The Blend family occupies the space between road and gravel bikes in Rose's range. This aluminum all-rounder comes in various build options, designed for either gravel or asphalt. At the top of the line is the 105 Di2 model, priced at a hard-to-beat €2.000. Is the upgrade to the electronic Shimano drivetrain worthwhile? 1.000 Test kilometers on the … read more
Rose Shave FFX Red AXS Review: The top-of-the-line model from the Bocholt-based bike brand takes the sporty features of the new Shave platform to the extreme. This super-lightweight racing machine is offered at a price that should certainly give the competition from overseas a run for its money. Anyone wondering what the most popular road bike brand in Germany is right now only needs to look at… read more
Van Rysel RCR-F Pro Test: With its sprint victory on stage five of the Tour de France, the French manufacturer's aero racing machine has proven its qualities. The extremely high-quality components at a comparatively low price also pique interest. Can this extremely sculpted speedster also be used in amateur racing? Sensational success for Decathlon: The first… read more
Giant Revolt Advanced SL Review: The world's largest bicycle manufacturer has added a purebred race bike to its highly convincing gravel all-rounder. This bike is uncompromisingly geared towards road bikes, yet remains true to important Revolt characteristics such as comfort and tire clearance. The Giant Revolt has long enjoyed great popularity at Velomotion… read more
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 review: the US brand's comfortable road bike attracts attention with new features: With aerodynamics optimized for realistic riding speeds, it promises to be faster, and with increased tire clearance and a storage compartment in the downtube, it's almost a "gravel bike light". It's not entirely clear why the SmartSense lighting system… read more
