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Allez, Allez, Allez — Brompton celebrates the Tour de France 2025 with two limited editions

Just in time for the start of the Tour de France 2025 at the beginning of July, Brompton, the British cult manufacturer of folding bikes, is launching two special limited edition models: the Brompton x Tour de France C Line and the P Line. The editions combine the mobility and functionality of the urban folding […]

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VanMoof S6: New generation of smart bikes wants to impress with a familiar concept

With the launch of the new S6 series, VanMoof is bringing a new model onto the market for the first time since the company was reorganised in the wake of financial difficulties. The S6 series thus marks an important step in the reorganisation of the brand. Instead of radical innovations, VanMoof is focussing on a

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Canyon’s new urban vision: Concept bike for the mobility of the future

Canyon is showcasing an exciting response to the requirements of modern urban mobility with this study, provisionally labelled a Concept Bike. Still without a final name, but already with a clear direction, this compact e-bike marks the next step towards smart, sustainable urban mobility — right in the middle of the concept phase. Canyon is

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New helmet for the city: Alpina launches the Paranus Urban

Alpina is launching the Paranus Urban a version of its new bike helmet specially designed for use in the city. In addition to a compact shape, it dispenses with a shield and favours integrated visibility. The helmet is made of a robust outer shell and an EPS inner shell. Microscopically small air chambers in the

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Mahle M40: new full-power mid-drive motor with high performance and low weight

With the new M40, Mahle is unveiling a high-power mid-drive motor for the first time and is thus expanding its portfolio, which was previously focussed on hub motors. The new motor delivers a high torque of 105 Nm and achieves a peak power of up to 850 watts — at a weight of only 2.5

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Rose Sneak 3 EQ features Shimano’s automatic Q’Auto shifting for the first time

With the new Sneak 3 EQ, Rose Bikes is launching its new urban model, which uses Shimano’s Q’Auto automatic gear shifting system for the first time — we have already introduced it in detail in this article. The special feature: the system does not require a battery at all. Instead, a hub dynamo generates the

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With artificial intelligence and no battery: Shimano’s new Q’Auto automatic transmission

Electronic shifting systems are no longer a rarity in the bicycle sector — Shimano has also been offering electric shifting components for years with its Di2 systems. But until now, nothing worked without a power source. This was a particular disadvantage for classic, non-electrified bicycles, as electronic shifting systems always required their own battery. Another

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Tenways Longtail Duo on test: affordable family cargo bike with premium features?

With the new Longtail Duo, Tenways is launching its first Longtail cargo bike on the market after its Long John bike Cargo One. The newcomer offers a lot of features — including a powerful mid-motor, continuously variable hub gears, belt drive and GPS tracking — at a comparatively low price of 3,499 euros. But is

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Beeline Velo 2: New update makes bike navigation even better

Anyone who regularly rides a bike knows the problem: navigating with a smartphone on the handlebars is often impractical, distracting and exposes the expensive device to wind and weather. This is exactly where the Beeline Velo 2 comes in — a sophisticated combination of app and compact display that has been specially developed for cyclists.

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Bargain: You can get Decathlon’s Elops LD500E now for under 1,290 euros!

We had already featured Decathlon’s Elops LD500E several times here and also tested it extensively here. Our short verdict is: Decathlon offers a solid bike for everyday use, which can score with its full-featured equipment! Particularly worth mentioning is the control of the hub motor in the rear wheel by a torque sensor — so

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