Hello Reader,

It sneaks up on us every year: one week you’re still in summer mode, the next the mornings feel crisp, the trails are covered in leaves, and autumn has made itself at home. (At least here in Germany …no need to rub it in with your summer shots from down under 😉) Not that we mind: golden light, tacky dirt, and a good reason to pull out the warmer riding gear all have their charm.

And if the weather really doesn’t play along, in this newsletter there’s plenty to keep the stoke alive: a celebration of the Madonna with the Fox Podium build, Kilian Buhl sending the Pleney main line in Morzine, and Jack Reading taking on the chaos of the Megavalanche.

​Madonna V3 Fox Podium Build: Sometimes a bike isn’t just a tool.​

With the Madonna V3 Fox Podium build, we let go of pragmatism for a moment and built something simply because it makes us smile. The result is a small batch of Madonnas that combine pure performance with pure admiration – captured on film in an old factory, through a lens that usually tells the story of classic Porsche engines. Take a look at the Madonna V3 Podium build – our way of celebrating what mountain bikes can be.

​A Build Without Rules: Stevie Schneider’s Wild Madonna V3​

What happens when you give someone like Stevie full creative freedom to build the bike of his dreams? Spoiler: things get wild. In this blog post, Stevie takes you along as he transforms his Madonna V3 into a radical hybrid - somewhere between Big Air machine, backyard whip toy, and a whole lot of madness.

​Ice, Chaos, and Crushed Lungs: Jack’s Megavalanche 2025​

From 3330 meters on the Pic Blanc glacier, the Megavalanche drops riders straight into pure madness. Jack Reading lined up on the front row - no endurance training, just skill, grit, and a Madonna V3 built for chaos. Snow, rock, carnage, and a fight for every meter. Jack came within two meters of the Top 10. Read the full story - and watch the full POV run here.​

​Community Deal: 20% Off the RAAW Fender​

New month, new deal for RAAW Riders: this time, we’re keeping your vision clear. The RAAW Fender stops the majority of mud your front tire tries to catapult over the fork arch and into your face. Perfect for those muddy sender-days when you’d rather see the trail than taste it.

Use code SPOTLESSSEND at checkout to claim your discount. Valid through September 30. And don’t forget: RAAWRIDERS still gets you 10% off all apparel, anytime.

​Video: Morzine Madness: Insane GoPro POV Downhill Ride | RAAW Laps​

If we’ve learned something over the years, it’s that comments on the internet never lie. So when someone says we “captured the soul of the place”, we’ll take it — that’s exactly what the RAAW Laps series is about. This time, team rider Kilian Buhl takes you down the famous descents in Morzine. To borrow another comment: “Buckle up the harness and all aboard the mainline rollercoaster” - your seat’s waiting.​

Current Availability

Stock levels are solid and both the Jibb V2 and the Madonna V3 are ready to ship in nearly all sizes. The only exception: Our Madonna V3 in ‘black’ (Small and XXLarge). The Yalla!! V2 is currently sold out in all sizes and colors. Hit the “Notify me when available” button on the product page to be the first to know when they’re back.

More Info: Jibb V2 | Madonna V3 | Yalla!! V2​

As always, thank you for your support and have fun on the trails!

Cheers

Ruben Engineering & Marketing

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