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We test and try out new bikes, components, parts, accessories and apparel all the time. Here, we will give you our view on new and trending products for roadies, mountain bikers and everything in between.

Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity T9 compound tyre test

Test: Specialized MTB tyres with new compounds

Flo, Chris and Julian tested out the new Specialized Butcher & Eliminator MTB tyres with the new T7 & T9 compounds. The results: unbelievable grip!

Review: The SRM Origin - the original among power meters

SRM is quite rightly regarded as THE benchmark for power meters. Of course we took a closer look at the new SRM Origin Aluminium...

Review: Rotor InPower Crank Power Meter

Rotor ALDHU 3D+ cranks are extremely flexible with direct mount. This also applies to the InPower power meter. Our riding impressions with oval chainrings.

Review: Stages Shimano LR – a Power Meter that Measures on Both Sides

Some say, it is difficult to measure just one leg. Here my impressions of the double-sided Stages Shimano Ultegra LR power meter...

A muddy gravel bike with cargo bags lies on a meadow after a ride.

Review: ORTLIEB Gravel-Pack - the truly waterproof pannier

Looking for a bike bag for long bikepacking tours that really put you to the test? Then you’re going to love the Ortlieb Gravel-Pack.

Review: ORTLIEB Twin-City Urban, the Incognito Pannier

Pannier mounts and clean looks don’t mix well. With the Twin-City Urban, ORTLIEB has developed a bag that can do both.

Review: ORTLIEB Atrack BP Backpack

The ORTLIEB Atrack BP bikepacking backpack in the bc toughness test. Or the question: When will Bikeswimming become a thing?

Review: Shimano's 12-speed XT Groupset

The Shimano XT has proven itself twelvefold over. Now it is finally available in 12. Check out our review of the new 12-speed groupset...

A cyclist in a red jacket rides on a bike path, with two green Ortlieb Back-Roller Urban bike bags attached to both sides of the rear wheel. A green meadow and bare trees are visible in the background.

Review: ORTLIEB Back-Roller Urban Rear Bicycle Pannier

Imagine if Danny MacAskill was a banker - then he would probably ride to work with this special ORTLIEB classic...

The bc original Flechtwerk 45 Evo Road Carbon Wheelset

A product like no other, the bc original Flechtwerk is here! Carbon rims, top quality hubs and a super clean look are just some of its outstanding features