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BMC has opened its first Swiss test center in Andermatt, right at the foot of some of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain roads. We joined Fabian Cancellara and BMC CEO John Glett for the official opening, jumped on a bike, and took a first look at the new concept. The idea is compelling—but given the location and its immense potential, we expected more.

Looking for a hand-built crit racer, which will also look great on your Instagram feed? It’s hard to overlook the Standert Kreissäge RS. But Standert are not just trying to fulfil the Berlin stereotype. The latest version gets race-focused handling and an aero-optimised frame, made from a promising new aluminium alloy called Standium. So what really defines the S...

Potenza con Precisione! The Northwave Extreme X aims to bring genuine Italian race pedigree to the trails, without sacrificing comfort. With a stiff carbon sole, efficient power transfer, precise adjustment and an optimised fit, it’s designed to be it a compelling high-performance shoe for gravel riding and XC racing. We share our impressions from the test.

Redshift Sports promise a lightning-fast transformation from clipless to flat pedals with their new Mousetrap pedal adapters. The brand claim you can convert your bike from a racer to a café cruiser in seconds, without using any tools. When we hear a promise like that, it naturally pricks our ears up, so we put these €65 clipless converters through their paces fo...

Italian ease meets zero percent – it’s the perfect drink for anyone who wants to celebrate without paying for it the next morning. But which alcohol-free Aperol is actually the best? We took a trip to South Tyrol, where we put the top Aperol alternatives to the test to see how close they come to the original. Is it possible to still enjoy the Dolce Vita vibes, wi...