Test / MTB: Niner Bikes from Colorado was one of the first brands to fully commit to the 29" wheel size. The roots of 29ers are in cross-country, just like those of the Niner brand. But with the Rip 9, Niner introduced its first bike for the all-mountain category in 2015. We were able to test the latest evolution of the Niner RIP 9 RDO 29, which... read more
Test: As the prototype of the modern trail bike and one of the longest-serving bikes in the US manufacturer's portfolio, the Stumpjumper occupies a special position in the MTB market. This made the reinvention of the "Stumpy" for the 2019 season all the more exciting – despite the completely new frame and modern geometry, the bike's focus has remained the same: From a leisurely tour... read more
First Ride / Test / MTB: With the Nicolai Saturn 14, the traditional manufacturer from Lower Saxony presents a brand-new trail bike based on the well-known and proven platform of the Saturn marathon and XC full-suspension bike. At the Bike Festival in Riva on Lake Garda, we were able to take the bike off the stand for a quick test ride. It's been almost two years since Nicolai launched the... read more
Test / MTB: At this year's Riva Bike Festival, we discovered a new version of the popular RS 150 e-full suspension bike at the Corratec booth – with a new color scheme and new top-of-the-line specs. The E-Power RS 150 from Corratec isn't exactly a new bike. We were able to test the e-MTB with 150mm of front and rear travel here on Lake Garda last year, but... read more
Test: The Merida One Twenty 8000 enters the 2019 season with "only" 120mm of travel, but the frame and components have been given a trail-oriented makeover, transforming the tame tourer into a lively trail bike. Merida One Twenty 8000: Frame and Geometry The Merida One Twenty—as its name suggests—isn't a new bike in the portfolio of the two-wheel giant Merida. Also… read more
