Unicorns Do Exist: 2024 Atherton Bikes AM.170x Dream Build

Unicorn's Do Exist.

2024 Atherton Bikes AM.170x

Gee Atherton signature on top tube.

Rachel Atherton signature on top tube.

Dan Atherton signature on top tube.

SRAM Code R brakes; Deity Components Black Label 787 handlebar; Deity Components Supracush grips.

WolfTooth Components Remote Pro trigger; Better Bolts Titanium hardware.

Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate RC2, 180mm travel, 29er conversion.

Continental Kryptotal Enduro tires; Fr 29" x 2.4", Re 27.5" x 2.4".

SRAM Code R calipers; Stan's NEO Torque Caps.

Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate B1, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider; Wolftooth Components Dropstop 32t chainring.

Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate B1, Slik Graphics custom decals; custom cut vinyl decals.

Invisiframe full wrap; One-Up Components 180mm dropper post V2.

HT Components AE05 EVO+ flat pedals; All Mountain Style crank defenders.

Muc-Off DUB preload ring; SRAM GX-Eagle 165mm crankset.

SRAM GX-Eagle 10-52t cassette; Burgtec Universal Derailleur Hanger.

SRAM XX1-Eagle black chain; BikeYoke Shifty cable pulley.

SRAM Code R brake; SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads.

Let's goooooooooooo

2024 Atherton Bikes AM.170x

Unicorn's Do Exist.

Parts

Brand

Model

Additional info

Parts

Frame

Atherton

AM.170x

Custom sizing

Frame: Atherton AM.170x. Misc: Custom sizing

Rear Shock

RockShox

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate

B1, 2024

Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate. Misc: B1, 2024

Fork

RockShox

Lyrik Ultimate RC2

C1, 29er Conversion

Fork: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2. Misc: C1, 29er Conversion

Headset

Acros

Block Lock

FSA upper, Acros lower

Headset: Acros Block Lock. Misc: FSA upper, Acros lower

Handlebar

Deity

Black Label

787mm, 25mm rise

Handlebar: Deity Black Label. Misc: 787mm, 25mm rise

Stem

Deity

Cavity 31.8mm

35mm length, 0º rise

Stem: Deity Cavity 31.8mm. Misc: 35mm length, 0º rise

Grips

Deity

Supracush

Lock-On

Grips: Deity Supracush. Misc: Lock-On

Brakes

SRAM

Code R

Sintered metallic pads

Brakes: SRAM Code R. Misc: Sintered metallic pads

Brake Levers

SRAM

Code R

Grip modification

Brake Levers: SRAM Code R. Misc: Grip modification

Shifters

SRAM

GX Eagle

12-Speed

Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: 12-Speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM

X01 Eagle

12-Speed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle. Misc: 12-Speed

Chainguide

OneUp Components

Bash Guard V2

ISCG-05

Chainguide: OneUp Components Bash Guard V2. Misc: ISCG-05

Cranks

SRAM

GX Eagle

165mm arm length

Cranks: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: 165mm arm length

Chainrings / Sprocket

Wolf Tooth

CAMO System

Drop Stop 32t chainring

Chainrings / Sprocket: Wolf Tooth CAMO System. Misc: Drop Stop 32t chainring

Bottom Bracket

SRAM

DUB Threaded

73mm

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded. Misc: 73mm

Chain

SRAM

XX1 Eagle

58 Outer links

Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle. Misc: 58 Outer links

Cassette / Rear Cog

SRAM

GX Eagle

10-52t

Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: 10-52t

Pedals

HT Components

AE01 EVO+

3mm Pin height

Pedals: HT Components AE01 EVO+. Misc: 3mm Pin height

Front Rim

Stan's NoTubes

Flow S2 29”

30mm wide, Muc-Off Tubeless

Front Rim: Stan's NoTubes Flow S2 29”. Misc: 30mm wide, Muc-Off Tubeless

Rear Rim

Stan's NoTubes

Flow S2 27.5”

30mm wide, Muc-Off Tubeless

Rear Rim: Stan's NoTubes Flow S2 27.5”. Misc: 30mm wide, Muc-Off Tubeless

Hubs

Stan's NoTubes

E-Sync NEO

Boost spacing, XD-Driver (rear)

Hubs: Stan's NoTubes E-Sync NEO. Misc: Boost spacing, XD-Driver (rear)

Spokes

Sapim

Race Black

2.0/1.8/2.0

Spokes: Sapim Race Black. Misc: 2.0/1.8/2.0

Front Tire

Continental

Kryptotal Fr

Enduro, 29" x 2.4"

Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal Fr. Misc: Enduro, 29" x 2.4"

Rear Tire

Continental

Kryptotal Re

Enduro, 27.5" x 2.4"

Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal Re. Misc: Enduro, 27.5" x 2.4"

Saddle

Ergon

SM Sport Gel

Med/Large

Saddle: Ergon SM Sport Gel. Misc: Med/Large

Seatpost

OneUp Components

V2 Dropper

180mm

Seatpost: OneUp Components V2 Dropper. Misc: 180mm

Seatpost Clamp

Other

Atherton Titanium

Included w/frame

Seatpost Clamp: Other Atherton Titanium. Misc: Included w/frame

General Info

Model Year

2024

Model Year:

2024

Riding Type

Trail / All-Mountain

Riding Type:

Trail / All-Mountain

Weight

36 lb 12.8 oz (16,692 g)

Weight: 36 lb 12.8 oz (16,692 g)

Additional Info

More Components
Factory-installed Invisiframe protection film; Muc-Off DUB alloy preload ring; Muc-Off tubeless valve stems; Muc-Off tubeless tape; Muc-Off tubeless sealant; All Mountain Style crank arm protectors; BikeYoke Shifty derailleur cable pulley; Burgtec UDH universal derailleur hanger; GT-5000 traction grip tape; Quarq ShockWiz suspension tuner; Reverse Components chainring bolts; Slik Graphics custom shock decals; Slik Graphics custom wheel rim decals; SRAM anodized alloy cable ferrules; SRAM DOT 5.1 brake fluid; SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads; Stan’s NEO Torque Caps; Wolftooth Components dropper post trigger; Custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube; Custom vinyl cut decals.

Titanium Hardware
Better Bolts grip lock-on bolts, stem bolts, Matchmaker bolts, brake rotor bolts, caliper mounting bolts, brake pad retaining bolts, bash guard ISCG-05 bolts, pulley bolts, high/low bolts, B-tension bolt, saddle rail bolts, stem cap bolt.

More Build Info
- Signatures of Rachel Atherton, Gee Atherton, and Dan Atherton on the top tube.
- Originally equipped with a ZEB Ultimate 29, swapped to Lyrik for lighter weight.
- One of the first 500 AM.170 frames made.

YouTube Series
See the 5-part series featuring the build of my Atherton bike @ProjectRaineOutside