“If you wake up feeling no pain, you know you’re dead.” This is something you can is typically hear the older generation say. But it might just as well apply to us, mountain bikers. It feels like there’s always something tearing or popping in your body. But where do these aches and pains come from, and how can we alleviate them? Join us on a quick tour through our editorial hospital. DISCLAIMER: We are by no means health experts, certainly not doctors, and no miracle healers. We do a lot of cycling and play a few other sports. We aren’t exactly spring chickens, but, like so many others, we so ..read more

The Busch + Müller LEVAL curve light is a new addition to the German bike light manufacturer’s range, designed to improve illumination, especially on dark roads and paths, for just under 100 euros. Dive into our review to find out if the curve light impressed us in our test. Busch + Müller LEVAL curve light | Tester: Rudi | Test duration: 3 months | Price: € 99.90 | Manufacturer’s website If you’ve ever ridden your ebike home late at night, you’re probably familiar with a common problem that your bike’s factory-installed lights fail to provide adequate visibility on unlit roads and paths. The ..read more

With the new FLYER Uproc SL:X, the Swiss bike manufacturer takes the plunge into the light eMTB segment. The Uproc SL:X introduces itself to the world with some promising stats: 130 mm of travel (f/r), 29″ wheels and a Bosch Performance Line SX motor paired with a 400 Wh battery. FLYER’s very first light eMTB wants to impress above all with a natural ride feeling – but how does it fare in real life? FLYER Uproc SL:X 8.70 | Bosch Performance Line SX/400 Wh | 130/130 mm (f/r) 18.9 kg in size L | € 7,499 | Manufacturer’s website The Uproc range has long been an integral part of FLYER’s portfolio ..read more

More power, more range and more travel! The new Orbea Rise 2025 has been redesigned from the ground up, and it’s something of a revolution rather than evolution. However, Obea’s eMTB all-rounder doesn’t just look promising on paper, with plenty of new features. We’ve already put the new Rise through the wringer for you to find out what it’s capable of! Orbea Rise 2025 LT | Shimano EP801 RS/630 Wh | 160/150 mm (f/r) | 20.3 kg in size L | € 9,989 | Manufacturer’s website Is it time for a real revolution after several years of evolution? In 2020, Basque bike manufacturer Orbea launched their very ..read more

Just hop on and have fun! According to the German manufacturer, the ROSE BONERO Plus eMTB hardtail was made to do just that – and much more. The TQ-HPR50 motor and 360 Wh battery should provide an additional breeze of artificial tailwind while you’re having a blast. With 29″ wheels and 140 mm suspension travel, the BONERO Plus hardtail has trail fun written all over it. We took it for a spin to see what it’s like. Rose Bonero Plus 3 | TQ HPR 50/360 Wh | 140/ mm (f/r) 16.9 kg in size L | € 5,799 | Manufacturer’s website “Hardtail or full susser?” might be one of the most commonly asked question ..read more

The number of us female riders is growing! What role do light eMTBs play in this, and are they – intentionally or not – the perfect bikes for women? Amongst the hills of prejudice and curves of reality, I explore the world of light eMTBs through an unbiased women’s perspective. Wheezing, sweating, and with a bright red face. You just can’t keep up. Frustrating, isn’t it? You go riding with a group that’s been doing this for ages – mostly men with a lot of riding experience who put on a show for the climbs. You will be mercilessly left behind, with no chance of keeping up. It just isn’t fun. Ok ..read more

E-mountainbike manufacturers in 2024 are feeling the need for speed! Increasingly more bike brands are turning their attention to racing, and expanding their portfolios with race-specific eMTB models that are suitable for both amateurs and pro riders. Haibike just jumped on the bandwagon, introducing the new HYBE 10.5, which takes on the race track with an alloy frame and new Yamaha PW-XM motor. We’ll tell you everything about it! Haibike HYBE 10.5 | Yamaha PW-XM/720 Wh | 170/160 mm (f/r) 25.4 kg in Size M (Manufacturer’s specifications) | € 7,999 | Manufacturer’s website The e-mountainbike sc ..read more

It’s finally here, Canyon’s very first light eMTB! The Neuron:ONfly generates 140 mm of travel (f/r) and comes equipped with a Bosch Performance Line SX motor, powered by a 400 Wh battery. According to the German manufacturer, it’s the ultimate singletrack superhero, and was designed to combine epic trail expeditions with everyday riding scenarios. But can it deliver in real life? Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF9 | Bosch Performance Line SX/400 Wh | 140/140 mm (f/r) 20.2 kg in size L | € 6,999 | Manufacturer’s website The time many of us have been anxiously waiting for has finally arrived! Canyon have ..read more

A clear announcement! That’s what Cardo Systems promise with the Packtalk Outdoor Duo, claiming that it’s the world’s best-sounding cordless, hands free two-way radio. At € 449.95, the US product isn’t exactly cheap, but is it worth the money? We put it to the test to find out. Cardo Systems Packtalk Outdoor Duo | Tester: Peter | Test duration: 5 months | Weight: 98 g | Price: € 449.95 | Manufacturer’s website We’ve all been there: you’re blasting down a trail with your friends, and suddenly you have to slam on the brakes to avoid a tree that was blown over in the last storm. All you can do is ..read more

An incomparable comparison: what influence does the drive unit have and how does it change the handling of an eMTB, all else being equal? We tested four near identical SIMPLON Rapcon models in a direct comparison – one each with a Bosch CX, Pinion MGU, TQ-HPR50 motor, as well as the analogue version. Ceteris paribus – most of us will have encountered this Latin phrase in maths or physics class, though you might not remember it. It means “all else being equal”. What happens in a complex system when all conditions are fixed and you change just a single variable? Ceteris paribus is crucial for ..read more