Test / E-MTB: The Canyon Spectral:ON has had an eventful 12 months. After an abrupt "Stop Ride" in November 2024 and a logistically complex battery replacement, the Koblenz bestseller is now back. With a new battery, extremely attractive prices, and the question: Can a bike whose basic design dates back to 2022 still compete in the Champions League in 2026… read more
Cube Nuroad SLX review: This aluminum gravel bike offers the same excellent value for money that you'd expect from the brand. With its high-quality components, it's not just for beginners – especially after upgrading the wheelset, even sporty gravel enthusiasts will get their money's worth. You often hear complaints about how expensive bicycles have become – and… read more
Test / E-MTB: With the new Rose Slab Plus, the Bocholt-based company makes an impressive comeback in the full-power e-MTB segment and raises an intriguing question: How much e-MTB can you actually get for under €5.000 in 2026? The answer is a 170mm travel speed machine with a full carbon frame, the latest Bosch Performance Line CX drive system, and… read more
Merida Silex 9000 Review: This versatile gravel bike has already won a world championship title, but is also well-suited for bikepacking. In its top-of-the-line version with lightweight carbon wheels and the new Shimano GRX Di2 groupset, this bike continues to impress, even though there is now a more optimized sister model for racing. The current Merida… read more
Test / Urban E-Bike: With the Raleigh One, the traditional British manufacturer is taking a radical new approach. Instead of conventional trekking bikes, there's now a futuristic design, app connectivity, and an almost invisible drive system. We tested whether the bike successfully bridges the gap between 1887 and 2025 and whether the one-size-fits-all concept truly suits everyone in city traffic. In the portfolio… read more
