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16 January 2024of Caspar Gebel

Product news

Spike tires for every purpose: Snappy on black ice, grippy in the snow

Product News: Spiked Tires: Winter Tires for Bikes? As long as it's dry, you don't need them – but if you have to get on the saddle on black ice and hard snow, you won't get far with conventional tires. This is where spiked tires come into their own: They offer a high level of safety even on slippery surfaces, which is a good reason for Velomotion to offer different models... read more

16 January 2024of Caspar Gebel
Retyre studded tires winter tire test
March 20, 2023of Florian Strigel

ComponentsTests

Retire winter tires for bicycles: Long-term test of the innovative system

TEST | TIRES: Zipping on winter bicycle tires? Can it work? Do the zippers hold up under the strain? This innovative system could be a real game-changer for everyday winter use. Read our long-term test to find out whether Retyre delivers on its promises. Retyre Winter Tires: Converting Road Tires into Studded Tires. Good... read more

March 20, 2023of Florian Strigel
Winter tires for bicycles
11 January 2023of Florian Strigel

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Winter tires for the bike: Tips & buying advice for tires & spikes

Tips & Tricks | Buyer's Guide: Anyone who doesn't want to miss out on cycling in the winter will encounter adverse weather conditions, especially in snow and ice. Do winter tires make sense for bicycles? What are the benefits of studded tires? Velomotion provides tips and helps you classify different tires and their strengths and weaknesses. Cycling in Winter: ... read more

11 January 2023of Florian Strigel
bike in the snow
10 January 2019of Marcus Degen

Spectrum

Spectrum: Safe cycling in the snow - ten winter tips for cyclists

Spektrum: While there's currently no sign of winter in northern Germany, the south is drowning in snow. But for cyclists, that doesn't mean they have to give up their favorite mode of transportation. Together with pressedienst-fahrrad, Velomotion shows you how to ride safely in the snow. Safe cycling in the snow: Tip 1 - … read more

10 January 2019of Marcus Degen

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