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Atherton Bikes is working on a 3D-printed DH prototype that could shake up one of the first bikes they ever made – a new gearbox-driven A.200.G. There aren’t many concrete details on the new prototype mountain bike besides the name and its implications, just yet. But that and some social media teases give us a nice sneak peek at what we might find on the DH World Cup this season… Atherton Bikes A.200.G 3D-printed gearbox DH bike prototype
(Photos/Atherton Bikes) The prototype downhill precursor to the A.200 was the first bike the Athertons teased when they announced their new bike brand in 2019. Custom 3D-printed titanium lugs bonded to carbon tubes.
Then, alongside their A.150 enduro bike, it was one of the original two custom frames that Atherton Bikes officially launched a year later . With Gee & Rachel racing the DH World Cup – and having each won World Championships, plus big brother Dan being the master builder behind Dyfi Bike Park , it’s no surprise that a big travel downhill bike is again the first to see big innovative development. What’s next?
Details remain scant. But Atherton has revealed that it’s still an A.200.
That means 200mm of rear wheel travel. And it is an A Range bike – their “pinnacle of engineering excellence” – featuring carbon tubes bonded to their 3D-printed titanium lugs. That also means 22 standard frame sizes will be […]
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