Blog - 23 December 2024
Class of 2024 - Custom Builds
After work pedals, weekend chillers or race day… here at Atherton Bikes we have some pretty firm ideas on what makes for the best setup and there as many different builds as there are staff!
We quickly learnt that many of our customers had just as strong preferences!! Some of our riders are happy to choose our recommended builds but others bring their favourites to the table, some common, some less so – so long as a component is available and compatible – we can make it happen. We all ride in different conditions, on different terrains and in our style, so it makes complete sense that our bikes look as different as we do!
Use our suggested builds as a springboard for your line-by-line specification Fox. Ohlins? EXT? or perhaps a top-of-the-range Sram drivetrain or carbon wheels? Is it a Chris King headset or a British-themed build? Yellow grips or neon pink pedals no problem. Here’s just a few of our favourite builds from 2024 – let us know which is your favourite.
Build 1: Sean Parker's A.170.9
Price: £9,172.00
Brakes: Hayes Dominion
Drive Train: SRAM GT Transmission
Suspension: EXT Storia V3 Coil Shock + 180mm Rockshox Zeb Ultimate
Wheels: Hope Fortus 30
Finishing Kit: Gradient bar and stem with FSA headset + One-up 210mm Dropper
Build 2: James Gammin's A.200.8
Price: £8,881.00
Brakes: Hope Tech 4 V4
Drive Train: XO1 7-Speed DH
Suspension: Fox 40 Factory + DHX2
Wheels: Stans Flow EX3
Finishing Kit: Renthal bar and stem + FSA headset
Build 3: Nic Williams' A.200.5
Priceless!
Brakes: Hope Tech 4 E4
Drive Train: Hope x SRAM 7-Speed DH
Suspension: Fox 40 Factory + DHX2
Wheels: DT Swiss to Industry Nine
Build 4: Sean Downes' A.170.10
Price: £13,990.00
Brakes: Trickstuff
Drive Train: SRAM XX Transmission
Suspension: EXT ERA Fork + EXT Storia V3 Coil Shock
Finishing Kit: ENVE bar and stem with Chris King headset + 175mm Rockshox Reverb AXS Dropper
Build 5: Sam Browne's A.130.X.9
Price: NA
Brakes: Hope Tech 4 E4
Drive Train: Sram XO AXS T-Type
Suspension:Ohlins RXF36 150mm / Ohlins TTX22m Coil
Finishing Kit: Burgtec / Chris King
Build 6: Jim Monro's S.170.5 Mini Mullet
Price: Sponsored Build
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4 (Purple Hayes)
Drive Train: Reverse Expert Single Speed Chain Tensioner
Suspension: Rockshox Boxxer Ultimate / Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate
Finishing Kit: Reverse Vink Signature Bars, Black One D-2 Direct Mount Stem, Black One Polished Silver Rims on Base Hubs (27.5/26), Vink Signature Seat, Seatpost and Grips, Base pedals
Build 7: Luca Gozio's A.150
Priceless
Brakes: Shimano XTR
Drive Train: Cane Creek eeWing Cranks / XO1 drivetrain
Suspension: Ohlins RXF36 160mm / Ohlins TTX22M coil
Wheels: 29’ F/R, Chris King x Arkane
Build 8: Stephen Boxall's S.170.7
Price: £6,137.00
Brakes: Hayes Dominion A4
Drive Train: Sram GX
Suspension: Fox Factory 38 / Fox DHX2 Coil
Finishing Kit: Burgtec finishing kit
Build 9: Charlie Hattons A.200.7
Price: Sponsored Build
Brakes: Hayes Dominion, Purple Hayes. Galfer rotors and pads with sharkfin disks
Drive Train: FSA Gradient and SRAM DH
Suspension: FOX DHX2 225X75mm
Wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear, Stans Flow EX3 rims and stans M pulse hubs
We offer custom builds in our A Range - as we know many of you want your componentry to match your ride style. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote on your dream build. There is no cost associated with opting for a Custom Build