The new Horn from the Spanish brand Unno combines radical design with a modern cross-country profile. The frame is made of high-modulus carbon, which is also used in the aerospace industry, offers 110 millimetres of suspension travel and weighs just 9.6 kilograms as a complete bike in its lightest version. The progressive geometry is particularly striking: the steering angle is 66 degrees and is therefore slacker than on classic cross-country bikes. Together with the short chainstays (418 millimetres) and a reach of 441 millimetres (size M), Unno promises a particularly agile yet stable ride.

César Rojo, former Downhill World Cup rider and mastermind behind Unno, deliberately questioned the traditional standards of cross-country frame design. After analyzing 23 standard frames on the market, he opted for a geometry that provides safety on the descents and efficiency on the climbs. His goal: a bike that is not only designed for speed, but also for precise handling. Rojo paid particular attention to the low stack (vertical distance between the bottom bracket center and the upper edge of the head tube) to enable an aggressive but controlled riding position, even with short stems.

The suspension dispenses with classic rocker arms and relies on a flex-stay design. This saves weight and maximizes pedalling efficiency, as the rear suspension is precisely tuned to the drive characteristics. According to the manufacturer, the anti-squat level is 100 percent, which virtually eliminates drive influences.

More than 2,000 hours of engineering work, 30 million test cycles and several prototypes were used for the frame, which is made from T800 and T1100 carbon. Details such as internal cable routing, an integrated chainstay protector and a bolted bottom bracket also underline Rojo's high standards.

The Horn is available in four equipment variants, from the Race version (7065 euros) to the top Factory SL model (13995 euros). A frame kit is available from 3195 euros. All models are designed for maximum performance - with components from Fox, Sram and DT Swiss.

Unno shows with the Horn that cross-country doesn't have to be conservative. Geometric innovation, technical fine-tuning and the personal signature of César Rojo make the Horn a unique race bike - uncompromisingly trimmed for performance but also fun to ride. But fans have to be quick, because the numbers are limited, as with every Unno. This makes the Horn one of the most exclusive production bikes.

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