Lightweight e-mountain bikes are trending. Especially with the new Fazua motor, there's a lot going on in the lightweight e-MTB segment. The new Nox Epium is no exception. Nevertheless, it's unique in many ways. For example, it's "Made in the EU." Where products come from is important, as the past few years have clearly shown us. That's why the first... read more
Anyone familiar with bike parts will certainly be familiar with Hope. The UK parts manufacturer from Barnoldswick, just north of Manchester, has built a broad fan base in the bike scene over the years through its milling skills. Known for its finest CNC aluminum parts, it was naturally a big surprise in the scene when Hope... read more
Spektrum: The coronavirus crisis has the world in its grip, and it's clearly shown us that manufacturing on the other side of the world is fraught with disadvantages. There's another way! Short distances can make great ecological and economic sense. This manufacturer produces right on our doorstep... Regionality and sustainability – aspects that are important today... read more
Bike Build Story: Part Three, the wheels. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." This undertaking is relatively easy when it comes to wheels. There are several companies that manufacture hubs, and sometimes rims and spokes, in European countries. We opted for a Tune Endurorider wheelset, which has three good... read more
Market: Polish manufacturer KROSS is currently building its own frame factory directly at its headquarters near Warsaw. What's special about it: It will focus exclusively on carbon as a material. This is made possible, among other things, by EU funding for the region. Initially, the company will focus exclusively on research before eventually moving on to production... read more
