Racing bikes

- The Rave SLR ID2 is a bike optimised for professional gravel races, featuring aerodynamic elements borrowed from the Wilier Filante and 50 mm tyres.
- Ride characteristics: light, agile, very stable, high level of comfort thanks to wide tubeless tyres and Miche Graff Aero carbon wheels.
- Ten specification variants ranging from 4,400 to over 10,000 euros, all featuring the same high-end frame; overall, a high price point.

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: a gravel racing bike with tractor tyres

- Despite the climb, a time trial bike has a clear advantage, as the gradient is gentle and aerodynamically relevant speeds are reached.  
- Aerodynamics yields greater time savings than reduced weight: an extra 1 kg costs 8 seconds, whilst a 5-watt aerodynamic advantage saves 10 seconds.  
- Optimal positioning, a tailored aero handlebar, helmet, clothing and fabric texture are crucial; standard jerseys make individual fine-tuning more difficult.

2026 Tour de France: Why the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

- Stage 15, with 3,950 metres of climbing and steep final ascents, is crucial for the general classification  
- In the simulation, lightweight mountain bikes with the lowest possible weight perform best; aero bikes weighing 1.5 kg more lose up to 37 seconds  
- Vingegaard’s bike comes out on top, but his single-chainring drivetrain may reach its limits on very steep sections due to larger gear ratios

A steep climb on the route: Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

- The Diverge 4 Comp is a versatile all-road and expedition gravel bike featuring a FACT-9r carbon frame, Future Shock 3.2 and SWAT 4.0 storage compartment.  
- Its strengths lie in comfort, stability and a smooth ride, thanks to progressive geometry, 20 mm front suspension and generous tyre clearance of up to 50 mm.  
- It offers less value for money compared to mail-order brands, but features SRAM Apex AXS electronic groupset and practical spec.

TOUR Review: Specialised Diverge 4 Comp Carbon for 4,499 euros

- Cube Nuroad HPA EX: Aluminium gravel bike for €1,399, 10.1 kg, positioned as an affordable all-rounder for sporty beginners.  
- Specs: Shimano GRX 1x12, hydraulic GRX disc brakes, Newmen Performance Gravel wheels, 45 mm Schwalbe G-One tyres.  
- Sturdy aluminium frame with full-carbon fork and numerous mounting points; alternative: better-equipped aluminium models or the lighter carbon Nuroad C:62 One.

A gravel all-rounder for 1,399 euros: the Cube Nuroad HPA EX in the BIKE review

- Limited special edition of the Bike Ahead The Superfast gravel bike: 15 units, 15,000 euros, weight from 7.2 kg, manufactured entirely in Germany.
- High degree of customisation thanks to a modular design, a choice of bottom bracket standards, an optional frame storage compartment and a custom cockpit.
- Anniversary design featuring 3K carbon, special paint finish and Biturbo wheels, including a factory tour, bike fitting and personal handover by the company director.

Limited-edition gravel bike from Bike Ahead: The Superfast – super expensive

Gravel Bike

- Canyon eröffnet in Koblenz ein 1.200 m² großes E-Performance Center, ausschließlich für E-Bikes und Kunden der umliegenden Regionen.
- Vor Ort gibt es einen Outdoor-Testparcours mit zwei Strecken, auf denen verschiedene E-Bikes mit Bosch-, Shimano- und TQ-Motoren probegefahren werden können.
- Verkauf erfolgt im Direct-to-Consumer-Modell mit sofort verfügbaren E-Bikes, Beratung, Finanzierung/Leasing sowie Integration in den Canyon Campus.

Canyon eröffnet neues Testcenter: E-Rennräder von Canyon live erleben

- Lightweight urban e-bike (13.9 kg) with a carbon frame, Bosch Hub Line hub motor (45 Nm) and low-maintenance single-speed belt drive.  
- Suitable for flat urban areas and moderate gradients; 360 Wh battery with a rather limited real-world range, particularly in Turbo mode.  
- Minimalist, high-quality specification from 2,999 euros; mudguards and a luggage rack can be fitted as optional extras for greater everyday practicality.

Canyon Roadlite:On CF: City Racer – an e-bike weighing under 14 kilos

- The Megamo Along is an e-gravel bike featuring a carbon frame, 50c tyre clearance and comfortable, long-distance-oriented geometry designed for mixed terrain.
- Two Avinox motors (M2, M2S) with 110/130 Nm, a 600 Wh fixed battery, three gravel-specific modes and customisable settings via the display or app.
- Five models ranging from €3,699 to €7,999 differ in terms of motor, spec, wheels (aluminium/carbon) and cockpit; a flat-bar model is included.

New e-gravel bike featuring Avinox: Megamo brings DJI to the gravel segment

E-road bike

Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1: New generation with significantly more riding stability

Liv Langma: Lighter, more aerodynamic, stiffer

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Road bike ladies

- New Cervélo Soloist 2027: carbon aero road bike, complete weight from 6.85 kg, frame set from 1.45 kg, prices from 5,999 euros
- According to Cervélo, revised aerodynamics with increased surface area on the frame and fork deliver an 8.6-watt advantage whilst saving 287 g in weight
- Carbon wheels, power meter, aero cockpit and aero-optimised water bottles (4.3-watt saving) fitted as standard; cockpit can be exchanged within 60 days

Cervélo Soloist: More aerodynamic, lighter, faster – Cervélo’s new aero road bike

- Many road bike manufacturers use the Tour de France as an opportunity to debut new or updated aero and all-round models in the race.
- Models such as the Bianchi Specialissima RC, Giant Propel, Specialized Tarmac SL9 and Wilier Filante ID2 are regarded as particularly lightweight, aerodynamic all-rounders.
- Some bikes, such as the Cube Litening Aero and the Van Rysel RCR-R Pro, are still appearing in the Tour as prototypes or without an official launch.

2026 Tour de France: Nine new bikes ridden by the stars make their Tour debut

- Giant Propel: leichtestes Aero-Rennrad (6,43 kg), komfortabler und agiler, klar günstiger und in mehreren Preisstufen erhältlich.  
- Specialized Tarmac SL9: aerodynamisch überlegen (205 W), sehr stabiles, präzises Handling, nur als teures S-Works-Modell verfügbar.  
- Beide erreichen die TOUR-Bestnote 1,4; Wahl hängt von Prioritäten zwischen Gewicht/Preis (Giant) und Aerodynamik/Gesamtpaket (Specialized) ab.

Endspiel ums beste Rennrad: Giant Propel Advanced SL vs. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

Aero road bike

- The new Pinarello Dogma X is an endurance all-road racer featuring improved carbon (Torayca M40X), aerodynamics and tyre clearance of up to 35 mm
- X-Stays 2.0, featuring a double-arm design and a low attachment point on the seat tube, are designed to better filter out vibrations on rough tarmac
- Available from 24 July from €14,900 (frame €6,700), with a choice of top-tier groupsets and wheelsets, four standard colours plus MyWay customisation

An endurance racer from Italy: Pinarello unveils the new Dogma X

- Gravelbiken spaltet sich in geländeorientierte, MTB-nahe Räder und leichte, tempoorientierte Speed-Gravel-Bikes mit Rennrad-DNA.
- Der Autor lehnt federgabel- und variostützenlastige Gravel-MTB-Hybride ab und bevorzugt leichte, aerodynamische Race-Gravel-Modelle.
- Das Storck Fascenario 5 prägt sein Verständnis von Speed Gravel als Rennradgefühl im Gelände: schnell, aggressiv, wenig Gerumpel, Fokus auf Flow.

Vmax statt Entschleunigung: Wie viel „Speed“ verträgt das Gravelbike?

- From 12-14 June 2026, historic racing, track and touring bikes from around the 1890s to the 2000s will be auctioned at the Dr Carl Benz Automuseum.  
- The focus will be on rare Opel ZR III racing and track bikes, an Opel motorbike from 1919 and important Italian racing bikes (including Bartali and Bianchi).  
- The auction is complemented by professional team bikes, cycling memorabilia and an online catalogue with the option of registering for pre-bids.

Dream of a vintage racer: Auction with historic racing bikes

Marathon bike/endurance road bike

- Aero road bikes offer a time saving of around six minutes on the 14th mountain stage compared with lightweight bikes – significantly more than more efficient chains.
- A half-per-cent increase in drivetrain efficiency saves 45 seconds over the stage; on the final climb, an extra 400 grams in weight equates to around eight seconds.
- The Cervelo S5 is the fastest on the steep final climb thanks to its minimal weight; for the general classification contenders, it is the sum of small material advantages that makes the difference.

Tour de France 2026: Here’s how much waxed chains help

- Stage 13, featuring the Ballon d’Alsace, favours breakaway riders, but Pogacar’s attacking spirit could thwart this expectation.  
- Simulations show that aero wheels can provide a lead of up to 8 minutes and 26 seconds – or around 6 kilometres – over less aerodynamic models on this stage.  
- The 11th stage, with its chaotic finish and Warenskjold’s victory, proved that efficiency, drafting and aerodynamics can be more decisive than pure top speed.

2026 Tour de France Tech Briefing: Why aero bikes make all the difference on the Ballon d’Alsace

- Stage 12 is the last distinctly flat stage for sprinters; the route favours a bunch sprint with a short, explosive final burst of speed.  
- In a simulation of a 150-metre sprint from 65 km/h, the most aerodynamic bike (van Rysel) comes out on top, beating Cervelo by two thousandths of a second.  
- Strava data from Baptiste Veistroffer shows a maximum power output of 1358 W, an average power output of 323 W and an average speed of 44.1 km/h for his solo breakaway.

TOUR Tech Briefing for Stage 12: Sprint simulation and data from a solo breakaway

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Racing bikes

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review
A gravel racing bike with tractor tyres

2026 Tour de France
Why the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

A steep climb on the route
Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

Gravel Bike

TOUR Review
Specialised Diverge 4 Comp Carbon for 4,499 euros

A gravel all-rounder for 1,399 euros
The Cube Nuroad HPA EX in the BIKE review

Limited-edition gravel bike from Bike Ahead
The Superfast – super expensive

E-road bike

Canyon eröffnet neues Testcenter
E-Rennräder von Canyon live erleben

Canyon Roadlite:On CF
City Racer – an e-bike weighing under 14 kilos

New e-gravel bike featuring Avinox
Megamo brings DJI to the gravel segment

Road bike ladies

Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1
New generation with significantly more riding stability

Liv Langma
Lighter, more aerodynamic, stiffer

Liv Avail & Liv Devote on test
What are the advantages of specialised women's bikes?

Aero road bike

Cervélo Soloist
More aerodynamic, lighter, faster – Cervélo’s new aero road bike

2026 Tour de France
Nine new bikes ridden by the stars make their Tour debut

Endspiel ums beste Rennrad
Giant Propel Advanced SL vs. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

Marathon bike/endurance road bike

An endurance racer from Italy
Pinarello unveils the new Dogma X

Vmax statt Entschleunigung
Wie viel „Speed“ verträgt das Gravelbike?

Dream of a vintage racer
Auction with historic racing bikes

Driver type

Tour de France 2026
Here’s how much waxed chains help

2026 Tour de France Tech Briefing
Why aero bikes make all the difference on the Ballon d’Alsace

TOUR Tech Briefing for Stage 12
Sprint simulation and data from a solo breakaway

Racing bikes

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 reviewA gravel racing bike with tractor tyres

2026 Tour de FranceWhy the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

A steep climb on the routeWhich bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

Gravel Bike

TOUR ReviewSpecialised Diverge 4 Comp Carbon for 4,499 euros

A gravel all-rounder for 1,399 eurosThe Cube Nuroad HPA EX in the BIKE review

Limited-edition gravel bike from Bike AheadThe Superfast – super expensive

E-road bike

Canyon eröffnet neues TestcenterE-Rennräder von Canyon live erleben

Canyon Roadlite:On CFCity Racer – an e-bike weighing under 14 kilos

New e-gravel bike featuring AvinoxMegamo brings DJI to the gravel segment

Road bike ladies

Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1New generation with significantly more riding stability

Liv LangmaLighter, more aerodynamic, stiffer

Liv Avail & Liv Devote on testWhat are the advantages of specialised women's bikes?

Aero road bike

Cervélo SoloistMore aerodynamic, lighter, faster – Cervélo’s new aero road bike

2026 Tour de FranceNine new bikes ridden by the stars make their Tour debut

Endspiel ums beste RennradGiant Propel Advanced SL vs. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

Marathon bike/endurance road bike

An endurance racer from ItalyPinarello unveils the new Dogma X

Vmax statt EntschleunigungWie viel „Speed“ verträgt das Gravelbike?

Dream of a vintage racerAuction with historic racing bikes

Driver type

Tour de France 2026Here’s how much waxed chains help

2026 Tour de France Tech BriefingWhy aero bikes make all the difference on the Ballon d’Alsace

TOUR Tech Briefing for Stage 12Sprint simulation and data from a solo breakaway

Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review
A gravel racing bike with tractor tyres

2026 Tour de France
Why the Yellow Jersey becomes a handicap in the time trial

A steep climb on the route
Which bikes are leading the way on the Plateau de Solaison?

TOUR Review
Specialised Diverge 4 Comp Carbon for 4,499 euros

A gravel all-rounder for 1,399 euros
The Cube Nuroad HPA EX in the BIKE review

Limited-edition gravel bike from Bike Ahead
The Superfast – super expensive

Canyon eröffnet neues Testcenter
E-Rennräder von Canyon live erleben

Canyon Roadlite:On CF
City Racer – an e-bike weighing under 14 kilos

New e-gravel bike featuring Avinox
Megamo brings DJI to the gravel segment

Liv Langma Advanced Pro 1
New generation with significantly more riding stability

Liv Langma
Lighter, more aerodynamic, stiffer

Liv Avail & Liv Devote on test
What are the advantages of specialised women's bikes?

Cervélo Soloist
More aerodynamic, lighter, faster – Cervélo’s new aero road bike

2026 Tour de France
Nine new bikes ridden by the stars make their Tour debut

Endspiel ums beste Rennrad
Giant Propel Advanced SL vs. Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

An endurance racer from Italy
Pinarello unveils the new Dogma X

Vmax statt Entschleunigung
Wie viel „Speed“ verträgt das Gravelbike?

Dream of a vintage racer
Auction with historic racing bikes

Tour de France 2026
Here’s how much waxed chains help

2026 Tour de France Tech Briefing
Why aero bikes make all the difference on the Ballon d’Alsace

TOUR Tech Briefing for Stage 12
Sprint simulation and data from a solo breakaway