Ugigrip-Vallgrip MTB studs made a strong impression at the FFC Snow Bike Championship alongside Eric Barone.
Riding down the snowy and icy slopes of Les Gets by bike — with the glide and grip performance riders expect — is possible!
We achieved this by developing studs specifically for this purpose with Eric Barone, former Masters Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion and snow speed record holder in mountain biking, reaching 227.72 km/h.
We were on site on February 3rd and 4th, 2024, offering our studs and raising awareness among participants about their use in this emerging discipline.
Out of the approximately sixty bikes entered in the race, more than half were equipped with our studs, demonstrating their success and rapid adoption by the community of enthusiasts of this motor-free winter mechanical sport.
(Photo credit: Richard Bord)
The Strengths of Our Studs
Safety in the service of thrills
The key strengths of Ugigrip-Vallgrip studs, praised by competitors at the end of the race, lie in their performance and their ability to ensure rider safety:
- Superior grip, ensuring better control on snow and ice
- Optimal hold, even in the tightest turns
- Simplified installation, allowing riders to fit their studs independently
- Extensive customization, offering the possibility to choose the number and placement of studs according to each competitor’s preferences
Our experts confirm this success
Our team also had the opportunity to test the studs directly on the slopes, confirming their effectiveness and their significant contribution to the Snow Bike riding experience.
Building on this success, we are already working on new innovations to continue pushing the boundaries of this unique sport with our studs.
Stay tuned to discover what Vallgrip has in store for the future…
(Photo credit: Richard Bord)
