The ideal all-rounder from the children's bike experts: We're testing the Woom Off Air 5
All information and prices for the Shimano groupset: The new Deore XT shifts via cable pull
Convincing, but hard to find: Frogbikes Frog MTB 62 review
Dropper post and air suspension fork for the win!: The Giant STP 24 FS trail hardtail in review
Fun trail bike with air suspension fork: Radio Bike Zuma 24 SUS review
Test: The children's bike experts at Woom are represented in our comprehensive 24-inch children's mountain bike test with the Woom Off Air 5 – a lightweight aluminum hardtail with fast tires and an air suspension fork for a wide range of uses. Our young Velomotion testers took a closer look at how this all-rounder performs. A top all-rounder with low weight and… read more
Product news: Component giant Shimano is making a major push in the gravity sector, giving its brake systems a radical upgrade. With a new generation of brake rotors, the Japanese company is responding to the dramatically increased demands of modern downhill, freeride, and enduro riding, as well as the booming segment of high-torque e-mountain bikes. The clear… read more
Product news: For the new season, Shimano is giving its MTB clipless pedal range a refresh. The Japanese brand is launching the Deore XT PD-M8220, a new trail pedal for tough off-road use, while the new PD-MT520 pedal will be the official successor to the legendary all-rounder PD-M520. For hard lines: the Shimano Deore XT PD-M8220 trail pedal… read more
Product news: Two days ago, Shimano introduced the new mechanical Shimano Deore drivetrain; now, the popular mid-range groupset Deore XT follows with a cable-operated version. Does this Deore XT represent the pinnacle of performance for those who still prefer classic shifting from Shimano? We'll take a detailed look at the updates to the derailleur and shifters. In short… read more
Frogbikes Frog MTB 62 review: With its upright riding position, long suspension travel, and wide-range gearing, the British manufacturer demonstrates how to design a sensible kids' mountain bike. However, the current version of the Frog MTB 62 is not currently available in this country. These are tough times for the British brand: For a while, it looked as if Frogbikes was out of business. But… read more
Test: In our kids' mountain bike test, the Giant STP not only impressed with the best suspension fork, but also with its dropper post. This gives the trail hardtail a wide range of uses, which it excels at. But we know: bikes are more than the sum of their components – what experiences did our young testers have with the Giant STP…? read more
Radio Bike Zuma 24 SUS review: The Cologne-based BMX experts have a hardtail in their lineup that can be considered a real insider tip. The yellow speedster's features include everything you need for true off-road adventures; accordingly, it was very well received by the young Velomotion testers. Meanwhile, the attractive price-performance ratio appeals to parents. read more
Product news: Many mountain bikers have been waiting for this! After Shimano introduced the electronic Di2 version of the Deore groupset last year, the Japanese company is now following up with the mechanical version. The update includes a mix of new and old features, as well as new Deore brakes. Shimano's plans for the SLX series are also becoming clearer… read more
VPace advertises the Fred26 as a mini-downhill bike – and our young testers can absolutely confirm this. The 150mm full-suspension bike truly shines in the bike park, offering plenty of control and confidence, thanks in part to its 26-inch wheels. 26 inches? You read that right: For our 24-inch kids' bike test, VPace provided us with not just one, but two bikes with larger wheels… read more
Giveaway: With the Litelok X1 Mini, the British manufacturer Litelok expands its X-series with a particularly compact U-lock, aimed primarily at bicycle and e-bike users who want to combine a high level of security with improved portability. The model is designed as a smaller version of the Litelok X1 and, despite its smaller size, remains… read more
Test: With the Elite 240 C:62 SLX, Cube presents by far the lightest bike in our children's mountain bike test! Weighing in at under 7 kg, it's quite clear that this kids' bike is aimed at young riders who have already caught the XC bug. We took a closer look at this carbon speedster. Lightest bike in the test at 6,9 kg thanks to… read more
Test / E-MTB: With the new Bullitt, Santa Cruz is launching an e-mountain bike that, according to the company, was designed as a true downhill bike with a motor. 170 millimeters of travel, a mullet wheel setup, and the latest Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit support this claim on paper. But a first closer look at the geometry data, the… read more
