When did you last impress yourself by pushing your limits? When was the last time you felt the satisfaction of doing something for the first time? What about the last time you were giddy with nerves ahead of something new? Whenever it was, you’re probably due another rush.
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Even when it feels like everything is going smoothly, you can get thrown off your line at any moment. Certainties don’t exist, but complacency does. Marriage isn’t a guarantee for eternal happiness, and nor will an expensive bike guarantee you the best ride ever on repeat, and give you skills that’ll make your mates envious. The same applies to the recent bike boom; that rare breed of brand that actually had stock in recent years sailed to the front, but it’s now been flipped given the current overstocked state of the industry. Adventurous? Hell, yes! This issue takes a deep dive into the unknown – not just the all-thrills-adventure-at-first-sight, but also the take-a-second-glance sort of adventure. So, before we go any further, take a minute and consider what adventure means to you.
The highlights of this issue
- The best eMTB for under € 7,000 – Our 2023 group test of 7 mid-range eMTBs
- Attachment anxiety? – What beginners should know about clipless pedals
- It’s all a question of perspective? – In search of adventure with the new Ford Ranger Raptor and Mustang Mach-E
- Safety Sells – How much safer can e-mountain bikes still become?
- Weekend Adventures – The Underestimated Potential of E-SUVs
- AI vs. EI – Artificial intelligence vs. editorial intelligence, who knows best?
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All the bikes in this issue
BULLS SONIC EVO SL EN-1 | Canyon Strive:ON CFR | Haibike NDURO 7 | Moustache Samedi 29 Trail 5 | RADON DEFT 10.0 750 | | Riese & Müller Multitinker | ROTWILD R.X275 | SCOTT Lumen eRide 910 | SIMPLON Steamer Pmax | Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy | Specialized Turbo Tero X | Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL | STEVENS E-Inception FR 7.9.2
What’s to discover in this issue?
E-mountainbikes are damn expensive, and we aren’t all able to just fork out € 10,000. But do you really need the top end model with all the bells and whistles? What are eMTBs for under € 7,000 capable of, where do you get the most for your money, and what should you look for when buying? We tested 7 eMTBs ranging between € 6,000 to € 6,999 to find out.
Foot shackles, or the decisive click to reach the next level? For some, clipless pedals are a nightmare, for others they are the key to performing at their highest level. The discussion about flat versus clipless pedals is marked by fear, but also the desire to evolve. When can you and when should you switch?
What is an adventure? Is it the search for the unknown, the adrenaline rush, or the feeling of freedom? No matter how you define it, it’s the stuff dreams are made of. Under the motto “Lust for Adventure”, Ford and STEVENS Bikes invited us to Freiburg for a first test ride.
High-risk sport eMTB? “Rubbish, I’ve got the most state-of-the-art equipment!” The hottest trends in the bike industry are brimming with the promise of safety. But biking will never be absolutely safe – and it’s not supposed to be! This is about the fine line between truly protective innovations and colourful, shiny safe-washing.
Ready for an urban escape? SUV e-MTBs are all the rage, but are also viewed critically. Yet they have unimagined adventure potential. We loaded up the Specialized Turbo Tero X and the Riese & Müller Multitinker and set off on an Overnighter summit tour around Lake Garda. Adventure, here we come!
A handful of editors or the cumulative, ever growing knowledge of AI gleaned from several hundreds of gigabytes of text – who knows more about eMTBs and who gives you the better tips and recommendations? The small but cunning David was able to prevail against the giant Goliath – will we manage to beat the ChatGPT AI in an unfair duel?
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Words: Mike Hunger Photos: Diverse
