Unno updates the Horn full-suspension XC race bike
Known primarily for its niche and boundary-pushing designs in the gravity segment, Unno has also dabbled in XC bikes for nearly 10 years. The updated Horn – the former version was last made in 2022 – is the brand's latest foray into building a lightweight and fast race machine, which looks to incorporate a variety of interesting features. Tipping the scale at a claimed 9.6 kg for the complete "Factory" build, Unno reports to have made "one of the world's lightest race-ready 110 mm XC production bikes."
Beyond such marketing claims, the Horn appears to resemble innovative designs we've seen in recent years from larger brands, including the Specialized Epic World Cup Dave reviewed in 2023. Such elements include a semi-hidden rear shock and a block-lock headset. Yet the Horn also allows for up to 29 x 2.6" tires, fully accessible shock assembly, two in-frame water bottles across the size range, and includes rear flex stays in lieu of a traditional chainstay pivot. All builds come with dropper posts. Unno offers the Horn in four build configurations – Factory, SL, Pro, and Race, plus a frame with Fox Float SL Factory rear shock. Pricing is €3,195 for the frame and shock, with complete builds starting at €7,095. See more at Unno.
