Already ridden - parts in a short test: Innovative saddle, smart mount, grips and more

SQlab ClipOn bicycle saddle

190/110 grams (base/pad), 99.95 euros each (base/pad)

With the modular ClipOn system, SQlab has created an innovation in the field of bicycle saddles. The concept is based on a seat shell (base) on which different pads can be fitted depending on the area of use and sit bone distance. This is intended to offer every biker the right saddle when buying a new bike and reduce the number of "disposable products". There are three series to start with: 611 for road/gravel, 6OX for MTB/E-MTB and 610 for tour/travel. All pads are made from Infinergy foam. We tested the new ClipOn system and were impressed by the quality and good grip of the saddle pad. The pad can be pulled onto the base using a small lever - this can be a little difficult, but with a little skill it can be done in a short time and the saddle sits firmly and securely. Another positive aspect is that the production of the base and pad is 100 per cent made in Germany.

Topeak Omni Ridecase II smartphone holder

55 grams, 29.95 euros >> e.g. available here

Topeak has redesigned its universal Omni Ridecase smartphone mount. The stretchy silicone straps are now shaped in such a way that they do not cover the camera or interfere with gesture control. Even large smartphones can be securely attached to the rubberised holder. Of course, the Omni Ridecase is not an option for hardcore use - most people will prefer to rely on Garmin and the like anyway. But for fast laps on gravel or city cruising, where the mobile phone is less exposed to danger, the Ridecase is a clever alternative. It can be mounted quickly and without tools on the handlebars or stem and can therefore be pulled out of the rucksack on the spur of the moment. The holder also allows the mobile phone to be flipped 90 degrees for a panoramic view. But be careful: don't forget to take your mobile phone with you when you stop at the ice cream parlour. However, this is also very easy with a click of the finger.

Milkit Sealant Remover

250 ml, 14.95 euros >> e.g. available here

I've been a convinced tubeless rider for a long time. Grip and comfort are in a completely different league compared to a setup with a tube. Thanks to easy-to-fill valves, special tubeless pumps and new rim designs, fitting has also become easier and easier in recent years - the mess with the milk has almost been forgotten. Only one problem remains: How do you get the dried tubeless milk out of the tyre? This is where Milkit's Sealant Remover can help. Despite its biological formula, dried-on milk residue should be easy to remove. Spray on, leave to work, brush off. Unfortunately, cleaning was not that easy. Despite generous application and a sufficiently long exposure time, the yellowish gloop stuck to the tyre like chewing gum. Even with the root brush, the sticky residue was almost impossible to remove. There is probably only one thing left to do: you have to keep on cleaning the tyres yourself.

Removing old sealant is the biggest problem with tubeless systems. Milkit's Sealant Remover is not much help here either. - Stefan Frey, BIKE test editor

Peaty`s Monarch Mushroom Grips

107 grams, 29.99 euros >> e.g. available here

Steve Peat has probably worn out hundreds of grips in his career. Peaty has now poured the essence of his expertise into his own grip series. Knurled and Mushroom are the names of the two options, which are aimed more at racers or trail bikers. We opted for the Mushroom grips, which are designed to generate a high level of cushioning with their lamellar design. The profile on the thumb area has been slightly raised for even more comfort, and there are also special grooves on the underside to provide grip for the fingertips. Eight millimetre narrow clamping rings enable a grip width of 130 millimetres. Even large hands have room. Grip and damping are exceptionally good, but the ribbing on the underside is too pronounced for our taste and caused slightly burning fingertips on long descents. Even the slim diameter (30-32 or 32-34 mm) is rather thick in comparison. Available in five colours.

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• Grips like superglue, lightweight pads for trail bikers, a warm waistcoat and perhaps the most space-age cycling goggles on the market
• The new enduro tyre from Goodyear, flat pedal shoes from Shimano, Cratoni's brand new trail helmet and an ultralight rucksack from bikepacking experts