BIKE 04/2022 is here - read it now! Order the current BIKE home delivery free of charge 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
Trail bike duel: Cannondale Scalpel SE vs Santa Cruz Blur TR
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?
Test entry-level hardtails from 11 euros: off-road fun for little money
Hardtails are the perfect bait, 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 shows which bike will make you happy without falling into the trap.
MTB shoe test: Robust and comfortable - twelve models for trail and enduro bikers
Touring shoes for mountain bikers have to combine the best of both worlds. Grippy and comfortable like hiking boots, but at the same time stiff and powerful like race shoes - criteria that are almost mutually exclusive. Our test shows which model manages the balancing act.
Service
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Buying advice & the best 2022 bikes from all categories
Beginners are quickly overwhelmed by the confusion of bike categories, geometries and areas of use. We explain what to look out for when Bike purchase and show from each category the current best bikes from our tests.
Travel & Tours
Tuscany area guide: Trail treasures far away from the tourist hype
Tuscany is associated with flow trails, vineyards and savoury cuisine. But Ines Thoma and Max Schumann met trail builders in Carrara, Florence and on Monte Amiata who have created true enduro paradises for mountain bikers.
Focus on kids and bikes
When children discover biking, it's similar to running or swimming. This new form of exercise opens up a new, fantastic world of adventure. Our themed route reveals which equipment makes the youngsters happy and which bike spots are suitable for the whole family.
- Test and purchase advice: Fun, brand-new fullys and hardtails in an individual test
- Parts and accessories: Practical and cool parts for a better look and optimum performance
- Family territories: Kids and parents get their money's worth at these bike spots
News
Magazine
- Cape Epic: the world's toughest stage race enters its 19th round
- Covid, and then? What bikers should look out for after an illness
- People: News from the bike scene
Entertainment
Interview Fabio Wibmer: What's next for the YouTube star
The click millionaire: Fabio Wibmer is known as a trickster and trial rider, crazy film maker and social media star. After a decade in the business, the East Tyrolean is now also an entrepreneur - and a new resident of Monaco.
Contents: BIKE 04/2022 at a glance
All test bikes in the magazine
Fullys
- Cannondale Scalpel Carbon SE Ltd
- Santa Cruz Blur TR CC X01 AXS
Hardtails
- Bulls Copperhead 3
- Cube Reaction C:62 One
- Drag Bicycles Trigger 7.5
- Merida Big.Nine 400
- Radon Jealous AL 8.0 HD
- Stevens Sentiero
- Trek Roscoe 9
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