MTB clothing has to meet particularly high expectations in winter. Not only should it keep you warm, it also has to be robust against mud and dirt, which is very prominent in the winter months. …
RockShox rear shocks comparison
Bungi, our actively riding technology specialist, is very close to the Gravity fraction – both on the trail and at work. From daily phone calls and e-mails he gets a good insight into what moves …
Zipp package: stem, handlebar and wheels Review
Since 1988, the lightweight specialists at Zipp have been manufacturing high-quality carbon components. The focus lies on road bikes, with Zipp being a household name in the international pro cycling scene as the brand of choice of …
Shimano winter outfit Review
There are two golden rules in biking: On the way to Paris, you don’t attack the yellow jersey. And second: There is no way past Shimano! That’s a bit of an exaggeration … but still, the …
Fox Head Proframe Review
Many mountain bikers ‘sit between the helmets’. What exactly does that mean? Well, a fullface helmet would be the most fitting down the trail, but too heavy and too little ventilated for the times in …
Bike cleaners Review
Whether you ride or not, taking care of your bike is important in autumn and winter. If you ride, remember: there is hardly any ride – whether MTB or road bike – that is not …
ION OUTERWEAR: Hybrid Jacket Traze & Bike Shorts Traze AMP Review
ION is slowly but surely becoming an established name in mountain biking. The company started in 2004 as a collection of fun sports enthusiasts who mainly came from water sports: surfers, wakeboarders and kitesurfers. This is …
SRAM Red eTap and Garmin sensors Review
To be precise, this is not a “Franz reviews” … rather, it’s a double test feature! The reason? Our company‘s own test bike. The idea to equip the prototype of a new frame with exquisite …
e*thirteen TRS+ Dropper Post Review
A height-adjustable seat post is a must in enduro, but it also makes sense in other disciplines. That’s because it’s a big advantage to get the saddle out your way in challenging terrain — in …
Suunto 9 multisport watch Review
The clock at Suunto strikes 9! The Finnish manufacturer of GPS watches rings the bell for the next generation of multisport watches with the Suunto 9. Functionally strong smart watches are everywhere these days. So what does this …
Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelset Review
The company from the peaceful Wiggensbach near Kempten is a relatively new contender on the components market. Newmen was founded in 2016 by former Syntace boss Michi Grätz — he knows all about lightweight construction! Newmen lives …