Test: The Rennstahl 853 Speed Gravel is a truly unique gravel bike, as it's closer to a classic road bike than any other bike in our test field. The small Bavarian manufacturer promises as much road bike as possible, as much gravel as necessary. Will this approach work? Rennstahl 853 Speed Gravel: The Facts Frame material: Steel Wheel size(s): 700c Maximum... read more
Advent calendar / Product news: With the Ortlieb E-Mate, the German-made bag specialist is launching a bike bag designed to meet the needs of passionate e-bikers. And of course, like all bags introduced since its founding in 1982, the Ortlieb E-Mate is also waterproof. Ortlieb E-Mate: Well-thought-out concept The e-biker... read more
Product news: The Atrack product family satisfies many needs for your personal adventure. Whether you're bikepacking, packrafting, or snowshoeing for your next overnighter, the waterproof Active Traveling backpack for all sports—Ortlieb Atrack BP—complements this multifunctional range with a backpack that meets the specific needs of... read more
E-Performance: As a family-owned automotive supplier, Brose has worked its way up to fourth place in the global rankings and now supplies 200 million electric motors annually to automakers worldwide. Its expertise in mechatronic systems for vehicle doors and seats, as well as electric motors and electronics for numerous vehicle components, has... read more
Bike Build Story: The drivetrain, the chain. As explained in Part One, we're trying to build a bike "Made in Europe." The Connex 11SB achieves this. An article just about the chain? Yes, because the part is important: no chain, no propulsion. Connex 11SB, Made in Germany, Made by Wippermann. A successful French downhiller and freerider once said something like this: ... read more
