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- Specialized Vado 3 X: full-suspension SUV e-bike with 130/120 mm travel, 27.5" wheels and a highly integrated, smart system
- New 3.1 motor delivers up to 810 W, 105 Nm, 840 Wh battery, quick-charging option and should offer a harmonious riding experience for touring
- Prices from 5599 to 8399 euros, lots of features including radar, tracking and handlebar display, but high weight (top model 32 kg) and complex maintenance

Vado 3 X SUV e-bike: Specialized presents test winner successor

- New four-link rear suspension with adapted kinematics provides more traction, comfort and reduces the frame weight by 300 g.
- 130 mm rear and 140 mm front suspension travel, total weight from 13.2 kg, clearly positioned as a trail bike instead of an XC bike.
- Frame now made entirely of high-quality CC carbon, six sizes XS-XXL, revised glovebox and flip chip for geometry customisation.

Santa Cruz Tallboy 2026: Nimble trail bike - slimmed down, bored out, rethought

TRAIL BIKES

- Lightweight, 12.4 kg Last Asco impresses in the endurance test with efficient climbing ability and agile, yet confident handling on trails.
- Suspension with 140/130 mm travel offers plenty of traction and reserves, masters alpine tours, road trips and demanding downhills up to World Cup tracks.
- The frame and bearings remain low-wear despite heavy loads; points of criticism include defective Formula brakes, outdated GX drivetrain and rapid XTR wear.

Dauertest-Report Last Asco: The joys of a lightweight trail bike

- The Canyon Spectral CF 9 proves to be a versatile all-rounder in the endurance test, climbing efficiently uphill and offering a smooth ride downhill.  
- Points of criticism are too long brake lines, tubing instead of tubeless, problems with Sram Code brakes, squeaky rear triangle and loose spokes.  
- Its strengths lie in long days in the saddle, moderate trails and tours; the poppy suspension reaches its limits on very hard, fast enduro sections.

Endurance test damage balance: How much of a beating can the Canyon Spectral CF 9 take in the test?

- True BC launches the pre-sale of the carbon trail frame Knuth, hand-laminated in Germany, with 130/135 mm rear suspension travel and high-pivot rear triangle.  
- The frame costs from 3499 euros including shock and Eightpins seatpost in the presale; with carbon Ultimate wheels, savings of up to 2000 euros are possible.  
- Delivery time is approx. 6-10 weeks (size M) or 10-14 weeks (L); production of size L depends on at least 15 paid pre-orders.

Highpivot trail bike made in Germany: The True BC Knuth frame is now available for pre-order

- Bosch is strengthening its CX/CX-R motors (up to 120 Nm, 600% support) with Performance Upgrade 2.0 and is introducing a 12A fast charger plus an open interface.
- The focus is on lightweight, technically orientated e-MTBs with Maxon and Avinox motors, plenty of suspension travel, carbon frames and some limited high-end models.
- Several brands are launching price-conscious E-MTBs with Bosch or Mahle (Radon, Raymon, HoheAcht) with permanently integrated batteries, range extender options and trail orientation.

E-bike highlights from Riva: New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

- On show are 15 exotic mountain bikes from small labels, from downcountry hardtails to freeride full-suspension bikes with up to 200 mm of travel.
- Many of the frames are handmade, offer custom geometry, paintwork or customisation and use materials such as steel, titanium, carbon or CNC aluminium.
- The models rely on special solutions such as high pivot, rising pivot or Kolarp rear triangles, Pinion gears, belt drive and adjustable geometry.

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- Fantic is introducing two E-MTB platforms for 2026: Sierra (carbon, performance trail) and Ridge (aluminium, robustness/versatility).
- Both platforms use the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 with 120 Nm and 800 Wh battery, optionally expandable with a 250 Wh range extender.
- Sierra relies on 160/155 mm travel and flip-chip, Ridge on 150 or 170 mm (Trail/All Mountain); several equipment levels with prices from €4,490 to €8,990.

Fantic Sierra and Ridge: Two new E-MTB platforms with Bosch CX Gen5

- Devlin Demon: Australian steel full suspension bike for marathon/XC, 120 mm, 29", approx. 2.7 kg, from 6900 AUD, custom geometry and paint finish possible.  
- Madnes Nova: French steel full suspension bike made from Reynolds steel, 120-140/120-135 mm, 29", 3.3-3.4 kg, from € 2200, variable suspension travel, custom paint finish.  
- Both small-series bikes rely on steel, little suspension travel and customisation and are aimed at touring and marathon-compatible fullys with a durable design.

Exotic steel fullys: Devlin Demon and Madnes Nova

- Hand-built steel trail bike with 130/130 mm travel, 29" wheels, approx. 16.5 kg, parallelogram fork and second Intend shock.  
- Frame made from recycled Columbus Dedacciai tubes, soldered with brass, internal cable routing, integrated seat clamp and European equipment.  
- Designed for bikepacking with SON hub dynamo light, luggage mounts, customised frame bag and comfort-oriented two-piece seat stays.

Auguste Causse Toujours: This steel fully has two shock absorbers

- Revised Liv Embolden trail bike with new ALUXX aluminium frame, 140 mm front, 130 mm rear, approx. 15 kg (size M), price € 1999.  
- Size-dependent wheel strategy: XS/S with mixed wheel (29"/27.5"), M/L with 29" wheels, tyre width up to 2.6 inches, tubeless-ready.  
- New trail geometry with slacker head angle, more reach and longer wheelbase for smoother riding and stability in technical terrain.

Liv Embolden: Fresh cell treatment for the organic trail bike for women

- New Giant Stance (model 2026) with 140/130 mm travel, modernised geometry and a focus on trail-oriented control and stability.  
- FlexPoint rear end and Giant STL 34 fork with Twin Air system offer sensitive response, high support and token-adjustable progression.  
- Great value for money at € 1,999, but compromises on gearing, brakes and wheels compared to more expensive trail bikes.

New Giant Stance: Affordable trail banger for under 2000 euros

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Trail bikes - information on the all-rounder mountain bike

Vado 3 X SUV e-bike
Specialized presents test winner successor

Santa Cruz Tallboy 2026
Nimble trail bike - slimmed down, bored out, rethought

Dauertest-Report Last Asco
The joys of a lightweight trail bike

Endurance test damage balance
How much of a beating can the Canyon Spectral CF 9 take in the test?

Highpivot trail bike made in Germany
The True BC Knuth frame is now available for pre-order

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

From Aper to Zoceli
Which of these 15 exotic bike brands do you know?

Fantic Sierra and Ridge
Two new E-MTB platforms with Bosch CX Gen5

Exotic steel fullys
Devlin Demon and Madnes Nova

Auguste Causse Toujours
This steel fully has two shock absorbers

Liv Embolden
Fresh cell treatment for the organic trail bike for women

New Giant Stance
Affordable trail banger for under 2000 euros

Trail bikes - information on the all-rounder mountain bike

Vado 3 X SUV e-bikeSpecialized presents test winner successor

Santa Cruz Tallboy 2026Nimble trail bike - slimmed down, bored out, rethought

Dauertest-Report Last AscoThe joys of a lightweight trail bike

Endurance test damage balanceHow much of a beating can the Canyon Spectral CF 9 take in the test?

Highpivot trail bike made in GermanyThe True BC Knuth frame is now available for pre-order

E-bike highlights from RivaNew e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

From Aper to ZoceliWhich of these 15 exotic bike brands do you know?

Fantic Sierra and RidgeTwo new E-MTB platforms with Bosch CX Gen5

Exotic steel fullysDevlin Demon and Madnes Nova

Auguste Causse ToujoursThis steel fully has two shock absorbers

Liv EmboldenFresh cell treatment for the organic trail bike for women

New Giant StanceAffordable trail banger for under 2000 euros

Vado 3 X SUV e-bike
Specialized presents test winner successor

Santa Cruz Tallboy 2026
Nimble trail bike - slimmed down, bored out, rethought

Dauertest-Report Last Asco
The joys of a lightweight trail bike

Endurance test damage balance
How much of a beating can the Canyon Spectral CF 9 take in the test?

Highpivot trail bike made in Germany
The True BC Knuth frame is now available for pre-order

E-bike highlights from Riva
New e-MTBs and motors from the bike festival

From Aper to Zoceli
Which of these 15 exotic bike brands do you know?

Fantic Sierra and Ridge
Two new E-MTB platforms with Bosch CX Gen5

Exotic steel fullys
Devlin Demon and Madnes Nova

Auguste Causse Toujours
This steel fully has two shock absorbers

Liv Embolden
Fresh cell treatment for the organic trail bike for women

New Giant Stance
Affordable trail banger for under 2000 euros