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I have a GT Sanction and it certainly was revolutionary when it came out. Can't wait to see what Dan A + Robot + DW can come up with.

How about a smooth fit? I have no clue how well Robot Bike Co. was doing, but I dare assume that the Atherton name carries a bit more notoriety than the initial one, so why have two names doing the same thing? Only to cannibalize themselves? Dave Weagle is a proven name. I also remember Ed from the good days when Dirt Mag was still around and he was tech editor and his work there was ace too. The financial side looks to be taken care of. The Athertons carry a huge pedigree. Looks like a good assortment of ingredients...

I think the bike in the Piers Linney video is the "stock" Robot Bike Co R160 with a Fox 49 bolted on. You can see from the tyre that the rear wheel is a 27.5 and the lug joining the top/seat tubes says "R160". I don't think they're giving any secrets away yet. Really cool project and I hope it goes well for them.

Athy posted a photo on an enduro bike, a DW enduro bike sounds great!

Is Millie confirmed to still be on their team? I saw it somewhere on this unwieldy thread but can't be bothered digging through all the crap to find it. Pretty fucking awesome of the Atherton's IMHO. So much risk, but such a cool direction to go for them with what looks like a genuine disruption of the industry. Agruably the most combined sharp end WC knowledge from a male/female perspective coming from Gee and Rach. And Gee is straight up the gnarliest racer out there, been around for so long, crashed so hard so many times, and as shown at...

It super exciting for them! Create your bike and shred the world cups with it!! Cooooll! I wish the best for the Atherton.

I'd say that's pretty unlikely when you look at what they bring to the party. Racing success, video edits (I'm really hoping Gee will continue doing WC course previews), Hardline, Fox Hunt and a bike park. I would think that's an appealing package for most companies. They've stated that this is the way they want to go. They've given a lot back to this sport and I wish them every success.

So... What are you folks doing Sunday?!?!?

So cool!

I think this is an awesome move. I'm super curious to see how it goes with the new/niche manufacturing technique. I can't imagine these will be affordable bikes for the masses (not that they need to be). I mean to a certain point, I'd be willing to pay a premium for custom geometry.

Hey Vital Forum!! HAHAHAHA Ahhhhh we are BUZZING over here at Atherton HQ to finally announce Atherton Bikes and see you guys reactions! We know you have alot of questions and want to see the full bike - coming soon i promise! Cheers - Rach.

But will there be linkage forks...?

Big applause, it's a savage industry and I wish them all the best-sooo, when can we get these in USA?

My gut says it'll be a HSP but i'm typically wrong about everything.

Embargo scramble sounds like a delicious Cuban breakfast

Last year Angle started to find the speed he always had. Last year he got 3 top 15's and one top 10 at MSA. I believe he will be a real threat this year