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20 May 2020of the editorial office

Product news

The most important things always on the bike: Pivot Phoenix Dock System

Product news: With the Phoenix Dock System, Pivot is launching its own multifunctional mounting solution. The basic idea wasn't to cleverly hide accessories, but rather to make them clever and, above all, quickly accessible. Another unique feature is that the new Pivot Switchblade (tested here) features a special mount for the Pivot Phoenix Dock... read more

20 May 2020of the editorial office
April 10, 2020of the editorial office

Mountain bikesTests

Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR 29" 2020 on test: Camouflage trail weapon

Test: US manufacturer Pivot regularly makes eyes sparkle at product launches, as is the case with the new Pivot Switchblade 2020. This versatile, flexible, and highly capable trail bike is available in three versions: Race, Pro, and Team. Within these versions, you can choose the drivetrain and... read more

April 10, 2020of the editorial office
February 4, 2020of Michael Faiss

Product news

Pivot Switchblade 2020: Big update for noble all-rounders

Product news: Pivot has established itself in the high-end segment in recent years. Rightly so, because we've enjoyed all of the American brand's bikes. The Switchblade is no exception, and now Pivot is upping the ante! The Pivot Switchblade is getting a completely new look for 2020. Of course, the flagship models of every MTB manufacturer are downhill bikes or... read more

February 4, 2020of Michael Faiss
June 30, 2018of the editorial office

Mountain bikesTests

mountain bikes: Test: Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR 1×29 inch aluminum

Test: Carbon over strength, or aluminum over budget? In 2018, US bike manufacturer Pivot introduced the aluminum version of the premium Pivot Switchblade trail bike (read the review here). This pushes it into more affordable price brackets, although cheap is always relative. But how does it ride, and how does it compare to the carbon version? We were able to test the... read more

June 30, 2018of the editorial office
Orbea Vector

Orbea Vector 2027: This new city bike offers modern features – completely without a motor.

MAXX presents the handcrafted ELB series with Bosch power

New generation of e-bikes from Rosenheim: MAXX presents the handcrafted ELB series with Bosch power

Tern HSD

Tern HSD Gen 3 review: A durable everyday wonder on 20 inches

Bulls Sharptail 3: Perennial favorite for sports and school route

Bulls Machete RX 1 and EVO SX 1 in review: Gravel riding together with e-bikes and regular bikes

Rose Shave FFX Red AXS: Lightweight aero race bike at a top price

Sixfinity for self-pedaling: This is how the new Yeti LT drives.

New Canyon Lux Trail

Lighter, more progressive and ready for tougher trails: New Canyon Lux Trail

BH iLynx+ DL Trail

Versatile trail shredder with Avinox M2S power: BH iLynx+ DL Trail

Konrad Cross Trekking: Driving culture with rear motor and bottom bracket gears

Van Rysel RCR-F Pro: A competitive price leads to a stage victory

For purists with heavy cargo: These 15 cargo bikes manage without a motor.

Three of them are available for under 30 euros: Five things that will make mountain biking easier

Looking for bicycle tires? Here's a quick explanation of the most common terms: From Addix Race to Double Defense: This is what's inside Schwalbe tires

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