"Atherton Bikes announced its first eMTB just yesterday, with presales of the first preproduction run limited to just 50 bikes. In less than 24 hours, all 50 of the first presale batch have already sold out, and no one has even seen " a full body shot yet." In response, a second presale has already begun for another preproduction batch of 50 bikes, ahead of the official launch in April 2026."
"By taking its time, Atherton Bikes has clearly generated anticipation and interest for its first eMTB, known as the S.170E. " Rather than rushing to market, the S.170E has been shaped by years of EMTB riding in the Dyfi Valley," says Atherton. " The result is a full-power enduro EMTB built around balance, durability, and proper fit, developed to the same standards as every analogue Atherton Bike.""
"With a name like S.170E, it's also evident that this bike is meant to be quite similar to the non-electric S.170 enduro bike. As such, it uses the DW4 suspension design and gets 170mm of rear wheel travel, paired with a 180mm fork. The frame is designed around a mixed-wheel configuration with a 27.5" rear wheel and a 29" up front."
Atherton launched the S.170E eMTB with a limited 50-bike preproduction presale that sold out in under 24 hours; a second 50-bike presale has begun ahead of an April 2026 launch. The S.170E was shaped by years of eMTB riding in the Dyfi Valley and prioritizes handling, balance, durability, and proper fit. The bike uses a lug-and-tube aluminum chassis with motor and battery integrated into the downtube. It follows the non-electric S.170 layout with DW4 suspension, 170mm rear travel, a 180mm fork, and a mixed 27.5" rear / 29" front wheel setup. Only detail shots have been shown so far.
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