BIKE 04/2022Test bikes in the magazine

BIKE Magazin

 · 04.03.2022

BIKE 04/2022: Test bikes in the magazinePhoto: Markus Greber
BIKE 04/2022: Test bikes in the magazine
Entry-level hardtails - 7 sporty models between 1100 and 1700 euros | Plus: Cannondale Scalpel and Santa Cruz Blur in a super duel of fast top trail bikes. Here are the test bikes in this issue.

The detailed Test reports for these bikes can be found in BIKE 04/2022. 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.

Entry-level hardtail test: off-road fun for little money

Hardtails are the perfect lure to entice beginners into the exciting world of mountain biking. They are cheaper and more robust than fullys. However, the current price trend and new variety can quickly lead to disorientation. Our test of sporty Entry-level hardtails between 1100 and 1700 euros shows you which bike will make you happy without falling into the trap.

  Reference bike: Trek Roscoe 9 - 13.5 kg / 140 mm / 29" / 2599 Euro (Trek Roscoe 7 for 1549 Euro was not available)Photo: Max Fuchs Reference bike: Trek Roscoe 9 - 13.5 kg / 140 mm / 29" / 2599 Euro (Trek Roscoe 7 for 1549 Euro was not available)  Bulls Copperhead 3 - 13.0 kg / 105 mm / 29" / 1199 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Bulls Copperhead 3 - 13.0 kg / 105 mm / 29" / 1199 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%2Fcube-reaction-c-62-one-m000042025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cube Reaction C:62 One*</a> - 11.2 kg / 99 mm / 29" / 1499 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Cube Reaction C:62 One* - 11.2 kg / 99 mm / 29" / 1499 Euro  Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5 - 14.1 kg / 124 mm / 29" / 1599 Euro¹Photo: Max Fuchs Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5 - 14.1 kg / 124 mm / 29" / 1599 Euro¹  Merida Big.Nine 400 - 12.6 kg / 100 mm / 29" / 1099 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Merida Big.Nine 400 - 12.6 kg / 100 mm / 29" / 1099 Euro  Radon Jealous AL 8.0 HD - 12.7 kg / 103 mm / 29" / 1499 Euro¹Photo: Max Fuchs Radon Jealous AL 8.0 HD - 12.7 kg / 103 mm / 29" / 1499 Euro¹  Stevens Sentiero - 12.4 kg / 104 mm / 29" / 1699 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Stevens Sentiero - 12.4 kg / 104 mm / 29" / 1699 Euro

Down Country: Fast trail bikes in a duel

Long tours over flowing trails? Often a tough endeavour with current trail bikes. Santa Cruz and Cannondale have recognised this and are therefore sending their lightweight Marathon models Blur and Scalpel with more spring travel on the trails. Which bike can best satisfy the hunger of kilometre eaters?

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  <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=13793&awinaffid=471469&clickref=B+Cannondale+Scalpe+Carbon+SE+LTD&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liquid-life.de%2Fcannondale-scalpel-carbon-se-ltd-lefty-mantis.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE LTD*</a> - 11.1 kg / 118/123 mm / 29" / 8399 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE LTD* - 11.1 kg / 118/123 mm / 29" / 8399 Euro  Santa Cruz Blur TR CC X01 AXS RSV - 10.8 kg / 122/122 mm / 29" / 8999 EuroPhoto: Max Fuchs Santa Cruz Blur TR CC X01 AXS RSV - 10.8 kg / 122/122 mm / 29" / 8999 Euro

You can find the test reports in BIKE 04/2022

  BIKE 04/2022 - with the comparison test hardtails, two fast trail bikes in a duel & the main topic "Kids & Bikes" - 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 04/2022 - with the comparison test hardtails, two fast trail bikes in a duel & the main topic "Kids & Bikes" - 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 .

¹ Price for consignor bikes plus costs for packaging, despatch and coordination where applicable.

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