BIKE 02/2022 - available from 4 January. Order the current BIKE direct to your home or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for iOS or Android. A particularly favourable and convenient experience BIKE subscription. Here are the top topics of this issue:
Test and technology
Fox vs Rockshox: electric suspension in a duel
Following the premiere of the fully automatic Rockshox Flight Attendant suspension, Fox now presents a new version of its Live Valve system. Our duel shows, Which electronic chassis is most likely to replace the classic handlebar remote control.
New accessories: The best parts for 2022
A custom drivetrain from an Italian CNC miller, lightweight carbon wheels for sprinting acceleration, integrated tool solutions, smart helmets or the latest MTB shoes with grip - all of these are available in a wide range of colours. the most exciting MTB parts for next year, now in BIKE.
Test high-end enduro bikes: Ten downhill experts compared
Geometries and suspension travel seem to have found each other in the enduro sector. So far, everything is the same. If it weren't for the current trend towards high-pivot rear triangles. Will the new bikes with chain deflection knock the established elite off its throne? Ten Top enduro bikes in the mega test.
Saubermacher: Battery-powered cleaning devices put to the test
Who wants to push their bike into the cellar or boot completely filthy? Mobile cleaning devices with rechargeable battery remove dirt gently and quickly directly on site - without a power socket or water connection. Six self-sufficient cleaners for 175 to 300 euros in comparison.
Service
Bike care in winter: How to protect your MTB from rust and decay in the cold season
Regardless of whether the trails are covered in deep snow or sinking into the mud - without the right care no bike can survive the winter unscathed. We show you the best tips for relaxed tours on icy days and the most important steps for washing your bike afterwards.
Smart roller training: enjoy biking in your living room
From dreary cranking for training world champions to an interactive community experience: Smart roller training has long been more than just a stopgap for the winter months. We have the best tips for beginners and pros.
Entertainment
Cube home visit: Long delivery times and causes of the bike shortage
A six-month wait for a new bike, inflated prices and no end in sight: Who is to blame for the bike crisis? Using the example of the Industry giant Cube The company searched for the crack in the supply chain - and found bursting warehouses.
Fear of falling: finding your way back on the bike after a crash
A year ago, Oskar broke his navicular bone in the bike park. A trauma that permanently spoilt the 19-year-old's enjoyment of biking. How was Oskar supposed to overcome the constantly smouldering Overcoming fear of falling? His dad and his brother had an idea.
News
Magazine
- Right on trend: events for the whole family
- My world: Marathon specialist Karl Platt
- Breakwaters: how researchers want to eliminate braking waves
Travel and tours
Photo story Sardinia: Dream trails on the Mediterranean island
According to legend, God took the best of all the continents to create Sardinia and stamped it into the Mediterranean with his foot. The only thing missing until now was bike trails. But now the locals are taking care of that.
Tarn Gorge travel report: top biking destination in the Cévennes
The French Cévennes are already a top enduro area. But Dan Milner realised that kayaking from the Tarn Gorge opens up a whole new kind of adventure for bikers.
Contents: BIKE 02/2022 at a glance
All test bikes in the magazine
Fullys
- Cannondale Jekyll 1
- Canyon Torque CF 9 29
- GT Force Carbon Pro LE
- Cavenz VHP16
- Rocky Mtn Altitude Carbon 70
- Salsa Cassidy
- Scor 4060 LT
- Simplon Rapcon XC12
- Specialised S-Works Enduro
- YT Capra 29 Core 4
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