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RAAW has finally released its very first DH Bike for mass consumption; the RAAW Yalla!. Actually, i’m not using an exclamation mark for effect; that’s the name of the bike. This one has been no secret, having raced an entire season of World Cup DH in the capable hands of Luke Williamson, Ryan Brannen, Douglas Goodwill and KJ Sharp. We got a good look at KJ’s prototype at Fort William and were impressed by the bike’s multitude of adjustable parameters.
Following that rigorous development process, the RAAW Yalla! is now available to Joe Public, with frame pricing starting at €2,990 ($2,690 USD). Before diving into the details, one of the weirdest bike launch videos we’ve ever seen is available for your viewing pleasure below.
Feature image by Ross Bell Play RAAW Yalla! Downhill Mountain Bike
The RAAW Yalla! was developed on the Champery World Cup DH Track, but its multitude of adjustments is said to allow it to adapt to any venue. Credit: Ross Bell The Yalla! DH Bike has all the hallmarks of a RAAW mountain bike; a Horst-Link suspension platform with a massive main pivot bearing, and a brutal aesthetic indicative of form, function and durability having been prioritized above all else. That said, we think it still looks fantastic, just like its shorter-travel siblings, the RAAW Madonna 2.2 and the RAAW Jib . The RAAW Yalla! is made from 6066 T6 […]
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