Velomotion logo Velomotion small logo
Search icon
  • Product news
  • Cycling
  • Tests
    • complete wheels
    • Components
    • Accessories
  • Guides
    • Buyer's guide
    • Renting
    • Law
    • Workshop
    • bike trip

Winter check

14 November 2014of Michael Faiss

bicycle workshopSpectrum

Bicycle workshop: Winter check #4: care tips

Spectrum: In the fourth and final part of our winter check series, we also want to share some tips and tricks on how to get yourself and your equipment through the winter as gently as possible. Where is maintenance worthwhile and where isn't it? What should you pay particular attention to? While a bicycle and its components are usually quite unaffected by the low temperatures during winter… read more

14 November 2014of Michael Faiss
13 November 2014of Michael Faiss

bicycle workshopSpectrum

Bicycle workshop: Winter Check #3: Let there be light!

Spectrum: Today, in the third part of our winter check, we're focusing on bicycle lights. In winter, good and reliable lighting is even more important than usual. It gets dark earlier, light later, and even during the day, fog, snow, and rain often create poor visibility. Therefore, you shouldn't even consider cycling without working lights… read more

13 November 2014of Michael Faiss
12 November 2014of Michael Faiss

bicycle workshopSpectrum

Bicycle workshop: Winter check #2: brakes

Spectrum: After yesterday's first part of our winter check, which focused on tires, we continue today's series. We'll be looking at the most common brakes on German city bikes and discussing maintenance, repair, and adjustment. The many different brake systems found on city bikes can be problematic… read more

12 November 2014of Michael Faiss
11 November 2014of Michael Faiss

Generalbicycle workshopSpectrum

General: Winter check: This is how the bike becomes winterproof #1

Spectrum: Winter is just around the corner. Soon, cyclists will once again have to contend with slippery road conditions, poor visibility, and road salt. But this time of year isn't just a tough test for riders – their equipment can also suffer considerably. Our guide reveals how to best prepare your bicycle and maintain it throughout the winter… read more

11 November 2014of Michael Faiss

The Bulls gravel bike program: Versatile setup with and without a motor

Oak Components HT4 Lever in the test: CNC upgrade for CNC brake

Cube Nuroad SLX: Electronic SRAM at a top price

Power measurement on racing bikes: Technical Guide: 4iiii Precision 3+ Power Meter in Practical Testing

Giant Trance Advanced E+: Trail e-bike under 22 kg thanks to new motor

E-bike tuning

Why drivers risk their livelihoods in an emergency: E-bike tuning is more than just illegal

Zéfal Shield G50 Gravel mudguards in review: Easy assembly, reliable protection

New Buster and Nyte models: SIGMA expands Smart Light Series

Schwalbe Clik Valve: Time for a (new) standard

Win a DT Swiss E 1800 SPLINE 20: Lightweight endurance wheelset with new speed sensor concept

HillMate train system: Compact and powerful

Lightest gravel wheelset from the Braunschweig-based carbon specialists: Lilienthal.bike presents new GX L3K wheelset

Limited anniversary collection for the 25th anniversary: All Mountain Style x Red Bull Rampage

Mondraker Arid Carbon R: Synthesis of gravel race and trail

  • Velomotion Team
  • media facts
  • Imprint
  • Data protection/ GDPR

© 2026 Velomotion GmbH