Atherton · Bike
S.170E.2
4.5/5
The verdict
Average of 1 expert review →Reviewers liked
- Outstanding descending composure, grip and suspension control
- Avinox motor combines power with precise delivery
- excellent specification
- competitive price
Watch out for
- Smaller battery than rivals
- Gravity-focused seated position isn’t the best for technical climbs
- rear tyre may wear quickly, rear rim damage in testing
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Expert reviews
Expert review · 2 Sept 2026
BikeRadar
Reviewed at £8
“The Atherton S.170E.2 combines the most controllable high-power motor with outstanding suspension, confidence-inspiring handling and a competitive price”
- +Outstanding descending composure, grip and suspension control
- +Avinox motor combines power with precise delivery
- +excellent specification
- +competitive price
- −Smaller battery than rivals
- −Gravity-focused seated position isn’t the best for technical climbs
- −rear tyre may wear quickly, rear rim damage in testing
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