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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
NRW Trail ban

The latest update on the state forestry law: MTB ban in North Rhine-Westphalia off the table?

24-inch children's bicycles test

The testers' favorite bike: Scott Ransom 400 in all-round use

Airlines in a cost comparison: Bike holiday 2026 – How to master transporting your bike on the plane

The new Lazer A-Line KinetiCore premium full-face helmet

For the high demands of downhill, freeride and enduro riders: The new Lazer A-Line KinetiCore full face helmet

Bulls Tokee Disc 24 Kids MTB

A modern all-rounder with smart features: Bulls Tokee Disc 24 review

26-inch cross-country bike for children: We are testing the VPace Matz26C

THOK e-bikes' realignment is showing its first fruits

TK02 Premium version and TP4 model extension: THOK e-bikes' realignment is showing its first fruits

Uncompromising XC performance for the demands of modern racers: The new Lapierre XR

Tektro Orion

New gears and brakes for MTB and trekking bikes: Tektro introduces Orion platform

Kärcher OC 7-18 Handheld Battery Set: Mobile medium-pressure cleaner for flexible cleaning

Hercules Urbanico F3

Hercules Urbanico F3 review: Sleek everyday e-bike with smart technology

Wahoo ELEMNT Update: Native integrations for next-gen sensors

Commencal Clash 24

Faster than Dad would like: Commencal Clash 24 Review

Perhaps the best commuter jacket, actually designed for the forest: Stihl ADVANCE ShellTEC Jacket Review

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