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2 VAUDE tents pitched on a meadow surrounded by trees. In the foreground, a pump bag is used to fill a camping mat with air.

Camping Mats for Bikepacking: "You made your bed, now lie in it"

A light and compact camping mat is indispensable for bikepacking. An overview of common technologies and tips on what you need for tours.

3 VAUDE tents pitched on a meadow surrounded by trees. Next to each tent is a bicycle.

The Best Tents for Bikepacking and Cycling Tours: Your Home on the Road

A tent allows you to carry your home with you when bikepacking. Small pack size or low weight? Here’s what matters when choosing a tent for cycling tours.

Two road cyclists are riding in winter weather. The focus of the picture is on the drivetrain of the cyclist on the right.

Glossary: A Brief Explanation of Shifting Technologies

Here you’ll find an overview of the most important technologies and components for shifters & derailleurs on MTBs, road bikes and everyday bikes.

A mechanic presses the bearing cups of his Zero Stack headset into a RAAW Madonna frame.

How to: Find the right headset for your bike with S.H.I.S

You can easily find the right headset for your bike with the help of S.H.I.S. We’ll explain how this standardised naming system works.

Bicycle inner tubes for road bikes or MTBs: What system is suitable for which discipline?

Bicycle tube or tubeless tyre? Butyl, TPU or latex? Find out which system is best for you and your bike here.

BC Guide: Finding the right bottom bracket for your bike

There are so many standards for bicycle bottom brackets that it is easy to lose track of them all. We’ll help you find the right one for your frame.

Electronic Shifters & Derailleurs for Road and Mountain Bikes

They shift quickly & precisely: electronic shifters & derailleurs are now used on many high-quality bicycles. An overview of various systems.

Shifters & Derailleurs for your Mountain Bike – An Overview

XTR, XX1, X01, Deore, etc. – The choice of shifters & derailleurs for MTBs is huge. Find out which is the right one for you here.

Two road cyclists, both on Specialized Tarmac SL7 bikes, are passing uphill on a winding road.

Shimano, Campagnolo or SRAM? Shifters & Derailleurs for Road Bikes – An Overview

Whether you’re a sprinter or a mountain enthusiast, a nerd for classics or a fan of light materials, our tips will guide you to the right road bike system.

Shifters & Derailleurs for your Gravel Bike - An Overview

Gearing for gravel bikes needs to meet specific demands. By now, there's a wide selection of gravel gearings on the market. Here's an overview for you.

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