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- Spindrift remains technically unchanged, but gets new colours for aluminium (Midnight Blue) and carbon (Strawberry Lipgloss, Oat Milk).
- The former Park version is now called Dual Crown and is clearly designed for double bridge forks and hard descents.
- Prices: Spindrift AL from € 3,099, AL Dual Crown from € 3,399, CF from € 3,699; application area bike park, freeride, enduro, alpine.

New season, new colours: New livery, new name - old strengths

- 700-km gravel tour from Munich via Leipzig to Berlin, timed with three public viewings of the DFB team's World Cup group matches.
- Part 1: Five more challenging stages Munich-Leipzig via the Isar, Altmühltal, Franconian Switzerland, Fichtelgebirge and Vogtland with cultural and camping tips.
- Part 2: Four flatter stages Leipzig-Berlin through Dübener Heide, Elbe, Fläming and Potsdam, finale at the Brandenburg Gate plus Berlin cycling culture.

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- Camo fashion has changed from an adventure symbol to ambivalent clothing since real wars began to affect Europe again.  
- Camouflage patterns remain permitted, but change their symbolism when war no longer seems far away and real soldiers are deployed.  
- Flecktarn was developed from 1935 by SS professor Johann Georg Otto Schick and still characterises military camouflage patterns worldwide today.

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- With the new 4.7 km "Top Gun" trail, Dolomiti Paganella is growing into a connected bike park with over 100 kilometres of trails and 10 lifts.
- Val di Sole will host the Downhill World Championships at the end of August, followed by the Scott Bike Summer Camp for young riders from 31 August to 5 September.
- New infrastructure: complete Dolomite cycle path with Bike Express, extended cycle network on the Pala Group, new 3S cable car in Campitello and "Giro del Vino 50" gravel route.

News in Trentino 2026: Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

- With Tempr Road and Tempr Off-Road, Canyon is launching two new shoes focussing on fit and power transfer for road and gravel.
- Tempr Road: 8K carbon composite sole, 285 g (size 42), TPU pads, seamless synthetic upper, price 159.95 euros.
- Tempr Off-Road: nylon sole with flexible forefoot, rubber outsole, TPU protection, 335 g (size 42), both models with BOA Li2 fastener.

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- Thok celebrates its 10th anniversary with a limited Capsule Collection 10 Years of the All.ONE (aluminium) and TP4 (carbon) models, both with Bosch CX and 800 Wh battery.  
- All.ONE Capsule: All-mountain aluminium frame, 150/140 mm, RockShox suspension, Sram S1000 AXS, Mavic E-Deemax, Raicam brakes, sizes M, L, price 6,500 euros.  
- All.ONE series model: more affordable entry-level eMTB with SR Suntour suspension, Tektro drivetrain and brakes, sizes S-XL, two colours, price from € 4,490.

10 years of Thok: new E-All-Mountain and anniversary edition

- Family cycling holidays are booming: exercise, experiencing nature and adventure at a pace suitable for children, with frequent breaks after 1-1.5 hours of cycling.  
- For relaxed tours: good planning, low-traffic routes, attractive stops, child-friendly stage lengths and suitable, lightweight children's bikes.  
- ADFC seal, filter functions and recommendations on distances per age group make it easier to select suitable routes and ensure realistic planning.

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- With the Levo X-Rack, Specialized offers a luggage rack for fourth-generation Levo e-MTBs with a load capacity of up to 22 kg.  
- The racks are designed to maintain riding dynamics and suspension quality and make the Levo suitable for trails, everyday riding, commuting, bikepacking and carrying loads.  
- The front rack (10 kg, € 199) and rear rack (12 kg, € 399, not for Levo R S6) are MIK-compatible and will be available from summer 2026.

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 pannier rack: How to turn the Levo into a cargo bike

- Body-hugging bib shorts with a long leg and high waistband, offer plenty of support without being too compressive, breathable and quick-drying material.  
- Medium-thick and firm seat pad, neatly segmented, well positioned under the sit bones, suitable for medium to longer tours, not for extreme distances.  
- Carrier system lies flat and pressure-free, cargo pocket and reflective elements increase utility value; price € 79.95, produced in China, weight 185 g (S).

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- Fascenario.X transfers the geometry and aero design of the Storck road racer to a fast, race-oriented gravel bike with 45 mm tyres.
- Riding behaviour: light-footed, playful and very fast on forest and dirt tracks, but with a somewhat nervous front wheel on rough surfaces.
- Compared to the Grix: somewhat more consistently trimmed for racing, configurable via a modular system, launch edition from 5,899 euros, top model just under 8,000 euros.

Gravel bike with speed: The Storck Fascenario.X in the BIKE test

- The Route 66 in Ticino is 120 km long, with 4500 metres in altitude and 6000 metres in altitude, signposted in 4 stages and only marked in one direction.  
- The technical trails, some of which are deep black, require confident riding technique; an e-MTB makes the steep, blocked climbs easier with targeted battery management.  
- Overnight stays and charging are possible in huts such as Capanna Monte Bar and Monte Tamaro; best time to travel is June to October, booking recommended.

MTB cult route in Ticino: Route 66 - the Lugano legend

- Litelok Theft Intelligence is a publicly accessible, interactive dashboard of bicycle theft hotspots worldwide.
- The map combines user reports, official crime statistics and community information to create dynamic risk analyses.
- Hotspots show clusters of incidents, but do not replace full statistics and are intended to support conscious, everyday parking decisions.

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- New Scott Spark RC: lightweight system integration racer with 120 mm, longer geometry, steeper seat angle and adjustable steering angle.
- Very efficient, speed-oriented suspension with Flight Attendant/TwinLoc, top climbing characteristics, but firm and clearly race-orientated.
- Smooth and stable downhill, yet agile thanks to the short rear end; limited comfort and dropper travel, more for fit, technically experienced riders.

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New season, new colours
New livery, new name - old strengths

Football World Cup and gravel adventure
Chain on the right, Germany ahead

Troy Lee gear
War on the trail?

BIKE launches comment function
Comment now and join the discussion

News in Trentino 2026
Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Neue Radschuhe von Canyon
Tempr (Off-)Road für Rennrad und Gravel

10 years of Thok
New E-All-Mountain and anniversary edition

Fahrradurlaub mit der Familie
Abenteuer auf zwei Rädern: 10 Tipps für Radreisen mit Kindern

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 pannier rack
How to turn the Levo into a cargo bike

Rose M Bib Shorts
Really honest cycling shorts at an economy price - tip test winner!

Gravel bike with speed
The Storck Fascenario.X in the BIKE test

MTB cult route in Ticino
Route 66 - the Lugano legend

Litelok Theft Intelligence
Where is your bike being stolen? Live map shows theft hotspots worldwide

Scott Spark RC 2026 first test
How the new cross-country bike from Scott rides

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New season, new coloursNew livery, new name - old strengths

Football World Cup and gravel adventureChain on the right, Germany ahead

Troy Lee gearWar on the trail?

BIKE launches comment functionComment now and join the discussion

News in Trentino 2026Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Neue Radschuhe von CanyonTempr (Off-)Road für Rennrad und Gravel

10 years of ThokNew E-All-Mountain and anniversary edition

Fahrradurlaub mit der FamilieAbenteuer auf zwei Rädern: 10 Tipps für Radreisen mit Kindern

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 pannier rackHow to turn the Levo into a cargo bike

Rose M Bib ShortsReally honest cycling shorts at an economy price - tip test winner!

Gravel bike with speedThe Storck Fascenario.X in the BIKE test

MTB cult route in TicinoRoute 66 - the Lugano legend

Litelok Theft IntelligenceWhere is your bike being stolen? Live map shows theft hotspots worldwide

Scott Spark RC 2026 first testHow the new cross-country bike from Scott rides

New season, new colours
New livery, new name - old strengths

Football World Cup and gravel adventure
Chain on the right, Germany ahead

Troy Lee gear
War on the trail?

BIKE launches comment function
Comment now and join the discussion

News in Trentino 2026
Cycle path network around the Pala di San Martino, superlift in Val di Fassa

Neue Radschuhe von Canyon
Tempr (Off-)Road für Rennrad und Gravel

10 years of Thok
New E-All-Mountain and anniversary edition

Fahrradurlaub mit der Familie
Abenteuer auf zwei Rädern: 10 Tipps für Radreisen mit Kindern

Specialized Turbo Levo 4 pannier rack
How to turn the Levo into a cargo bike

Rose M Bib Shorts
Really honest cycling shorts at an economy price - tip test winner!

Gravel bike with speed
The Storck Fascenario.X in the BIKE test

MTB cult route in Ticino
Route 66 - the Lugano legend

Litelok Theft Intelligence
Where is your bike being stolen? Live map shows theft hotspots worldwide

Scott Spark RC 2026 first test
How the new cross-country bike from Scott rides