X-GRIP and Plews Tyres put rivalry aside to support Felix Bähker at Erzbergrodeo 2026

When competition steps aside for something bigger

In hard enduro, brands fight all season for riders, results and market position. But sometimes, the sport shows its real face. At Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2026, X-GRIP and Plews Tyres stand together for a cause that matters far more than business or competition: supporting Felix Bähker to get back on his feet!

It is a strong message from two names that normally compete in the same world of tyres, mousse and race setup. This time, the priority is not rivalry. It is community.

X-GRIP brings full service to Erzberg

As Official Tyre Partner of Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2026, X-GRIP will be on site in the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo Arena with professional tyre service, product support, setup advice and race-specific recommendations for riders taking on one of the toughest events in hard enduro.

Because at Erzberg, courage alone is never enough. Setup matters just as much.

That is why X-GRIP is coming prepared with tyres, mousse, parts, advice and professional mounting service directly from the X-GRIP Race Truck, giving riders the chance to get everything sorted on site before heading back onto the mountain.

Setup guide for every part of the race

For the 2026 edition, X-GRIP has also prepared a dedicated Erzbergrodeo Setup Guide, with recommendations for each key race segment.

For the Remus Rocket Ride, the suggested setup includes HULKYBOY and DIRTDIGGER.

For the Iron Road Prologue, X-GRIP recommends MACHETE and JACK the GRIPPER.

And for the big race on Sunday, the recommended setup moves to MACHETE, KING KONG and SSE-2 Mousse.

It is a clear sign that X-GRIP is not just coming to sell product, but to help riders arrive at the start with a proper setup for each challenge Erzberg throws at them.

Real support for Felix Bähker

But the most important part of the X-GRIP Tyre Service this year goes beyond race preparation.

For every tyre change carried out at the X-GRIP service area, the full fitting fee of €25 will be donated directly to Felix Bähker. It is a simple idea, but a powerful one: riders get professional race service, and every change becomes direct support for a fellow rider.

That is where this story becomes bigger than tyres, mousse or setup charts. It becomes about the hard enduro community doing what it does best when one of its own needs support.

More than service in the paddock

The X-GRIP area in the Erzbergrodeo Arena will also be home to the X-GRIP Race Truck paddock, where several top riders will be based during the event, including Ashton Brightmore #7, Dieter Rudolf #27 and Mitch Brightmore #12.

That means riders and fans will not only find material, advice and tyre service there, but also the chance to get close to the action and meet some of the top names from the X-GRIP squad.

X-GRIP will also bring product news and special highlights to Erzberg, although not everything has been revealed yet.

A strong message from the hard enduro world

In a sport where competition is normally fierce, seeing X-GRIP and Plews Tyres united behind a shared cause is a reminder that hard enduro is still, above all, a community.

Further information and pre-order: x-grip.at