Equipment

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- Restrap Race Set: 4 bags, 19.4 litre capacity, 0.9 kg weight, set rating 1.8, price € 468, designed for racing and fast tours
- Strengths: very light, quick assembly, magnetic fasteners, practical compartmentalisation, stable and easy to sort bags
- Weaknesses: rustling material, many seams and partly leaking adhesive seams reduce waterproofness, high overall price

Bikepacking bags in the test: compact set, clever details, sporty price

- Tailfin Journey Rack: axle-mounted, modular rack (6061-T6 aluminium), can be mounted without tools, compatible with road bikes to full-suspension MTBs.  
- Two versions: without pannier up to 22 kg/580 g for € 180, with pannier up to 32 kg/740 g for € 230, extensive range of optional accessories.  
- Tri-pivot architecture and quick-release system take the strain off the frame, allow wheel changes, high durability (300,000 load cycles), 5-year guarantee.

Mounted in seconds: Tailfin Journey Rack also for fullys

- Four-piece Ortlieb bikepacking set (Seat-, Frame-, Fuel-Pack, Velo Sling) with 19 litre volume, 1 kg weight, 420 €, overall rating 1.6
- Very good waterproofness and secure hold, especially with the Seat-Pack; roll-up fasteners provide better protection against moisture than comparable competitors
- Weaknesses: short Velcro straps, little internal organisation, wobbly top tube bag, possible knee chafing and low volume of the handlebar bag

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test: waterproof and robust

BICYCLE BAGS

- Modular, partly downhill-certified helmets with removable chin guard, rotation protection, Twiceme chip and high ventilation comfort will be presented.
- Several upper body protectors and rucksacks rely on Level 2-certified back and chest protectors with an ergonomic fit and close-to-the-body fit.
- Knee protectors with a two-layer construction and flexible protective waistcoats combine high safety standards with a comfortable fit and storage space for equipment.

MTB protectors: 7 top parts for protection on the trail

- Scott offers higher, more extensive protection and bike focus, but is heavier, more expensive and less flexible due to the integrated protector.  
- Rockrider provides spine-orientated protection, sits very stably, is versatile with a removable protector, but suffers from less ventilation.  
- Price-performance ratio: Rockrider scores with an attractive price and all-round suitability, Scott with more protection reserves and high-quality materials.

Scott vs. Decathlon: 2 protector backpacks in a duel - expensive vs. cheap

- Rockrider Defense 21 offers 21 litre volume, D3O level 1 protector, Recco reflector and extensive MTB features for € 89.99
- In the test: very stable, comfortable fit and well thought-out compartments, but weak back ventilation and sometimes awkward access due to compression straps
- Disadvantages: only medium protector coverage without level 2 protection, small hip pocket; price-performance ratio still very high compared to expensive competitors

Decathlon protector backpack: trail protection at an unbeatable price

Bike Backpacks | Hip Bags 

- Numerous bike parts and clothing in white or "Cloud Dancer" will be presented, from helmets and shoes to trousers and jerseys.  
- Several products focus on sustainability and material innovations, such as undyed recycled fabrics, PFAS-free coatings and Vibram soles.  
- The functional focus is on protection, ergonomics, ventilation and grip, including MIPS systems, removable chin bars, special soles and Insidegrip.

All in white: 16 awesome pieces in Cloud Dancer - the colour of the year

- According to Specialized, S-Works Evade 4 offers 2.4 % better ventilation with aerodynamics at the previous level, price: € 329
- Larger openings, 4D cooling channels, Mips Air Node Pro and redesigned MouthPort to improve cooling and sweat management
- New shape, BOA Fit System with 360° adjustment and Tri-Fix 5 strap system aim for a better fit, use from road to gravel/MTB

Specialized S-Works Evade 4: Aero helmet that MTB and gravel pros also rely on

- Alpina Artist Series x Mo Friedrich combines reduced black and white art with mountain bike lifestyle, the central motif is the robin and woodworm.  
- The limited collection includes Rootage 2 Mips, Taunus Gravel Mips, Lumin sports glasses and Sneek 2.0 for sporty and everyday use.  
- Technically, the products remain at the Alpina level, focussing on design, scene affiliation and nature experience instead of classic product innovation.

Alpina Artist Series: Street artist Mo Friedrich styles trail helmets

BIKE HELMETS

- Ekoi S-Aero: High-speed cycling goggles with XXL Zeiss lens, side spoilers and five tints, price 167.30 euros, weight 38 grams.  
- Strengths: very good wind protection, good contrast in the sun, customised, eye-catching design and length-adjustable temples for a better fit.  
- Weaknesses: relatively heavy weight, tight fit due to indented temples, less flexible nose bridge with pressure points on a wider nose bridge.

Ekoi S-Aero: Sports goggles with spoilers in the test - boah ey!

Cycling goggles from Endura put to the test: Singletrack Frameless with a large field of vision

- The 100% Aerocraft RBH is a pair of racing goggles in the Red Bull BORA hansgrohe design with an all-blue look and 3D Plane lens technology.
- They weigh 38 g, have a 6 x 16 cm visor, come with a soft case, cleaning cloth and three nose pads and cost 219.90 euros.
- The glasses are aimed at ambitious cyclists and team fans, offer a good grip, customisable fit and are available in eleven variants.

100% Aerocraft RBH: Profile look for everyone in team design

BICYCLE GLASSES

- Deckard MTB goggle for enduro/downhill: robust TPU, large field of vision, stable fit, tear-off-ready, RIG lenses optional.
- Ventilation via open mesh ports, three-layer face foam, lens holder to prevent fogging, replaceable, durable strap system.
- System integration with Sweet Protection helmets, especially Fixer/Strayer 2Vi Mips; availability from May 2026, price to be determined.

Sweet Protection Deckard goggle: Gravity goggles with a mega field of vision

- Terraform and Terraform Pro: e-bike helmets with NTA 8776, rotation protection test, Twiceme NFC emergency system and high recycling rate of up to 81%
- Terraform as an open-face, Pro as a jet helmet with cheek protection; adjustable visor that can be detached on impact, air-frame ventilation, RSR12 customisation, bugstops
- Override goggle: modular double frame, tool-free lens change, anti-fog, 360° ventilation, RX-compatible, front profile matched to Terraform helmets

Helmet with crash chip: Rudy Project's new Terraform with Safety-Plus?

- Electronic Btwin airbag waistcoat from Decathlon/In&motion protects the abdomen, chest, neck and spine, deploys in 60 milliseconds
- In&box control unit analyses 1000 measured values per second, algorithms trained with data from over 450 million kilometres ridden
- Price: waistcoat 299.99 euros at Decathlon, rent In&box separately (from 120 euros/year) or buy (400 euros); variants for equestrian sports and urban mobility

In&motion airbag waistcoat: a useful safety feature? Decathlon's airbag waistcoat for commuters

- Bluegrass is launching three new protector waistcoats for different uses: Venture Vest (Trail/Enduro), Arto Armour and the lighter Arto Vest.
- POC revises the Torso Vest and VPD knee and elbow pads and continues to focus on level 1 protection and optimised grip thanks to silicone and VPD layers.
- Rudy Project presents Terraform helmets with crash chip and recycled content, First Degree the Seeker shoe as a bike-and-hike all-rounder with Venom Sole.

MTB helmets & protectors: New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

​Bluegrass Protektorenwesten: Innovativer Schutz für Trail bis Bikepark

MTB PROTECTORS

- Gravita Versor 2 is a lightweight gravity shoe for trail, enduro, downhill and e-MTB, available in clip-in and flat pedal versions.  
- Nylon/Vibram soles, bootie construction, ripstop upper material and protective reinforcements aim for a precise fit, grip and robustness.  
- Clip version: stiffness index 5, approx. 380 g; flat version: softer (index 2), approx. 320 g, designed more for pedal feedback and walking comfort.

Fizik Gravity Versor 2: Hardcore MTB shoe in light and comfortable

- Limited special edition of the MAAP x QUOC M3 Pro Leopard road bike shoe with leopard pattern and design details from MAAP
- 242 g per shoe, unidirectional carbon sole, cushioning insole, tongueless construction and dual dial system for adjustment
- Laser-cut perforations for ventilation, price € 395, available worldwide via online retailers and selected dealers of both brands

Limited edition: MAAP x QUOC M3 Pro Leopard road bike shoe - it stands out

- The First Degree Seeker is an MTB flat shoe that also functions as a hiking shoe and is designed to blur the boundary with outdoor shoes.  
- At its core is the new Venom sole with Power Link System, which is designed to stabilise the heel, improve power transfer and support natural movement on foot.  
- The 824 g lightweight shoe offers a Hypergrip® outsole, EVA cushioning, TPU reinforcements, ventilation zones and costs 139.95 euros; a test is still pending.

MTB Schuh meets Hiking: Der neue Seeker von First Degree will Wander- & MTB-Schuh sein

MTB SHOES | BIKE SHOES

- Pee-friendly cycling shorts allow women to urinate on top without having to take them off completely, for example using a zip or magnetic fastener or side straps.
- The advantages are less exposure at the side of the road and time savings, especially in ultra-cycling races with frequent, quick breaks.
- Men also want such constructions for the big business; the design could be transferred to men's bibs as "poo-friendly".

"Poo-friendly": men also want cycling shorts for the bio-break when cycling

- With the Air Jacket, Air Vest and three other models, Q36.5 is launching a collection for wind, rain and temperature fluctuations.  
- The Air Jacket weighs 69 g, uses 7-denier nylon ripstop with a wind-repellent membrane, DWR, mesh back and reflective elements.  
- All five models are now available in five colours online and from specialist retailers; Q36.5 focuses on technical cycling clothing with thermoregulation.

Air Jacket and Air Vest: New extremely lightweight weather protection from Q36.5

- Rapha revises the 2026 Brevet collection as a modular system for ultra-long distances and multi-day rides with jersey, bib shorts and waistcoat.  
- Cargo Bib Shorts III and Brevet Jerseys feature seamless endurance seat padding, elasticated bib straps, a five-pocket system and four cargo pockets for plenty of storage space.  
- Reflective, lightweight stripes, breathable materials, packable 10-litre rucksack and practical tests at TCR and world record attempts emphasise comfort and efficiency.

Rapha Brevet collection: lots of pockets and visibility

CYCLING CLOTHING

- Insurance companies often require bicycles to be locked to fixed objects and secured with certified locks (VdS, ART).
- Older household contents contracts may stipulate minimum prices for locks; proof of purchase of the bike and lock should be kept as evidence.
- In the event of damage, evidence counts: Frame number, photos of the locked bike and all original keys are crucial for reimbursement.

Bicycle & theft: Which locks does the insurance company recognise?

- Decathlon EXPL 900 is a 2-in-1 child trailer and buggy with a foldable design (68 × 48 × 48 cm, 157 litres) and a complete weight of 19 kg.  
- For 1-2 children from 6 months to 114 cm, max. child weight 36 kg; 5-point harness, suspension, weather protection, 270-degree field of vision and 43-litre luggage bag.  
- Compatible with bicycles and e-bikes up to 25 km/h; including buggy wheels and hitch; available from April 2026 for €499.99 at Decathlon.

Decathlon EXPL 900 Trailer bicycle child trailer: 2in1 - buggy & trailer in one

- Das Crivit-Zahlenschloss von Lidl kostet 4,99 Euro, bietet Basisschutz und ist für kurze Stopps geeignet, aber nicht für Orte mit hohem Diebstahlrisiko.
- Die 6-mm-Kettenglieder sind leicht durch einen Bolzenschneider zu durchtrennen, was die Sicherheit des Schlosses stark einschränkt.
- Das Schloss erfüllt keine Anforderungen von Fahrraddiebstahlversicherungen und ist daher ungeeignet für den Schutz über Nacht oder in unsicheren Gegenden.

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Bike equipment: Test reports & recommendations | BIKE

Fast fork bags? What the Cyclite Fork Bag / 01 can do

Gonso celebrates its birthday
100 years of Gonso: a look back

Bike digitalisation
When the bike becomes a high-tech bike

BICYCLE BAGS

Bikepacking bags in the test
Compact set, clever details, sporty price

Mounted in seconds
Tailfin Journey Rack also for fullys

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test
Waterproof and robust

Bike Backpacks | Hip Bags

MTB protectors
7 top parts for protection on the trail

Scott vs. Decathlon
2 protector backpacks in a duel - expensive vs. cheap

Decathlon protector backpack
Trail protection at an unbeatable price

BIKE HELMETS

All in white
16 awesome pieces in Cloud Dancer - the colour of the year

Specialized S-Works Evade 4
Aero helmet that MTB and gravel pros also rely on

Alpina Artist Series
Street artist Mo Friedrich styles trail helmets

BICYCLE GLASSES

Ekoi S-Aero
Sports goggles with spoilers in the test - boah ey!

Cycling goggles from Endura put to the test
Singletrack Frameless with a large field of vision

100% Aerocraft RBH
Profile look for everyone in team design

Sweet Protection Deckard goggle
Gravity goggles with a mega field of vision

Helmet with crash chip
Rudy Project's new Terraform with Safety-Plus?

MTB PROTECTORS

In&motion airbag waistcoat
A useful safety feature? Decathlon's airbag waistcoat for commuters

MTB helmets & protectors
New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

Bluegrass Protektorenwesten
Innovativer Schutz für Trail bis Bikepark

MTB SHOES | BIKE SHOES

Fizik Gravity Versor 2
Hardcore MTB shoe in light and comfortable

Limited edition
MAAP x QUOC M3 Pro Leopard road bike shoe - it stands out

MTB Schuh meets Hiking
Der neue Seeker von First Degree will Wander- & MTB-Schuh sein

CYCLING CLOTHING

"Poo-friendly"
Men also want cycling shorts for the bio-break when cycling

Air Jacket and Air Vest
New extremely lightweight weather protection from Q36.5

Rapha Brevet collection
Lots of pockets and visibility

Bicycle trailer

Bicycle & theft
Which locks does the insurance company recognise?

Decathlon EXPL 900 Trailer bicycle child trailer
2in1 - buggy & trailer in one

Bolt cutter test
This is how quickly we pick the €4.99 combination lock from Lidl

Bike equipment: Test reports & recommendations | BIKE

Fast fork bags? What the Cyclite Fork Bag / 01 can do

Gonso celebrates its birthday100 years of Gonso: a look back

Bike digitalisationWhen the bike becomes a high-tech bike

BICYCLE BAGS

Bikepacking bags in the testCompact set, clever details, sporty price

Mounted in secondsTailfin Journey Rack also for fullys

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the testWaterproof and robust

Bike Backpacks | Hip Bags

MTB protectors7 top parts for protection on the trail

Scott vs. Decathlon2 protector backpacks in a duel - expensive vs. cheap

Decathlon protector backpackTrail protection at an unbeatable price

BIKE HELMETS

All in white16 awesome pieces in Cloud Dancer - the colour of the year

Specialized S-Works Evade 4Aero helmet that MTB and gravel pros also rely on

Alpina Artist SeriesStreet artist Mo Friedrich styles trail helmets

BICYCLE GLASSES

Ekoi S-AeroSports goggles with spoilers in the test - boah ey!

Cycling goggles from Endura put to the testSingletrack Frameless with a large field of vision

100% Aerocraft RBHProfile look for everyone in team design

Sweet Protection Deckard goggleGravity goggles with a mega field of vision

Helmet with crash chipRudy Project's new Terraform with Safety-Plus?

MTB PROTECTORS

In&motion airbag waistcoatA useful safety feature? Decathlon's airbag waistcoat for commuters

MTB helmets & protectorsNew protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

​Bluegrass ProtektorenwestenInnovativer Schutz für Trail bis Bikepark

MTB SHOES | BIKE SHOES

Fizik Gravity Versor 2Hardcore MTB shoe in light and comfortable

Limited editionMAAP x QUOC M3 Pro Leopard road bike shoe - it stands out

MTB Schuh meets HikingDer neue Seeker von First Degree will Wander- & MTB-Schuh sein

CYCLING CLOTHING

"Poo-friendly"Men also want cycling shorts for the bio-break when cycling

Air Jacket and Air VestNew extremely lightweight weather protection from Q36.5

Rapha Brevet collectionLots of pockets and visibility

Bicycle trailer

Bicycle & theftWhich locks does the insurance company recognise?

Decathlon EXPL 900 Trailer bicycle child trailer2in1 - buggy & trailer in one

Bolt cutter testThis is how quickly we pick the €4.99 combination lock from Lidl

Gonso celebrates its birthday
100 years of Gonso: a look back

Bike digitalisation
When the bike becomes a high-tech bike

Bikepacking bags in the test
Compact set, clever details, sporty price

Mounted in seconds
Tailfin Journey Rack also for fullys

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test
Waterproof and robust

MTB protectors
7 top parts for protection on the trail

Scott vs. Decathlon
2 protector backpacks in a duel - expensive vs. cheap

Decathlon protector backpack
Trail protection at an unbeatable price

All in white
16 awesome pieces in Cloud Dancer - the colour of the year

Specialized S-Works Evade 4
Aero helmet that MTB and gravel pros also rely on

Alpina Artist Series
Street artist Mo Friedrich styles trail helmets

Ekoi S-Aero
Sports goggles with spoilers in the test - boah ey!

Cycling goggles from Endura put to the test
Singletrack Frameless with a large field of vision

100% Aerocraft RBH
Profile look for everyone in team design

Sweet Protection Deckard goggle
Gravity goggles with a mega field of vision

Helmet with crash chip
Rudy Project's new Terraform with Safety-Plus?

In&motion airbag waistcoat
A useful safety feature? Decathlon's airbag waistcoat for commuters

MTB helmets & protectors
New protectors - the most exciting helmets & protectors from Riva

Bluegrass Protektorenwesten
Innovativer Schutz für Trail bis Bikepark

Fizik Gravity Versor 2
Hardcore MTB shoe in light and comfortable

Limited edition
MAAP x QUOC M3 Pro Leopard road bike shoe - it stands out

MTB Schuh meets Hiking
Der neue Seeker von First Degree will Wander- & MTB-Schuh sein

"Poo-friendly"
Men also want cycling shorts for the bio-break when cycling

Air Jacket and Air Vest
New extremely lightweight weather protection from Q36.5

Rapha Brevet collection
Lots of pockets and visibility

Bicycle & theft
Which locks does the insurance company recognise?

Decathlon EXPL 900 Trailer bicycle child trailer
2in1 - buggy & trailer in one

Bolt cutter test
This is how quickly we pick the €4.99 combination lock from Lidl