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Bigbike: Commencal Furious
Easy handling, bouncy, balanced, comfortable - the Furious impressed us straight away. The big bike can do everything: DH bolts, stunts, speed and, of course, airtime. Reason enough for us to ride it through the parks all season long. Available from € 3299. commencal-store.com
Teether: Formula Cura 4 Gold
Four 18 mm pistons press on discs up to 220 millimetres in size - that gives the Cura a lot of braking power. In our large comparison test, the Italo brake scored full marks in the categories: Stability and modulation - top! The hydraulic stopper looks stylish anyway. Available in black, polished or gold. Price: 183 €/brake >> z. e.g. available from Rosebikes.
Mucki-Cookie: Clifbar energy hedgehog
Few energy bars taste as good as Clifbars. We love them. The classic is available in six flavours. The main ingredients: Oat flakes, fruit and nuts. Not only fills the belly, it also boosts morale. That's important on adventures. Price: approx. 2 € >> z. e.g. at Rosebikesor Mountain friends.
Fountain of youth: Barbell from Sport Thieme
Strength training is the ideal complement to cycling. Perfectly suited: the barbell. It's the perfect tool for banging exercises: Deadlifts, rowing, military press - check YouTube. Barbell (50 kg). Price: 130 € >> available at Sport-thieme.
Climate protection: Craft Stay Cool Mesh vest
Cools when it's warm, warms when it's cold - the Craft Stay Cool Mesh vest from Sweden has proven itself 100 times over, we've been wearing it for years. Price: 40 € >> z. e.g. at Craft-Sports or Rosebikes available.
Filming: GoPro Hero 10
The GoPro is still the measure of all things among action cams. The Hero 10 Black was recently released. Saving tip: the 9 is just as good, but cheaper. Great: the photo function. Price: 380 € >> z. e.g. at Amazon.
Free travel: Gravity Card 2022
Nothing comes from nothing. Only those who practise get speed & style. One ticket, 22 parks and 175 trails in six countries could be the solution. For parkrats, permanent shredders and dopamine fans. Price: 519 € >> gravity-card.com
Comfort miracle: Fox Float X2
This miracle box smoothes all waves. The Fox Float X2 responds sensitively and absorbs impacts like no other shock. Proven in many of our tests! Super: the switchable platform. Price: 929 € >> z. e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Power source: the banana
Good for the heart, intestines and muscles, lowers blood pressure, inhibits inflammation and is full of calcium, potassium and calories for a quick energy boost. The banana is the energy bar "Made by Nature". Price: 0,30 €.
Thick slippers: Kenda Pinner Pro
Kenda's Pinner Pro scored top marks in our laboratory and practical tests. With its angular side lugs, it generates a lot of grip and cornering stability. No wonder? Downhill star Aaron Gwin developed the Pinner. Available for Enduro and DH. Price: € 46.50 >> e.g. at BikeInn.
Brake booster: Trickstuff brake pads
Want maximum braking power? With the power pads from Trickstuff, your brakes will bite hard but still remain easy to modulate. These organic pads have already won many tests and scored highly in our long-term tests. Price: from € 19.90 >> e.g. at Rosebikes.
Backpack Deuter Attack 20
Super details, good pocket management, back protection with Sastec foam, 20 litre pack volume - we give the Attack 20 a thumbs up! The backpack experts at Deuter have got it down pat. Price: 129 € >> z. e.g. at Rosebikes.
Tread plate: Shimano PD-GR-500
We have been using the Shimano PD-GR-500 as a test pedal for a long time because it is robust and offers good grip (long pins). If you don't mind the heavy weight (533 g), you'll find an almost indestructible flat pedal - great value for money. Price: 69,95 € >> z. e.g. available from Rosebikes.
Shock absorber: Rockshox Domain
The Rockshox Domain surprised us with its incredible price-performance ratio. The Domain is the affordable counterpart to the ZEB. Function, comfort and easy handling convinced us. Price: 594 € >> z. e.g. at Rosebikes.
Wobble handlebars: Praep Propilot
We swear by it and pump push-ups with the Propilot every day. It has three levels from wobbly to super wobbly. Not only strengthens the arms and core, but also trains muscle coordination and reaction speed. Ideal for a quicky workout in between. Price: from € 89 >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Downhill crown: TroyLee D4
Only very few full-face helmets for bikers fulfil the strict motorbike standard (ECE-22). The TroyLee D4 is one of them. Super safe! Unfortunately also super expensive. The designer helmet from California is available in many cool colours. Price: € 599 (carbon). 449 € (composite) >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
TroyLee D4 helmet
Magic pliers: Leatherman Curl
Have you heard the story of Tim Leatherman? A student touring Europe with an old car, and because of constant breakdowns he invents the multi-tool. The latest is called Curl. 14 tools and a powerful pair of pliers. 25 year guarantee! Price: 99 € >> leatherman.com
Crumple zone: IXS Flow Evo Plus
Cushioning values are the hard currency for knee pads. The IXS Flow Evo Plus has plenty of money in its kitty. And you hardly feel it. Ideal for enduro riders. Price: 75,90 € >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Suit: Fox Racing Defend
We still wear the predecessor (Attack Pro) every day, the successor is called Defend (Attack becomes Defence!) and is similarly successful. Lightweight, durable, comfy, practical pockets, good cut. Available in black, red and blue. Price: from 84 € >> e.g. available at Bergfreunde.
Air shower: Topeak Mini Morph
Pumps must pump well. Is that clear? Oh no! Many pump badly. Not this one. The Mini Morph from Topeak with full valve head & easy doing. Price: 35 € >> e.g. at Amazon.
Faithful kicks: Five Ten Freerider Pro
Still the benchmark: the tried and tested bike shoes from Five Ten. We like to wear the Freerider Pro because it's comfortable, tough, durable and has plenty of grip. Available in four colours. Price: 140 € >> e.g. at Rosebikes or Mountain time
First aider: Topeak Mini PT 30
Everything on, everything in - the Topeak Mini PT 30 impressed us with its 30 functions, high-quality workmanship and easy handling. The multi-tool received a tip in the last test and scored the highest number of points. Great: the chain tool function. Price: 45 € >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Fuel: Primus drinking bottle
What to drink? Water. Since Christiano Ronaldo's Coca-Cola boycott and declaration of love for H2O, water has been experiencing a popularity hype. Say yes to water too. It tastes good from a stainless steel bottle like this one from Primus. Double-walled insulation, leak-proof, stylish! Price: 35 € >> e.g. at Bergfreunde.
Armoured knee: ION K-Pact
The Ion K-Pact is our test winner. It absorbs impacts with a top value (8.4 kN), fits snugly without slipping and is comfortable to wear. Ideal for tough use. Price: 90 € >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Privacy screen: Scott Prospect
XXL field of vision, high wearing comfort, chic look - the Scott Prospect is a top goggle. Particularly sexy with a 1990s look. Available in eleven styles including a clear interchangeable lens. Price: 110 € >> e.g. available at Bergfreunde.
Smart guy: Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
This smart watch probably contains more technology than the first lunar module. The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro scored second best in Stiftung Warentest. Price: approx. 620 € >> e.g. at Decathlon.
Dragon skin: Evoc Protector Vest Lite
Lightweight, barely noticeable, lots of cushioning. The Evoc Protector Vest Lite protects your back when aerobatics turn into nosedives. Weight: 520 grams. Price: 140 € >> e.g. at Rosebikes or Bergzeit available.
Full glazing: 100 per cent S3
Lots of glasses, lots of vision, lots of protection - we like the trend for XXL glasses. This one is particularly snappy: the S3 from 100 per cent. Available in 13 colours. Price: from €159 >> e.g. at Maciag Offroad.
Curve scraper: Völkl Racetiger Slalom
We ski in winter. It's like trail surfing but in the snow. A tip for scratching bends on the piste: the Völkl Racetiger Slalom. The Tiger is a force to be reckoned with - lean until your ears bleed. Price: 650 € >> e.g. at Sport-Schuster.
Völkl Racetiger slalom skis
Lift: Vecnum Nivo
Robust, light, easy to maintain and with smooth function - the Vecnum Nivo stands out among the Vario supports. Superb! Price: from € 429. vecnum.com
Handle bar: Ergon GE1 Evo
A good grip makes even a lousy bike bearable. A lousy grip on the top bike, on the other hand, reduces the fun factor to zero. We like grips that are thin and firm like the Ergon GE1 Evo (thin) screw grip with its successful rasterisation. It provides good grip even in wet conditions. That's why we screw these rubbers onto our bikes during tests. Price: 35 € >> z. e.g. at Rosebikes.
