Atherton Bikes is working on a 3D-printed DH prototype that could shake up one of the first bikes they ever made – a new gearbox-driven A.200.G. There aren’t many are now quite a few more concrete details on the new prototype mountain bike besides the name and its implications, just yet. But that and some social media teases give us a nice sneak peek at what we might find on the DH World Cup this season…

Update: Atherton has given a pretty detailed behind-the-scenes look at the prototype gearbox DH bike project, sharing a detailed 20-minute video telling the first part of the A.200.G’s development and its initial testing!
Atherton Bikes A.200.G 3D-printed gearbox DH bike prototype

The prototype downhill precursor to the A.200 was the first bike the Athertons teased when they announced their new bike brand in 2019. Custom 3D-printed titanium lugs bonded to carbon tubes.
Then, alongside their A.150 enduro bike, it was one of the original two custom frames that Atherton Bikes officially launched a year later. With Gee & Rachel racing the DH World Cup – and having each won World Championships, plus big brother Dan being the master builder behind Dyfi Bike Park, it’s no surprise that a big travel downhill bike is again the first to see big innovative development.
What’s next?

Details remain scant. But Atherton has revealed that it’s still an A.200.


What’s new?



Is it a Pinion SmartShift Ci-Line gearbox, with a Gates belt-drive?


A lot more detail behind-the-scenes!
“For almost 20 years as they travelled to World Cups Atherton Bikes’ CEO Dan Brown, Athy, Gee, Rach, and their mechanics dreamed and planned for the ultimate DH bike to take to the races… and more often than not a belt-driven gearbox bike would be high up in the wish-list.
In 2024 the opportunity arose to partner with Gates Carbon Drive to make the dream a reality.
Atherton’s Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology is perfect for allowing them to test and improve things really quickly, so driven by the passion and commitment of Dave Weagle, Rob Gow, and designers Scott Aisthorpe and Will Carne the team have achieved a pretty good first prototype within months. This candid film is part 1 of a series and documents the start of that process… from a titanium build plate to the first week of ride-testing, subscribe to Atherton’s youtube to follow the bike’s development in real time.”
When is it coming?

Can’t forget Ridgeline VI: Kazakhstan
“Ridgeline, the renowned mountain bike film series known for capturing some of the most awe-inspiring and high-stakes mountain bike adventures across the globe, launches its latest and most ambitious instalment: Ridgeline VI: Kazakhstan.
In pursuit of a fresh challenge, the Ridgeline team turned their sights beyond the familiar mountains of Europe. Seeking a place of mystery and raw, untouched beauty, they found themselves drawn to Kazakhstan. Covering an immense 2.7 million square kilometres, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country, a land that demands a new level of preparation and respect. Unlike previous projects where the team could adapt quickly, Kazakhstan’s vast and remote stretches required far greater planning. With long distances between petrol stations and rugged, isolated terrain, every step of the journey had to be carefully thought out.
Gee’s journey in Kazakhstan saw him tackling huge, natural lines onboard his Atherton Bikes A.200, calling on every inch of travel to soften the rugged desert terrain. Hitting massive, loose scree slopes, often blindly, with just one take to nail it, the experience has redefined the team’s understanding of big mountain riding potential, highlighting the delicate balance between ambition and the unforgiving reality of these untouched environments.”