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Bike accessories are almost as important as the bike itself - and at least as varied. It ranges from the classic components that you use to upgrade your bike, to the right clothing for the right purpose, to things that you might not associate with cycling at first, but which can still be useful. We have put together a selection of different parts. Have fun browsing!
Bike accessories: From saddle to tyres
VIP seat cushion: Bicycle saddle SQLab 60X Infinergy Hans Rey
This guy is a phenomenon - Hans "No Way" Rey has been tearing up the trails for 30 years and his stunts have inspired generations of bikers for our sport. SQlab has dedicated a signature saddle to the Allstar - made in Germany. It is equipped with the miracle material Infinergy from BASF. Infinergy is designed to cushion particularly effectively and thus protect the spinal discs. Hans is happy about this, because the extreme biker has had to take a few knocks over the years. The special plateau shape distributes the pressure where it belongs: on the humps of the pelvis. The VIP saddle is available in 4 sizes. Weight: 284 grams. | Price: 199,95 Euro >> available here.
Hunting trophy: SDG Bel Air V3 "Animal" bicycle saddle
Major Tom, Capri-Sun, Adidas Samba - retro is always cool, thought the SDG team from sunny California and reissued their classic saddle in the design of the freeride pioneer days. Leopard, tiger, cow - just as you like it. We think the leopard skin is cool! Weight: 290 grams. | Price: 84 euros.
Heir to the throne: Marzocchi Super Z suspension fork
Back when even Wade Simmons was still riding in lycra and clickies, the Z1 earned a reputation as the first freeride fork. Now the Super Z is ascending to the freeride throne with its generous travel (up to 190 mm). "A double-bridge fork as a single crown" promises Marzocchi, built for wild freeride riders like team rider Brage Vestavik. The Super Z (2180 g) with massive 38 mm stanchions is equipped with Fox technology and is fully designed for robustness. Better this way when Brage puts it through the wringer. | Price: 1289 Euro >> available here.
Shock absorber: Dvo Topaz Prime shock absorber
Steel spring shocks may respond a little more sensitively, but air shocks provide the most comfort on hard impacts! Plus: You can adjust them quickly, e.g. if the rucksack puts additional pressure on the suspension. This should be particularly easy on the Topaz with easy-to-use dials. The high-end shock (330 g) with its cnc-milled piggybag with cooling fins (!) has many tuning options to really get the most out of the suspension. | Price: 660 Euro
Adhesive rubber: Goodyear Newton Trail bicycle tyres
Did you know? Goodyear is the most successful tyre brand in Formula 1. The US company from Ohio has been manufacturing car tyres since 1901. Recently, they have also started making tyres for mountain bikes. The Newton is available with three carcasses: Trail, Enduro and Downhill as front (MTF) and rear tyres (MTR). Our impression of the trail version (MTR: 1190/MTR: 1070g) so far: great! | Price: 60 euros >> available here.
Bike clothing: from shoes to goggles
Noble pedals: Vans X YT BMX style 114 bike shoes
The YT dudes from Forchheim have a knack for cool products, you have to hand it to the Franconians. This time, they designed a bike shoe with Vans. It has a "Wafflecup" sole for plenty of grip, "Popcush" cushioning for more comfort on the pedals and a "sexy look" for a sexy look. Available in red, white or black. | Price: 100 euros.
Armoured head: Alpina Pikes full-face helmet
Full protection doesn't have to be expensive! The new full face from Alpina proves this. The safety experts from Bavaria have designed a light, airy full-face helmet for bike park missions and downhill use. Mips is designed to absorb rotational forces, while the ABS foam cushions falls. The Pikes has been tested according to the stricter US ASTM standard - very good! Weight: 980 grams (M). | Price: 149.95 euros.
Foam cure: Mavic Deemax Mips MTB helmet
Who invented enduro? Oh, là là - yes, the French. And if you look at the new Deemax, you could easily believe that they also invented enduro helmets. The Deemax is full of high-tech, sophisticated details and looks pretty sexy. Thanks to a newly devised harness system, it is designed to sit even more securely, and more comfortably too, as the "Livefit" system literally wants to snuggle up to your head. Mips is designed to cushion rotational forces and plenty of foam in the right places is intended to minimise G-forces and keep the head intact. Smart: goggle tunnel, adjustable visor and ventilation concept. Available in three colours and also as a Pro version. | Price: 149 euros >> available here.
Predator look: Fox Purevue cycling glasses
"Not like that!" said Ryan van Noy. The head designer at Fox understood the desire to combine a half-shell helmet with goggles. But the result did not satisfy him. That's why Ryan devised the PureVue, a hybrid of normal goggles and goggles, supposedly super ventilated and incredibly comfortable to wear. Practical: Two lenses are included, clear and tinted. Replacement lenses cost from 20 euros. | Price: from 120 euros >> available here.
Gravel bike Propain Terrel CF
Serious now? A gravel bike with products from FREERIDE? Yes, that makes sense. We thought they were pointless at first too, then we took the plunge and now we can't stop because they're really cool! Gravel bikes are the freeriders among road bikes. Try it out! For example with the Propain Terrel CF. Lightweight full carbon frame, weight from 8 kilos. Important: lots of flair in the handlebars. What is that? The outward bend. | Price: from 2599 euros >> available here*
Bike accessories: Other parts for cycling
Star spout: Mil-Tec Fire Steel
Leonardo DiCaprio must have had this thing in "The Revenant", because no matter how wet, no matter how cold, no matter where - Leo always managed to start a fire, even in a snowstorm. In fact, survival experts all over the world trust this fire starter. How does it work? Scratch the metal sheet over the pin and sparks fly at 3000 degrees. | Price: from 6 euros.
Light trail: Petzl Swift RL 1100 headlamp
"This is not Land of Backup. This is the Land of: You are on your own!" This is our favourite quote from the film "Wind River". In other words: if you're travelling in the mountains, you need to know how to help yourself. For example, with this bivouac sack. It protects your sleeping bag from rain and storms, your sleeping mat from rocks or your bare survival if you have to hide from the wind, cold and rain. Top: miniature and lightweight (280 g). | Price: 70 Euro >> available here.
Lifesaver: Ortovox Bivy Single
"This is not Land of Backup. This is the Land of: You are on your own!" This is our favourite quote from the film "Wind River". In other words: if you're travelling in the mountains, you need to know how to help yourself. For example, with this bivouac sack. It protects your sleeping bag from rain and storms, your sleeping mat from rocks or your bare survival if you have to hide from the wind, cold and rain. Top: miniature and lightweight (280 g). | Price: 70 Euro >> available here.
Knife: Leatherman Free K2
"A good knife increases your chances of survival by 50 per cent!" That's what the survival pope Rüdiger Nehberg once said. Rüdiger must know, because he floated across the Atlantic on a tree trunk, for example, or was dropped from a helicopter in the Amazon wearing only swimming trunks and carrying a knife (he returned after 25 days!). The Free K2 won several tests because: good blade, tools and easy handling. | Price: 120 Euro >> available here.
Sleeping aid: Deuter Exosphere sleeping bag
Always magical: a night under the stars! Prerequisite: a cosy sleeping bag. Down used to be the first choice because it was light and warm. Nowadays, modern synthetic fibres come close to the down feeling. For example, the Deuter Exosphere made from recycled plastic (!). It has all the important sleeping bag features, fits close to the body thanks to the stretch material and yet is not restrictive. We recommend the -6° model. Weight: 1300 g. | Price: 220 euros >> available here.
Sports snacks
Powerbar Original Powerbar
Energy in a super-concentrate: as sticky as C4 plastic explosives. The carbohydrate mix of glucose and fructose is just right for extreme situations! The bar is reminiscent of the original Powerbar from the 1980s. Retro rules! | Price: 2,50 Euro >> available here
Express kitchen: Travellunch
"No chomp, no fight" is the paratroopers' motto. This also applies to sport, especially for epic rides and adventures. Travellunch is ingenious: hot water in the bag, wrap it up again, wait, eat. Yummy! Available in 1000 flavours, vegetarian, vegan etc. This freeze-dried express food is really tasty, we'll put our hand in the campfire for it. | Price: from 8.39 euros >> available here.
