Trek unveils a new “light” e-mountain bike: The Trek Slash+ features a lightweight TQ motor and an unprecedented 580 Wh battery. As the name suggests, it is almost identical to the high-pivot Enduro Trek Slash. The top model of this e-enduro weighs 20.9 kg and comes with a hefty price tag of €11,999. Here are all the details for you! TREK Slash+ 9.9 | TQ HPR 50/580 Wh | 170/170 mm (f/r) 20.9 kg | € 11,999 | Manufacturers-Website Here comes the electric evolution of the Trek Slash – the new Trek Slash+ combines the capabilities of the Slash Enduro bike with the lightweight, yet very natural and ..read more

160 million euros is the amount German insurers paid out in compensation for bicycle theft in 2023 – a new negative record! To help you avoid becoming part of the theft statistics, Bosch offer the ConnectModule and the Flow+ subscription. We put the GPS tracker and premium service to the test for you. Although the number of reported bicycle thefts has not risen in recent years, the value of the bikes stolen has increased. One reason for this is that bike thieves are specialising in high-value bikes. Expensive ebikes are increasingly becoming the object of unlawful desire. Bosch now offer their ..read more

In the mood for variety, cool conversations, awesome stickers and caps, as well as some sweet surprises? Then meet our 41 Publishing Team at two events this weekend! HEIZR Dusty Rides – Sunday, 21.7. We not only love bikes and outdoor adventures but also classic cars! That’s why we’ll be at the HEIZR Dusty Rides Festival on Sunday, 21.7., with our own rooftop tent/offroad camp featuring some cool surprises. Come by, meet our magazine founders Max and Robin Schmitt, Daddy Schmitt, office dog Henry, and part of the editorial team. We will be presenting some of our best magazine articles as well ..read more

Which is the best cargo bike, and how much should you budget? What should you look for, and which is the right model for you? You can find the answers in our cargo bike group test. We put the twelve hottest cargo bike concepts to the test in Paris, seeing the metropolis in a whole new light. On y va! An overview of the cargo bikes on test So you think cargo bikes are big, bulky, and unwieldy? Or reserved for helicopter parents and painfully hip millennials? Think again! Cargo bikes are all the rage, but many myths, prejudices, and misunderstandings persist. Note: not all cargo bikes are equal ..read more

Be water, my friend! Bruce was right about this, but when you’re hours into a ride and your loyal trail dog is rasping for breath, your hydration-obsessed self would prefer to hear the words “Have water, my friend.” That’s why it’s good to have a collapsible dog bowl stashed in your pack – and we’re got a clear favourite for our pups. Solognac Dog Bowl 100 | Weight: 60 g | Price: € 7.99 Volume: 2 L | Colour: Brown | Manufacturer’s website The sigh of relief when you get to the summit is usually followed by the slurp of your thirst-quenching beverage, then a guilty look down at your feet – your ..read more

Are e-mountainbikes under € 7,000 worse than their top-tier counterparts, which can sometimes cost even twice as much? What saves you money, what doesn’t, and what should you consider before buying an eMTB? We have collected 5 exciting insights from our eMTB test up to € 7,000 for you. Money doesn’t grow on trees and not everyone can splash out 10-15k on a top-tier e-mountainbike, which is how much some of the bikes in our high-end comparison test can cost. That’s why we decided to test 5 eMTBs under € 7,000 for you. The bikes had to prove what they’re capable of, both on the trails and in ev ..read more

Does this bike give you supernatural powers? With the new DECOY SN (SuperNatural), YT have unveiled their very first light e-mountainbike, which features a FAZUA Ride 60 motor system and generates 170/160 mm of travel. The flagship model we tested retails at just € 8,499 and weighs over 20 kg. But does YTs new not-very-light light ebike feel supernatural? We’ve tested one to find out. YT DECOY SN MX CORE 4 CF | FAZUA Ride 60/430 Wh | 170/160 mm (v/h) 21 kg in Size L | € 8.499,00 | Manufacturer’s-Website German direct-to-consumer brand YT hasn’t shown much interest in the ebike segment so far ..read more

What could be better than starting a day at Eurobike with French croissants and Italian coffee? Quite a few things! For example, meeting the who’s who of the bike industry in a casual setting. Sounds good? Sure, but it gets even better – at least for Sandra and Heiko from Riese & Müller, who also received the DOWNTOWN Magazine award for the best cargo bike of 2024. Oh yes, we also had the Mona Lisa at our stand – but we decided to keep that one for ourselves Enjoy the impressions – and if you’re at the Eurobike on the visitor days: come by! We are in Hall 12, Stand B03. It’s worth it, we ..read more

R RAYMON is back! The German bike manufacturer not only revamped their logo, but also introduced an innovative line-up, hoping to inspire new customers with three new e-mountainbikes and three different motor concepts. Here’s all the details! Ebike pioneers Susanne and Felix Peollo with the new R RAYMON Tarok, and the new logo in the background. After parting ways with PIERER Mobility AG, ebike pioneers Susanne and Felix Poello are taking the reins of R RAYMON Bicycles back into their own hands. At EUROBIKE 2024, the German bike brand is relaunching its corporate image under a new motto: “Unle ..read more

EUROBIKE is in full swing and we’re right at the heart of it! That’s reason enough to send you some nice greetings and impressions from our stand! For everyone on site: swing by and say hello, it’s worth it! You’ll find us in Hall 12.0 B03, right next to our friends from Rotwild and Gobao, opposite Cosmic Sports. Come by, have a chat with us and pick up a few goodies – we’ve got a surprise or two for you too! We came up with some ideas to give you sleepless nights and make sure that you’ll still think of us when you get home (but not in a weird way). Hey mister Postman! We offer our readers a ..read more