Russian Atom bicycles for children and adults: models, technical specifications

Atom bicycles are representatives of the domestic manufacturer, which are not inferior in performance to the leading foreign brands. For several years the tails have been leading in terms of the combination of price and quality. The manufacturer offers a wide range of models, including for everyday trips, professional competitions. There are also children's variations in the set. Consider the features of these machines, reviews about them, as well as the closest competitors.

About the manufacturer

Russian Atom bicycles have been produced for more than 15 years. In recent years, models from this manufacturer have become known not only to the domestic consumer, but also on foreign routes. For example, the Latvian cyclist on the technique of this brand won the seventh place at the European Championships. Russian cyclist A. Medvedev successfully performed at the competitions in Cyprus and the European Championship in cross-country. Since the beginning of production, the equipment has been periodically refined and modernized.

The updated Atom bike line is aimed at users in various disciplines. The range includes the following modifications:

• Bike for road use.
• A dozen models for cross-country.
• 17 extreme hardtails.
• More than ten leisure variations.
• About two dozen bicycles for children of different age categories.
• Six folding modifications.
• Four cruiser.

Such a variety can boast not every world brand. It should be noted that the design of new machines introduced a frame of carbon, as well as ultralight suspension type "enduro" and their two- and four-lever analogies.

Production

Atom bicycles are produced at leading factories in China and Taiwan. Moreover, these plants are developing a number of other famous bicycle brands. The location of production facilities at the leading enterprises makes it possible to create competitive bikes. The design features include the production of tube frames with variable wall thickness, milling and cold forging units, as well as the use of a monolithic shape and carbon fiber.

Innovation in the creation of these machines is the use of the newest types of suspension, including single-hinged and multi-link schemes. By the way, high-quality Atom bike spare parts guarantee durability, stiffness, practicality and speed of the model.

Exploitation

Manufacturing and testing of equipment is carried out with the participation of experienced specialists. Based on the results of testing the Atom bikes, the necessary changes and modifications are proposed, and an optimal formula for the bike design is created, which ensures its reliability and practicality.

If technological innovations show themselves on the positive side, they are introduced into production. For example, the MX series refers to universal models, FX - off-road, represents a modification with two types of suspension. The version of MR Drop is designed for freeride technique.

Modifications

Among the many modifications of the technique in question, the following models are very popular:

• "Kangaroo" (Kangaroo). The bike is cross-country oriented. The frame is made of high-quality alloy steel, there is damping with a pair of hangers, spring-elastomeric fork, non-integrated steering column. The number of speeds is six ranges, wheeled aluminum rims are reinforced.
• Atom Matrix bike is equipped with a steel frame, rigid fork, threaded steering system, brake on the rims. The wheel size is 20 inches in diameter. There is a chain guard, a comfortable footrest, a structural boot and one driving gear.
• The Fox model is equipped with a steel frame, a separate steering column, rims with a diameter of 16 inches. In this modification there is no depreciation unit.
• The variant "Pony" (Pony). The vehicle has a steel frame structure, a threaded connection in the steering column, a single wheel rim. The cord is made of metal, and the steering wheel is height adjustable.
• Modification of the "Puma" (Puma). This bicycle is produced without special damping, the frame is made of steel, the size of the wheels is 20 inches. Available - a rigid fork, a threaded steering column and an improved transmission system.

What do the owners say?

As evidenced by the owners' reviews, the Russian bicycles brand "Atom" - a technique that meets all modern requirements, along with an original and bright design. Despite the fact that the brake system is not perfect, it performs its functionality almost impeccably. The gear shift switches work gently, the frame of the bike is strong, the maintainability is at the highest level, and this makes it possible to operate the transport on all kinds of roads when performing various tricks.

Among the many advantages of the bicycle in question, the owners note several negative points. Firstly, the car is characterized by the rapid wear of tires, which provokes their frequent replacement. Secondly, the design of the seat, which differs fragility and weak fixation mechanism, does not cause much enthusiasm among users. As a result, consumers emphasize that all the problems can be easily prevented or eliminated.

Children's bicycle Atom

Among this line there are several modifications, designed for adolescence and children's age category. Consider the characteristics of some models:

1. "Replica 2000" (Replica). This bicycle belongs to the teenage class, it is designed for operation on a rough and mountainous terrain. It is equipped with an aluminum alloy frame, double-sided shock absorption and a threadless steering column. The rim has a single design, the brakes are activated on the rim, and the transmission includes six ranges.
2. Children's version of Matrix 120. The collection was released in 2007. The model has no depreciation. Equipped with an aluminum fork, additional side wheels, a classic braking system, wings and trunk. The target audience for using the bicycle is children from 1.5 to 4 years old.
3. Teenage bike Atom Kangaroo refers to a teenage type, which can be used in the style of cross-country. It is ranked as a universal category, does not have a tandem knot, is oriented to the age of 6 to 10 years. The frame is made of steel, the design of the brakes is equipped with a V-Brake system, a six-speed transmission unit is controlled by a steering wheel.

Features

Children's and adult Atom Racing bikes have become popular in many post-Soviet countries due to the affordable price, variety of choice, excellent functionality and quality of parts. In this series, you can pick up the technique, from the first attempts to ride a two-wheeled car, ending with professional competitions.

Since most parts of the considered bicycle machine are produced by leading factories, reliability and driving comfort are guaranteed by the manufacturer. Models are constantly being finalized taking into account the opinions of specialists and consumers. Each new series of bicycles is equipped with more modern components and details. For those who want to save, there are regular modifications, not burdened with a mass of high-speed switches and modern brakes with shock absorption. However, they are quite suitable for safe and exciting city walks and a measured ride outside the city.

Competitors

Among the main competitors are the following brands:

1. Bicycles "Stealth". They refer to equipment that is produced jointly with Russian, Belarusian and Chinese partners. The history of the brand began in 1998. The company produces universal, children's, folding and mountain variations.
2. Brand "Forward". These models appear in the range of champions of Russian cycling. In many ways, this is due to the fact that the latest equipment from Holland is used in the manufacture.
3. The bicycle of the Kaliningrad production under the brand name "Navigator" is notable for its safety, since the testing of the machines is carried out with the help of a special computer program.