Product News: Cross-country racing has changed dramatically. Maximum efficiency on climbs is no longer the only requirement; control and precision at high speeds are equally important. With this in mind, Lapierre has developed a completely new platform: the XR. Created in close collaboration with the Lapierre PXR Racing team, the Lapierre XR is specifically designed for… read more
Mountain biking is more than just a sport – it's a passion that's constantly evolving. The demands on equipment are continuously increasing, especially in the world of cross-country racing and trail riding. Zipp says it was inspired by this pursuit of peak performance and agility and presents the 1Zero Hitop Sw and 1Zero… read more
Product News / E-MTB: The new 2023 Orbea Wild retains its sporty, racy character but receives numerous technical upgrades – including the Smart System and, in some cases, the CX-R motor – and many detailed improvements. The Spanish manufacturer is taking a unique approach to battery integration. On the new Wild, the battery is permanently integrated into the downtube… read more
Test: Nothing is more important than contact with the road, or in the gravel category, with the gravel. A tire has to be able to do many things, ideally everything perfectly. But it's a balancing act between grip and speed that manufacturers constantly have to keep in mind. Usually, a mixed tire setup is used, with the rear wheel being particularly fast and the front wheel… read more
E-Performance: The bike industry is constantly pushing for weight reduction, and this trend hasn't stopped at e-bikes. A German inventor impressively demonstrated that it's possible to bring a road bike e-bike down to under ten kilograms. With the title of the world's lightest e-bike prototype, he secured an entry in the Guinness Book of Records… read more
