@@UPHILLPHILL Ah great - you went for it.! I have to say, I invested on crowd cube on the last couple of investment rounds (It’s small amounts thankfully - but lots of us). It’s great to see the Dyfi Valley being celebrated with all that’s now going on with MTB in the area, particularity with the bike park becoming the central focus on all the trails in the area. A high end bike company setting up in Mach is beyond what anyone could have dreamed of a few years ago! Superb!
Congratulations 🙌. The difficult part starts now, the waiting! My build is almost complete and I’ve been updated throughout with pictures and descriptions of the progress. There’s a Facebook group for Atherton owners that’s well worth joining. Hope to see you on the trails one day, thanks for watching 🤜🤛
@@UPHILLPHILL Thanks mate! Yeah, it´s 18 weeks from now. Counting the days. I will take over all parts from my old bike, just some small changes here and there. Wales is definitely on my bucket list but a little far from germany ;)
It was blissfully silent, which gave me a focus on the bike like I’d never felt before. Turns out, that focus and concentration is really needed as it’s mind blowing fast! Thanks for watching ✊
WOW, 😲 what a brilliant review and such an exceptional machine. 🙌🏼 I am so glad you found the best of both worlds, as I noticed you were not completely taken by a full 29” MTB in some of your other videos-a true story of "Beauty and the Beast". Beauty in the aesthetics and design, The Beast in the monumental components that this bike is built with, I mean Just WOW. 😲 Happy New Bike Day Phil, and Happy Trails, good sir. 🤙🏼
@daveandmerlin it was all very secret stuff when I saw it so I’m unsure about the model but I know they are testing it heavily now so let’s hope for a 2024 release date🤞
Did you try their 29er? If so, I’m interested to know why you went for the mullet. I’m looking to get a new frame to build up and can’t decide if it should be 29 or 297. Keep the videos coming 🤘
I didn’t test the 29er as I’d previously tested the Evil Wrecker and found that the mullet gave a much more engaging, exciting and exhilarating experience and I didn’t get the dreaded “arse buzz” off the rear wheel on the more extreme terrain. I’d highly recommend testing the AM170, it’s exceeded all of my expectations and more including climbing. I’ll be revealing my actual bike once I collect it in the new year and giving much more feedback too. Thanks for watching 🤜🤛
@RWmoose So much better than the Evil, which shocked me tbh. Much more planted on both the decent and the climb, loads more grip, much more trustworthy and lightning fast 💨.
It’s going to be a reality Mark, it’s come true for me with some hard saving and determination. Go test one, maybe even purchase through the cycle to work scheme? Good luck dude 🤜🤛.
Awesome, Rach managed to convince you then 🤣 You can feel your confidence growing just on that one ride dude so cant wait to see what you can do on it after a few months honing in. --When are you looking to pull the trigger? --Also what did you think of the Conti's as I've been thing of giving them a go after my Mary /Dampf need replacing?
Thanks bud, yep, she got me hooked when I had a chat with her on my birthday! This bike is definitely the most confidence inspiring machine I’ve ever ridden. The trigger has been pulled, so just waiting now. The Conti’s are exceptional! This bike had DH casing super soft so more grip than a cat on curtains and amazing side wall support which added to the exceptional ride characteristics. Can’t wait to get it now😜🤘
Nice, Hope are stunning works of art but tbh personally , I prefer a more subtle approach. This test bike had 200 f+r but my bike has 223/200 Galfer sharks which are monsters 👌. HOPE you enjoy your cool rig🤜🤛
That looks and sounds superb! A real dream bike 👌
Thanks for watching dude, yes it is quite a machine! Watch this space as my AM170 build is almost complete so lots of footage to come 😉
@@UPHILLPHILL Ah great - you went for it.! I have to say, I invested on crowd cube on the last couple of investment rounds (It’s small amounts thankfully - but lots of us). It’s great to see the Dyfi Valley being celebrated with all that’s now going on with MTB in the area, particularity with the bike park becoming the central focus on all the trails in the area. A high end bike company setting up in Mach is beyond what anyone could have dreamed of a few years ago! Superb!
Great video mate, and stoked you loved it so much 😁🔥🤙
Cheers buddy, can’t wait to ride with you again soon. 🤜🤛
Just ordered mine last week! Your review definitely confirmed my choice.
Congratulations 🙌. The difficult part starts now, the waiting! My build is almost complete and I’ve been updated throughout with pictures and descriptions of the progress. There’s a Facebook group for Atherton owners that’s well worth joining. Hope to see you on the trails one day, thanks for watching 🤜🤛
@@UPHILLPHILL Thanks mate! Yeah, it´s 18 weeks from now. Counting the days. I will take over all parts from my old bike, just some small changes here and there. Wales is definitely on my bucket list but a little far from germany ;)
@SuperJensr 18 weeks goes surprisingly quickly! A trip to Dyfi is an absolute must and a great excuse for a mates MTB trip away 😜🤘
Nice ride!!!
Sure is! I just need to be patient for mine to arrive now😩😂
Lovey machine 🔥🤙😎
You are bang on the money with your message, thanks for watching ✊
@@UPHILLPHILL love the content as always mate. 🔥😎
Coully 😜😂
@Channel_PAB cheers bud, this is one of the reasons I love doing what I do, your appreciation is very important to me, thank you so much. 🤜🤛
the thing that struck me was how quiet that bike was on the downs. Lucky boy :)
It was blissfully silent, which gave me a focus on the bike like I’d never felt before. Turns out, that focus and concentration is really needed as it’s mind blowing fast! Thanks for watching ✊
WOW, 😲 what a brilliant review and such an exceptional machine. 🙌🏼 I am so glad you found the best of both worlds, as I noticed you were not completely taken by a full 29” MTB in some of your other videos-a true story of "Beauty and the Beast". Beauty in the aesthetics and design, The Beast in the monumental components that this bike is built with, I mean Just WOW. 😲 Happy New Bike Day Phil, and Happy Trails, good sir. 🤙🏼
Thanks buddy, I can’t wait to get my hands on my final build and of course, shred it at the bike park it was conceived at. 😜🤘
Great video mate ....ive heard that Atherton might make a Aluminium version....now that i would be interested in .
Thanks so much 👍. Yes, it’s true, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the prototype. It’s a beast! Not sure when it’ll be released though?
@@UPHILLPHILL that's great to hear . So is it a aluminium 170 or a completely new design? I'm guessing that it will be released sometime next year ?
@daveandmerlin it was all very secret stuff when I saw it so I’m unsure about the model but I know they are testing it heavily now so let’s hope for a 2024 release date🤞
@@UPHILLPHILL nice one and have a good day
Did you try their 29er? If so, I’m interested to know why you went for the mullet. I’m looking to get a new frame to build up and can’t decide if it should be 29 or 297. Keep the videos coming 🤘
I didn’t test the 29er as I’d previously tested the Evil Wrecker and found that the mullet gave a much more engaging, exciting and exhilarating experience and I didn’t get the dreaded “arse buzz” off the rear wheel on the more extreme terrain. I’d highly recommend testing the AM170, it’s exceeded all of my expectations and more including climbing. I’ll be revealing my actual bike once I collect it in the new year and giving much more feedback too. Thanks for watching 🤜🤛
@@UPHILLPHILL yeah sounds like mullet is more fun and that’s what we ride for!!
@@UPHILLPHILL Did you find it better than the Evil? Or just different?
@RWmoose So much better than the Evil, which shocked me tbh. Much more planted on both the decent and the climb, loads more grip, much more trustworthy and lightning fast 💨.
My dream bike. One day...
It’s going to be a reality Mark, it’s come true for me with some hard saving and determination. Go test one, maybe even purchase through the cycle to work scheme? Good luck dude 🤜🤛.
Awesome, Rach managed to convince you then 🤣
You can feel your confidence growing just on that one ride dude so cant wait to see what you can do on it after a few months honing in.
--When are you looking to pull the trigger?
--Also what did you think of the Conti's as I've been thing of giving them a go after my Mary /Dampf need replacing?
Thanks bud, yep, she got me hooked when I had a chat with her on my birthday! This bike is definitely the most confidence inspiring machine I’ve ever ridden. The trigger has been pulled, so just waiting now. The Conti’s are exceptional! This bike had DH casing super soft so more grip than a cat on curtains and amazing side wall support which added to the exceptional ride characteristics. Can’t wait to get it now😜🤘
Put an air tracker or a gps tracker one day ,in case?
Thanks, it’s definitely something I’ve been looking into 👍. Do you have any recommendations?
Tiny discs, I've 225s front and back on orange spiders, "HOPE" and everything else is "HOPE" in orange, that bike needs a total rebuild
Nice, Hope are stunning works of art but tbh personally , I prefer a more subtle approach. This test bike had 200 f+r but my bike has 223/200 Galfer sharks which are monsters 👌. HOPE you enjoy your cool rig🤜🤛
Been looking at Yamaha WR 250f. Amazing bike. £3700 2nd hand. Far more fun than plastic bike for £10000 😂😂😂
What ever floats your boat I suppose, I hope you enjoy your Yamaha as much as I’ll enjoy my shredding machine 👍. Stay safe dude 🤜🤛