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Design & Innovation Awards 2022 are the Oscars of the bike industry: These are the winners

20.1.2022

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What are the standout products of the year? Which important trend should you not miss? The Design & Innovation Award for the bike sector deals with these questions, and awards the industry Oscars every year.

The Design & Innovation Award is more than just an award, writes the jury on its website. It is the only award with real product tests, holistic assessment and critically sound statements. Once again this year, the award team of international journalists, professional test riders and industry experts analyzed the most exciting products from the bike sector for the year 2022. The list of Design & Innovation Award winners in the various categories can be found here.

Among the test winners are also two products that are already available in the Galaxus range or will be in the next few weeks.

Muc-Off Punk Powder: Biker cleaning with an ecological conscience

According to the jury, the "Muc-Off Punk Powder" offers concentrated washing power in powder form, thereby reducing plastic waste compared to bike cleaners in disposable bottles. According to Muc-Off, the Punk Powder is the first plastic-free bike cleaner that consists entirely of biodegradable materials and is made from 75 percent plant-based products. Even the packaging uses only recycled cardboard and plant-based ink. The set not only saves space in the garage, but also CO₂ during the transport of filled bottles, as the explanatory statement goes on to say. For the Konsument:innen no disadvantages are to arise, the Punk Powder is easy to dose and cleans thoroughly.

Muc-Off Punk Powder + Bottle (500 ml, Bicycle cleaner, Care set)

Bike maintenance

CHF37.70 CHF75.40/1l

Muc-Off Punk Powder + Bottle

500 ml, Bicycle cleaner, Care set

Muc-Off Punk Powder (4000 ml, Bicycle cleaner)

Bike maintenance

CHF22.50 CHF5.62/1l

Muc-Off Punk Powder

4000 ml, Bicycle cleaner

iXS Carve Digger Hooded Jersey: the egg-laying lollipop for the bike

The "iXS Carve Digger Hooded Jersey" is a particularly versatile long-sleeved jersey that is suitable for both mountain bike sessions and gravel tours in changing weather, writes the jury for the winner in the off-road equipment category. It replaces several pieces of outerwear at once, they said: The jersey has a sewn-in neck warmer that fits snugly around the neck like a turtleneck and protects against swirled-up dirt. At the same time, the collar can be worn like a face mask in cold weather or strong gusts of wind, keeping you extra warm. The hood protects the head from cooling down and can also be easily worn under the helmet while riding. The bike-specific, close fit ensures a good fit. Thanks to X-Stretch material made from recycled PET fiber, the jersey is breathable, the jury added. It dries quickly and convinces with elastic properties. The extended back, the sleeves with thumb loops and the small zipper pocket on the back round off the garment.

The iXS Carve Digger Hooded Jersey should be available in the store in the next few weeks, according to Galaxus product management.

Titelbild: Unsplash Guilherme Gomes Dos Santos

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Patrick Bardelli

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From radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.

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