RAAW News 02 / 2026 (RAAW Riders Edition)
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Hello Reader, February kicked off with a trip to Genio in Taiwan — the factory where every RAAW is born. Seeing the team and spending time at the factory is always a highlight. We’ve already received two 40-foot shipping containers filled with Madonna and Yalla frames this year, and additional spring orders were in their final production phase during my visit. Seeing everything firsthand, learning something new each time, and simply spending time with the Genio crew in Taiwan is always inspiring. Back at our HQ, February has been just as busy. But before we get into all of that — thank you! You voted at the MTB-News User Awards and made the Madonna the number one Enduro bike. On top of that, we received another award and three additional top-ten placements. That truly means a lot to us — cheers and thank you! Awards aside, we’ve added new test event dates, restocked all frames, continued working with many of our brand ambassadors, welcomed new riders to the team, and had the pleasure of handing over the Madonna grand prize from the MTB-News User Awards to Sandra and Sven. So here’s your overview of everything that’s been happening at RAAW over the past four weeks. #1 at the MTB-News User Awards!Thank you guys so much! Your votes pushed the Madonna to the top at the MTB-News User Awards, making it the number one Enduro bike of 2026. The Jibb LT secured second place in the Trail Bike category, and the Yalla! landed in the top five in Downhill. On top of that, we achieved a top-five ranking for Best Customer Service and a solid seventh place among the Most Recommendable Bike Brands! Stacked warehouse for 2026We’re fully prepared for the spring season just around the corner, with large restocks on all three bikes. The Madonna is currently available in all sizes and finish options. The Jibb LT has already sold out in size Small and XL in Raw, but Black is still available in all sizes. The Yalla! is back in stock as well, with only size XL in Raw currently sold out. RAAW Welcomes Raphael IniguezFast, French, and fired up! We’re super stoked to welcome Raphael to our roster of riders. The stylish, hard-charging Frenchman will be riding the Yalla! and the Jibb LT this season, showing us how it’s done. Alongside his downhill race program, he’s got several video projects in the pipeline and has just launched his own mountain bike apparel brand, Musae. Welcome on board, Raphael! More Test Events for 2026 & Yard Sale DetailsHere are the events we’ll be attending in 2026. We’d love for you to stop by, say hi, test a Jibb LT or Madonna — or head out for a ride together:
The RAAW Yard Sale will take place on March 21st at our HQ in Haßloch, Germany. We’ll have a solid selection of used bikes available, both from our demo fleet and our in-house bikes. Jibb V2s and Madonna V3s will be available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, and XL, as well as Yallas in Large and XL. There will also be a selection of used shocks, forks, handlebars, and many more parts — all at great prices. The Yard Sale will run from 2 pm to 6 pm. If you’re interested, feel free to send Sophia a message. MTB-News User Awards WinnerSandra was one of the lucky winners of the grand prize at the MTB-News User Awards, taking home a fully XTR-specced Madonna with a Fox Podium fork. The only twist? She had just bought herself a new enduro bike — so she decided to turn the prize into a birthday present for her husband, Sven. Check out the full story here! Video: Moritz Wirth - Between Grapes and DustMoritz is a RAAW local, ripping up the trails here in the Pfalz, he celebrated his new Madonna with an edit that we’ve kept on repeat. Oh and if you’d like to test a Jibb LT or Madonna, you can, on these trails, all details here. Enjoy watching! Community Deal: 20% Off the Spare Bits KitNew month, new deal for RAAW Riders: this time, you get 20% off a spare bits kit. Spares are best available straight from your toolbox if needed, and the Spare Bits Kit covers most of what could mess up a day of riding or even a holiday. Use the code BETTERSAFETHANSORRY at checkout to redeem the discount. Current AvailabilityStock levels are good! The Madonna is ready to ship in all sizes and finishes. The Jibb LT is available from stock in all sizes, except Small and XL in Raw. The Yalla! is available in all sizes as well, with only XL in Raw sold out. More Info: Jibb LT | Madonna | Yalla! As always, thank you for your support and have fun on the trails! Cheers |
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