DT Swiss Craft Bike Days were a great chance to catch up with a number of fellow bike companies!
Earlier this month, in a rainy Bielefeld in Northwestern Germany, 40 bicycle manufacturers, builders, brands, and industry insiders gathered at the beautiful @lenkwerk.bielefeld building for two days of shop talk.
The DT Swiss Craft Bike Days is an annual event where @dtswiss supports builders and thinkers. It`s also a chance for companies like us to share experiences with others. This invite-only show is almost like a "private" show, giving us the chance to really hear other stories and share our own. We`re proud to have been invited for the third year in a row! This year, we showcased our newest model, the ACTOFIVE I-TRAIN, with the new SIGNATURE X crank!
We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing gathering and look forward to the future of the DT Swiss Craft Bike Days!
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At ACTOFIVE we´re dedicated to providing high-quality mountain bike frames and components that are designed and manufactured in Germany. With a focus on technical innovation and aesthetic design, owner Simon Metzner brings his expertise as a mechanical engineer and mountain biker to create bikes with an exclusive character.
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A bike park-ready P-TRAIN, built by @rtb_bikes_custombikes . 
With 175mm rear and 190mm front travel, this machine is ready to push the limits on any freeride or downhill track.
How do you like the look of a dual crown-equipped P-TRAIN?
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This @rtb_bikes_custombikes P-TRAIN is just too much eye candy to open the curtains completely. Wait for more!
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Thanks to the numerous color options each I-TRAIN offers a unique touch. We can`t wait to see all these good things come together
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When we started building the I-TRAIN, we had a few specific parameters in mind.
By setting goals for the platform, we were challenged to utilize all of our expertise and skills. We recognized the importance of keeping the weight below 3kg.
Although we`re not obsessed with weight, no one wants to carry unnecessary extra weight during a hot lap on a local trail. We achieved a weight of 2900g, comfortably below our goal and in line with other carbon frames with similar do-it-all platform flexibility.
Despite this, we ensured that the frame remained strong and composed.
We all know the feeling of a weak and flimsy frame that doesn`t inspire confidence while riding through the woods.
However, there`s no need to worry. We strategically reduced weight where it made sense, while preserving sufficient material where it truly matters.
The end result is a frame that can withstand challenging trails while still maintaining a weight that can help you win races... if your legs can keep up!
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YOUR STYLE, YOUR SETUP – The I-TRAIN offers a variety of travel options that make it incredibly versatile.

#1: 11,8 Kg, 115/120mm for speed and efficiency on XC and downcountry rides.

#2: 12,3 Kg, 115/130mm for efficient, all-day-epic, trail-focused rides.

#3: 14,2 Kg, 135/140mm to make it playful yet efficient for rides with big “chunk”.

What would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

More info on our website. 

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THE NEW SIGNATURE X CRANKSET- Still made in Dresden. Still manufactured to the exacting standards all ACTOFIVE products follow. Still modular and still beautiful. The new SIGNATURE X crankset represents the next phase of ACTOFIVE’s expansion and refinement.
Head over to our homepage and learn more about the new SIGNATURE X.
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