Atherton AM.170 can it really climb?

In this video, I test my new rig and it's claimed climbing abilities, can the Atherton AM.170 actually climb hills? I head to my local trails of Friston forest.
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Lets face it, the AM.170M is a very capable bike and we all know just how amazingly good it is on the gravity side of things and so it was time to give it a full testing on the climbing capabilities.

The Continental Kryptotal tyres grip like you wouldn't believe, coupled with the mind blowing efficiency of the DW6 suspension and the frame geometry, climbing came very naturally to the AM.170, it is a pleasure getting back to the top of the hill for more gravity.

DW6 KINEMATIC:
Dave Weagle’s DW6 linkage + custom-tuned shock of your choice.

STRAIGHT THROUGH SEAT POST
Mullet set-up (27.5" +29"), a straight-through 74º seat tube that keeps the seat low for descending & perfect positioning for the climbs.

CHASSIS:
Custom carbon tubing gives the perfect flexibility and stiffness for a calm, composed and playful ride.

PERFECT FIT:
22 hand built sizes are on offer, from 410mm reach to 530mm as well as custom sizing options. ATHERTON BIKES https://www.athertonbikes.com/bike/en...

My AM.170M.3 spec:
Size: 11 - 480 Reg (I'm 5'10")
Lugs: Black main frame + raw ti rear triangle. (Mullet style!)
Tubes: Raw carbon + Invisiframe.
Forks: Rockshox ZEB ultimate 180mm
SHOCK: Rockshox Super deluxe ultimate Coil 170mm (Coil - 500lbs)
Wheels: Stans Flow EX3 + Stans M pulse hubs.
Tyres: Continental Kryptotal - rear DH soft 2.4 + front DH supersoft 2.4.
Brakes: Hayes dominion + Galfer Shark rotors (223 & 203) + pads upgrade.
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle

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Skip straight to your favourite moment:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Bike check
03:50 1st climb + DH test
04:54 Suspension lockout
06:20 DH = X Files
08:04 Long seated climb test
11:54 Technical climbing test
13:21 Leafy/loam DH
13:54 Leafy/loam push up climb test
16:54 Quick overview
18:21 Final long climb test
19:29 Conclusion.

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