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Weapons of Choice – racers and their bikes at the EWS in Finale Ligure

René Wildhaber – Trek Slash

René has shifted his focus this year from racing to brand ambassador. The only race he participated in this year was in Finale Ligure in the men master category. Result: He came, saw and conquered.
The dropper post installed on his Trek Slash is from Yep Components. According to René, local patriotism did not prevail here, but his conviction that it is a very good Swiss product.

About the author

Manne Schmitt

As the proud father of Robin and Max-Philip, Manne has been there from the start and is the wise elder of the editorial team. He won his first cycling race in elementary school at a school sports day. After less successful attempts at football, he found his passion for cycling via endurance racing in 1989! The world of racing still consumes him and no one in the team knows the EWS pros better than Manne. As a former head analyst of a state agency, he knows how to do proper research and finds exclusive news that no one else has. He supports his sons in day-to-day business dealings as the authorised signatory for 41 Publishing – viva la familia!