First Blood!

In our demo fleet there are a number of top end mountain bikes from manufacturers such as Orange, Whyte and On One to name a few. I haven’t personally owned a full suspension bike for a number of years trying to keep with the Unreal Cycles ‘Hardcore Hardtails’ roots. When asked I would have responded something to the effect of “who needs suspension?” or “We ride hard tails ‘cos we’re hard!” Given last nights’ shredding session on the trails of Mount Ashland I retract allllllll my previous statements!

I got a call from local legend, rider, trail builder, ride organizer and all around top bloke Fish. Fish told me they were going shuttling up the mountain and I needed to come out. I have been itching to throw my leg over the Orange Alpine 160, but alas it’s out on demo right now, so instead I selected the Orange Blood.

This bike has a really nice build around it featuring Domain 302 fork, XO drive train with a Hammerschmidt crank. If you haven't ridden this system yet you need to! I thought the Alpine was going to be the perfect bike for this mountain but after getting up there on the Blood I may have to retract that feeling also.

The trails we were descending consisted of some tight single track with almost slalom style switchbacks, followed by some wide open super fast fire road style terrain with some nasty water bars to keep you on your toes. Now the Blood is named the Orange ‘slope style’ bike, I’d call it slalom / 4X, but that’s just me. Anyway, the point is, even with 17” chain stays this bike is a manual machine! Coming into the first set of nasty waterbars, lent back slightly and picked up the front end to sail over the obstacle followed by the 5” of rear travel soaking up the impact on the rear wheel. Did I just hit a water bar or was I dreaming?

During the slightly more technical switch backs the bike was planted, steered just as expected, soaked up the braking bumps while sailing through the exit of the turns once I got off the brakes.

All in all, I was VERY impressed with the way this bike presented its’ self, and the way we managed to get down the trail together, not too far behind the guys we were riding with and with only one crash.

Next time out I’ll try and get some actions shots!

Side note... look how WIDE those bars are!!!!! It some of the tighter sections of trail I clipped a few trees here and there! CRAZY! What's with the need for bars that wide?! I just measured them, 32", 810mm!!! INSANE!

Genius has Landed

The new Genius carbon bike porn exclusive to Unreal Cycles in the USA has landed!

Check out the spy shots at an undisclosed test location:



To get your hands on one click here: http://rd.unrealcycles.com/catalog/item511.htm

Or to discuss complete or partial build options give us a call: 800 303 2927

VERY limited numbers are available so get in there quickly!

Unrealsteals

As we get to the crescendo of the Tour De France and the "will he won't he thing", we here at Unrealcycles thought it was time to wrestle attention away from the Contador/Armstrong dilemma and give you the cycling enthusiast a conundrum of your own.

You see we are always looking for ways to offer the best value in the market on the world leading brands that we supply.

This time we think we have out done ourselves, so much so its not just an Unreal Deal, its almost ileagal, it must be the Unreal Steal (i am going to have fun with this one !!)

Starting today and running till end of August (or until they run out) we are offering up to 50% off MSRP on select carbon and aluminum race wheels from Grammo, Pro Lite and Planet X

We even have tires, tubes, tapes and sealant

The question is simple which wheels set will it be? We have the answer.

New Prices ! Dip Yer Bread

Just got a message from the folks at On One, and it seems that there has been a major re think in the Produce Department in darkest Doncaster.

A new Head of Sales (Global sales infact!) has come on board and cast his magic over the already miraculously low prices, creating an all new reduced MSRP.

Seems that the cost of toast and jam is now so low in South Yorkshire, that the clever folks at On One can pass this on to the cycling world (not the bread and jam, the cost savings)

The outcome is all new LOW prices for the forseeable future.

Add this oportunity to the fact that our container lands on Monday and you have yourself the perfect reason to break open the piggybank and purchase that new steel frame you always wanted.

But wait.........(as they say in the best commercials, RIP Billy Mayes)

These new prices are across the board, so Bar, Stem, Complete wheel prices are all lower.

Its worth just building a whole new bike, you know theres always room for another one.

Don't delay, call now for a deal on Inbreds, Poacher's, Pompino's and save enough for a breakfast fit for a king (riding his new On One)

Its Hot (Damn Hot etc etc)

In case you were confused I was taking about the new Ti Inbred from On One, altough the weather is a little on the Tabasco side in excess of 100deg ! The guys in the office are fighting for control of the airconditioning, and who does the shipping (no air con in the warehouse !)

Sorry back on track..















The new Ti Inbred 29er, available to order now, delivery in around 10 days.

These frames are just works of art from the masters of titanium, Lynsky Perfomance in Chatanoooooga. If you don't feel like riding it straight away it would look fantastic on the wall, or be the latest talking point from the coffee table top.

Geometires are all On One 29er, so you know the're good, a few subtle tweeks like curved seat tube, and oval top tube, may find their way onto later steel bikes, but for now its exclusive to the Ti.

What else?

Pricing of course, well with the pound picking itself up and getting back to its fighting weight, it means that US prices (dollar) are good, and if you pre order now we can offer $100 off MSRP and free shipping.

There always room for another bike in the stable, or a new piece of art, you decide.......but act fast .

New Carbon Road and CX frames - GENIUS

Two new fra­mes featuring a new front triangle with oversize top and down tubes, and two new rear triangles.

All new geometries for both road and CX specific.

New Graphics, New colors

The road frame is equiped with a sleek, retro looking seat stay, while the CX frame has burly stays with CX style mounts.

The CX frame will most likely ship with its own color scheme.

Limited production means we only get a small number of these awsome machines, and that means you need move quickly. Pre orders will recieve free shipping and free headset.

Call now for more information of availablity and price

Grammo Clearance Sale

It’s all happening here at Unrealcycles, we are expecting a container in around 3 weeks full of all sorts of new goodies (more news soon, be patient :) In order to accommodate this we have to clear some space in the warehouse, good for us and extra good for you.

Special offers now on Grammo Viper series 50mm tubular, clincher and 88mm deep section wheels, with up to 40% off MSRP.

<-- Click here for Grammo

Also big savings on Genius Il Falco complete bikes. An Aluminum/Carbon race bike from those Genius boys in NZ, this model has a great spec with complete SRAM Rival group and high end Grammo components to complete the build.

<-- Click here for Genius

On the Mountain side we haven't forgotten our roots, we have big savings on Orange P7 and Prestige frames, and an almost unrepeatable introductory offer on Whyte 19C carbon frames. Special pre order prices are available on the 2009 On One line, including the super pimpy steel lugged Lincolshire Poacher. This is a limited (only 17 frames) edition frame from On One’s secret phyclo development labs in deepest darkest Doncaster, don’t have much detail yet but it sure looks the part.

<-- Click here for Whyte

<-- Click here for Orange

These deals won’t last long, get in now.

Give me a call on any of the above, or just to chew the fat Tel: 1800 303 2927

Licolnshire Poacher

Unreal has teamed up with On One to bring you the latest limited edition. The Licolnshire Poacher is a traditional 50's Club Racer influenced geometry, gorgeous Fleur de Lys style lugs and deep candy apple red paint with hand painted gold lug lining, the Poacher can be set up as fixed gear or single speed ride.

There are only going to be 100 total, and we've only managed to secure a small number of those for the USA.

They are landing in the US soon and will be available to ship to their new homes first week in August. Please email sales@unrealcycles.com or call 800 303 2927 with questions, or click here to put your name on one before it's too late!