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Buying advice for bicycles and e-bikes

When buying a new bike or e-bike, you are faced with a flood of options. From mountain bikes to road bikes to the latest e-bike models, the choice can be overwhelming. We’ll help you find the perfect bike or e-bike. Our comprehensive articles provide you with the information and recommendations you need to make an informed decision. We bring years of experience and passion for bicycles. Our editors put the latest models through their paces and offer you in-depth analyzes and comparisons. From technical specifications to riding comfort and price-performance – our goal is to provide you with all the information you need so that you can choose the bike or e-bike that is right for you.

1. Determine your needs:

Before you start looking for a new bike, it's important to understand your needs. Ask yourself:
  • What type of trips do I need the bike for? (City traffic, off-road driving, long distances, etc.)
  • What height and what ergonomic requirements do I have?
  • What budget is available to me?

2. Understanding Bike Types:

There are different types of bikes, each designed for different conditions and uses. Whether you're looking for a sturdy mountain bike, a fast road bike, or a versatile hybrid model, we'll walk you through the pros and cons of each type.

3. Explore the world of e-bikes:

E-bikes are gaining popularity and are a great way to get assistance while riding. They are ideal for covering longer distances or mastering hilly routes. In our guide you can find out more about the different motor and battery types and how they affect performance and range.

4. Important features and accessories:

From shifting systems to brakes to advanced safety features, we cover all the important aspects you should consider when purchasing. We also provide tips on the necessary accessories that will make your driving experience safer and more pleasant.

5. Price-performance and sustainability:

Our magazine attaches great importance to recommending products that are not only powerful and reliable, but also offer good value for money and are sustainably produced.
3 May 2022of Florian Nowak

Buyer's guideGuides

10 Great Aero Road Bikes 2022: Fast as an arrow in a headwind

The best aero road bikes of 2022: If you want to ride fast on a road bike, you need to offer the headwind as little surface area as possible – and the best way to do that is with an aerodynamically optimized racing bike. Velomotion explains what this means and presents the ten best aero bikes for 2022. It's no secret that the headwind is a cyclist's worst enemy. And... read more

3 May 2022of Florian Nowak
March 28, 2022of Caspar Gebel

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All-rounder for city and off-road: List of the best SUV e-bikes 2022

SUV E-Bikes: The best all-rounders for asphalt and unpaved roads SUV E-Bikes or E-SUB? What's that again? Perhaps simply an attempt to differentiate themselves from a somewhat discredited motor vehicle, namely the SUV – and anyway, an electric bike isn't a vehicle, but rather an e-bike, and so the sporty utility bikes are now called SUB: ... read more

March 28, 2022of Caspar Gebel
March 21, 2022of Caspar Gebel

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Ten touring athletes for every purpose: List of the best gravel bikes with full equipment

From gravel bike to all-rounder: Wide tires, drop handlebars, and full specs create a coherent concept that balances sporty riding pleasure with practical everyday use. This Velomotion best list showcases the ten best fully specced gravel bikes for commuters, touring cyclists, and bikepackers. The triumph of the gravel bike has brought an almost forgotten... read more

March 21, 2022of Caspar Gebel
March 21, 2022of Florian Nowak

Buyer's guideGuides

Velomotion highlights: The ten best gravel bikes 2022 for bikepacking

The best gravel bikes for bikepacking in 2022: Bikepacking and cycling tours are almost as old as the bicycle itself. However, the topic has gained momentum again, along with gravel bikes. We've therefore taken a closer look at the best gravel bikes for bikepacking in 2022. Of course, you don't need a special gravel bike to try it out... read more

March 21, 2022of Florian Nowak
8 November 2021of Michael Faiss

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Velomotion Highlights: The best cargo bikes of 2022

Cargo bikes 2022: Cargo bikes have long since outgrown their niche and are enjoying increasing popularity, especially in urban areas. Even politicians have recognized the potential of cargo bikes for the upcoming mobility transition, and financial support is available almost throughout Germany. The steadily growing popularity also means that the bikes themselves are becoming increasingly... read more

8 November 2021of Michael Faiss
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