Unpacking the wheels immediately brought back memories of his youth: After all, XC legend Julian Absalon celebrated some of his greatest successes on the distinctive red and black Fulcrum wheels. Accordingly, there was great anticipation to see how Fulcrum's latest development would perform in practical testing—a model that, with its more robust... read more
Wheels are one of the most important components on mountain bikes, and e-MTBs in particular are subject to enormous forces. With the Synthesis series, Crankbrothers has developed a special approach that aims to find the perfect balance of grip, control, and stability with unequal wheels for the front and rear. We have tested the new Synthesis Alloy 2.0 e-MTB wheelset in the... read more
Test: Goodyear, a titan of the tire industry, ventures into the demanding mountain bike market with the Wrangler Enduro. Known for its decades of dominance in the automotive sector, Goodyear is now bringing its expertise to the trails. We tested the tire, designed for dry conditions, over several months in a variety of terrain to find out if the... read more
Dispute over UCI gearing limit: SRAM files complaint – what this means for cyclists. Component manufacturer SRAM is challenging the UCI's new "Maximum Gearing Protocol." The rule limits the maximum gearing (rollout) in select races and primarily affects 54x10 setups. We explain what's behind it and why the issue is currently gaining momentum... read more
Specialized S-Works Turbo TLR review: The new race tire, with its easy tubeless installation, offers top performance on the road, backed up by independent tests. Especially in the 30 mm version, this is a fast training and competition tire for anyone who rides on rough roads. Given the flood of bikes, components, and... read more
