Atherton DOWNHILL AM User manual

USER MANUAL
ATHERTON DOWNHILL AM

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 Atherton Downhill AM
Whether it’s the countdown beeps in the start-hut or the first kicker at the park, we’ve made
sure this bike can do it all. Tested on the toughest proving ground in the World, this bike
has already taken 3 podiums at World level. Refined from race to race this bike just got
faster throughout the season. But it wasn’t just tested against the clock! Boosted to the
highest heights in Dyfi Bike Park this bike delivered; super agile and responsive in
handling with a suspension feel which soaks up the burliest of terrain, giving you
confidence to go faster. We’ll guarantee you’ll love this bike.
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CONTENTS
4FRAME SPECIFICATION
5FRAME GEOMETRY
6FRAME HARDWARE
12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
13 FROM BOX TO BIKE
14 SUSPENSION SETUP
15 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
16 TESTING AND STANDARDS
17 WARRANTY

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FRAME SPECIFICATION
Frame Construction: Bonded Titanium / Carbon Fibre
Rear Travel: 200mm
Wheel Size: 29”
Rear Axle Spacing: 157mm X 12mm
Cable Routing: Internal
Tapered
Head Tube
31.6mm
Seat Post
200mm Post
Brake Mount
Syntace X-12
Type 2 Hanger
ISCG 05
Mounts
8x20mm Bushing
Hardware
225mm x 75mm
Trunnion Mount
49/56 Zero
Stack Headset
83mm BSA
Threaded BB

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FRAME GEOMETRY
Size
A
Reach
(mm)
B
Sea ube
Leng h(mm)
C
Head ube
(mm)
D
S ack
(mm)
E
Wheelbase
(mm)
F
Head
Angle
(°)
G
Effec ive
Sea ube
Angle (°)
H
Ac ual
Sea ube
Angle (°)
I
Chains ay
(mm)
J
BB Offse
(mm)
K
BB Heigh
(mm)
1410 420 100 627 1227 63 76 68 445 -23 350
2420 420 100 627 1237 63 76 68 445 -23 350
3430 420 100 627 1247 63 76 68 445 -23 350
4440 420 100 627 1257 63 76 68 445 -23 350
5450 420 110 636 1278 63 76 68 450 -23 350
6460 420 110 636 1288 63 76 68 450 -23 350
7470 420 110 636 1298 63 76 68 450 -23 350
8480 420 110 636 1308 63 76 68 450 -23 350
9490 420 120 645 1326 63 76 68 455 -23 350
10 500 420 120 645 1336 63 76 68 455 -23 350
11 510 420 120 645 1346 63 76 68 455 -23 350
12 520 420 120 645 1356 63 76 68 455 -23 350
A
C
D
F
HG
I
J
B
K
E

Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
22 011.1007 M6 BARREL NUT 2
23 119017 SYNTACE X-12 AXLE ASSEMBLY 157 1
24 105683 SYNTACE X-12 THREADED INSERT 1
25 116849 SYNTACE X-12 HANGER SCREW TYPE-2 1
26 128118 SYNTACE X-12 HANGER TYPE-3 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
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 5Nm.
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
1 002.2008 SHOCK LOWER MOUNT PIVOT 1
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 10
3 011.1001 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 50 2
4 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT MALE 3
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802 10
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 4
11 002.1002 SPACER (11 x 14 x 2.5) 4
12 002.2011 SEAT TUBE PIVOT FEMALE 3
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
17 002.2007 YOKE PIVOT UPPER 4
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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FRAME HARDWARE

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LOWER LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
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 50 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
12
5
2
12
5
4
5
2
6
3
4
3
2
7
8
1
5
2
10Nm
10Nm
12Nm

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ROCKER LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
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
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

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SWINGARM LINKAGE
ASSEMBLY
2
5
5
2
7
17
14Nm
17
14Nm
17
14Nm
17
14Nm
5
5
2
2
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
2 002.1004 SPACER (15 x 18 x 2.5) 4
5 011.1050 BEARING 3802 4
7 101.5002 UPPER LINK 1
17 002.2007 YOKE PIVOT UPPER 4

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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
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
23
119017 SYNTACE X-12 AXLE ASSEMBLY 157
1
24
105683 SYNTACE X-12 THREADED INSERT
1
25
116849 SYNTACE X-12 HANGER SCREW TYPE-2
1
26
128118 SYNTACE X-12 HANGER TYPE-3
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
23
26
24
27
25
28 29
10-16Nm
4Nm
6Nm

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 lower crown & steerer into the
headset, attaching the upper crown and
stem to the steerer tube. Preload the top
cap and tighten the clamp bolts. Clamp the
stanchions through both crowns.
Inflate the tyres 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).
Alter the saddle height as required.
And… RIDE!
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:
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

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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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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WARRANTY CONT.
We are only able to offer the warranty where:
1. the frame has been maintained according to the care and maintenance instructions which were provided to you at the point of
sale; and
2. the bicycle has been used only according to the description in the product manual.
REPAIRS WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY:
The following damage is not covered by the warranty:
• Normal wear and tear;
• Crash damage, including impact to carbon fibre elements or other overloading;
• Improper assembly;
• Corrosion;
• Modifications to the frame;
• Damage as a result of not adhering to the minimum inserts of depth of seat post;
• Damage caused by excessive load outside of what is expected in normal riding;
• Impact damage (for example caused by collisions);
• Damage caused as a result of transportation of the bike, including transport where the bike was attached to a vehicle or a lift.
• Damage which we (in our sole discretion) assess to be the result of a lack of care and maintenance, or maintenance which is
not in line with the maintenance instructions which have been provided to you.
• Damage caused by the use of non-compatible components with the bike frame. A full list of components which are compatible
with the bike frame are set out in the product manual.
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WARRANTY CONT.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM:
To make a claim you should contact us by phone or email. You will need to provide your name, details of your frame, a copy of
your original purchase order and the date of the original purchase.
We will ask for a description of the fault and photographs or a video showing the fault. We will carry out an assessment based on
the images provided and make a decision on whether the fault is covered by the warranty and inform you of our decision. Where
necessary we will request further information from you. In some circumstances we may need to carry out a physical inspection of
the frame before we can make a decision and if this is the case we will require that the bike is returned to our workshop. You can
either bring the bike back to our workshop or alternatively we can arrange to collect it from you.
If the damage or fault is covered by the warranty we will arrange a date for you to bring the bike to our workshop, or for us to
collect the bike, so that we can repair it (provided that you have not already brought the bike to our workshop so that we may
assess the damage).
All decisions about whether the damage or fault is covered by the warranty will be made at our sole discretion.
TIMEFRAME:
We aim to complete the repair within 90 days of you returning the bike to us. If there is a delay in carrying out the repair we will
write to you to inform you of this.
If we need to replace your bicycle frame we will aim to do this within 90 days of informing you that we will replace the bike. Where
we need to replace the frame it will be a like for like replacement, or if the same frame is not available, we will replace it with a
frame of an equivalent standard.
We will return your repaired bike, or replacement bicycle frame, to you free of charge. Alternatively you can collect the bike from
our premises.
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WARRANTY CONT.
IF YOU ARE NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER
This warranty is personal to the person who purchased the bike frame from us and we are only able to offer the warranty to such
person.
OTHER CLAIMS
The repair or replacement offered through this warranty is your sole remedy for a defective bicycle frame.
We will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential losses arising from the purchase, use or ownership of the bicycle by
you, including for personal injury, property damage or economic loss (except where it would be unlawful to do so, including
where death or personal injury is as a result of our negligence).
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