Test/Product Presentation: Even though it doesn't seem that long ago that professional road cyclists rode without helmets on major tours, they're now hard to imagine life without them. Whether it's modern cycling for racing, recreational cycling, or everyday use, it quickly becomes clear that hardly any... read more
Test: A few years ago, it was extreme weight tuning of the material; now it's aerodynamic optimization. If you want to be among the elite and get faster, you have to be aerodynamic. This ranges from aero bikes to aero clothing and, of course, aero helmets. These have not only been used in time trials for some time now, but have become a general feature in... read more
Product news: Since 2006, the Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate wheel has been one of the most successful in the World Tour. This success story is set to continue with the latest wheel-tire system in the Cosmic Ultimate range. Mavic is also launching a whole range of new clothing items in the Mavic Ultimate line. Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate UST The Mavic Cosmic Carbon… read more
Test: With the MET Strale, WorldTour Team helmet supplier Dimension Data has launched a new flagship model in the mid-price segment. A special ventilation system combined with good aerodynamics and low weight should offer everything a safe helmet needs today. We tested the MET Strale. The biggest innovation in the MET Strale... read more
Test: The top-of-the-line Z1 road bike helmet from Belgian manufacturer Lazer promises high levels of safety and comfort. And with the matching Aeroshell accessory, it even transforms into an aero helmet. Does that work? Wearing a helmet on a (road) bike has long been a given. The protective effect of different models is rarely discussed anymore; the fact that modern... read more
