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20 May 2020of the editorial office

Product news

The most important things always on the bike: Pivot Phoenix Dock System

Product news: With the Phoenix Dock System, Pivot is launching its own multifunctional mounting solution. The basic idea wasn't to cleverly hide accessories, but rather to make them clever and, above all, quickly accessible. Another unique feature is that the new Pivot Switchblade (tested here) features a special mount for the Pivot Phoenix Dock... read more

20 May 2020of the editorial office
10 April 2020of the editorial office

Mountain bikesTests

Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR 29" 2020 on test: Camouflage trail weapon

Test: US manufacturer Pivot regularly makes eyes sparkle at product launches, as is the case with the new Pivot Switchblade 2020. This versatile, flexible, and highly capable trail bike is available in three versions: Race, Pro, and Team. Within these versions, you can choose the drivetrain and... read more

10 April 2020of the editorial office
4. February 2020of Michael Faiss

Product news

Pivot Switchblade 2020: Big update for noble all-rounders

Product news: Pivot has established itself in the high-end segment in recent years. Rightly so, because we've enjoyed all of the American brand's bikes. The Switchblade is no exception, and now Pivot is upping the ante! The Pivot Switchblade is getting a completely new look for 2020. Of course, the flagship models of every MTB manufacturer are downhill bikes or... read more

4. February 2020of Michael Faiss
June 30, 2018of the editorial office

Mountain bikesTests

mountain bikes: Test: Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR 1×29 inch aluminum

Test: Carbon over strength, or aluminum over budget? In 2018, US bike manufacturer Pivot introduced the aluminum version of the premium Pivot Switchblade trail bike (read the review here). This pushes it into more affordable price brackets, although cheap is always relative. But how does it ride, and how does it compare to the carbon version? We were able to test the... read more

June 30, 2018of the editorial office
Magura Louise Elite

Magura Louise Elite in review: Price-performance anchor for the mid-range E-MTB?

Tour de France forecast

Tour de France #6 Preview: A constant up and down

Evenepoel Tour de France

Tour de France #5: Evenepoel wins the time trial confidently

Make way for more comfort: Troy Lee Designs Stage Knee Pads

Evenepoel Criterium du Dauphine

Tour de France #5 Preview: Who will win the time trial in Caen?

Pogacar Tour de France

Tour de France #4: Pogacar celebrates his 100th professional victory

Tour de France Pogacar

Tour de France #4 Preview: Pogacar wants revenge in Rouen

Merlier Tour de France

Tour de France #3: Merlier wins after crash chaos on leisurely stage

Atera Forza M: Win your bike rack for more adventures

Tour de France Philipsen

Tour de France #3 Preview: Mass sprint in Dunkirk

Van der Poel Tour de France

Tour de France #2: Mathieu van der Poel defeats Tadej Pogacar

Tour de France 2025 Stage 2 Preview

Tour de France #2 Preview: Will Pogacar attack yet?

Tour de France #1: Jasper Philipsen wins the spectacular opening

Tour de France 2025 Stage 1 Preview

Tour de France #1 Preview: Who will win the yellow jersey in Lille?

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