Already ridden - parts in a short test: Tyres, shoes, helmet & rucksack in an individual check

Goodyear Newton Trail MTF 29x2.5

Weight: 1212 grams - Price: 60 euros >> at Bike Components or Tradeinn

I wanted to give my Trailduro some racing flair with this tyre. Goodyear is the most successful tyre brand in Formula 1. The Ohio-based company 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, Downhill as front (MTF) and rear tyres (MTR). I opted for the "Trail" in the medium-soft compound to give my bike enough propulsion. In the 29-inch version, the tyre weighs a whopping 1212 grams and has robust sidewalls that are more reminiscent of an enduro tyre. The Newton Trail therefore performed well in the bike park and provided pleasant damping. You could feel the weight on trail rides. It played to its strengths on softer ground and showed good cornering grip with its high side lugs. I would have liked more grip on rock and hard ground - however, the softer "Grip3S" rubber is only available in the Enduro and DH version.

A successful tyre. However, it can't beat the classics from Maxxis, Schwalbe or Conti. As a trail tyre, the Newton is too heavy for me, but it's better suited to enduro bikes. - Dimitri Lehner, Editor-in-Chief Freeride

Shimano GF600 flat shoes

Weight: 855 grams (size 46) - Price: 160 euros >> available here.

Last summer, Shimano presented a whole range of new shoes. One of these was the GF600 flat shoe for enduro and gravity use. A distinctive Shimano feature: the raised, padded shaft on the inside to protect the ankles. The robust upper material can withstand light rain and mud without water ingress. Top! Otherwise, the shoe is equipped with all the necessary MTB features, such as solid heel and toe protection and a grippy sole that sticks to the pedals. We liked the fit straight away and the ventilation is at least okay. The laces were too long and the sole too soft, which made less sense. On long, steep descents, you can clearly feel the pedals in the centre area. This is rather uncomfortable and promotes cramps in the feet. In short: a solid MTB shoe with a dirt-repellent upper. However, the soft sole had a negative impact on long, steep descents. Expensive.

Shimano has a lot of experience with gravity shoes. I was all the more surprised by the choice of a sole that was too soft. - Laurin Lehner, BIKE test editor

Cratoni Madflex

Weight: 426 grams (S-M) - Price: 219.95 euros

Madflex is the name of Cratoni's new trail and enduro helmet with extra-deep neck and temple coverage. It is equipped with mips and a Recco sensor for optimum safety and also fulfils the NTA standard for S-Pedelcs. This is also noticeable in the weight: at 426 grams, it is well above the manufacturer's specification and noticeably heavy on the head while riding. The fit, on the other hand, is excellent and very successful, especially for oval head shapes. Just a slight turn of the easily accessible adjustment wheel fixes the Madflex securely to the head. For a helmet in this category, the Cratoni is also very well ventilated. The adjustable and easy-to-open ratchet on the strap system is practical. Not ideal: although the full-face visor comes off undamaged in the event of a fall, which increases safety for the wearer, it cannot be adjusted in height. Caution: Thick spectacle temples can hit the low helmet shell.

Cyclite Touring Backpack

Volume: 23 litres - Weight: 537 grams - Price: 219.90 euros >> available here

No unnecessary weight, that's what bikepacking is all about. Cyclite has also followed this principle with the 23-litre Touring Backpack. At just 537 grams, it weighs less than half as much as comparable models. Nevertheless, all the important features are on board: helmet holder, rain cover, wet laundry, tool and hydration bladder compartment. In addition, various mesh compartments hold bars, mobile phones and other items - the chest and hip pockets are easily accessible.

Opening the main compartment from the back is unusual at first, but then practical. It opens completely and provides a good overview of the contents. However, if you are using a hydration bladder, the hose running across the compartment is a nuisance. Despite the airy shoulder straps, the Cyclite clings to the wearer like a monkey and hardly wobbles on the trail thanks to the compression straps. Due to the unstable back plate, the Touring sits very flat against the body. Be careful when packing: The contents can push through the soft material.