There is no one – right – beginner racing bike, only racing bikes for different purposes. In order to avoid back pain or the like when starting out on a racing bike, you should always seek the right advice from a specialist when buying your first racing bike. What many refer to as a beginner road bike is more like it
Read moreBicycle helmets for racing cyclists and gravel bikers
Find out which bike helmet is best for you, whether you are a racing cyclist, bikepacker or gravel biker. Here's a guide to the best bike helmets for each of these disciplines. Different Types of Bike Helmets There are three main types of bike helmets: road bike, mountain bike, and BMX helmets. Road bike helmets are lightweight and aerodynamic, while mountain bike helmets are thicker
Read moreGravel Bike: The perfect bike for bikepacking
Gravel bikes are the perfect companions for bikepacking tours. Whether on the road or off-road, gravel bikes are a reliable partner in any terrain. With their wide tires and robust construction, you can cope with any surface you encounter on your journey. So if you are looking for a bike,
Read moreChain wax or chain oil
Chain wax is becoming more and more popular among cyclists and chain wax is also spreading more and more among sporty drivers. So far, however, waxing a bicycle chain has been very time-consuming. The chain had to be taken off Wax had to be melted on the stove The chain had to be bathed in wax Chain wax manufacturer Optimize claims this
Read moreGravel bike modifications
My gravel bike, my Pearl Gravel SL, is already a great gravel bike. Nevertheless, after a certain riding time you develop special requests. Riders and bikes develop individually, and so do I. In this article I would like to introduce you to the basis of my gravel bike, my experiences and the resulting modifications.
Read moreLighting on racing bikes and gravel
Finding the right lighting, i.e. bicycle lamps, for your racing bike or gravel is not easy. One needs a strong battery, the other an ultra bright light on the racing bike with a lot of lumens and another driver would like it to be as aero as possible. After all, aerodynamics is one of the biggest at the moment
Read morePearl Legacy - My new racing bike
In November 2020 I picked up my new road bike: a Pearl Legacy in matt white. Why a new road bike, why a Pearl Legacy and what equipment? I'll tell you in my article. Update: The 1.000 km conclusion is now also available! Why a new road bike I believe an ambitious road cyclist
Read moreTCRNo8 – Transcontinental Race Preparations
Participating in the Transcontinental Race No 8 is a big thing on my calendar this year. Approximately 4000 km and 40.000 hm are a huge challenge for me and require a lot of training, but the equipment also presents me with major tasks and, above all, a lot of tests and
Read moreThe appeal of Gravel
Gravel bikes and gravel tours with racing bikes have been absolutely mainstream since last year at the latest. For me, however, it took a little longer until I understood what gravelling actually means. Or rather, how I interpreted Gravel for me. Gravel bikes in Hamburg can now be seen on everyone
Read morePanniers on racing bikes and gravel bikes for bikepacking
If you want to go on a big or small bikepacking tour with your racing bike or gravel bike, you need panniers for your racing bike or gravel bike. Since racing bikes usually don't have a luggage rack, you need other bags that work without a pre-assembled construction. If you will rummage through forums and google
Read moreBikepacking packing list for the road bike
On my bikepacking tour with the racing bike from Hamburg to Riva del Garda and back to Füssen, I gained a lot of experience, for example what you need to have with you when you go on a bikepacking tour with a racing bike. I only packed the essentials and only one
Read moreCanyon in Hamburg
The German company Canyon Bicycles is one, or even the largest bicycle manufacturer in Germany. Canyon only sells its bikes directly, which may have kept some interested parties from making a purchase. But now there is a dealer and a workshop in Hamburg that skillfully closes this gap. That
Read moreThe perfect bikepacking road bike
Anyone who has been on a bikepacking tour with their bike at least once will quickly wish for some more equipment. I'm not talking about tents, stoves or bags here, but about other equipment on the bike. Things that make life a little easier. That starts with the semi-trailer on the handlebars
Read moreTranscontinental Race No 8 – 2020
The Transcontinental Race is one of the toughest bike races in the world. Across Europe, the driver drives completely on his own and is only allowed to take with him what he can transport on his bike. So you are not allowed to send any material by post anywhere or stay with acquaintances. Everything has to be decided spontaneously
Read moreWith Jobrad to your dream racing bike
If your employer supports JobRad or other bicycle leasing providers, this is a great opportunity for you to fulfill your racing bike dream. My employer will soon be offering the concept to his employees and I don't think I can resist. Jobrad advantagesJobrad disadvantagesThe role of the employerJobRad dealerJobRad tax-free since 2019Conclusion
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