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Compact e-bike

12 December 2025from Caspar Gebel

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Pegasus Swing 2026: New compact bikes from the Cologne-based supplier

Pegasus Swing 2026: The all-round brand of the Cologne-based bicycle purchasing cooperative eG (ZEG) is modernizing its 20-inch models with a redesigned frame and new drive options. The Pegasus Swing is now available for under €3.000. In the compact segment, there is a high degree of continuity: The typical features of the category, such as 20-inch wheels, a low step-through frame with… read more

12 December 2025from Caspar Gebel
Cooper Bikes UTY 8
August 21, 2024from Caspar Gebel

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Affordable compact bike with lots of riding fun: Cooper Bikes UTY 8

Test Cooper Bikes UTY 8: A steel compact bike with British roots, this Shimano bike with its classic cross frame is a distinctly unique creation. Its shape is sure to please, and its functionality is top-notch. And the UTY 8 is currently offered at such a low price that it's hard to resist if you're looking for a 20-inch bike... 20-inch e-bikes... read more

August 21, 2024from Caspar Gebel
Corratec Life S Dual
7 October 2022from Andrew Waldera

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Innovative compact e-bike with three wheels: Corratec Life S Dual

Product news: Three wheels instead of two – and in an especially wide design. The Corratec Life S Dual already stands out visually from conventional e-bikes. Designed for small and medium-sized transport, the compact e-bike represents a very good alternative to a car, especially in urban areas. People with balance problems also benefit from the 20"... read more

7 October 2022from Andrew Waldera
Brembo GR-Pro

The automotive giant's first MTB brakes this decade: Brembo GR-Pro brakes

Engine power races threaten the bicycle industry

A comment on the current performance race: Is DJI, together with Avinox, forcing us to make insurance mandatory for e-bikes?

Forbidden Dreadnought E

Canadian suspension battleship now with Avinox M2S motor: Forbidden Dreadnought E

Propain Ekano 3 AL

Propain Ekano 3 AL Enduro in the test: Full-throttle e-MTB with Avinox drive

Smooth Operator from North Carolina: Cane Creek Invert Enduro UpsideDown fork

Ten gravel bikes with full commuting equipment

Ideal for commuting and for the city: The ten best fully equipped gravel bikes

Shimano introduces expansion of the Cues series

Mechanical all-road 2x11 solution at an accessible level: Shimano introduces expansion of the Cues series

Maxx Fab.4 Ela

Rosenheim's first carbon bike, equipped with an Avinox M2S motor: Maxx Fab.4 Ela E-Enduro

Amflow PX Carbon

Amflow PX Carbon Pro review: How good is the successor to the PL Carbon?

Ibis Oso

Multiple personalities thanks to a modular platform: Ibis Oso in the second generation

New Santa Cruz Nomad

Small changes for a big difference: New Santa Cruz Nomad

Hydration bladder integrated into the frame: Bikepacking bags from CamelBak

Everything is new in the Schwalbe MTB range: New Schwalbe Romy, more radial tires

Shimano Saint flat pedal

Long-awaited update from the Japanese: New Shimano Saint and Deore XT platform pedals

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