High beam at the touch of a button: test ride with the Busch+Müller IQ-XM Speed
Prologue When it comes to light on the bike, I rather rely on hub dynamo-powered lamps. Currently, I ride a…
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Bikeanalytics: Evaluation Rigs of the Atlas Mountain Race 2023
As of today, Friday, February 3, 6 pm, more than 200 participants are on their way to ride 1,300 kilometers…
Click and go: Test ride with the Ortlieb Quick Rack
Bikepacking was originally seen as the light version of bicycle travel: the bags strapped to the frame, tied down so…
It was the dog’s fault! An Overnighter to Rügen
We’ve had a dog for more than two years: Merlin is a double-doodle and complements our family splendidly. So far,…
One for Gravel & Travel: Test ride with the Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28
I have to admit it right away: I am a Tout Terrain fan. That comes from my time when I…
11 for 2023: Interesting and Inspiring Allroad Bikes for the New Year
As I do every year, I have a few bike inspirations for you for 2023. These are bikes for bike…
British understatement: Test ride with the Brooks Scape Bikepacking bags
Many of you know Brooks, of course, especially because of the saddles. They enjoy an almost legendary reputation, especially among…
Harz Solo
Often good stories begin with the fact that it was planned differently. So also this case. Actually, Tobias and I…
Top on the top tube: test ride with the Ortlieb Fuel Pack
More than a year ago ORTLIEB sent me the prototype of a new top tube bag. And I was very…
Tires for bikepacking: My practical experience & what I rely on
Bicycle tires are always a very individual thing: If you look away from laboratory measurements, the performance of a bicycle…
An old friend – On the road in the Weserbergland Region
In the fall of 1989, two school friends were working on their bicycles in a cellar in Leipzig Connewitz, while…
N+Update: My Salsa Fargo Titanium 2022
Three years ago I built up a Salsa Fargo as my Bikepacking bike for all purposes. Since then I have…
Eurobike 2022: My selection of novelties
It’ s just time again and the Eurobike has opened its doors in Frankfurt. I can not be directly on…
Smart double pack: test ride with the Ortlieb Vario PS
While it is mostly about bikepacking equipment and bikes here, it is once again time for a product that fits…
Bicycle blog round trip in Winter 2022
Welcome to the first Bicycle blog round trip this year! This year again I present you selected videos, texts, pictures…