Product news: With the new Rockhopper, Specialized presents a mountain bike with a redesigned frame concept and a refreshed spec list that's impressive. The hardtail mountain bike will be available in three model variants: Expert, Elite, and Comp 2x, and will be available in a total of nine different colors. Prices for the hardtails start at... read more
Market: Shimano is giving its entry-level MTB groupsets Alivio, Acera, and Altus a major facelift. Complemented by numerous basic features, these affordable groupsets are designed for true mountain bike use. Numerous technologies from the higher-end groupsets have been incorporated. The entry-level groupsets also feature a design that is unique to the off-road segment... read more
Shimano's Alivio component series was previously reserved for the trekking sector. However, this year the group has been relaunched and, in addition to the Deore XT, SLX, and Deore, it is also available in two versions. This means that the Alivio will be available for trekking use as well as for mountain biking. Alivio MTB The first thing about the Alivio mountain bike group... read more
