{"id":58395,"date":"2024-01-10T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1f6b507e-8fdd-4ca8-aa3a-e4d105619212"},"modified":"2024-01-10T18:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T17:59:42","slug":"bike-of-the-week-lugged-atherton-am-130-1-is-a-trail-bike-like-no-other","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-lugged-atherton-am-130-1-is-a-trail-bike-like-no-other\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Lugged Atherton AM.130.1 is a trail bike like no other"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carbon and titanium frame is hand-crafted in the brand’s Machynlleth facility <\/p>

By <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 10 January 2024 at 17:00 PM<\/p>

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The Atherton AM.130 has arrived at BikeRadar, but before it\u2019s handed over to Luke Marshall for testing, let’s take a closer look at the British brand\u2019s short-travel bike.<\/p>

With 130mm of rear-suspension travel matched up to a 150mm fork, the bike sits firmly in the trail bike<\/a> segment.\u00a0<\/p>

It shares the same carbon-tubed, titanium-lugged design as the brand’s downhill bikes<\/a> and enduro bikes<\/a>.<\/p>

The DW6 suspension system is also carried over, which Atherton says makes the bike\u00a0\u201clight on the climbs but super-capable\u201d.<\/p>

Will it deliver on these claims? Keep an eye out for our full review, but for now, we\u2019ll dig deeper into the details.<\/p>

Lugged and loaded<\/h2>
Atherton’s AM.130.1 looks to be a serious trail slayer. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The AM.130 features an unconventional frame construction more commonly associated with steel road bikes<\/a> than mountain bikes.<\/p>
Carbon fibre tubes are bonded into multi-jet-printed titanium lugs to construct the frame<\/a>, with Atherton saying the AM.130 has been tested to downhill bike standard, passing the EFBE Cat 5 industry standard test with \u201cflying colours\u201d.<\/p>
This means the bike is rated for use in bike parks and on downhill trails with extreme gradients.<\/p>
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Atherton’s head badge is made from polished titanium. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The brand also says it has managed to reduce the wall thickness of its lugs by removing 0.25mm of material from the whole lug.<\/p>
Atherton claims the lugs take around 16 hours to laser-print, with the bikes hand-crafted in the brand’s Machynlleth facility.<\/p>
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The AM.130 uses a Universal Derailleur Hanger. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A Dave Weagle designed six-bar linkage controls the bike’s 130mm of rear travel<\/a>, which Atherton says offers suppleness at the top of the stroke for outstanding small-bump sensitivity, while providing good mid-stroke support.<\/p>
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Six-bar linkage designs give frame manufacturers more leverage curve adjustment. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
ABEC3 6903 LLU Max bearings are used in the linkage and are said to fend off water thanks to the use of marine-grade grease.<\/p>
The bike rolls on 29in wheels, with no option for a mullet setup<\/a>.<\/p>
There is a frame protector on the down tube to fend off rock strikes and the bike features port-to-port internal cable routing, which the brand says eradicates rattling and makes maintenance as easy as an externally routed system.<\/p>
What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>
Every fortnight, we’ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>
This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>
Head to our\u00a0 Bike of the Week hub<\/a>\u00a0for previous editions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Customisable geometry<\/h2>
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By lengthening or shortening the carbon tubes, Atherton can offer 22 frame sizes. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Atherton offers the bike in 22 different sizes, all with different geometries, with reach measurements available in 10mm increments ranging from 410mm to 530mm.<\/p>
Riders will also be able to choose whether the bike is Low, Regular, Tall, X-Tall or XX-Tall, depending on which reach measurement they decide on.<\/p>
Head angle measurements remain the same throughout the size range at 65.5 degrees, while the effective seat tube angles range from 77 to 79 degrees.<\/p>
Selectable spec<\/h2>
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The RockShox Pike Ultimate fork uses the Charger 2.1 RC2 damper. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Atherton AM.130.1 is specced with SRAM\u2019s mechanical X01 Eagle groupset<\/a> and is priced at \u00a37,800 \/ $7,735 \/ \u20ac7,345 (US and Euro pricing doesn\u2019t include import duties and taxes).<\/p>
A RockShox Pike Ultimate<\/a> fork supports the front of the bike, providing 150mm of travel, while a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock is nestled in the frame.<\/p>
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The G2 RSCs are SRAM’s four-piston trail\/enduro brakes. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
SRAM\u2019s G2 RSC brakes are used in conjunction with the upgraded 180mm HS2 rotors to shed speed.<\/p>
Straying away from a spec list dominated by SRAM Corp, a Fox Transfer dropper post sits in the seat tube.<\/p>
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Stan’s Arch MK4 wheels have a reinforced spoke bed and 28mm internal width. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The 29in Stan’s Arch MK4 wheels feature front and rear, and are wrapped in Continental Xynotal Trail tyres.<\/p>
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FSA’s Gradient bar is made from carbon fibre. – Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
FSA components are used for the cockpit, with a 50mm Gradient stem and a 25mm Gradient riser bar adorned with ODI Elite Flow grips completing the touch points.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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