Gravel biking

Your new Gravel? In this new gravel bike review we take a look at one of the most popular trendy bikes, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon, more specifically the Carbon 5. 1. Frame. Let's start with the frame right away. Cannodale uses its Ballistec Carbon material. This carbon layup provides a great blend of stiffness, strength and compliance for a comfortable, yet fast ride in rough terrain. Like all carbon frames the Topstone is equipped with Kingpin suspension, which connects the seatstays t

The fastest gravel bike in the world? Combine mountain bikes and road bikes you get a gravel bike. That's the approximate recipe. Ridley has thought with the Kanzo Fast but a bit different and given a few neat pinches of racing character and aerodynamics more in the development of this particular bike. But is it really the fastest gravel bike on the market? Nic took a closer look in our latest YouTube video and today we on the blog also take a look at the Ridley Kanzo Fast: 1. Aerodynamics A

#What is the new Endurance bike really capable of? The latest endurance bike from Specialized has made waves in recent weeks... The release of the new Roubaix was long awaited and is now celebrated even longer. But what is the new Roubaix SL8 really capable of and how does it differ from the famous Specialized Diverge? Nic has taken a closer look at the Endurance model in his latest YouTube video and we will do so too in this blog post. Anyone looking at the new Roubaix SL8 for the first time

What setup is best for you? Finally, another gravel bike post! And a quite techy one too... If the word "gear ratio" rings no bell at all, this article is for you. And if you are an absolute expert already, but just want to have the pros and cons of single and double shifting systems on gravel bikes presented at a glance, then you are also in the right place. Shirin has taken a closer look at the two possible setups for gravel bikes and helped you determine which one suits you and your riding s

Not for minimalists, but definitely something for the great explorers... Bikepacking! Travel with the bike wherever you want and the luggage safely stowed in a few bike bags that means pure freedom for many. But a few logistical questions need to be clarified despite the spirit of adventure: Which bike is suitable? What equipment needs to be purchased and how will the nights in the open air be arranged? Which tent do you need? Don't worry, we at buycycle will help you and give you all the infor

What are the best gravel bikes for beginners to start the Gravel Game on? The spirit of adventure, the joy of discovery and simply getting out into nature: That's what graveling is all about, And these are probably also the reasons why you have loved this sport for a long time already or want to learn how to love it now! In order for you get right into it, we want to make your choice for the perfect bike as easy as possible. Which is why Shirin has presented you the five best gravel bikes for b

Team buycycle is pretty proud right now. A few weeks ago, four of us successfully completed their first ever gravel race. For some of them it was a piece of cake (maybe because a Vincent, for example, had already mastered the Ötztaler bike marathon...), for Nic on the other hand... well. He learned a lot. At least on the 70 kilometers he rode out of the 100 km race. But we wouldn't be buycycle and Nic wouldn't be Nic if we didn't share his experiences and lessons that he learned the hard way wit

Bikepacking durch Kroatien, Bosnien & Herzegowina und Montenegro 🫂Wir schreiben ganz schön viel übers Bikepacken und Reisen mit dem Fahrrad, dafür, dass es bei uns auf dem Blog noch keinen einzigen echten Reisebericht gab... Höchste Zeit also, dass ihr mal hautnah miterleben könnt, was man auf einem Bikepacking Trip so alles erleben kann. Und perfektes Timing, dass Paul, Fotograf und Fahrradliebhaber gerade eine abenteuerliche Tour durch den Balkan unternommen hat und bereit war, sie mit uns z

Summer is slowly coming to an end, the air already smells a bit like autumn and we don't even have to start with the color of the leaves... But don't worry. The most beautiful days for cycling are still ahead of us! The most beautiful days for camping, however, also... If you’re already planning your next trip but want to cover more ground, bikepacking  might be the ideal fall getaway for you. It allows you to combine cycling and traveling to explore off-road or trail rides in the most stunning

Was sind die Vorteile des Reifentrends? Weniger ist mehr und das gilt seit einer Weile auch für Fahrradreifen, denn wer braucht heute noch Reifen mit Schlauch? Was in der Automobilindustrie längst Normalität ist, bahnt sich langsam aber sicher seinen Weg in den Fahrrad-Kosmos: Der sogenannte Tubeless Reifen. Vor allem Mountainbikes und Rennräder werden immer häufiger tubeless gefahren, dabei versprechen sich die Fahrer:innen gesteigerte Traktion und erhöhte Pannensicherheit bei weniger Rollwide