Market: Yesterday evening, Polish manufacturer Rondo presented its first-ever bike at the Berlin Bicycle Show – the Rondo Ruut, a universal gravel bike with generous tire clearance, a distinctive design, and some technical refinements. Even for us, who deal with bicycles day in and day out, it's always a new challenge... read more
Sports Nut, a trading company belonging to the Swiss Hostettler Group, will take over distribution for BOX Components' MTB product line starting in 2017. BOX Components is primarily known for its lightweight, high-end BMX parts. For 2017, the Californian component manufacturer will present the BOX .one, 11-speed, in addition to various carbon parts for mountain bikes. read more
Test: Choosing the right pedals is a matter of faith. The first question that arises is which pedals suit your riding style. While most racers prefer clipless pedals, the majority of mountain bikers opt for the somewhat safer option, flat pedals. Unclipped, these offer more room for error and also teach you how to handle the bike. The... read more
The Californian brand Ritte Cycles enjoys cult status in the USA. Thanks to the distributor Sports Nut, German Ritte fans can now also get their money's worth. The road models Vlaanderen and Bosberg, as well as the cyclocross model Crossberg, stand out from the crowd in a refreshing way. When Ritte is mentioned, it's Henri "Ritte" van Leberghe, who is referring to... read more
