Atherton AM.150 User manual

USER MANUAL
AM.150

WELCOME
Welcome to the Atherton Bikes family! To say this brand has been a lifetime in the
making is no exaggeration, Dan built his first bike in 1992 when he was just 10 years
old. But by 2019 our dream of pushing bike development as hard as we push our
riding became irresistible.
We started Atherton Racing so that we could push boundaries; from building tracks to
producing edits or events it’s all been about doing it our way. Now we have put our
hearts and soul into our own bike company and along with our amazing design,
engineering and management team have designed a range of bikes with the same
attention to detail we apply to our racing.
Having the right bike for you can transform your experience. Our aim is to see kids, all
mountain explorers, bike park shredders, racers and e-bikers enjoying our bikes.
Dan, Gee & Rach.
The AM.150
Hard hitting, supple and versatile, our Enduro bike is full of character and hits the
perfect balance between composed ride and playful fun With 150mm of rear travel this
is one capable bike. The DW6 suspension platform offers outstanding small bump
sensitivity yet is progressive enough to accommodate even the biggest of hits for a
ride that will take you wherever you want to go
Our decisions on the design of this bike were informed by Dan Atherton’s experience
on the World Enduro circuit, ensuring this bike can push as hard as you.
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CONTENTS
4FRAME SPECIFICATION
5FRAME GEOMETRY
7FRAME HARDWARE
13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
14 FROM BOX TO BIKE
15 SUSPENSION SETUP
16 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
17 PART COMPATIBILITY
18 TESTING AND STANDARDS
19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
20 WARRANTY

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FRAME SPECIFICATION
Frame Construction: Bonded Titanium / Carbon Fibre
Rear Travel: 150mm
Wheel Size: 29”
Rear Axle Spacing: 148mm X 12mm
Cable Routing: Internal
Bottle Mounts: Optional
Tapered
Head Tube
31.6mm
Seat Post
180mm Post
Brake Mount
SRAM UDH
ISCG 05
Mounts
8x30mm Bushing
Hardware
205mm x 60mm
Trunnion Mount
44/56 Zero
Stack Headset
73mm BSA
Threaded BB

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FRAME GEOMETRY
Size
A
Reach
(mm)
B
Seattu e
Length
(mm)
C
Headtu e
(mm)
D
Stack
(mm)
E
Wheel ase
(mm)
F
Head
Angle
(°)
G
Effective
Seattu e
Angle (°)
H
Actual
Seattu e
Angle (°)
I
Chainstay
(mm)
J
BB Offset
(mm)
K
BB Height
(mm)
L
Effective
Toptu e
Length(mm)
1 (410 Low) 410 395 100 619 1167 65 77 69.5 433 -30 343 553
2 (420 Low) 420 395 100 619 1177 65 77 69.5 433 -30 343 563
3 (430 Low) 430 395 100 619 1187 65 77 69.5 433 -30 343 573
4 (440 Low) 440 395 100 619 1197 65 77 69.5 433 -30 343 583
5 (450 Low) 450 395 110 628 1216 65 78 71 438 -30 343 583
6 (450 Reg) 450 415 125 641 1216 65 78 71 438 -30 343 586
7 (460 Low) 460 395 110 628 1226 65 78 71 438 -30 343 593
8 (460 Reg) 460 415 125 641 1226 65 78 71 438 -30 343 596
9 (470 Low) 470 395 110 628 1236 65 78 71 438 -30 343 603
10 (470 Reg) 470 415 125 641 1236 65 78 71 438 -30 343 606
11 (480 Low) 480 395 110 628 1246 65 78 71 438 -30 343 613
LC
D
F
HG
I
J
B
K
E
A

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FRAME GEOMETRY
Size
A
Reach
(mm)
B
Seattu e
Length
(mm)
C
Headtu e
(mm)
D
Stack
(mm)
E
Wheel ase
(mm)
F
Head
Angle
(°)
G
Effective
Seattu e
Angle (°)
H
Actual
Seattu e
Angle (°)
I
Chainstay
(mm)
J
BB Offset
(mm)
K
BB Height
(mm)
L
Effective
Toptu e
Length(mm)
12 (480 Reg) 480 415 125 641 1246 65 78 71 438 -30 343 616
13 (490 Reg) 490 415 125 641 1268 65 78 71 443 -30 343 626
14 (490 Tall) 490 440 125 641 1268 65 78 71 443 -30 343 626
15 (500 Reg) 500 415 125 641 1278 65 78 71 443 -30 343 636
16 (500 Tall) 500 440 125 641 1278 65 79 72.4 443 -30 343 625
17 (510 Reg) 510 415 125 641 1288 65 78 71 443 -30 343 646
18 (510 X-Tall) 510 460 125 641 1288 65 79 72.4 443 -30 343 635
19 (520 Tall) 520 440 125 641 1298 65 78 71 443 -30 343 656
20 (520 X-Tall) 520 460 125 641 1298 65 79 72.4 443 -30 343 645
21 (530 Tall) 530 440 125 641 1308 65 79 72.4 443 -30 343 655
22 (530 XX-Tall) 530 475 125 641 1308 65 79 72.4 443 -30 343 655
LC
D
F
HG
I
J
B
K
E
A

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FRAME HARDWARE
Additional Information:
• Loctite 241 thread lock to be applied to threaded
sections of all bolts (excluding seat clamp, BB
shell and wheel axle).
• Multi-purpose grease to be applied to all pivot
shafts, the rear axle shaft and the bearing
housings.
• Torque values are location specific (see exploded
diagrams). If using the bottle cage mounting
threads, bolts should be torqued to 3Nm.
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
22 011.1007 M6 BARREL NUT 2
23 00.4318.050.001 SRAM AM AX MAXLE STLTH AXLE (180) 1
24
00.7918.093.000
UDH FRAME WASHER 1
25 UDH BOLT 1
26 UDH REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER 1
27 011.1005 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M5 X 14 1
28 011.1006 M5 BARREL NUT 1
29 001.1007 SEAT POST CLAMP 1
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
1 002.2008 SHOCK LOWER MOUNT PIVOT 1
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 8
3 011.1001 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 40 2
4 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT MALE 3
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802 8
6 101.5003 LOWER LINK 1
7 101.5002 UPPER LINK 1
8 002.2010 PIVOT HEX BOLT 3
9 002.2002 SEAT STAY PIVOT 2
10 011.1051 BEARING 11197-2RS 6
11 002.1002 SPACER (11 x 14 x 2.5) 6
12 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT FEMALE 3
13 002.2009 SHOCK UPPER MOUNT 4
14 101.5001 ROCKER 1
15 101.0005 SEAT STAY ASSEMBLY 1
16 011.1002 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 50 1
17 002.2007 YOKE PIVOT UPPER 2
18 002.2001 DROPOUT PIVOT 2
19 011.1052 BEARING 698 LLU MAX-E 4
20 002.2003 REAR END SCREW CAP 2
21 011.1004 M5 X 10 T25 PAN HEAD TORX 2

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LOWER LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
12
5
2
12
5
4
5
2
6
3
4
3
2
7
8
1
5
2
10Nm
10Nm
12Nm
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
1 002.2008 SHOCK LOWER MOUNT PIVOT 1
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 4
3 011.1001 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 40 2
4 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT MALE 2
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802 4
6 101.5003 LOWER LINK 1
7 101.5002 UPPER LINK 1
8 002.2010 PIVOT HEX BOLT 1
12 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT FEMALE 2

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ROCKER LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
2
11
13
12
5
4
16
10
10
5
13
11
14
2
8
10
11
15
8
11
10
9
10Nm
9
10Nm
12Nm
10Nm
10Nm
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 2
4 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT MALE 1
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802 2
8 002.2010 PIVOT HEX BOLT 2
9 002.2002 SEAT STAY PIVOT 2
10 011.1051 BEARING 11197-2RS 4
11 002.1002 SPACER (11 x 14 x 2.5) 4
12 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT FEMALE 1
13 002.2009 SHOCK UPPER MOUNT 2
14 101.5001 ROCKER 1
15 101.0005 SEAT STAY ASSEMBLY 1
16 011.1002 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 60 1

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SWINGARM LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
10
11
10
13
13
17
2
5
5
17
2
7
11
10Nm
10Nm
14Nm
14Nm
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 2
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802
2
7 101.5002 UPPER LINK 1
10 011.1051 BEARING 11197-2RS 2
11 002.1002 SPACER (11 x 14 x 2.5) 2
13 002.2009 SHOCK MOUNT UPPER 2
17 002.2007 YOKE PIVOT UPPER 2

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REAR ASSEMBLY
19
19
20
21
21
19
20
19
22
15
22
18
10Nm
18
10Nm
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
15 101.0005 SEAT STAY ASSEMBLY 1
18 002.2001 DROPOUT PIVOT 2
19 011.1052 BEARING 698 LLU MAX-E 4
20 002.2003 REAR END SCREW CAP 2
21 011.1004 M5 X 10 T25 PAN HEAD TORX 2
22 011.1007 M6 BARREL NUT 2

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REAR AXLE/HANGER &
SEAT CLAMP ASSEMBLY
23
10-16Nm
26
24
27
25
4Nm 28 29
6Nm
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
23 00.4318.050.001 SRAM AM AX MAXLE STLTH AXLE 1
24
00.7918.093.000
UDH FRAME WASHER 1
25 UDH BOLT 1
26 UDH REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER 1
27 011.1005 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M5 X 14 1
28 011.1006 M5 BARREL NUT 1
29 001.1007 SEAT POST CLAMP 1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
When you receive your new Atherton Bike there are just a few simple
steps to getting your bike out of its box and out on to the trails.
To make sure all your components are working perfectly, every
Atherton Bike is assembled and checked by our team of expert
mechanics before being sent to you.
To make sure that your new ride is secure in transit, we then remove
some components, the wheels, handlebar, and forks and pack them
securely in the box.
Assembling your bike couldn’t be easier with our step-by-step
assembly instruction guide. If you need any extra assistance, please
don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of the team, we’d be more than
happy to help.
Grab your tools, make a brew, and get building!
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FROM BOX TO BIKE
Install the forks into the headset, attaching
the stem to the steerer tube. Preload the
top cap and tighten the clamp bolts
(ensuring that the stem is aligned
correctly).
Inflate the tyres (as per manufacturer
recommendations) and install the wheels
onto the bike. Ensure the axles are torqued
as per the provided values.
Fit the pedals of your choosing. Please
note: the non-driveside pedal has a left-
hand thread (removes clockwise, installs
counter-clockwise).
Set the saddle height, feeding the dropper
post cable through the headtube port.
Ensure that the minimum insertion mark is
no longer visible whilst maintaining 25mm
(min) clearance to the tyre at bottom out.
Bolt the front brake caliper to the fork’s
lower leg. This must be centered with the
brake rotor once the wheel is installed.
Fasten the dérailleur to the hanger,
ensuring that they are aligned correctly
(with b-tension screw in contact with the
dérailleur’s plastic washer rather than the
hanger itself).
Step 1: Fork and handlebars
Step 4: Wheels
Step 2: Front Caliper
Step 5: Pedals
Step 3: Rear Derailleur
Step 6: Saddle Height

SUSPENSION SETUP
Fork and rear shock suspension set up is essential to getting the most
out of your Atherton Bikes DW6 suspension system.
Learn how to set sag, air spring pressure, compression adjustments,
rebound adjust, additional tuning options and more in the tuning guides
below.
The recommended settings in the tuning guides attached are designed
to be a starting point so that you can get out on your first ride as soon
as possible! If you would like further assistance tuning your suspension
to get the most out of your bike, please drop us an email, we’d love to
help.
Fox Rear Shock Setup Guide:
https://www.ridefox.com/dl/bike/my22/605-00-253-FLOAT-X2-Tuning-Guide-
revA.pdf
Fox Fork Setup Guide:
https://www.ridefox.com/dl/bike/my22/605-00-246_36-Tuning-Guide-revA.pdf
Rockshox Suspension Setup Guide:
https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/tuning-manuals/
gen.0000000006209-rev-a-suspension-setup-and-tuning-guide-english.pdf
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Item. Task After Every Ride After 500miles / 1Month After 200miles / 6months After 4000 miles / 1 year
Chain Clean and lubricate X
Brakes Check Function X
Tyres Inspect sidewalls and thread, check air pressure X
General Fully clean bike X
Frame Pivots Check torque settings X
Brakes Check brake pads, replace as necessary X
Headset Check adjustment X
Spokes Check tension, inspect X
Shock & Fork Inspect and check air pressure X
Gear Cables Inspect and lubricate X
Seat post Remove, clean and re-grease X
Frame Pivots Remove pivot bolts and check bearings for wear X
Headset Disassemble stem, headset and fork, check bearings for wear X
Hubs Remove wheels and check bearings for wear X
Bottom Bracket Remove cranks and check bearings for wear X
Chain Check for stretch, inspect for damage X
General Full service X
Shock & Fork Full service As per manufacturers recommendations

PART COMPATIBILITY
Our bikes are design to work alongside the vast majority of components,
however some parts occupy a larger envelop than usual (for example)
and won’t fit.
PARTS WE RECOMMEND
We work closely with a range of brands to design and spec’ our builds.
We love these products and guarantee that they will work flawlessly on
your Atherton bike.
COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS
• Max crank length =170mm
• Max tyre width = 2.4”
• Max chainring = 36T
• Max brake rotor (rear) = 203mm
• Max bottom bracket outer diameter = 46mm. This allows clearance
for standard SRAM, Shimano and FSA models (among others). Some
larger models are compatible, however, this is dependant on the
specific form of the part.
• Compatible chain guides include: MRP 1x and Amg, E-thirteen TRS
Range, One-Up & Hope (full range) and similar models from other
brands.
STILL UNSURE?
If you would like more information on part compatibility, we are only an
email away ([email protected]), or try our live chat - we’ll be
more than happy to answer any questions that you might have.
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TESTING AND STANDARDS
Before we launched our bikes to the public we subjected our frames
to the most rigorous testing imaginable at EFBE in Germany, the
world’s leading laboratory for mechanical tests on bikes.
EFBE’s TRI-TEST® goes way beyond established international
standards and reflects the specific challenges faced by modern
bikes. Our bikes were tested to Category 5 which means they are
suitable for downhill rides at extreme grades with large jumps and
drops, at speeds exceeding 40 km/h
The TRI-TEST® includes fatigue tests, maximum load tests and
overload tests to provide a simulation of the stresses experienced
throughout a bike’s entire life.
But testing a newly printed, box-fresh frame is not for us; we sent a
bike that Dan Atherton had thrashed at Dyfi Bike Park for six harsh
months. It passed with flying colours.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COMPONENTS & MAINTENANCE
• The bike’s brake lever orientation will correspond to the standard within the country of purchase (unless stated otherwise).
• This bike must be used in a safe manner checking components regularly (including but not limited to tyres, wheels and steering
components).
• This bike is not suitable for use alongside; panniers, trailers or child seats.
• All specified torque values must be adhered to, both for this frame (torques included in this document) and specific to the fitted parts.
• Gears are adjusted prior to shipping however, further adjustments may need to be made as the cable stretches and parts settle. Further
adjustments can be made as required using the associated barrel adjuster (located on the gear shifter).
• All wearing components must be checked regularly and genuine replacement parts should be fitted when required.
• The maximum pressure for the wheel & tyre combination must not be exceeded. If not stated on both the rim and tyre, please consult the
corresponding manufacturer/s.
As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subject to wear and high stresses. Different materials and components might react to
wear and stress fatigue in different ways. If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail, possibly causing
injuries to the rider. Any form of crack, scratches, or change of colouring in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has
been reached and it should be replaced.
For composite components, impact damage may not be visible to the user. Consequences of this damage can be sever and in the event of
an impact the manufacturer must be contacted to advice further actions.
SAFETY & LEGAL
• A helmet must be worn throughout use and additional protective equipment is highly recommended.
• During both use and maintenance, there is risk of injury (for example, through entrapment) and the user must take appropriate safety
precautions.
• If the bike is being used on public roads all national legal requirements must be adhered to.
• Riders should be aware of the effect that changing conditions and terrainn have on handling and braking distances.
RIDER WEIGHT
• Permissible weight of the rider (and luggage) is limited to 120kg (as per EFBE TRI-TEST Standards).
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WARRANTY
PARTIES
"we/us/our" - Atherton Bikes Limited
"you/your" - The Customer
THE WARRANTY
The warranty applies to all bicycle frames, including made to measure or bespoke frames, purchased from us. We guarantee
that all frames will be free from defects in the materials or workmanship for the lifetime of the product. Where the frame
develops a fault which is due to a defect in the materials used or the workmanship we will repair the frame free of charge. If
we cannot repair it we will inform you of this and offer a like for like replacement.
The warranty does not cover damage to paint or anodizing damage.
The warranty also does not cover any items purchased other than bicycle frames and does not include the consumable
components of the bike. Consumable components are those components which have are typically expected to need
replacing within a 12 month period of being fitted to the bike. Consumable components include:
• Tyres;
• Chain
• Cassette;
• Grips;
• Chainring;
• Brakepads;
• Cables
This list is not exhaustive and if you are not sure whether a component is covered by the warranty please contact us to
discuss it further.
All other original parts or components which are not covered by this warranty may be covered by a warranty from the original
manufacturer.
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