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VPace Fred26
June 13, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

Children's bikesTests

Small downhill bike with 26-inch tires: VPace Fred26

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

June 13, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
June 12, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

Children's bikesTests

For the Kate Courtneys and Nino Schurters of tomorrow: Cube Elite 240 C:62 SLX

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

June 12, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
NRW Trail ban
June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

General

The latest update on the state forestry law: MTB ban in North Rhine-Westphalia off the table?

Just under a month ago, a draft law was published that would fundamentally change the right to access forests in North Rhine-Westphalia – especially for mountain bikers. The current situation is that cycling in the forest is generally permitted on "established paths," the smallest unit of trail-like terrain. The draft for the new state forest law implies a 3,5-meter rule, similar to… read more

June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
24-inch children's bicycles test
June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

Children's bikesTests

The testers' favorite bike: Scott Ransom 400 in all-round use

Review: The Scott Ransom 400 won over our young testers in no time. A cool paint job, great handling, and excellent suspension characterize this 24-inch full-suspension bike. This super all-rounder not only offers 140/130 mm of travel but can also be ridden with 26-inch wheels. Here are all the test impressions. Testers' favorite bike: Very… read more

June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner

Guides

Airlines in a cost comparison: Bike holiday 2026 – How to master transporting your bike on the plane

Taking your own bike on holiday is still a logistical challenge that requires precise planning. To ensure your trip doesn't fail at the gate, we've examined the transport regulations of various airlines. We'll show you what to look out for in the fares and what fees you currently have to pay… read more

June 11, 2026of Lukas Mühlehner
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For the Kate Courtneys and Nino Schurters of tomorrow: Cube Elite 240 C:62 SLX

Santa Cruz Bullit

Santa Cruz Bullit XT Di2 RSV in the test: Downhill genes meet agility

Propain sharpens Spindrift line-up

Fresh coat of paint and new name: Propain sharpens Spindrift line-up

NRW Trail ban

The latest update on the state forestry law: MTB ban in North Rhine-Westphalia off the table?

24-inch children's bicycles test

The testers' favorite bike: Scott Ransom 400 in all-round use

Airlines in a cost comparison: Bike holiday 2026 – How to master transporting your bike on the plane

The new Lazer A-Line KinetiCore premium full-face helmet

For the high demands of downhill, freeride and enduro riders: The new Lazer A-Line KinetiCore full face helmet

Bulls Tokee Disc 24 Kids MTB

A modern all-rounder with smart features: Bulls Tokee Disc 24 review

THOK e-bikes' realignment is showing its first fruits

TK02 Premium version and TP4 model extension: THOK e-bikes' realignment is showing its first fruits

Uncompromising XC performance for the demands of modern racers: The new Lapierre XR

Cheap instead of good value: Berlin Bike MTB 1 review

Tektro Orion

New gears and brakes for MTB and trekking bikes: Tektro introduces Orion platform

Kärcher OC 7-18 Handheld Battery Set: Mobile medium-pressure cleaner for flexible cleaning

Hercules Urbanico F3

Hercules Urbanico F3 review: Sleek everyday e-bike with smart technology

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