Product news: Canyon Spectral:ON – that's the name of the first e-bike from Canyon. The 150mm trail fully comes in all versions with a Shimano E-8000 drivetrain and a completely redesigned frame. The Koblenz-based company also surprises with some unexpected details. So, the time has come – speculation has been brewing for a long time, and rumors have recently piled up until... read more
Focus not only showed us the Sam² at the launch, but also had another surprise in store. Last year, Focus already caused a stir with the Jam². In 2018, the proven model gets a lighter brother, the Focus Jam² C, with a carbon fiber main frame, which is approximately 200 grams lighter than the aluminum model. Focus Jam² C - In brief: Focus Jam²… read more
Following the success of the Jam² last year, Focus wanted to up the ante. Under the motto "Re-Discover Enduro," which focuses not only on downhill but also on climbing without shuttle or lift assistance, the Focus Sam² was developed with 170 mm of travel and electric assistance from a Shimano E8000 motor. We were on the trails around... read more
Bike parks are considered by many to be the pinnacle of mountain biking. Nowhere else are you so challenged, and nowhere else can you have so much fun. But is that really true? And is a trip to the nearest park worthwhile even for beginners? Velomotion volunteer Leo is a MTB and bike park novice – we accompanied him on his first visit. Bike and equipment It's a... read more
Plenty of travel and large wheels – only a few bike manufacturers pursue this concept, and most new all-mountain and enduro bikes rely on 130-150 millimeters of travel. However, Focus is taking a different approach. 160 millimeters of travel has become almost standard over the years and is often used in combination with 26-inch wheels. … read more
