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XC

19 December 2025on Christian Ettl

ComponentsTests

Fox 34 SL Factory in practical testing: The new benchmark for suspension forks for lightweight bikes?

Test / Fox 34 SL Factory: It wasn't that long ago that 100 mm of travel was the absolute benchmark on an XC bike. But the increasingly demanding courses in the professional circuit have led to longer travel ranges, and top performers like the Specialized Epic, Scott Spark, and BMC Fourstroke now all come with 120 mm as standard. The increasingly popular down-country category is also seeing a rise in travel… read more

19 December 2025on Christian Ettl
10 October 2023on Christian Ettl

General

Zipp 1ZERO HITOP: New wheels for XC and new TyreWiz

Mountain biking is more than just a sport—it's a passion that's constantly evolving. Equipment demands are constantly increasing, especially in the world of cross-country racing and trail riding. Zipp says it's been inspired by this pursuit of peak performance and agility, creating the 1Zero Hitop Sw and 1Zero... read more

10 October 2023on Christian Ettl
July 26, 2023on the editorial office

Tests

Test: Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon: The light XC, gravel and cross shoe

Test / Clothing: With the Vento Ferox Carbon, Fizik not only launches a fast-looking shoe for XC, gravel, and cross use. It also impressed us in our test with a stiff sole, lightweight construction, and several other features. All the details can be found here. With the Vento Ferox Carbon, Fizik offers a lightweight and very stiff XC, ... read more

July 26, 2023on the editorial office
New Scott Lumen Light e-bike 2023
1 December 2022on Florian Strigel

Product news

Scott LUMEN eRIDE: New light e-bike with only 15,5 kg

Product News | E-MTB: 15,5 kg for an e-bike? Introducing the new Scott Lumen: A lightweight e-MTB for trail and cross-country use. Equipped with the new TQ HPR50 motor, it delivers high performance at a low weight. Here you can find all the information about the new 2023 Scott Lumen. Features and equipment of the Scott LUMEN eRIDE: Even for a lightweight e-MTB, 15,5 kg is... read more

1 December 2022on Florian Strigel
13 October 2021on Joseph Kucher

E-Mountanbikescomplete wheelsTests

BH iLYNX Carbon under test: Light E-MTB with race genes - but for whom?

Test / E-MTB: The BH Lynx platform has impressed teams in various disciplines for years, earning several World Cup victories. BH is now combining this racing DNA with an e-bike: The result is a modern lightweight e-MTB with a near-record weight—despite its large battery and mid-drive motor. We were able to test the top-of-the-line race version... read more

13 October 2021on Joseph Kucher
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