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- Pivot has permanently reduced the prices of the Shuttle LT; the Pro X0 Eagle Transmission now costs 9,499 instead of 12,299 euros, with entry-level models starting at 6,999 euros.  
- Despite the discount, the Shuttle LT remains a high-priced bike, but offers exceptional ride quality, attention to detail and a robust, customisable suspension system.  
- The most attractive model is the Ride Factory at 7,499 euros, as it offers Factory suspension and GX wireless shifting for a 500-euro surcharge.

Pivot Shuttle LT: A premium e-enduro bike up to 2,800 euros cheaper

- The Scott Voltage eRide 900 Tuned has been reduced from 10,999 to 4,299 euros; according to the retailer, all frame sizes are available.
- Lightweight e-MTB featuring the TQ HPR 50, a 360 Wh battery (with an optional 160 Wh extender), a full-carbon frame and 29-inch carbon wheels.
- Designed for descents and trails: 160/155 mm Fox Factory suspension, central riding position, good climbing performance and balanced handling on the descents.

Scott Voltage eRide 900 Tuned for 4,299 euros: a lightweight, luxury e-MTB at a competitive price

- The Mith Race and Race RS both cost 9,995 euros and share the same frame, motor, battery, drivetrain, brakes and wheels.
- The main difference lies in the suspension: the Race features Fox air suspension, whilst the Race RS is fitted with a RockShox Zeb and a Vivid Coil steel spring.
- Fox is regarded as crisp and precise, whilst RockShox is seen as smooth and forgiving; the Race RS looks different and is around 1 kg heavier.

Unno Mith Race RS: A powerhouse for tough jobs

- The Liv Intrigue Advanced E+ is a lightweight, full-power e-MTB with 150/160 mm of suspension travel, mullet wheels and a 120 Nm SyncDrive Pro 4 motor.  
- A 560 Wh main battery plus a 280 Wh range extender provide 840 Wh when needed, with a focus on low weight and nimble handling, particularly for lighter female riders.  
- Carbon frame available in sizes XS to L, Maestro rear suspension, adjustable geometry; four models are priced between 6,000 and 10,000 euros.

Liv Intrigue Advanced E+: a 20-kilo e-MTB with full power

- The new GIANT Trance Advanced E+ combines a 120 Nm motor, an 840 Wh removable battery and a carbon frame weighing from 21.9 kg for versatile trail and all-mountain riding.  
- A lightweight, powerful 48-volt drive system and robust suspension ensure high traction, strong climbing performance and agile, balanced handling on descents.  
- Points of criticism include the loud drive noise, motor rattling on descents and fault-prone tyre pressure sensors, despite the system’s overall robust design.

Giant Trance Advanced E+ 2027: 120 Newton-metres, 840 watt-hours – and still lightweight!

- Avinox M2S sets a new benchmark for E-MTB motors with its high power, low weight and quiet, slim design.  
- The bikes tested cover a spectrum from light, agile trail bikes (e.g. Tarok, Amflow) to robust, downhill enduro bikes (Propain, YT).  
- Strengths and weaknesses vary: from top suspension and versatility to high price, weight, complexity or noise problems.

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ALL MOUNTAIN Bikes

- The Transition Spur V2 is a 12.5 kg downcountry trail bike (130/120 mm) that climbs efficiently and is versatile on the trails.  
- High-quality components, low weight, a frame storage compartment, a tool mount and a lifetime frame warranty offer advantages for touring and maintenance.  
- Smooth-riding, long-travel geometry and a powerful suspension system provide plenty of downhill reserves, but the bike is best suited to more experienced riders and comes at a high price.

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- The Rotwild R.XX Ultimate is a lightweight e-trail bike featuring a 700 Wh battery, an Avinox M2.S motor (up to 1,500 W, 150 Nm) and a focus on agile handling.  
- Features include Fox Factory suspension (160/150 mm), SRAM XX Eagle AXS drivetrain, SRAM Motive Ultimate carbon brakes and Newmen carbon wheels.  
- The Polydynamic carbon frame, five frame sizes, a mullet setup in S/M, lava orange finish and a price of 13,490 euros are aimed at discerning buyers.

Rotwild R.XX Ultimate: a top-of-the-range e-trail bike for 13,490 euros – no need to pimp it!

- Three new aluminium models (AM 6.8.1, AM 7.8.1, ED 7.8.1) have been added to the E-Inception range, featuring a Bosch CX motor and an 800 Wh battery.
- Universal geometry from the carbon model, mullet wheels, PowerMore option and integrated kickstand mount for all three bikes.
- The AM models are touring-oriented, starting at €4,999, whilst the ED 7.8.1 is a downhill-focused e-enduro with robust suspension, priced at €5,699.

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TRAIL BIKES

- Danny MacAskill mainly uses his Santa Cruz Vala e-MTB because it’s versatile enough for everyday use and playful riding manoeuvres.  
- On the Vala, he opts for a Fox 38 fork, an EXT steel-spring shock, aluminium handlebars, Magura MT7 brakes and a combination of tyres suited to drifting, inflated to around 1.4 bar.  
- He prefers intuitive suspension settings, electronic gear shifting and tubeless tyres, and is not a fan of headset cable routing, inner tubes or the lack of a front mudguard.

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- 32-inch wheels are gaining ground in the MTB and gravel sectors, with several manufacturers showcasing prototypes and models that are almost ready for production.
- KTM, Megamo and Dirtysixer are developing 32-inch full-suspension bikes for marathon, cross-country and taller riders, some with adapted suspension and hub standards.
- Avona, Megamo, Berria and Forestal are presenting 32-inch gravel bikes with aero features; Scott’s successful RC Gravel 32 remains officially a prototype.

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- Ducati is launching the DM-160 R and DM-170 RR, in-house-developed carbon e-MTBs featuring an Avinox M2S motor and an 800 Wh battery.  
- Three flip-chips allow for adjustment of geometry, suspension progression and wheel size; the DM-160 R is an all-mountain bike, whilst the DM-170 RR is a downhill-oriented enduro bike.  
- Prices: €7,990 (DM-160 R) and €9,490 (DM-170 RR); both will be available from October 2026 via bicycle and Ducati dealers, as well as online.

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ENDURO Bikes

- The Veloheld Iron is a steel hardtail hand-welded in Leipzig, combining the best of a trail bike and a touring/bikepacking MTB, priced from 1,199 euros (frame).
- A modern, versatile frame featuring the latest technology, a 100–120 mm suspension fork or rigid fork, and plenty of eyelets for water bottles, pannier racks and bikepacking.
- Options such as a Pinion gearbox, custom paint finish, flat-mount brake mounts and tyre clearance of up to 2.6" are designed to ensure durability and low-maintenance use.

The new Veloheld Iron: a fresh start for the German steel hardtail

- Dangerholm is building an 8.85 kg gravel bike based on the Scott Scale MTB, combining a suspension fork, gravel components and a Strandberg-style Look.  
- The bike and the ultra-light 1.49 kg Strandberg guitar both feature a Sunray Fade finish; the concept highlights the parallels between cycling and playing the guitar.  
- Low noise levels thanks to Onyx hubs, Berd textile spokes and special Brake-Stuff discs; high-end lightweight construction featuring Darimo, Ceramicspeed and carbon parts.

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- Leovelo offers frame-building courses in which participants can solder their own custom 32-inch steel bikes.  
- Three 32-inch bikes on display: Leo’s single-speed hardtail ‘Greyhound’, Jan’s full-suspension ‘Goliath’ and an X-frame bikepacking gravel bike.  
- The Greyhound and Goliath feature specialist tubes and, in some cases, Chinese-made 32-inch components; the X-frame gravel bike is designed for bikepacking with custom panniers.

Custom bikes from Leovelo: 3 × 32-inch for MTB, single-speed and bikepacking

HARDTAIL Bikes

- Bespoked in Dresden showcases hand-built, highly customised mountain bikes and highlights the diversity of non-motorised MTB designs.
- Five models stand out: Hage’s prototype, the Terra Nera Downhiller, the Marenda full-suspension bike, the Veloheld Iron hardtail and the Zoceli Rutina.
- Features range from Pinion gear systems, steel frames and variable suspension travel to bespoke geometry, paint finishes and a 32-inch version.

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- The Chumba Slackr is a long-travel trail hardtail (140–150 mm) made from steel or titanium, designed for 29-inch wheels with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide.  
- A combination of a flat head angle, a steep seat angle and adjustable, short chainstays ensures stability, efficiency and playful, direct handling.  
- Made in the USA, small-batch production with custom geometry, a choice of chainstay yoke (standard or 3D-printed), numerous mounting points and customisation options.

Chumba Slackr steel hardtail: Enjoy cycling even more with a steel frame

- Bjorn Riley, 24, a cross-country World Cup rider from Boulder, has lived in Austria since he was young and speaks fluent German.  
- Art and painting are an outlet and a source of total freedom for him; many of his dreams revolve around cycling.  
- He places great importance on style as a form of self-expression, admires riders such as Martin Vidaurre and Charlie Aldridge, and loves the Teocalli Trail.

An interview with Bjorn Riley: “I haven’t given up on a single dream yet”

- 32-inch wheels are set to go into mass production; the first bikes from Avona and Megamo, along with matching tyres and wheels, are in the pipeline.  
- At trade fairs and in races, the hype surrounding 32-inch wheels is overshadowing other innovations; critics see it primarily as a marketing ploy, whilst supporters point to clear riding advantages.  
- Race victories in major gravel and MTB marathon events are fuelling the trend; by 2027, 32-inch bikes are expected to have moved well beyond being a niche product.

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- Various XC full-suspension bikes costing under 4,000 euros offer beginners a more affordable alternative to professional bikes costing over 10,000 euros.
- Entry-level models often feature carbon frames, but make savings on the suspension, components, tyre width and, in some cases, modern geometry.
- Affordable XC bikes provide a solid foundation for training and first races, but are less likely to secure a podium finish compared to high-end models.

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Cross Country Bikes

- To mark the 25th anniversary of Red Bull Rampage, AMS is launching a limited-edition collection of accessories for gravity MTBs in 2026.  
- The collection includes Rise grips, frame protectors and mudguards in three designs: Anniversary, Freeride Flames and Desert Camo.  
- The technology is the same as in existing AMS products; prices: grips €35, frame protectors €45–50, mudguards €21–25.

All-Mountain Style: Red Bull Rampage 25th Anniversary Collection

- Terra Nera: Downhill/freeride bike with 200–210 mm of travel, high-pivot rear triangle, Pinion or Effigear drivetrain and a weight of approx. 20 kg.  
- Steel frame made from German 25CroMo4 steel for maximum durability, manufactured locally in Italy, with partially customisable geometry offering a reach of up to 550 mm.  
- Price: Frame with custom geometry approx. 3,800 euros, plus around 200 euros for the drivetrain; available in either clear coat or red paint finish.

Terra Nera Geared Downhill Bike: Made from the tubes of a roll cage

- The XPro Digga CroMo is a 26-inch dirt bike with a steel frame and a 100 mm suspension fork; it costs 1,099 euros and is assembled in Bavaria.  
- Compact geometry (reach and chainstays both 385 mm, head angle 69.5°) is designed to offer agility, control and suitability for riders 135 cm and taller.  
- High-quality, robust components, including a Manitou Circus Expert fork, Shimano Deore crankset and XPro’s own parts, are designed to make it ‘ready to ride’ for tough off-road use.

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Mountain bike test & buying advice | Hardtail, Fully, E-MTB in comparison

Pivot Shuttle LT
A premium e-enduro bike up to 2,800 euros cheaper

Scott Voltage eRide 900 Tuned for 4,299 euros
A lightweight, luxury e-MTB at a competitive price

Unno Mith Race RS
A powerhouse for tough jobs

ALL MOUNTAIN Bikes

Liv Intrigue Advanced E+
A 20-kilo e-MTB with full power

Giant Trance Advanced E+ 2027
120 Newton-metres, 840 watt-hours – and still lightweight!

8 Avinox bikes in the BIKE test
From 4,499 euros! A comparison of e-MTBs with Avinox

TRAIL BIKES

Transition Spur V2 XT Di2 review
This is what trail bikes are all about these days

Rotwild R.XX Ultimate
A top-of-the-range e-trail bike for 13,490 euros – no need to pimp it!

Stevens E-Inception 2027
Three new aluminium full-suspension e-bikes expand the range

ENDURO Bikes

Probike Santa Cruz Vala
Danny MacAskill explains his magic bike

32-inch hype
The giant bikes from the festival

New Ducati e-MTBs
Stand-alone enduro bikes powered by Avinox

HARDTAIL Bikes

The new Veloheld Iron
A fresh start for the German steel hardtail

Dangerhom teams up with Strandberg
A monster gravel bike meets a guitar

Custom bikes from Leovelo
3 × 32-inch for MTB, single-speed and bikepacking

5 mountain bike highlights from Bespoked
Awesome prototypes and brilliant steel full-suspension bikes

Chumba Slackr steel hardtail
Enjoy cycling even more with a steel frame

Cross Country Bikes

An interview with Bjorn Riley
“I haven’t given up on a single dream yet”

Sea Otter Europe
Is 32 inches on the verge of a breakthrough?

10 Affordable Cross-Country Bikes
World Cup-level performance, entry-level prices from 2,499 euros

Downhill bikes | Freeride bikes

All-Mountain Style
Red Bull Rampage 25th Anniversary Collection

Terra Nera Geared Downhill Bike
Made from the tubes of a roll cage

New XPro Digga CroMo
A steel dirt bike at a fair price

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Pivot Shuttle LTA premium e-enduro bike up to 2,800 euros cheaper

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Unno Mith Race RSA powerhouse for tough jobs

ALL MOUNTAIN Bikes

Liv Intrigue Advanced E+A 20-kilo e-MTB with full power

Giant Trance Advanced E+ 2027120 Newton-metres, 840 watt-hours – and still lightweight!

8 Avinox bikes in the BIKE testFrom 4,499 euros! A comparison of e-MTBs with Avinox

TRAIL BIKES

Transition Spur V2 XT Di2 reviewThis is what trail bikes are all about these days

Rotwild R.XX UltimateA top-of-the-range e-trail bike for 13,490 euros – no need to pimp it!

Stevens E-Inception 2027Three new aluminium full-suspension e-bikes expand the range

ENDURO Bikes

Probike Santa Cruz ValaDanny MacAskill explains his magic bike

32-inch hypeThe giant bikes from the festival

New Ducati e-MTBsStand-alone enduro bikes powered by Avinox

HARDTAIL Bikes

The new Veloheld IronA fresh start for the German steel hardtail

Dangerhom teams up with StrandbergA monster gravel bike meets a guitar

Custom bikes from Leovelo3 × 32-inch for MTB, single-speed and bikepacking

5 mountain bike highlights from BespokedAwesome prototypes and brilliant steel full-suspension bikes

Chumba Slackr steel hardtailEnjoy cycling even more with a steel frame

Cross Country Bikes

An interview with Bjorn Riley“I haven’t given up on a single dream yet”

Sea Otter EuropeIs 32 inches on the verge of a breakthrough?

10 Affordable Cross-Country BikesWorld Cup-level performance, entry-level prices from 2,499 euros

Downhill bikes | Freeride bikes

All-Mountain StyleRed Bull Rampage 25th Anniversary Collection

Terra Nera Geared Downhill BikeMade from the tubes of a roll cage

New XPro Digga CroMoA steel dirt bike at a fair price

Pivot Shuttle LT
A premium e-enduro bike up to 2,800 euros cheaper

Scott Voltage eRide 900 Tuned for 4,299 euros
A lightweight, luxury e-MTB at a competitive price

Unno Mith Race RS
A powerhouse for tough jobs

Liv Intrigue Advanced E+
A 20-kilo e-MTB with full power

Giant Trance Advanced E+ 2027
120 Newton-metres, 840 watt-hours – and still lightweight!

8 Avinox bikes in the BIKE test
From 4,499 euros! A comparison of e-MTBs with Avinox

Transition Spur V2 XT Di2 review
This is what trail bikes are all about these days

Rotwild R.XX Ultimate
A top-of-the-range e-trail bike for 13,490 euros – no need to pimp it!

Stevens E-Inception 2027
Three new aluminium full-suspension e-bikes expand the range

Probike Santa Cruz Vala
Danny MacAskill explains his magic bike

32-inch hype
The giant bikes from the festival

New Ducati e-MTBs
Stand-alone enduro bikes powered by Avinox

The new Veloheld Iron
A fresh start for the German steel hardtail

Dangerhom teams up with Strandberg
A monster gravel bike meets a guitar

Custom bikes from Leovelo
3 × 32-inch for MTB, single-speed and bikepacking

5 mountain bike highlights from Bespoked
Awesome prototypes and brilliant steel full-suspension bikes

Chumba Slackr steel hardtail
Enjoy cycling even more with a steel frame

An interview with Bjorn Riley
“I haven’t given up on a single dream yet”

Sea Otter Europe
Is 32 inches on the verge of a breakthrough?

10 Affordable Cross-Country Bikes
World Cup-level performance, entry-level prices from 2,499 euros

All-Mountain Style
Red Bull Rampage 25th Anniversary Collection

Terra Nera Geared Downhill Bike
Made from the tubes of a roll cage

New XPro Digga CroMo
A steel dirt bike at a fair price