Atherton Bikes has moved the Atherton S.170E story on in a way that actually matters for UK buyers. If you have been watching the presale and hoping to jump in late, the key detail is simple: batches 1 and 2 are sold out, and Atherton is now taking pre-orders for batch 3, with deliveries planned for June to July 2026. That is a clearer, later delivery window than the initial presale chatter, and it changes the decision for anyone weighing up a 2026 full-power eMTB purchase.

What’s changed with the Atherton S.170E presale

On Atherton’s own S.170E.3 presale page, the brand confirms the availability of batch 3 and states that deliveries are planned for June to July 2026, with the bike listed at £6,999 and a £1,000 deposit option. Atherton’s broader eMTB landing page also frames this as the third production batch, with the final balance due mid-May and delivery scheduled for late June to July 2026, based on current information, which helps UK riders plan around lead times and the riding calendar. You can see that wording on the main Atherton eMTB page.

Why the Atherton S.170E keeps trending in eMTB circles

A big part of the Atherton S.170E interest is that it is one of the highest-profile UK eMTB launches to lean into the DJI Avinox conversation. Whether you are convinced by Avinox yet or not, it has become a reference point for “what’s next” in full-power eMTB performance, app tuning and system behaviour on steep climbs. If you want the wider context, our comparison of DJI Avinox vs Bosch CX-R is the best internal primer before you start comparing bikes purely on torque numbers.

The buyer takeaway for UK riders

The Atherton S.170E is no longer just a launch headline; it is now about timing and commitment. If you want one of the early-run bikes at the £6,999 entry point, batch 3 is the realistic window right now. If you are still shopping across the category, it is also worth cross-checking where it sits against your shortlist in our best full-suspension eMTBs guide.