Cycles Appalache Presents: The Réal

The Réal is the first born at Cycles Appalache and is the fruit of extensive engineering experience in DH racing.

The Réal is built for one purpose; DH speed. The phenomenal efficiency of the high pivot , combined with the most precise handling chassis built, results in a race winning machine. Any race! On fast and smooth courses, its light weight and powerful acceleration leads to podiums. Results are the same on rough edgy courses; smoothly keeping up speed where others lose momentum.

This finely engineered frame has an ideal stress distribution; every part working equally toward the total strength of the frame. Balanced distribution of rigidity yields an impact reaction that is consistent and intuitive. A frame that will aid any rider in developing and fine tuning race winning skills. The Réal is the expression of considerable know how, heir to a long lineage that has bore many technical innovations.

GEOMETRY:

BB height: 14.75''
Head angle: 66 deg. with 8'' Boxxer
Recommended static sag: 40% of total travel
Seat tube angle: 69 deg (recommended seatpost offset)
Max recommended rear tire width: 2.8''
Top tube length: Small:    21.75''
                        Medium: 23.25''
Seat tube length : 15.5''
Chainstay length: 16.25''
Head tube length: 4.5''
Seat post dia.: 27.2mm
Fork steerer dia.: 1.125''
BB shell width: 73 mm
Chainline: 50 mm
Rear spacing: 135mm
Rear axle dia.: 10mm
Shock length/stroke: 8.75''/2.75''
Front triangle material: 6061 T6
Swingarm material: 4130 Chromoly
Travel: 9.1''
Standard shock: Manitou Swinger 6way choice of 350/400/450lbs/in.
Frame weight : 9.5Lbs(with Dhx Ti spring)

REVIEWS:

http://www.asilvertouch.com/features.php?feature_id=92

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/mtb/News2006/20060607_danny_hart_interview.asp