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BIKE 05/2022 is here - read it now! 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:
24 pages extra: FSA BIKE Festival Garda Trentino 2022
The Lago festival is calling! From 29 April to 1 May, the motto is: test new products on dream trails, race with professionals, discuss with developers and celebrate with like-minded people. More biking is not possible on a long weekend. The programme and all the highlights on 24 extra pages - now in the current issue of BIKE.
Test and technology
Trail bike comparison test: The best bikes up to 4800 euros
Yes, it's true: if you're interested in a sporty all-rounder, there's no way around this test field. The price, range of use and market relevance hit the mark and make this Trail bike test a must-read for every biker.
Novelties in the individual test: Orbea Onna, Canyon Spectral 125, Rocky Mountain Element
The mountain bike seems to have been invented to the end. In order to enrich the bike world with new products, manufacturers are occupying more and more niches. Where the three New arrivals from Canyon, Orbea and Rocky Mountain find their place, our test shows.
System integration: super stylish, but does it really make sense?
What happens when bike frames and parts increasingly merge into a single unit? Bikes made from a single mould are stylish, lightweight and protect sensitive components from dirt and wear. But the Trend System integration also has disadvantages. Which ones? We clarify this together with our experts from the BIKE test lab.
Focus on "Better biking", part 1
A perfect bike alone does not guarantee a perfect bike tour. In our "Better biking" series, we show you the small but crucial adjustments for carefree mountain biking experiences. Part 1: everything about sitting and nutrition.
- Bikefitting: With professional help to achieve the optimum seating positionThe relationship between bike and biker is rarely without teasing. When things don't run smoothly, pain and frustration quickly set in. A bike fitting can bring the couple back into harmony.
- Saddle test: What is important for a saddle and which models are the bestPressure pain, numbness, skin irritation - these are the most common signs of choosing the wrong saddle. In our buying guide, we explain how to find the perfect seat for your bum. We also tested 14 touring saddles in the lab and in practice.
- Nutrition: How bikers can ignite the muscle turbo with the right dietIf you heat up with the right fuel, you can coax a few extra watts out of your body. Nutrition expert Simone Kumhofer reveals which energy sources work best and how the gut can help.
News
Magazine
- Season opener on Lake Garda: the BIKE Festival invites you to a spring break
- My world: MTB veteran Tom Ritchey
- The fascination of city downhill: an interview with Johannes Fischbach
Entertainment
Made in Europe report: Carbon frame production in Portugal
The whole world produces carbon frames in Asia. But the company Carbon Team is preparing to compete with production facilities in the Far East. A visit to the brand new plant in Portugal.
Travel & Tours
Scuol area guide: Biking pleasure in its most original form
Trail sharing and the use of lifts, yes, but no flow curves - the Engadin summits around Scuol were among the very first bike spots and have retained their adventure factor to this day.
Contents: BIKE 05/2022 at a glance
All test bikes in the magazine
Fullys
- Cannondale Scalpel SE2
- Canyon Neuron CF9 SL
- Canyon Spectral 125 CF 9
- Cube Stereo HPC-SLT29
- Rocky Mountain Element C90
- Scott Spark 920
- Transition Spur Carbon GX
- Trek Top Fuel 8
- YT Izzo Core 3
Hardtails
- Orbea Onna 10
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Have fun with the new issue,
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