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BEST IN SHOW: TERRA BIKES + MANITOU
Mar 17, 2026
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Best in Show: Terra Bikes Nera With Manitou Suspension Takes Top Honors at Craft Bike Days Italia
In the heart of Tuscany, where craftsmanship is not just tradition but identity, the inaugural Craft Bike Days Italia brought together some of the most visionary builders in cycling. Set against the rolling landscapes of Pieve a Salti, the event celebrated creativity, engineering, and the enduring spirit of handmade bicycles.
Among a field of exceptional machines, one stood apart.
The Terra Bikes Nera, a bold and highly original creation from Tuscany, was awarded “Best in Show” by the jury at GCN Italia. A fitting recognition for a bike that does not simply follow convention, but challenges it entirely.
Among a field of exceptional machines, one stood apart.
The Terra Bikes Nera, a bold and highly original creation from Tuscany, was awarded “Best in Show” by the jury at GCN Italia. A fitting recognition for a bike that does not simply follow convention, but challenges it entirely.
A Bike That Reflects Its Creator
Craft Bike Days was built around a simple but powerful idea. Each bike is an extension of its builder. A reflection of philosophy, passion, and perspective.
The Nera embodies exactly that.
Described by its creator as both a personal statement and a technical exploration, the bike carries a disruptive design language that immediately sets it apart. It is not designed to blend in. It is designed to provoke thought, spark conversation, and ultimately redefine expectations.
In a setting filled with innovation, heritage, and artistry, the Nera managed to capture all three.
Described by its creator as both a personal statement and a technical exploration, the bike carries a disruptive design language that immediately sets it apart. It is not designed to blend in. It is designed to provoke thought, spark conversation, and ultimately redefine expectations.
In a setting filled with innovation, heritage, and artistry, the Nera managed to capture all three.
Suspension That Matches the Vision
A bike this distinctive demands components that can rise to the same level of intent and performance.
At its core, the Terra Bikes Nera is equipped with Manitou suspension, featuring the Dorado Expert fork and Mara Pro PB rear shock.
The Dorado, with its inverted design, offers unmatched front-end sensitivity and tracking, allowing the bike to remain composed and precise even when pushed into demanding terrain. Its architecture is rooted in performance, delivering control that complements the Nera’s unconventional design.
Out back, the Mara Pro PB provides a highly tunable and consistent damping platform, ensuring that the rear suspension remains supportive, predictable, and adaptable. Together, the system forms a balanced, high-performance package that translates creativity into rideable reality.
Because innovation on paper only matters if it works on the trail.
The Dorado, with its inverted design, offers unmatched front-end sensitivity and tracking, allowing the bike to remain composed and precise even when pushed into demanding terrain. Its architecture is rooted in performance, delivering control that complements the Nera’s unconventional design.
Out back, the Mara Pro PB provides a highly tunable and consistent damping platform, ensuring that the rear suspension remains supportive, predictable, and adaptable. Together, the system forms a balanced, high-performance package that translates creativity into rideable reality.
Because innovation on paper only matters if it works on the trail.
Where Craft Meets Performance
Events like Craft Bike Days exist to push the conversation forward. To question norms, explore new ideas, and celebrate those willing to do things differently.
The Terra Bikes Nera does exactly that.
Winning Best in Show is not simply about aesthetics. It is about vision, execution, and the ability to bring something truly new into a space filled with expertise.
We are proud to see Manitou suspension playing a role in that story.
Because whether it’s on the race course or in the workshop, true progress happens when creativity and performance move together.
Winning Best in Show is not simply about aesthetics. It is about vision, execution, and the ability to bring something truly new into a space filled with expertise.
We are proud to see Manitou suspension playing a role in that story.
Because whether it’s on the race course or in the workshop, true progress happens when creativity and performance move together.
