World Cup 2019 Team Rumors
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Yeah, I don't know how Gwin went from digging sewers by hand to being so business savvy but he did. Maybe more than the annoying British trio.
I think its pretty cool that they're doing this. Hopefully it works out for them. They obviously know what kind of bike they want/need and are capable of riding them faster than most other humans.
Lets just hope they don't introduce and new stupid "standards".
Lets just hope they don't introduce and new stupid "standards".
i love it. but i'm all about the industrial aesthetic.
a bit skeptical they'd be able to ramp up the carbon / ti process to an extent where they could become a profitable entity based on that tech alone, but i'd guess that they might expand the product line beyond the exotic stuff to more mass market friendly options. ie, production runs of offshore built frames running the dw6 suspension platform.
a bit skeptical they'd be able to ramp up the carbon / ti process to an extent where they could become a profitable entity based on that tech alone, but i'd guess that they might expand the product line beyond the exotic stuff to more mass market friendly options. ie, production runs of offshore built frames running the dw6 suspension platform.
totally! i liked those, too. even if they were a bit clunky.
I'm guessing they used an existing R160 lug to get a Frankenbike together for testing, etc. I thought for a second it was just an R160 with a 40 slapped on it, but the lower link and chainstay yoke configuration looks different (beefier, among other things).
I'd guess that the 3d printing would be used for one offs, custom stuff and "prototyping" the mass produced product.
Still going to be interesting how it plays out; ie racers having even more direct input into the bike beyond what some corporation thinks looks best or costs the cheapest.
Serious - that is awesome. New DW linky thingy, ability to customise the geo/get what the pros run. Inevitable stupidly high pricing aside, I like that they're chucking their hat in the ring.
I, for one, welcome our new Atherton overlords. In all seriousness though, bring it on I say.
I, for one, welcome our new Atherton overlords. In all seriousness though, bring it on I say.
I've drooled over them a bit as well.
But damn, they are more than double the cost of 4 piston Formulas or Hopes etc at over 1000.00 Canukistani monopoly monies from Germany. I don't want to know what they would be this side of the pond.
Sexy AF though.
But damn, they are more than double the cost of 4 piston Formulas or Hopes etc at over 1000.00 Canukistani monopoly monies from Germany. I don't want to know what they would be this side of the pond.
Sexy AF though.
I later saw that it's written in the article as well.
I'm sneaking around them all the time, but am quite happy with my R0Rs atm.
Well, a bit more power...
I get the feeling that the Atherton bike brand amounts to them putting their name on an existing brand. A brand that had been around for a while, and perhaps not doing so great? I wonder if they are betting that their name will help at add to the success of the brand. That seems like a pretty big gamble and probably a pretty big cash outlay. I hope it works out for them.
Wonder what they’ve personally got in it. My read was that this “start up” is a joint venture between Robot and the Athertons and their investor. Doesn’t seem like Robot has disappeared so doesn’t seem like just a rebranding. Hope it works for them regardless!
Time will tell. The Robot bikes were tempting, geo they recommended for my cadaver was on the conservative side of things though and the price was simply too much for me. But that's just the un-dentisty me, maybe there is a market for them.
I don't think prices are gonna change soon.
I don't think prices are gonna change soon.
From that article.
Rachel- DH bikes, Enduro and E-BIKES... Yay! I'm so excited!
Rachel- DH bikes, Enduro and E-BIKES... Yay! I'm so excited!
Aether-on bikes?
QUOTE="StiHacka, post: 4323449, member: 84584"]Aether-on bikes?[/QUOTE]
AthErton bikes
AthErton bikes
finally a way for
I'm sure they will eventually. Probably after they retire from DH. "I never knew how FUN road riding is cause I was so focused on winning world Cup races". Quoted for future call back.
What’s the reason you guys seem to hate the Athertons so much? Hardline is an amazing event, Rachel has dominated the women’s circuit for years, often with times far below any other competitor and Gee is great rider (let’s not forget the Stevie Smith/Gee year was an epic battle).
Sure they don’t sign autographs, but is that it?
These bikes look sweet as fuck and the fact you can get them customized to fit your wildest fantasies should only be more to like. I’m sure the costs will be unreasonable, but hey! Winner winner chicken dinner.
Sure they don’t sign autographs, but is that it?
These bikes look sweet as fuck and the fact you can get them customized to fit your wildest fantasies should only be more to like. I’m sure the costs will be unreasonable, but hey! Winner winner chicken dinner.
I don't think anyone actually hates the Atherton's... They just aren't as interesting as someone like lets say Steve Smith was, Peaty etc etc. More of the straight faced, politically correct type of attitude. Kind of the same with Gwin, he's obviously a fantastic rider and all that, but not all that interesting outside of watching him ride. They put on some cool events and I don't think anyone hated on them when Gee was in Rampage.
sort of cringe
Probably not
also...
Washed up Dan?
Erm...
The Lord Bummer stuff is funny but fuck sake Dan's lucky not to have had Stevie join him.
I'm glad they're bringing out proper custom bikes. Dan was riding, racing and testing proto bikes for Muddyfox at 17yrs old. MF had some batshit (and just plain shit) ideas back then and he delivered the goods both racing them and breaking them. 20 years on both the Afferton bros probably have a pretty good grasp on what works well.
Makes perfect sense to stay in the industry when it's all you've ever known your entire adult life.
or is Vouilloz a soor pussed washed up E bike riding prick round here these days too?
Hmm...
Probably not
Washed up Dan?
Erm...
The Lord Bummer stuff is funny but fuck sake Dan's lucky not to have had Stevie join him.
I'm glad they're bringing out proper custom bikes. Dan was riding, racing and testing proto bikes for Muddyfox at 17yrs old. MF had some batshit (and just plain shit) ideas back then and he delivered the goods both racing them and breaking them. 20 years on both the Afferton bros probably have a pretty good grasp on what works well.
Makes perfect sense to stay in the industry when it's all you've ever known your entire adult life.
or is Vouilloz a soor pussed washed up E bike riding prick round here these days too?
that was a quote taken from "Ride to the Hills". Know your classic bike movies...
yes
legit and not washed up:
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Gee is tough as nails. Mad respect for the him and the rest of the Atherton tribe. I always thought he was a bit humourless but I think its more a dry humour that doesn't convey as well. He's a bit of a joker in his more laid back interviews and podcasts.
That aside, was just thinking - if you launch your own bike brand and race that, you're really putting your career on the line with that move. Gonna be pretty hard to go onto any other manufacturers bike down the line if the Atherton bikes thing doesn't work out.
That aside, was just thinking - if you launch your own bike brand and race that, you're really putting your career on the line with that move. Gonna be pretty hard to go onto any other manufacturers bike down the line if the Atherton bikes thing doesn't work out.
You are sort of right. Are there any examples?
Tomac retired on his brand.
Nico Vouilloz did ride his own brand and then went to Lapierre (although enduro).
Boardman opened the brand after retirement, no?
Eddy Merckx?
Chipollini?
Canfield Bros?