BIKE 03/2022Test bikes in the magazine

BIKE Magazin

 · 18.02.2022

BIKE 03/2022: Test bikes in the magazinePhoto: Max Fuchs
BIKE 03/2022: Test bikes in the magazine

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All-rounder - 7 downhill touring fullys for around 5000 euros in a big comparison test. Plus: 4 marathon bikes in two duels. Which generation makes the perfect race bike: hardtail or fully? Classic or modern? Here are the test bikes in this issue.

The detailed Test reports for these bikes can be found in BIKE 03/2022. Order the printed version Booklet delivered to your home free of charge or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for iOS or Android. Particularly favourable and convenient: BIKE subscription.

All mountain test: 7 full-suspension touring bikes compared

Who wants a All-rounder for demanding tours automatically ends up at the All Mountain. But not every bike fits the core of the category. Some bikes disguise themselves as trail bikes or enduro bikes. Seven fullys up to 5200 euros with 135 to 160 millimetres of travel in the Test.

  Bulls Wild Ronin Team - 12.9 kg / 140/141 mm / 29" / 5199 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke Bulls Wild Ronin Team - 12.9 kg / 140/141 mm / 29" / 5199 Euro  <a href="https://luna.r.lafamo.com/ts/i5533923/tsc?amc=con.blbn.497955.507800.14129791&smc=BIKE&rmd=3&trg=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fahrrad-xxl.de%2Ffocus-jam-8-9-m000046924" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Focus Jam 8.9</a> <a href="https://luna.r.lafamo.com/ts/i5533923/tsc?amc=con.blbn.497955.507800.14129791&smc=BIKE&rmd=3&trg=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fahrrad-xxl.de%2Ffocus-jam-8-9-m000046924" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> - 15.7 kg / 151/164 mm / 29" / 4699 Euro</a> *Photo: Wolfgang Watzke Focus Jam 8.9 - 15.7 kg / 151/164 mm / 29" / 4699 Euro *  Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2 - 13.7 kg / 150/141 mm / 29" / 4999 EuroPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 2 - 13.7 kg / 150/141 mm / 29" / 4999 Euro  Koba Trailtool AM FS - 13.6 kg / 142/134 mm / 29" / 5105 Euro (frame 2385 Euro)Photo: Wolfgang Watzke Koba Trailtool AM FS - 13.6 kg / 142/134 mm / 29" / 5105 Euro (frame 2385 Euro)  Propain Hugene - 13.7 kg / 141/148 mm / 29" / 4644 Euro¹Photo: Wolfgang Watzke Propain Hugene - 13.7 kg / 141/148 mm / 29" / 4644 Euro¹  Salsa Blackthorn - 15.3 kg / 160/146 mm / 29" / 5000 Euro (frame 2299 Euro)Photo: Wolfgang Watzke Salsa Blackthorn - 15.3 kg / 160/146 mm / 29" / 5000 Euro (frame 2299 Euro)  <a href="https://luna.r.lafamo.com/ts/i5533923/tsc?amc=con.blbn.497955.507800.14129791&smc=BIKE&rmd=3&trg=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fahrrad-xxl.de%2Fspecialized-stumpjumper-pro-m000046833" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Specialized Stumpjumper Pro</a> * - 12.7 kg / 144/134 mm / 29" / 9400 euros. Significantly more expensive reference bike, as the Stumpjumper Comp was not available for 5000 euros. The carbon frame is identical on both models.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke Specialized Stumpjumper Pro * - 12.7 kg / 144/134 mm / 29" / 9400 euros. Significantly more expensive reference bike, as the Stumpjumper Comp was not available for 5000 euros. The carbon frame is identical on both models.

Race bikes: 4 marathon bikes in two duels

Modern marathon bikes are declaring war on conventional values. Maximum Lightweight construction and steep angles give way to more Spring travel and a flatter Geometry. With two duels - modern versus classic - we want to clarify which generation the perfect race bike provides.

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  Full-suspension duel: Scott Spark RC Worldcup AXS (left, 11 kg / 120/122 mm / 29" / 8299 euros) against KTM Exonic (9.4 kg / 105/99 mm / 29" / 8999 euros)Photo: Max Fuchs Full-suspension duel: Scott Spark RC Worldcup AXS (left, 11 kg / 120/122 mm / 29" / 8299 euros) against KTM Exonic (9.4 kg / 105/99 mm / 29" / 8999 euros)  Hardtail duel: Cube Elite C:68X Sl (left, 8.7 kg / 100 mm / 29" / 5099 Euro) against Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon (9.6 kg / 110 mm / 29" / 6999 Euro)Photo: Max Fuchs Hardtail duel: Cube Elite C:68X Sl (left, 8.7 kg / 100 mm / 29" / 5099 Euro) against Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon (9.6 kg / 110 mm / 29" / 6999 Euro)

You can find the test reports in BIKE 03/2022

  BIKE 03/2022 - with the comparison test of new all-mountain bikes and two race bike duels - read it now! Order the <a href="https://www.delius-klasing.de/bike" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIKE free of charge to your home</a> or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/bike-das-mountainbike-magazin/id447024106?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iOS</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pressmatrix.bikeapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Android</a> . Particularly favourable and convenient: <a href="http://www.delius-klasing.de/bike-lesen-wie-ich-will?utm_campaign=abo_2020_6_bik_lesen-wie-ich-will&utm_medium=display&utm_source=BIKEWebsite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIKE by subscription</a> .Photo: BIKE Magazin BIKE 03/2022 - with the comparison test of new all-mountain bikes and two race bike duels - read it now! Order the BIKE free of charge to your home or read the digital edition in the BIKE app for iOS or Android . Particularly favourable and convenient: BIKE by subscription .

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