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YT Decoy X Core: New Avinox enduro bike from € 4,499!

Canyon Torque AL 7, 8, or 9 Factory: This freeride bike is the best for you!

Tyrol's classic trail: That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

- New Canyon Torque AL: 180 mm travel front/rear (XS 170 mm), mullet setup, four models from € 2,499 to € 3,999
- Modular, T-type compatible dropouts allow 430 or 440 mm chainstays; both lengths are included and can be swapped quickly
- Category 5 aluminium frame (3.5 kg in M), designed for air and steel spring shocks as well as single or double crown forks up to 190 mm

5 highlight features: Why the Canyon Torque AL is the perfect park bike

- New Canyon Torque AL: 180 mm travel, Category 5 aluminium frame, mullet setup, four models between € 2,499 and € 3,999
- Geometry: flip-chip and modular dropouts allow 0.5° angle adjustment, 7.5 mm bottom bracket offset and 430/440 mm chainstay length
- Focus on robust, simple gravity technology without carbon or electronics, with G5 cockpit and telescopic seatpost, initially only available in Europe

Canyon Torque AL 2026: Freeride bargain reissued

- Santa Cruz replaces the VPP system on the Tallboy with a four-link system to achieve a moderately progressive, sensitive and more agile ride.  
- Low anti-squat, very low anti-rise and minimised pedal kickback are intended to improve traction, braking stability and active suspension.  
- The technology transfer from e-bike development results in less frame weight, more seatpost travel and a clear focus on off-road capability.

Goodbye VPP rear triangle: Why Santa Cruz is opting for the four-bar linkage on the Tallboy

Mountain bike

- Ampler, the Estonian manufacturer of smart e-bikes, has filed for insolvency due to economic pressure and quality problems.  
- Existing bikes work, but customer support, warranties, insurance and in-house spare parts supply have been cancelled for the time being.  
- A dispute over the Berlin showroom exacerbated the financial situation; Ampler is seeking solutions with the insolvency administrator via third-party partners.

Ampler Bikes: Pioneer for smart e-bikes goes bankrupt

- Metropolitan II Select 6.1 is a low-maintenance city bike with Shimano Alfine hub gears and Gates Carbon Drive belt drive.
- The two-part luggage system with front and rear carrier, two-legged kickstand and steering stop enables safe transport of everyday loads.
- Fully equipped with lighting, mudguards, 29-inch wheels, two frame shapes, configurator options; price: 2,499 euros.

Tout Terrain Metropolitan II: A bike made for everyday use

- Raleigh ONE: networked urban e-bike with 250 W Mivice hub motor, 360 Wh battery, Gates belt, 80 km range (Eco) and extensive app connection.  
- Smart functions: GPS, mobile phone, alarm system, Touch & Go, tour tracking; three memberships (Base, Core, Icon) with tiered services and insurance.  
- Features: One-size aluminium frame, 21 kg, hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lighting, SP-Connect mount; price 2699 euros, available from Sept. 2025 in D/NL/UK.

Raleigh ONE: Smart city e-bike with app connection and belt drive

City Bikes

- Full carbon trekking e-bike with Bosch SX motor, 400 Wh battery and 16.9 kg, significantly lighter than classic trekking e-bikes.
- Range of around 70 km, extendable via range extender; no suspension fork, wider tyres and removable battery.
- Price 3,999 euros, Shimano XT 12-speed, Deore brakes, Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres; strengths: Weight, equipment, weakness: fixed battery.

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX review: Cube e-bike - only 16.9 kilograms!

- 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

- Turntec T2 are handlebar end indicators with USB-C charging, motorbike level and simple, tool-free five-minute installation.  
- Difficult to control in bright light, users often have to check whether the ten-second flashing cycle is still active.  
- Significantly better visibility and increased safety in the dark, but unfamiliar palm operation and desire for an acoustic signal.

Indicators for bicycles: Do you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

Trekking bikes

- Hand-built steel gravel bike from Scotland, designed for comfort, robustness, versatility and long adventures instead of racing.  
- Relaxed geometry, tyre clearance up to 700 x 50 mm, numerous mounting points and options for custom geometry and paintwork.  
- Highly flexible drive and equipment options (belt, singlespeed, Rohloff, dynamo light), weight 9-11.5 kg, price from GBP 5,495 to approx. 8,100.

Shand Stramash gravel bike: bikepacking wonder from Scotland

- Customised steel gravel bike from Colombia with custom geometry, tubeset, paintwork and fully integrated, radio-only compatible cable routing.
- Modern standards: T47 bottom bracket, flat mount, UDH derailleur hanger, Enve-In-Route system, 44 mm head tube, 700C/650B, up to 50-55 mm tyres, focus on 1x drivetrains.
- High level of customisation and prices: Frameset from 3,850 USD, top builds with Enve/SRAM/Cane Creek well over 15,000 USD, numerous mounts for bikepacking.

Colourful gravel bike: The Scarab Paramo Integrated from Colombia

- 32-inch wheels provide noticeably more comfort, smoothness and rollover behaviour, but require more power when accelerating and turning.  
- Off-road, the 32-inch gravel bike is clearly superior to the classic 28-inch racer, especially on roots, rocks and rough trails.  
- The authors see 32 inches as a probable industry trend, but personally stick with 28 inches for the time being and continue to differentiate between gravel and mountain bike use.

Gravel bikes with 32 inch wheels. Or: Attack of the wagon wheels. An experiment.

Gravel bikes

- Origine Newton[e] weighs 9.83 kg with the Mahle X20 system and remains the lightest e-road bike in its class months after its market launch.  
- Mahle X20 weighs 1.39 kg, delivers 65 Nm and enables lightweight e-road bikes with natural riding behaviour and unobtrusive frame integration.  
- Models such as Ponomaret's Eidolon (9.9 kg) and Wilier Filante Hybrid (10.3 kg) are evidence of the industry trend towards integrated lightweight systems.

E-bike under 10 kilos: Lightweight e-road bikes thanks to Mahle X20 motor

- Fifth generation of the SuperSix Evo: carefully revised aerodynamics, slightly improved geometry, still a race-orientated all-rounder.
- LAB71 top model: 6.89 kg, aerodynamics at aero racer level, very good stiffness and comfort, but still expensive in comparison.
- Prices reduced compared to predecessor, nine complete bikes and two framesets, Hollowgram abolished, SmartSense only on the Synapse.

New professional road bike: The Cannondale SuperSix Evo borders on perfection

- Argon 18 Anti Matter is an aero-optimised gravel bike for modern gravel racing with systemic development of frame and components.  
- Over 800 CFD hours and 45 wind tunnel hours are said to have resulted in a 14.5 watt aero advantage over the Dark Matter at 45 km/h.  
- Three configurations from 5995 to almost 12,000 euros, frameset for 4995 euros; delivery from May 2026, pre-order already possible.

Aero gravel bike: The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Racing bikes

- 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

- Commuting by bike avoids direct CO₂ emissions, saves resources compared to travelling by car or train and significantly reduces the ecological footprint.
- Bikes require less infrastructure, reduce land sealing, noise and particulate matter and thus improve the quality of life in cities.
- Every kilometre avoided by bicycle or e-bike increases the energy efficiency of mobility and is considered a building block of sustainable transport concepts.

Green to work: How commuting by bike is good for the environment

- Shimano GRX offers the widest range: 1/2-speed, mechanical/Di2, from the affordable RX400 to the high-end RX800/820 and RX815/825.
- Sram relies on wireless 1x groupsets with AXS, some 13-speed, high price; mullet setups enable a wide range of gear ratios.  
- Campagnolo offers lightweight 1x13 groupsets (Ekar, Ekar GT, Record X, Super Record X); Ekar GT with 36 t cassette and 10-48 cassette for extreme climbs.

Buying advice for gravel gears: Shifting plan

- Lightweight gravel bikes offer advantages in acceleration, climbing and handling, but the balance of weight, robustness and comfort is crucial.  
- Experts consider race gravel bikes to be ideal under approx. 8-8.5 kg, while all-round and adventure gravel bikes make sense up to approx. 10 kg (without pedals in each case).  
- Below 10 kg is realistic from around 1,300-1,500 euros; significantly heavier entry-level models are considered unnecessarily heavy.

Gravel bikes: How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

- New folding lock Abus BORDO 6200K/120: 120 cm length for several bikes and wider objects, security level 13/15, price 159.95 euros.  
- Construction of 5.5 mm double T-bars made of hardened steel, plastic coating, special rivets with metal discs as saw protection.  
- 360-degree rotatable lock body, revised bracket with GPS tracker compartment, XPlus cylinder for keyed alike systems, available from May 2026.

Abus Bordo 6200K/120 folding lock: longer, more flexible, more secure

Buying advice

- B’Twin E Three 500: Longtail-Cargobike (39 kg) mit 170 kg Nutzlast, Vision-Hinterradmotor (60 Nm) und 711-Wh-Akku für bis zu 85 km Reichweite.  
- Modulares B’Clip-System mit sechs Transportmodulen (u. a. Sitzpolster, Box, Körbe, Taschen, Plattformen) ermöglicht werkzeuglosen Umbau.  
- Ausstattung: 8-Gang-Antrieb, Suntour-Federgabel, Tektro-Vierkolbenbremsen, sensorgesteuertes Licht, Rahmenschloss, TFT-Display; Preis: 2.699 Euro.

Longtail cargo bike from Decathlon: Flexible transport with the BʼTwin E Three 500

Test winner MYBIKE 2025: The 8 best bikes for touring - e-bike, trekking & gravel

New Maxx Longtail e-bike: This bike can take a payload of up to 250 kg

Cargo bikes

- Mountain biking is booming, but there is a lack of structured opportunities for young talent and training areas in organised sport in Germany.  
- Clubs and associations are organising qualifying races, school partnerships and technical training, but are struggling with a lack of volunteers and bureaucracy.  
- Compared to France, Switzerland and the UK, Germany invests little in structures for young MTB talent and relies heavily on volunteers.

Promoting young talent in MTB sport: Germany must do more

- Stoll is entering the children's MTB market with the Nextgen series, offering lightweight carbon hardtails from 150 cm in height.  
- The Nextgen 29 Silver we tested weighs 9.7 kg, is equipped to a high standard, but is comparatively expensive at around 3440 euros.  
- The geometry and parts are clearly aimed at junior racers and are convincing in cross country, but show their limits on very steep or rough terrain.

Stoll Nextgen 29 hardtail review: children's MTB from the lightweight construction expert from 8.1 kg

- VPace Matz 29C: lightweight carbon children's hardtail (9.7 kg) with 29" wheels, 100 mm suspension travel, for cross-country racing from 150 cm tall.  
- Child-friendly ergonomics with thin grips, short children's cranks, steering stop limiter and Magura MT8 brakes with short levers for small hands.  
- Geometry with a slack 68° steering angle, low bottom bracket, 430 mm chainstays and 74° seat angle combines smoothness, efficiency and easy handling; high price, sometimes little traction.

VPace Matz 29C review: Lightweight race bike for kids

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Bikes

YT Decoy X Core
New Avinox enduro bike from € 4,499!

Canyon Torque AL 7, 8, or 9 Factory
This freeride bike is the best for you!

Tyrol's classic trail
That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

Mountain bike

5 highlight features
Why the Canyon Torque AL is the perfect park bike

Canyon Torque AL 2026
Freeride bargain reissued

Goodbye VPP rear triangle
Why Santa Cruz is opting for the four-bar linkage on the Tallboy

City Bikes

Ampler Bikes
Pioneer for smart e-bikes goes bankrupt

Tout Terrain Metropolitan II
A bike made for everyday use

Raleigh ONE
Smart city e-bike with app connection and belt drive

Trekking bikes

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX review
Cube e-bike - only 16.9 kilograms!

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

Indicators for bicycles
Do you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

Gravel bikes

Shand Stramash gravel bike
Bikepacking wonder from Scotland

Colourful gravel bike
The Scarab Paramo Integrated from Colombia

Gravel bikes with 32 inch wheels. Or
Attack of the wagon wheels. An experiment.

Racing bikes

E-bike under 10 kilos
Lightweight e-road bikes thanks to Mahle X20 motor

New professional road bike
The Cannondale SuperSix Evo borders on perfection

Aero gravel bike
The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Auguste Causse Toujours
This steel fully has two shock absorbers

Green to work
How commuting by bike is good for the environment

Buying advice

Buying advice for gravel gears
Shifting plan

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Abus Bordo 6200K/120 folding lock
Longer, more flexible, more secure

Cargo bikes

Longtail cargo bike from Decathlon
Flexible transport with the BʼTwin E Three 500

Test winner MYBIKE 2025
The 8 best bikes for touring - e-bike, trekking & gravel

New Maxx Longtail e-bike
This bike can take a payload of up to 250 kg

Children & youth bikes

Promoting young talent in MTB sport
Germany must do more

Stoll Nextgen 29 hardtail review
Children's MTB from the lightweight construction expert from 8.1 kg

VPace Matz 29C review
Lightweight race bike for kids

Bikes

YT Decoy X CoreNew Avinox enduro bike from € 4,499!

Canyon Torque AL 7, 8, or 9 FactoryThis freeride bike is the best for you!

Tyrol's classic trailThat too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

Mountain bike

5 highlight featuresWhy the Canyon Torque AL is the perfect park bike

Canyon Torque AL 2026Freeride bargain reissued

Goodbye VPP rear triangleWhy Santa Cruz is opting for the four-bar linkage on the Tallboy

City Bikes

Ampler BikesPioneer for smart e-bikes goes bankrupt

Tout Terrain Metropolitan IIA bike made for everyday use

Raleigh ONESmart city e-bike with app connection and belt drive

Trekking bikes

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX reviewCube e-bike - only 16.9 kilograms!

Vado 3 X SUV e-bikeSpecialized presents test winner successor

Indicators for bicyclesDo you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

Gravel bikes

Shand Stramash gravel bikeBikepacking wonder from Scotland

Colourful gravel bikeThe Scarab Paramo Integrated from Colombia

Gravel bikes with 32 inch wheels. OrAttack of the wagon wheels. An experiment.

Racing bikes

E-bike under 10 kilosLightweight e-road bikes thanks to Mahle X20 motor

New professional road bikeThe Cannondale SuperSix Evo borders on perfection

Aero gravel bikeThe Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Auguste Causse ToujoursThis steel fully has two shock absorbers

Green to workHow commuting by bike is good for the environment

Buying advice

Buying advice for gravel gearsShifting plan

Gravel bikesHow heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Abus Bordo 6200K/120 folding lockLonger, more flexible, more secure

Cargo bikes

Longtail cargo bike from DecathlonFlexible transport with the BʼTwin E Three 500

Test winner MYBIKE 2025The 8 best bikes for touring - e-bike, trekking & gravel

New Maxx Longtail e-bikeThis bike can take a payload of up to 250 kg

Children & youth bikes

Promoting young talent in MTB sportGermany must do more

Stoll Nextgen 29 hardtail reviewChildren's MTB from the lightweight construction expert from 8.1 kg

VPace Matz 29C reviewLightweight race bike for kids

YT Decoy X Core
New Avinox enduro bike from € 4,499!

Canyon Torque AL 7, 8, or 9 Factory
This freeride bike is the best for you!

Tyrol's classic trail
That too! The Blindsee Trail will soon be off-limits for bikers!

5 highlight features
Why the Canyon Torque AL is the perfect park bike

Canyon Torque AL 2026
Freeride bargain reissued

Goodbye VPP rear triangle
Why Santa Cruz is opting for the four-bar linkage on the Tallboy

Ampler Bikes
Pioneer for smart e-bikes goes bankrupt

Tout Terrain Metropolitan II
A bike made for everyday use

Raleigh ONE
Smart city e-bike with app connection and belt drive

Kathmandu Hybrid C:62 SLX review
Cube e-bike - only 16.9 kilograms!

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

Indicators for bicycles
Do you need them? We tried out the bike indicators from Busch&Müller

Shand Stramash gravel bike
Bikepacking wonder from Scotland

Colourful gravel bike
The Scarab Paramo Integrated from Colombia

Gravel bikes with 32 inch wheels. Or
Attack of the wagon wheels. An experiment.

E-bike under 10 kilos
Lightweight e-road bikes thanks to Mahle X20 motor

New professional road bike
The Cannondale SuperSix Evo borders on perfection

Aero gravel bike
The Argon 18 Anti Matter breaks new ground

Auguste Causse Toujours
This steel fully has two shock absorbers

Green to work
How commuting by bike is good for the environment

Buying advice for gravel gears
Shifting plan

Gravel bikes
How heavy can a gravel bike be? - A look at the scales

Abus Bordo 6200K/120 folding lock
Longer, more flexible, more secure

Longtail cargo bike from Decathlon
Flexible transport with the BʼTwin E Three 500

Test winner MYBIKE 2025
The 8 best bikes for touring - e-bike, trekking & gravel

New Maxx Longtail e-bike
This bike can take a payload of up to 250 kg

Promoting young talent in MTB sport
Germany must do more

Stoll Nextgen 29 hardtail review
Children's MTB from the lightweight construction expert from 8.1 kg

VPace Matz 29C review
Lightweight race bike for kids