Market: Alpina offers a new head protection system for the city: the E-Helmet Deluxe. What makes it special is its design, which is modeled after the Amazonica plant. The flat, circular leaves of the Amazonica plant are capable of supporting up to 180 times their own weight. Thanks to their slat-shaped support tissue on the underside of the leaves, they combine lightness... read more
Lifestyle: Back pain is something every cyclist is surely familiar with. For occasional cyclists, it may be due to a lack of habituation, but even frequent riders are by no means spared. The German company SQlab specializes in ergonomics in the bicycle sector and, starting in fall 2014, has focused on back pain. In collaboration with orthopedic surgeon Dr. … read more
Market: Sweet Protection is presenting its new summer collection for next year before the summer of 2014 even ends. The Norwegians continue to pursue the goal of setting new standards for highly functional products that address the complex factors of mountain biking. "We don't generally reduce weight if the... read more
Market: German clothing manufacturer Triple2 has launched the Fleek, a stylish new jacket that, in addition to its classic, chic design, also boasts impressive functionality. The jacket is made from fine Italian Tecnowool by Pontetorto and is designed for use on and off the bike. The special feature of the Oeko-Tex 100... read more
Market: Canadian bike manufacturer Devinci Cycles has caused quite a stir over the past twelve months. Stevie Smith won the 2013 Downhill World Cup, and just a few weeks ago, Damien Oton took victory at the Enduro World Series in La Thuile. Now, they're introducing their new enduro machine for the coming season, the Spartan Carbon... read more
