Alchemy Bikes

"Bike arrived by UPS shipment - no build instructions but figured most of it out and found an older unpacking video after the fact. Have a bunch of questions on tuning and adjusting as I'm new to the SRAM build, have called into Alchemy multiple times and left messages. No one picks up the phone or ever returns the call. Giving 2 stars because the bike looks phenomenal and they upgraded the components at no charge, but can't do much else since I've had it for over a week and still haven't ridden it due to a bunch of needed adjustments. Did a lot of research on my first new MTN bike in 20 years and have great hopes for the bike. Alchemy's terrible customer service doesn't show up in professional reviews of the bike. Very disappointed with this company."

"I could be very brief and just give the bike five starts and say "it's an amazing bike" and continue with my day but that would not be fair with Alchemy bikes or whoever reads this review. I want to start by saying that even though I'm not a professional rider, I have an extensive background and experience on different cycling disciplines going from BMX up to Downhill MTB, I have been lucky enough to ride mountain bikes with different suspension platforms, geometries, travel and what not so I believe that my word can be trusted when I tell you this one of the most underrated,versatile and fun bike I have ever ridden! Some people that practice multiple cycling disciplines will probably enjoy having multiple bikes for each of them, I’m not that type of person, firstly because this sport is already expensive to own more than one high end bike and secondly, I don’t feel comfortable swapping bikes in every terrain I’m planning to ride, so I needed to buy a bike that was going to have my bike on XC days as well as on Bike parks and rough terrain days. Before the alchemy I rode for two years and 6 months a YT Capra 27.5, This bike was amazing descending, however, every time that I needed to go to the top of the hill, the bike would take me there, but it cost me a lot! From the moment I jumped on the Arktos I knew those struggling days climbing were gone! the SINE suspension platform is just revolutionary, there is no pedal Bob and almost feel like a hardtail bike when going up (you do have lots of small bump compliance), when I felt this uphill efficiency I was kind of skeptical and worried about the bike’s performance descending, you know, you can have both worlds on one long travel bike (170mmF/150mmR) but man, my skepticism disappeared as soon as I began going down, hit the first 5ft drop and just kept getting speed as I flew over the rock, roots and berms, I could not believe how this bike could be so well planted and playful at the same time, I could not believe all the amazing things I was missing from a bike, and I didn’t you could be having all this fun on an enduro bike. Without extending myself more I just want to say that everyday I can’t wait to get home after work and take my bike to the nearest trail and ride it like there was no tomorrow. Do yourself a favor and invest in an Alchemy arktos! You will not be dissapointed, and if you are, you can return the bike within the first 30 days of your purchase, so basically you have nothing to lose!"

"I was in the market for a new ride and was looking at several options from the big bike companies and a few select boutique brands. I hadn't heard of Alchemy until this past year, but everything I saw/read indicated that it was a solid company producing great bikes, and it didn't hurt that the company is located right here in the great state of Colorado. I contacted Alchemy to inquire about a demo ride. Joe was super responsive and we locked in a date on the calendar. The Alchemy showroom floor was super clean and adorned with beautiful bikes on display. I took the Arktos out for a test spin on my local trails and found that it performed as impressively as its build spec suggests, and after demo'ing a few other bikes from other manufacturers I knew this was the right bike for me. I can't say enough about the quality, fit and finish of these gorgeous bikes, but make no mistake, they perform just as well as they look. I ended up with the ST variant since it would be better suited for what and how I ride, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Awesome company, awesome bikes, awesome people!"

"I just unboxed my Alchemy Arktos 29 on Thursday, beautiful bike, very happy with the bike. Dealing with Joel at Alchemy was great, he was very helpful in my decision process. The bike was built and ready for shipping quickly. Really straight forward to assemble the bike when I got it home (wheels and handlebar on and ready to go). I only have a short ride complete so far, the bike was very good and comfortable climbing. The trail conditions were not great so I can't give a review on the descending properties of the bike. Looking forward to some dry mud free rides. Highly recommend Alchemy."