MTB / TEST: With the Pivot Trailcat LT and the Trailcat SL, the premium manufacturer from the USA is adding two new, unusual trail bikes to its portfolio. We were able to find out what the bikes can do in our first test. Pivot Trailcat: From lightweight trail bike to mini-enduro? The spec sheet may initially raise questions: 150 mm of travel at the front, 135 mm at the rear? ... read more
Test / E-MTB: The Marin Rift Zone EL is the first lightweight E-MTB from the Californian brand. Equipped with a Bosch SX motor and 400 Wh battery, at first glance this trail bike appears to be like many others on the market. But its advantages lie in the details – the aluminum frame boasts sophisticated features, the geometry is pleasing, and the components offer some... read more
Test / E-MTB: The Amflow PL Carbon is arguably one of the most exciting e-mountain bikes of recent years. This is, of course, partly due to the DJI Avinox drive system, but the e-MTB has a lot more to offer, as our test shows. Along with the DJI Avinox drive system, Amflow's first bike was also presented at Eurobike this summer – the... read more
Test / MTB: At the start of this season, the Pivot Switchblade received a comprehensive update. While the American brand's all-round trail bike remains true to its roots, it's also become a bit more modern in many ways. We put it to the test to see if this strategy works and whether the bike can retain its unique character. In the extremely extensive MTB portfolio from... read more
E-MTB / Test: With the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite V2, Giant's first light e-MTB, introduced just last year, is already getting a successor. The basic concept remains largely unchanged, with only a minor update to the drivetrain. In spring 2023, Giant caused quite a stir with the introduction of the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite: No other e-MTB in this... read more
