Test / Guide: The 4iiii Precision 3+ is a power meter that, in its MTB version, fills a gap for Shimano e-mountain bikes: While the EP8, EP6, and EP801 motors measure rider power output, they don't transmit it externally. Anyone wanting to train on an e-MTB and see their wattage needs to retrofit a power meter. We took a look at how well this works with the… read more
Test / Accessories: The Oak Components HT4 Brake Lever is a milled, upgraded brake lever for Hope Tech 4 master cylinders. What's special about it: Unlike many stock brakes, the primary focus here isn't on aesthetics, as Hope already offers milled levers. We installed the €120 pair on a Hope Tech4 V4 and rode with them for an extended period. Read more about it here…
Both on and off-road, power meter cranks like the 4iiii Precision 3+ have become established in cycling as a central tool for training control and pacing. These days, professionals and ambitious amateurs alike use such power meter cranks. We'll take a look at how to best benefit from a power meter and try to… read more
Last year, DT Swiss introduced "Degrees of Freedom"—a system for reducing pedal kickback on full-suspension mountain bikes, initially compatible only with DT Swiss DEG hubs. Now, the DF system is also available as an upgrade kit for ratchet hubs, offering a wider adjustment range of 0° to 40°. We took a look at how it all works—read more …
Shimano SPD-SLR: With its new racing pedal, Shimano is pursuing a system-oriented approach – shoes and pedals are optimally matched, and only in combination do all the advantages of the new technology become apparent, such as the significantly reduced stack height. But the individual components also offer interesting innovations. Shimano racing bike pedals have been around for a long time – as have… read more
