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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Read moreSpeedX Leopard Pro review
The Kickstarter campaign for the SpeedX Leopard and the SpeedX Leopard Pro caused a stir in 2016. I finally got my SpeedX Leopard Pro after 16 months of waiting. I will write down my experiences, my ups and downs here in my long-term test report. I want to tell you honestly and as always directly about this
Read moreROSE X-LITE 2018
Rose launches the new X-Lite and I bet it will hit like a bomb. With the new X-Lite, the German bicycle mail-order company Rose has brought a top-class race bike onto the market. Not only the technical specifications are absolute benchmarks on the road bike market, but also the look
Read morePrestige, Gavere, Vapor and Tabor - New cyclocross bikes from Stevens
STEVENS PrestigeSTEVENS GavereSTEVENS TaborSTEVENS Vapor Autumn is just around the corner, or is already here and Stevens brings you the right athletes for the winter! The Hamburg-based bicycle manufacturer has revised three cyclocross models, or as Stevens calls them: all-season bikes. Everyday bike, winter racing bike or sports equipment: the boundaries are fluid. A visit
Read moreSTEVENS Super Prestige 2018
Frame valuesDetailed improvements Just in time for the cyclocross season, the Hamburg-based bicycle manufacturer Stevens is also presenting its new cyclocross models. Start with the Stevens Super Prestige. As the name suggests, this is a high-end cyclocross bike. You can see what Stevens has changed, improved and renewed for the 2018 model year in
Read moreGiant Propel Advanced 2018
The Giant Propel Advanced has always been one of my favorite aero road bikes. I even wanted to get it for myself once. I was particularly taken with the SL variant. For the 2018 model year, the engineers at Giant have upped the ante and made the frame even lighter than in
Read moreSpeedX Leopard Pro delivery time
Hello dear cyclists, racers and curious readers. In this article you will find regular updates regarding my adventure SpeedX Leopard Pro, have fun reading. Waiting for my SpeedX Leopard ProUpdate March 2017Delivery postponed againUpdate July 3Update July 26Update August 24 Waiting for my SpeedX Leopard Pro Status: September
Read moreNew LRS – Novatec X-Light
Out of necessity, a new and affordable wheelset had to be found. If a new LRS is pending, then of course it shouldn't be too ugly and not too heavy. I decided on the Novatec X-Light from CNC in Hamburg Making a virtue out of necessity Like some
Read moreSpeedX Leopard Pro – My new racing bike
I will receive my new racing bike, the SpeedX Leopard Pro, sometime in September, I am already looking forward to it and I only reported it happen wisely on my Facebook page. Now I want to give a detailed intermediate status here. I had already discovered the extraordinary bike on Kickstarter in April. Touted as
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