RAAW News 06 / 2024 (RAAW Riders Edition)
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Hello Reader, We are thrilled to announce more awards for the Madonna V3 and plenty of content highlights from RAAW racers and ambassadors around the world - welcome to RAAW News 06 / 2024! Madonna V3: Best Buy in the big ENDURO comparison test!“Delivering tons of fun in all situations.” The experienced ENDURO mag testers are impressed with the versatility of the Madonna V3 in the current comparison test. They also praise its “awesome trail performance,” its “harmonious blend of composure and agility”, its “extremely fair price,” and the ease of servicing the frame. This makes the Madonna V3 the editors' best buy recommendation. You can find the full review in the current issue of ENDURO, available for free via the magazine’s app: iOS App | Android App. The test will soon be published on their website as well. Speaking of ENDURO Magazine: Until August 30th, you have the chance to win a top-spec Jibb V2 in their readers’ survey! All info here. Jibb V2 Build Video: “My Favorite Bike” by Stevie SchneiderStevie Schneider is back! The RAAW ambassador with the most unmistakable style returns from his 9-month YouTube hiatus with a relaxed Jibb V2 build video. If you like stylish bikes, fast action, Persian rugs, or a fine BBQ, you shouldn’t miss this video. Outside Magazine names the Madonna V3 the best enduro frameOutside Magazine has been a fixture in the international media landscape for almost 50 years and has recently brought a lot of expertise in-house with the acquisition of Pinkbike. We are therefore delighted that the team has named our Madonna V3 the “Best Enduro Frame.” You can find their reasoning in this article. Photostory: “Self Shot” by Rob PerryLongtime RAAW ambassador Rob Perry is not only fast on the bike but also has a strong artistic side as a freelance photographer. His latest project “SELF SHOT” combines these two strengths and impressively shows that, with enough patience and perseverance, you can produce great videos and photos even without a second person behind the camera. Enjoy watching. Video: Finding Speed Episode 5 - Gravity School RacingThe Gravity School Racing Team experienced a rollercoaster of sleep deprivation, rain chaos, and thrilling races at the iXS Dirt Masters Festival. In Episode 5 of "Finding Speed," watch how Tom clinched the victory while Rueben narrowly missed the podium. Check out the video now and get ready for Episode 6, where the journey continues to Portugal! Community Deal: 10% off the RAAW Spare Bits KitA new month, a new exclusive deal for RAAW Riders: This time, as a RAAW Rider, you get a 10% discount on our Spare Bits Kits. The Spare Bits Kit includes all essential spare parts that could save your vacation in case of emergency and should be in every workshop. Simply use the discount code “RIDERS-JUNE” at checkout to receive the discount. The code is valid until June 30th. By the way, with the discount code “RAAWRIDERS” you will continue to receive a permanent 10% discount on our entire clothing collection. Blogpost: The toughest race of my life - a look back at the first two Enduro World Cups of 2024RAAW privateer Joni Heitmann reports in this blog post on the first two EDR World Cup races of the season with his Madonna V3: an extremely demanding race in Finale Ligure, changeable conditions in Poland (both with a strong 27th place!), and a solid third place at the German Enduro Championship (U21). Photostory: Big Grins and Thick Mud - The iXS Dirtmasters in WinterbergAt the iXS Dirtmasters in Winterberg, plenty of RAAW riders and ambassadors were on-site, not only achieving excellent placements but also bringing back photos and a course preview. Current AvailabilityWhile all sizes for the Jibb V2 and Yalla! are still available, the Madonna V3 is becoming scarce: in the “raw” colorway, all sizes except Large and XXLarge are sold out, while the black frames are still available in Medium, Large, and XXLarge. The next batch of Madonna V3 frames is currently in production and can be ordered from mid-October. Delivery is estimated to take place in December. The Madonna V2.2 Large frames in Raw are sold out. The Jibb V1 is still available in all sizes except Small. By the way, on our outlet page, you’ll find all currently discounted products as well as heavily reduced single items with minor production flaws. As always, have fun on the trails and thank you for your support! Cheers
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