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BOTM: U.P.P.E.R. C.L.A.S.S. - part 1

Gerard Vroomen - 03-Mar-2017
With the launch of the new U.P.P.E.R. (I'm already hating the name, it takes so much time to type it with those periods all the time), it won't surprise you that our March Bike Of The Month is a special version of it: the U.P.P.E.R. C.L.A.S.S.

And because we just did the launch and the CrossFondue, we had our photo/videographer Marc on hand to make a quick video of it. Apologies for the mediocre sound, my gracious dismount dislodged the transponder somewhat. Coming up soon, the photos, the specs and lots more videos. Stay tuned!

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Comments & Questions

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U.P.P.E.R. C.L.A.S.S. isn't an acronym for anything is it? Unbeaten Path Performance Enhanced Ride Carbon Layup Absolutely Super Solid? Or something like that. ;-)
Post #1 of 11. Posted by Matt on 03-Mar-2017 10:13:04 GMT in reply to blog [0<--1551]
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I do have to agree about the new name feeling inappropriate. Does one have to be from the "upper class" to enjoy?
Post #2 of 11. Posted by Arne on 03-Mar-2017 10:35:04 GMT in reply to post #1 [1551<--1552]
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It's just that with all the black components, it's a classy looking U.P.P.E.R. As always, our BOTM names are a bit whimsical, definitely not to be taken too seriously.
Post #3 of 11. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 04-Mar-2017 05:04:57 GMT in reply to post #2 [1552<--1557]
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Now this is the way to push though a 55% price increase! Well done guys!
Post #4 of 11. Posted by Markus on 06-Mar-2017 06:05:40 GMT in reply to blog [0<--1575]
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Great job guys. So how do I buy this March bike of the month U.P.P.E.R. C.L.A.S.S - looks amazing. Is it only though your approved retailers or can I buy direct? Peter
Post #5 of 11. Posted by Peter on 09-Mar-2017 19:42:15 GMT in reply to blog [0<--1587]
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We don't exactly sell complete bikes. We sell framesets, via retailers or sometimes direct depending on where people live. Our OPEN retailers can also build the bike exactly how you want, whether that is exactly like this BOTM or with a few tweaks or completely differently. Via the direct sales, we don't offer complete bikes, just framesets and select parts that can be hard to get in some places.
Post #6 of 11. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 10-Mar-2017 12:16:02 GMT in reply to post #5 [1587<--1593]
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Hi Gerard,

Appreciate the response, thank you! I realized right after posting that most of the information is up on your cool website here. I've also been conversing with Chad over at EnduranceWERX in NYC and he's been very informative/responsive, overall really great to deal with. Amazing bike, keep the videos coming!
Post #7 of 11. Posted by Peter on 11-Mar-2017 00:53:36 GMT in reply to post #6 [1593<--1596]
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Sorry wimsical or not 'upper class' is a big turn off as is the boring black sorry guys. I like the bright primary colors.
But feedback is important I think so there it is.
Post #8 of 11. Posted by Laurence on 18-Mar-2017 19:46:16 GMT in reply to blog [0<--2612]
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Hi Laurence, thanks for the feedback. Not everybody will like everything we do, we can accept that. And with sayings and expressions having different connotations around the world, that's almost unavoidable. As for the color, that's why we have different colors and the Ready-To-Paint program. All the best, Gerard.
Post #9 of 11. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 18-Mar-2017 21:51:20 GMT in reply to post #8 [2612<--2613]
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Good responce I continue to be impressed with your company. I was not aware of the paint options. I was only thinking of an U.P. Anyway as i have post mount brakes.
Post #10 of 11. Posted by Laurence on 19-Mar-2017 10:37:10 GMT in reply to post #9 [2613<--2617]
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Hi Laurence, the UP also comes in an RTP version, but of course it comes standard in brighter and browner options anyway.
Post #11 of 11. Posted by Gerard Vroomen on 19-Mar-2017 15:03:00 GMT in reply to post #10 [2617<--2618]
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