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Highlights from the BIKE Festival 2022 on Lake Garda

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 · 04.05.2022

Highlights from the BIKE Festival 2022 on Lake GardaPhoto: Desire Lines
Highlights from the BIKE Festival on Lake Garda 2022
Over 160 exhibitors on more than 25,000 m² of festival space and 60,000 visitors heralded the start of the 2022 MTB season on Lake Garda at the weekend. These were the highlights of the biggest BIKE Festival in history.

A colourful mix of exhibitors presented bikes, clothing, accessories and much more at the Riva BIKE Festival, where visitors were also able to discover one or two new products or try them out for themselves, such as on the wheelie machine at the Crankbrothers stand. Of course, there was no shortage of biking either: whether in marathons, kids' races or enduro races, there were plenty of opportunities for visitors and MTB enthusiasts. The BIKE team didn't miss out on this either. Editor-in-chief Henri Lesewitz and test lab employee Dominik Scherer set off on the Ronda Extrema. Online editor Sandra Schuberth and test lab manager Christoph Allwang chose the Ronda Grande.

The Italian manufacturer Benozzi has developed a tuning cage for twelve-speed derailleurs. The 120 gram lightweight component is milled from an aluminium block. The pulleys are also made of aluminium. The oversized rollers (14/18 teeth) are designed to keep the chain under better tension. The cage is designed to prevent objects from becoming wedged in the derailleur and causing the derailleur to break, especially in enduro use. The Fast Light derailleur cage is available for Shimano and Sram drivetrains and costs 250 and 298 euros respectively.The Italian manufacturer Benozzi has developed a tuning cage for twelve-speed derailleurs. The 120 gram lightweight component is milled from an aluminium block. The pulleys are also made of aluminium. The oversized rollers (14/18 teeth) are designed to keep the chain under better tension. The cage is designed to prevent objects from becoming wedged in the derailleur and causing the derailleur to break, especially in enduro use. The Fast Light derailleur cage is available for Shimano and Sram drivetrains and costs 250 and 298 euros respectively.100% finally has glasses for small and narrow faces in its range. The Speedcraft, pictured above, is now also available in size XS.100% finally has glasses for small and narrow faces in its range. The Speedcraft, pictured above, is now also available in size XS.The Swiss clothing brand is fully focussed on the next generation and is expanding its clothing line extensively. In addition to trail and downhill suits, there are also matching helmets for the little shredders.The Swiss clothing brand is fully focussed on the next generation and is expanding its clothing line extensively. In addition to trail and downhill suits, there are also matching helmets for the little shredders.FRED is the name of the brand new downhill bike from Vpace, which was presented to the public for the first time at the festival. The bike with a 63-degree head angle, a jumping rear triangle and up to 180 millimetres of suspension travel has been redesigned from the ground up. The small FRED265 fits from size 145 cm and was designed as a mini-mullet with 27.5 inches at the front and 26 inches at the rear. The FRED275 comes with 27.5-inch wheels at the front and rear. Prices start from 2799 euros.FRED is the name of the brand new downhill bike from Vpace, which was presented to the public for the first time at the festival. The bike with a 63-degree head angle, a jumping rear triangle and up to 180 millimetres of suspension travel has been redesigned from the ground up. The small FRED265 fits from size 145 cm and was designed as a mini-mullet with 27.5 inches at the front and 26 inches at the rear. The FRED275 comes with 27.5-inch wheels at the front and rear. Prices start from 2799 euros.Designer and artist Massimo Dante not only transforms the helmets of professional riders into real eye-catchers. The Italian also made unique pieces for festival visitors at the Troy Lee Designs stand.Designer and artist Massimo Dante not only transforms the helmets of professional riders into real eye-catchers. The Italian also made unique pieces for festival visitors at the Troy Lee Designs stand.Wheelie learning made easy:Crankbrothers brought a wheelie machine to the stand. Of course, there was a hot challenge for the longest time on the rear wheel.Wheelie learning made easy:Crankbrothers brought a wheelie machine to the stand. Of course, there was a hot challenge for the longest time on the rear wheel.No distance is too far: the bike editors fight their way up to the title location on foot if necessary. You can see whether it was worth it on the next cover of BIKE magazine.No distance is too far: the bike editors fight their way up to the title location on foot if necessary. You can see whether it was worth it on the next cover of BIKE magazine.Once at the top, the panorama is overwhelming. Now quickly unpack the camera before the sun disappears behind the mountains. You can probably marvel at the results of this sweat-inducing action in the next issue of BIKE 7/22.Once at the top, the panorama is overwhelming. Now quickly unpack the camera before the sun disappears behind the mountains. You can probably marvel at the results of this sweat-inducing action in the next issue of BIKE 7/22.
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The pictures for the new products report are also taken directly on location. Here, test manager Peter Nilges rides the new YT Izzo Uncaged 7 through the sea of rocks of a rough Lake Garda trail.The pictures for the new products report are also taken directly on location. Here, test manager Peter Nilges rides the new YT Izzo Uncaged 7 through the sea of rocks of a rough Lake Garda trail.Let's see the new parts! Kenda PR woman Pia Übelein shows the new Rush and Karma 2 XC and down-country tyres at the stand.Let's see the new parts! Kenda PR woman Pia Übelein shows the new Rush and Karma 2 XC and down-country tyres at the stand.New stitch: At the stand of UYN, an Italian sock and clothing specialist, you could marvel at the world's first completely knitted bike shoe. How does it ride? We'll find out in one of the next issues of BIKE.New stitch: At the stand of UYN, an Italian sock and clothing specialist, you could marvel at the world's first completely knitted bike shoe. How does it ride? We'll find out in one of the next issues of BIKE.Fancy a new pair of shoes? Fizik had a whole arsenal of test shoes on the stand. The Gravita Verso, Terra Atlas and Terra Ergolace were available for testing in all sizes.Fancy a new pair of shoes? Fizik had a whole arsenal of test shoes on the stand. The Gravita Verso, Terra Atlas and Terra Ergolace were available for testing in all sizes.Small sneak preview: YT man Sebastian Maag has brought some of the new performance wear to the stand. The collection comprises a total of eleven shirts, some of which are made from dry-release material. The designers have deliberately kept a low profile when it comes to colours and logos. As a nice detail, there is a glasses cleaning cloth in the hem of the jerseys. The short sleeves cost 39.90 euros, long sleeves are available for 49.90 euros. The items are expected to be available from around mid-May.Small sneak preview: YT man Sebastian Maag has brought some of the new performance wear to the stand. The collection comprises a total of eleven shirts, some of which are made from dry-release material. The designers have deliberately kept a low profile when it comes to colours and logos. As a nice detail, there is a glasses cleaning cloth in the hem of the jerseys. The short sleeves cost 39.90 euros, long sleeves are available for 49.90 euros. The items are expected to be available from around mid-May.One of a kind: At the Santa Cruz stand, spectators were able to marvel at Greg Minnaar's world champion bike. Just last year, the South African won his fourth world championship title at the World Championships in Val di Sole on this Santa Cruz V10.Photo: Max FuchsOne of a kind: At the Santa Cruz stand, spectators were able to marvel at Greg Minnaar's world champion bike. Just last year, the South African won his fourth world championship title at the World Championships in Val di Sole on this Santa Cruz V10.Product manager of 9th Wave, Guido de Jong, presents a new set of ultra-light carbon wheels. The so-called Ninefold-Flex-Grip-Kit was developed in co-operation with Pirope. The set also features the textile spokes typical of Pirope. In combination with the 30 millimetre carbon rim and DT Swis hubs, the wheelset should even break the 1200 gram mark. A version with a 35 mm rim is also available. The price is said to be 2700 euros.Product manager of 9th Wave, Guido de Jong, presents a new set of ultra-light carbon wheels. The so-called Ninefold-Flex-Grip-Kit was developed in co-operation with Pirope. The set also features the textile spokes typical of Pirope. In combination with the 30 millimetre carbon rim and DT Swis hubs, the wheelset should even break the 1200 gram mark. A version with a 35 mm rim is also available. The price is said to be 2700 euros.
Of course, the Scott BIKE Marathon should not be missing from the festival highlights. The BIKE team can also be found in the list of participants. <a href="https://www.bike-magazin.de/mtb_news/events_rennen/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a> you can find out more about the BIKE team at the marathon.Of course, the Scott BIKE Marathon should not be missing from the festival highlights. The BIKE team can also be found in the list of participants. Here you can find out more about the BIKE team at the marathon.The E-MTB Challenge demanded a lot of skill. On uphill segments, there were penalty seconds for those who had to put one or both feet down. The editors of EMTB magazine didn't miss out on the fun, three team members took part, read <a href="https://www.bike-magazin.de/mtb_news/events_rennen/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.The E-MTB Challenge demanded a lot of skill. On uphill segments, there were penalty seconds for those who had to put one or both feet down. The editors of EMTB magazine didn't miss out on the fun, three team members took part, read here.The Northlake Enduro race on Sunday demanded a total of 1334 metres in depth from the participants on four stages.Photo: desire lines GmbHThe Northlake Enduro race on Sunday demanded a total of 1334 metres in depth from the participants on four stages.The Junior Trophy gave the little ones a chance to try out their skills. By MTB or on a balance bike: the kids had fun and the finish line of the "big ones" was waiting for the 3 to 14-year-olds.The Junior Trophy gave the little ones a chance to try out their skills. By MTB or on a balance bike: the kids had fun and the finish line of the "big ones" was waiting for the 3 to 14-year-olds.
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