifting was a bit off, so I adjusted the cable and it shifted perfect. Then, I put the kettle on, and gave myself the day off.

[@AllenMillyard]

Brilliant 😎

[@benjaminrogers9848]

So you mean you didn't throw the bike out and design a new one from scratch? what a rookie

[@martinjefferies666]

@@benjaminrogers9848 Gotta be honest, by the time I'd done all that AND put the kettle on, I didn't even manage to finish making the tea. I noticed that the cup was round but the teabag was square, so I put it in the lathe and then, well I just gave up really.

[@martinjefferies666]

@@robbutler2601 I remembered that I'd left the round teabags at the shop, so I called my friend at the grocers who had them delivered to my door 30 seconds later. In this comment, I'll show you how I used four of the round teabags to create infinitely variable transfer port timing in my kawasaki 500-4. I'll be making tea in another video.

[@Critical_Stinking]

@@martinjefferies666 😂😂😂

[@chrisbailey4254]

Very quiet in the drivetrain dept. and looks totally at home on the lines that it was ridden over. Very impressive

[@mauricecasey5556]

Your work is and will be inspirational for generations and then some!

[@Bod1st]

I’m blown away by design engineers and inventors like this guy, just incredible!

[@ollianddelphine]

So why has the international bike industry still not caught up with Allen and his shed ? This just makes all that external chain and derailleur stuff look daft.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Huge after sales market of spares perhaps for crappy derailleurs, chain rings and sprockets?

[@ollianddelphine]

Maybe true about the parts and after market profits. It seems like if one company actually cracked a lightweight internal gearbox with a shaft drive or cased chain for a good enough price then it would take off and everyone would make them. It is similar to the issues Mike Burrows ( of lotus bike fame) had, he kept innovating and the UCI banned all his ideas.

[@maxdefranker]

I think GT made a DH bike with a gearbox, it2 it was called if I remember correctly, one benefit with a centered gearbox is weight distribution, but maybe on a downhill bike the forks are heavy enough to counterbalance the derraileur and gear hub.

[@TwoDogsFighting]

Bit hard to sell yearly upgrades then.

[@josiahalcantara5693]

Look up zerode bikes

[@toddwebb3638]

Dad is a genius. And his son has talent aswell. Kudos!

[@DaveH1977]

Great work Alan, it’s fantastic to see the use of straight forward engineering, like using a simple keyway for the rear hub to make bikes far ahead of the big companies that still work great all these years later. 👍

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Mr. Milliyard, your fabrication, machining skills never cease to amaze me.

[@57dogsbody]

My jaw is gonna be on the floor all day! Love the old KLG plug at 4:17. These days it seems kids are not shown the joy of working with their hands and making STUFF.

[@deancoley7987]

Never tire of watching Mr Millyard, Never knew who he was until i watched him collaborate with Mr Cole, Brilliant just Amazing great Talented Modest man.

[@TheImtoomuch]

This bike is gorgeous and it’s an engineering work of art. You are such a skilled talent!

[@shaunburdett4088]

Dont care what anyone says this bike is the best out there even to this day well done Allen genius

[@jdwells7233]

Fabulous bicycle way ahead of its time still ahead of its time my God I want one... Mr. Milliard how wonderful of an engineer are you amazing. Hammerhead...

[@matthewhunt2798]

Allen is a total genius, so laid back and there’s nothing he can’t design and build. He could build a space rocket in his workshop !! Lockdown is much easier watching these great videos

[@AllenMillyard]

Im glad i can help a bit

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Allen, fantastic range of bikes you have made, you refered to the gearbox 's ability to change in virtually any direction, if possible.. (and understand if you don't want to) would you make a video on the gearbox unit, as I'm sure many would have a real interest in how it works. Enjoyed this video mate, as usual thank you for sharing with us. Cheers, Alex.

[@Surestick88]

Looks like he's using a modified Shimano Alfine hub on the bikes (Alfine 8 originally and 11 on the update). You should be able to figure out how this is done with a bit of googling. There was at least one bike produced with a similar system. The tricky part is getting the drive off the hub. Usually you secure the axle and the hub shell would be your drive but I don't see why you couldn't secure the hub shell and use the axle to drive a sprocket though rotation would be reversed I think.

[@Rozbujnik_Rumcajs]

@@Surestick88 No need for overcomplicating stuff. On one side you are normaly conected to crank thru chain. On other side you mounting second sprocket instead of disc.

[@insanebmxthomas]

Exactly, he took a internal gear hub. If you put one of those hubs in a vice and spin the hubshell, the output on the sprocket will be more than that. So whatever he did with the hub, it works perfect as internal gearing without it being 'a hub' anymore. I'm just not completely sold on the shifting under power argument. I've definitely seen ig hubs have a hard time when you do that. But you can definitely mod the internals for it to 'act' more competitive. I wish i had any metals fabrication experience. This seems like it's done in such a simplistic manner yet the results are craaazy!

[@basement_techno]

@@Surestick88 Yup! I just saw your post now! That is my guess also!

[@michaelbrett3749]

Ciniese want to see it too there running out of things to copy.

[@elalesitoreal3638]

A man with his hands ,tools and knowledge... PURE GENIUS!!! Awesome, Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Alfran-yh4oo]

This bike makes the rest simply obsolete!! Congrats again Allen!

[@petec9686]

Steven, you have the greatest dad in the world. I hope you appreciate that.

[@junglie]

I hope your son realises he has one of the best dads on the planet....

[@dietznutz1]

"the best" along with Colin furze

[@Myhandle59]

The best dad in the world made his son a bike to race better than one money could buy. My dad made my brother a conker out of a old wooden door knob so he was school conker champ with his 53er. Hat of to the dads

[@dylan-5287]

One of the best looking bikes I've ever seen. Such an amazing story. I've seen your stuff multiple times on pinkbike but didn't know you had a youtube channel.

[@TheBrokenMountainBiker]

Stunning piece of engineering that! I remember the original one you built being raced, so smooth, quiet and fast.

[@AllenMillyard]

the MR001 was the fastest bike tested by Dirt Magazine in 2007

[@mpettersson]

Absolutely blown away by this. Amazing work.

[@iamrichrocker]

every now and then one sees an incredible craftsman who conducts business and invention in such miraculous ways...stunning genius...

[@graysonchurch262]

Do they ever come up for sale? Truly beautiful pieces of engineering 👌🏼😊

[@johnmignano7872]

Allen, overall brilliant design, the upgraded gearbox and fixed HD keyway axle is a winner, perfect bike :)

[@foreverhungry84]

the mr002 to bicycles is what the sr71 is to aviation. absolute masterpiece.

[@RageForSeven]

love the analogy, so true

[@QuasiMotoUSA]

My father made me a motorbike out of a lawnmower when i was 7, still my hero but this is next level. Thanks for this video, truly amazing ingenuity and your son is a proper DH rider!

[@PeterAndersons]

I was up late last night watching a British salvage hunter show - and there you were buying a trials bike!

[@rexamus75f54]

One can only imagine how alive this bike would feel with Etype technology added to the amazing millyard geometry Tyvm for sharing.

[@gregbly9089]

Allen the engineering on this DH bike is still way ahead of it's time. Mountain bikers may understand this bike by 2030...... Maybe.

[@DethroneME]

Cant even fit my front fork without it making noise, and this is retired bike from 5 years ago. Absolutely brilliant!

[@AllenMillyard]

Made exhaust n 2008

[@pdtech4524]

Brilliant job on that bike Allen! I've never undetstood why bike tech development has remained so stagnant over a long period of time! Essentially my current mountain bike uses virtually the same tech and design as my Raleigh racing bike from way back in the late 1970s! Same rubber rim brakes, same derailleur gears !!! Fully enclosed gearing system should be the norm now!! 😎👍

[@AllenMillyard]

It’s all down to after market sales of parts that break rather than making a bike that’s maintance free 🙈

[@RealMTBAddict]

Well because most people don't want a gearbox that weighs 10lbs. Most people don't care about shifting while not moving and I'm one of them.

[@JWoodcock]

You are incredible Allen. Your engineering and fabrication skills never fail to amaze me.

[@RiderZoneCC]

crazy how quiet that bike is, would love to see the internals of that drive system.

[@dibqip]

Viktor Sligo it’s a modified Shimano Alfine 11 - not to take anything away from Allen I think we all know he could make one from scratch if he needed to

[@fat.chance]

yep alfine 11 hub, GT IT1 had an alfine hub mid mounted back in the day as well, ive still got one in the shed

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Who got there 1st Shimano or Allan? I know who my money is on!

[@Devlin.Cycles]

@@williamarmstrong7199 Shimano make the hub. Other fabricators use it to different effect. The was a bike, Lehir, in the late 90's that used the Rohloff mid mounted. It's not new but the internal chain line is a different way of doing it and that's what is cool about these bikes.

[@truantray]

@@Devlin.Cycles yes, it's the real innovative aspect. Would be cool to see this bike optimized for weight (it looks heavy) and a Cannondale lefty fork

[@rg2414]

This is how all mountain bikes should be made. Simply beautiful. I would love see more mountain biking content, Allen. Absolute Legend.

[@morganmassie51]

You’re a fabricating genius, I wish I could buy one of those.

[@HamzaHamza-kv7mt]

You are the world's best bike designer truly. You should sell these bikes these are a master piece

[@eastwood111]

I love how the English say “I was well pleased with that” 🙂

[@ersonvelasco2531]

I watched the GMBN episode about the LALBikes innovation, i suddenly stopped mid way and suddenly remembered i watched this Millyard episode long time ago. This Millyard is for me by far one of the greatest innov in the biking world, specially mountain biking...

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

The lad has caught your genius, Al, just in a slightly different direction.

[@keeponpainting]

This bike would be a lifetime achievement for most people but for alan its just one of his many talents.

[@SimonPass230267]

I'm sure major manufacturers would put this into production Allen. Any chance of that happening? It's much better than any other design out there to get rid of the slappy chain issue. Excellent work as always Sir.

[@claudebylion9932]

Allen Millyard is a true British engineering genius. There is NO comparable engineer in Britain, if not in the world. 👍🇬🇧

[@pauldolphin7961]

Don’t forget Mike Burrows (sadly no longer with us), he was a formidable engineer too, I’d look him up for I were you. 🤓

[@kris8165]

That's simply not true 😅

[@splodge57]

The enclosed drive train and quick release rear wheel is amazing and I love the way the gears change so precisely. Why is it not in mass production? That was a fast ride around the Forest of Dean. Great video as always, Thanks.

[@canobenitez]

I'm sure with some funding, patreon or cr kickstater. this bike will be a hit..

[@heinzhaupthaar5590]

@@canobenitez Two many proprietary parts. Unfortunately that's almost always a bad deal.

[@scottwalker3162]

I own orange alpine 160 2010. Have replaced 1 set of pivot bearings and its been riden hard. Your engineering skills are something else 👍

[@jasonphillips3865]

Proper genius engineering 👏

[@iggysfriend4431]

Those bikes are absolute awesome works of art, and no chain flapping about getting tensioned and de-tension at every hump or bump.

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Awesome! Been waiting for this one for WAYY too long now! ✅💯👌🏼

[@yazidyusop]

this single swing arm set up with internal gearing so revolutionary... thanks for sharing the video and making these bikes ...

[@50yearoldmtber37]

Love that trellis style frame and that gearbox is nuts. Have you considered making an e-bike version with that gearbox?

[@watlina]

It looks like it's a slightly modified Shimano Alfine. The 8-Speed was the 500 now on the newer 11-Speed 700 version. He could fit the 705 and have electronic shifting :-)

[@alexhaworth]

Internal belt drive from a pinion would get the weight lower and wouldnt need oil to lube the belt and less likely to slip underload.. ive had a bit of bother with alfines in the past (zerode owner) my g1 is now sporting a 3000w motor in place instead

[@TotoGuy-Original]

That is a fantastic idea i would love to see that!! What would also be nice is if it could be made so that when its free running like downhill it puts some charge into the batteries like an alternator on a car and also have pedals so when the battery is low you can just pedal and charge it. im not sure on the practicalities or engineering of this sort of thing though it may not be feasible

[@alexhaworth]

@@TotoGuy-Original it won't happen - regen motors are direct drive (no freewheeling) and heavy

[@TotoGuy-Original]

@@alexhaworth what about dynamos don't see those any more though

[@edwardm9227]

I've seen your incredible motorcycles and was impressed. The bicycle gearbox with internal chain,you are the one above genius. Please don't ever think about stopping 👍👍✊

[@frogandspanner]

These programmes are so much better than the ones Our Hero appears in on Alzheimer's TV. Why doesn't Channel X simply rebroadcast these? In days gone by AM would have been a top designer at a British motorcycle company (do you remember those days): Edward Turner, without the arrogance.

[@iulian2548]

I used to ride motorbikes in my 20's. Now I ride bikes. I can't even process the amount of talent you posses. I am surprised you aren't designing race winning (motor)bikes right now for a living. Subscribed!

[@alexsfetcu946]

This is literally the answer to the question what if industry standards in MTB did not exist.

[@outfrontracing9526]

I came to this channel for the 4 cylinder s1 build! Didn’t know you had created this beautiful work of art, I’ve been out of the mountain bike scene for a few years now but this bike here is a beautiful work of art! Can’t even imagine the time put into perfecting it! I’m in second year of mechanical engineering and am just understanding how perfect this design is. I’m assuming it doesn’t weigh any more than a comparable downhill as well!

[@bigears4426]

My dad was born in 1931 , and was a fitter and turner , he could file anything perfectly, and sharpen drills perfectly. Your rear axle must be strong. I see a single front fork coming soon

[@truantray]

Cannondale Lefty.

[@gravyau]

Allen you remind me of me dear old dad who was also an engineering apprentice. What that man could do with a file and hacksaw was increadible. You just can’t beat the basics.

[@paulduhig7131]

I love that phone, I've said it before and I will say it again, I bloody love that phone

[@xpndblhero5170]

I am a huge fan of bikes and custom bike builders and I've been watching Paul Brodie for a while now but I wish I knew about this guy, I'd LOVE to make this kind of bike into an overpowered electric bike.... It looks so freaking awesome and the internal drive system is BEAUTIFUL. 😱😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@kenopsia9013]

Specialized need to hire this guy now

[@666davidfrench]

Mate I love how your stuff is just so simple and yet it works better than any of the modern, mass produced rubbish!

[@martinda7446]

EDIT: This sounded wrong after reading it back, don't bother having a go, I understand my error...I will leave original comment here... I love working from sheds etc, Just I meant such a rare talent should be recognised in this world. Ha, ha, I'm laughing because it it so crazy that stuff like this, even though admired by everyone, and comments like, ''genius engineering' are bandied about...How is it that a talent like this is still tinkering in his shed? I should be able to buy a Millyard bike! Why can't I? EDIT: Something very British about it...Whittle ended up making his jet engine in a shed more or less...And no coincidence I mention that great engineer either.

[@jayr6666]

Totally understand where you're coming from. Think it's just the British way of doing things, not to shout about it. Makes me feel proud actually.

[@martinda7446]

@@jayr6666 I like it too, very much, a part of me just can't help thinking it seems like a non recognition of talent - I feel that people are blind, like they were with the likes of Whittle.

[@martinda7446]

@@jayr6666 I mean it is extraordinary..Isn't it. What he does. I can't think there are many like him left.

[@TotoGuy-Original]

well from watching interviews with him he seems to like his shed and workshop he keeps tools to a minimum whilst still having everything he needs to make his creations.

[@DirtyRobot]

That's why he puts his name on everything. If you start seeing Chinese copies then he can take that sh-t down real fast.

[@declan765]

Allan, This bike is truly brilliant and really kicks it against the industry of its ever expanding and arguably over the top expansion. The amounts of cups of tea people could have talking about this design with you is a hard calculation in itself.

[@gordonshort4264]

Brilliant , top drawer brilliant ! How much does it weigh ? Has the rear shock got rebound damping or does it not need it - seemed to snap back really quick ? I'm away to google epicyclic gears . Great stuff , best channel on youtube , thanks, .

[@AllenMillyard]

There is perfect rebound damping when riders weight is on the bike, the rider is the engine, try taking the engine out of a motorcycle and compressing the suspension it would bounce up exactly the same with out the mass damping effect of the engine weight 😎

[@gordonshort4264]

@@AllenMillyard Thanks Allan , yes it makes sense . I'm fed up with all the chain clanking and worrying about what side I lay the bike down on when it goes into the car etc . The enclosed chain on an offroad bike makes so much sense . Great design mate , great .

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

@@AllenMillyard Hey Allen, How much does your MR002 weigh? Thanks from Northern California..!

[@gearhead682010]

If I ever had the money to be able to afford one, I would certainly have one built and shipped to me over here in Michigan. Everything you build is a literal work of art that is fully functional

[@freshlysquosen]

My crappy Bafang drive on my ebike keeps shredding brake pads, cassettes, and chains. (BikTrix sucks) but my Vee Tire Avalanche's are awesome in the Canadian winters!

[@keithglaysher9201]

Oh....to be young & fit again! The bike still looking like it was made yesterday & performing like a champ, great stuff Allan.

[@mariotina8896]

man you gotta put a "lefty" suspension in that bike. It will by awesome.

[@canobenitez]

I know! or a "righty! cool asimmetry.

[@churchrobert73]

Your shed built bike makes most bikes look old fashion, some very clever designs and engineering involved. I think the bike industry is well behind you. Good work

[@paulhall170]

I DO wish you'd stop saying "but it was quite easy" where us mere mortals are saying "huh???"

[@adrian-mu3jr]

Every now and then we get some true engineering genius in the uk. Incredible work.