KTM Gravelator Elite Test: Among the new KTM gravel bikes, the Elite is one of the more affordable models. This doesn't stop the Austrian manufacturer from incorporating features like a carbon wheelset, however. It's no surprise that this also results in a very light weight. Things are definitely happening at KTM: A few years ago, their gravel bike range was quite limited and focused on… read more
Test: After Ghost has been making a name for itself in the MTB sector in recent years, the Upper Palatinate-based company now wants to make a name for itself on the road. They intend to achieve this with the Nivolet, a bike that comes with both disc brakes and a conventional rim brake version. The name Nivolet is derived from the Col de Nivolet, which boasts a... read more
Spring is currently showing its mild side. It's still too cold for shorts, so a good pair of overpants is all the more important. If they're also affordable, it's hard to beat a pair from mail-order company Rose. For €49,90, you get a simple pair of pants that don't have any padding and can therefore only be worn as overpants... read more
Dijon-based bike manufacturer Lapierre has established a strong position in the full-suspension XC bike league with the X-Control in recent years. This year, the bike is being redesigned with mid-size 650B wheels, available in four different configurations. The engineers at the Accell Group-owned company... read more
For ten years now, Challenge brand tires have been enriching the cyclocross market. The Italian brand's most well-known model is undoubtedly the Grifo, a tire that has already won world championship honors. The Challenge Grifo comes in two versions, the Grifo 32 and the Grifo 33, as well as two color variants: white with a black wall and black with... read more
