Test: The BMC Trailfox AMPSX One is the long-lasting top model from the Swiss company, whose little brother we reviewed some time ago (the BMC Trailfox SX Two). The top version offers premium specs and more suspension travel, but can this sophisticated bike do more? And what about maintenance and other issues? Should you start saving money right away, or are... read more
Test: Who needs a 30 mm wide racing tire? Well, all those who want to ride something different than just smooth asphalt roads. But how does a slick tire perform on gravel? Velomotion tested the WTB Exposure 30c. Wilderness Trail Bikes, as the name suggests, has a background in off-road sports. Based in Marin County, California, the cradle of... read more
Test: The WTB Nano 2.1 tire, with its 2,1" width and easy-rolling tread pattern, sits somewhere on the border between cross-country and extra-wide gravel tire. We put this cross-country tire to the test. The WTB Nano tire may be familiar to some readers—but probably more as a 40mm-wide gravel tire. As... read more
Test: A few months have passed since its launch in the spring, but the Rondo Ruut is now available. We put the aluminum version of the all-round gravel bike through an extensive test. The Rondo Ruut was first showcased at the Berlin Bicycle Show this spring. New bike, new manufacturer, familiar faces: Rondo is in... read more
Product news: The trend toward ever-wider tires—even on the road—seems to continue unabated. US tire manufacturer WTB is once again stepping up its game, taking a pioneering role with the Road Plus standard. 650B rims with voluminous tires are designed to appeal to road cyclists and gravel bikers alike. We took a closer look at the Road Plus standard... read more
