Test: The Storck Fascenario 3 Comp Disc Ultegra presents itself as a speedy all-rounder with the so-called Advanced Sectional Aerodynamic Shaping Design. In addition to the aerodynamic tube shapes, it also features an aerodynamically optimized fork. Thanks to balanced performance, first-class handling, and an impressive... read more
E-Performance: As e-drives conquer more and more bikes and bicycle types, the way they are operated must also adapt. Especially since customers increasingly value a tidy cockpit and clean operation. Shimano has now introduced new firmware that allows road bike Di2 components to be combined with Shimano Steps systems. This... read more
Market: With the Shimano Ultegra R8000, the Japanese company presents the next evolutionary stage of its successful upper mid-range group. The new Ultegra inherits several features from the Dura-Ace and also gets its new look. Furthermore, the weight is reduced considerably in some cases. The new disc brakes are also exciting. After this spring... read more
Test Bulls Desert Falcon Disc: With its sloping frame, the Desert Falcon looks like a comfortable racer, but its handling and riding position are as sporty as its components are functional. For decades, weight was the benchmark for racing bikes—probably for the simple reason that it was the only thing that could be measured. To measure things like... read more
With the new 105, Shimano is converting one of the world's most popular and widely used road bike groupsets to an 11-speed drivetrain, allowing 22 gears. The 105 5800 inherits the key technologies and features of the Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets introduced in previous years. Among the key innovations in the 105 are an 11-speed drivetrain, which... read more
