The Bulls gravel bike program: Versatile setup with and without a motor
Cube Nuroad SLX: Electronic SRAM at a top price
Power measurement on racing bikes: Technical Guide: 4iiii Precision 3+ Power Meter in Practical Testing
Why drivers risk their livelihoods in an emergency: E-bike tuning is more than just illegal
Product News: Anyone looking for a versatile bicycle might find what they're looking for in the new Corratec Allroad A EQ. This gravel bike comes standard with practical accessories and effortlessly transitions between gravel adventures and the daily commute. Here's all the information about the new Corratec Allroad A EQ! A fully equipped gravel bike: The… read more
e*thirteen develops and produces high-quality mountain bike components for various applications, with a particular focus on gravity and enduro. Their product range includes cranks, cassettes, wheel components, tires, and pedals. For their Plus pedal, the American company opted for a combination of robust aluminum, a large platform, and… read more
The Bulls gravel bike program: The Cologne-based bicycle brand introduced its first gravel bike ten years ago. Since then, its portfolio has expanded considerably, offering specially tailored models for everyday cyclists and racers alike, and of course, e-gravel bikes are also available. Naturally, everyone knows what a gravel bike is these days. After all, no other unmotorized bicycle category… read more
Test / Accessories: The Oak Components HT4 Brake Lever is a milled, upgraded brake lever for Hope Tech 4 master cylinders. What's special about it: Unlike many stock brakes, the primary focus here isn't on aesthetics, as Hope already offers milled levers. We installed the €120 pair on a Hope Tech4 V4 and rode with them for an extended period. Read more about it here…
Cube Nuroad SLX review: With its combination of an aluminum frame and electronic groupset, this new gravel bike offers exceptional value for money. It's not only incredibly affordable, but also remarkably good. A gravel bike with a modern electronic groupset for under €2.000 is unprecedented. In a time when price reductions are becoming increasingly common… read more
Both on and off-road, power meter cranks like the 4iiii Precision 3+ have become established in cycling as a central tool for training control and pacing. These days, professionals and ambitious amateurs alike use such power meter cranks. We'll take a look at how to best benefit from a power meter and try to… read more
The new Giant Trance Advanced E+ is here and aims to win over trail bikers with increased suspension travel, mullet tires, the newly introduced SyncDrive Pro 4 motor, and comprehensive electronic integration. We take a first look at the spec sheets and geometry charts and examine the e-bike's most interesting features – and Giant certainly hasn't skimped on them… read more
A tuning kit, a dongle, or software manipulation – and suddenly the motor provides assistance even above 25 km/h. What sounds like a relatively harmless but tempting technical trick to some e-bikers can have far-reaching consequences. Because legally, a standard pedelec becomes a motor vehicle. It becomes particularly dramatic when it leads to… read more
Test / Accessories: Clip-on mudguards are traditionally a compromise: they offer less protection than fixed mudguards, rarely fit securely, and are often cumbersome to install. The Zéfal Shield G50 aims to change that – with a strap-based mounting system that requires no eyelets or stays. We mounted the gravel set on an older gravel bike and reviewed… read more
Product News: Just in time for the start of the darker months, electronics and lighting specialist SIGMA is expanding its lighting portfolio. With the introduction of three new front lights from the Buster series and three new Nyte rear lights, the Neustadt-based company is further developing its Smart Light Series, which was launched earlier this year. In addition to the individual components, the company is also bringing… read more
With the Naro family, Aventon is venturing into the city e-bike market for the first time, aiming to offer a bicycle "for all urban adventures." However, city rides with the Naro are unlikely to prove particularly adventurous, as the North American brand presents what appears on paper to be a very reliable and sensibly designed package – and at a… read more
Schwalbe Clik Valve: Why are there three valve standards plus various special designs? And why is it often so cumbersome to inflate a tire? Anyone asking themselves these questions should take a look at the Schwalbe Clik Valve and will discover: it's never been easier. If you look at racing bikes that are 50 years old or more, you can find a component… read more
