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Bike Accessories — Test winner

Dmitriy — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:36:09 +0000

Bike Accessories Test Winner

Of course, part of an e-bike suitable accessories. There are a variety of devices that can make a ride relaxed. We have in the course of our tests tried several products and provide you here before those which we liked best. Figures but we will do the accessories tests shorter than the E-Bike Tests — so there is no sub-pages with detailed reports give but brief overviews of the respective product.

Bike Accessories: bike trailer for 2 children

E-Bike Trailers

+ Dimensions: 140 x 90 x 75 cm

+ Price / performance TOP

+ Max. Seat height of children: 50 cm

+ Application: Purchases / Transport

— Lack of space

This bike trailer is an absolute bargain in contrast to other models. The trailer can be folded easily and thus be stowed in the trunk. A fly screen protects the small insect bites or other insects. It has a 5-point safety belt and has enough space for 2 children. But nothing more. If you still want to invite additional luggage you have to think something else. The StVZO approval is when retrofitting an approved taillightimmediately possible.

Tacho: Sigma Cycling Computer Bc 5:12

Sigma cycling computer

+ UFSB compatible

+ Speed, trip odometer, total odometer

+ Price / performance TOP

+ Waterproof, tool-free assembly

— Easy processing

The cycling computer is a great extension for the otherwise usually somewhat boring display of e-bikes. Especially for monitoring the kilometers, the current time, this outdoor unit is ideal for longer distances.

Frame Bag: ROSWHEEL Frame Bag

ROSWHEEL

+ Smartphone protected waterproof

+ Price / performance TOP

+ Up 5.7 inch smartphones

+ Tool bag

— Sometimes production errors

A very useful companion, both on short and on long trips. The smartphone can be conveniently used as a navigation device and is still operated by the protective film. Law and in the side pockets left is enough space for a spare tube or a Tool

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ADORE KS Cycling City Bike test: Place 5

Dmitriy — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:21:41 +0000

ADORE KS Cycling City Bike E-Bike Test

General Information
The bicycle of the future is clearly the e-bike. From the variety of deals on motorized bicycles seen from tests indicated that folding bikes with electric motor practical, lightweight and to guarantee rapid, stress-reduced driving.
In an E Bike Test experiences come together from a comparison. A group is presented by interested parties from the review of the best, resulting in many benefits.Was analyzed specifically and in detail in a KS Cycling City Bike Test the E-Bike Cycling KS Adore Zero in terms of handling, portability and handling.
Although a helmet is not mandatory, but should be used for their own safety. Especially for cyclists, including pedelecs and e-bikes belong to accidents can be fatal develop.
Armed with this, you take the rechargeable Li-ion battery, which according to a charging time of a normal outlet of 4-5 hours full charge has reached, and opens the luggage carrier. The battery is simply inserted, the lid folded and pressed the on / off. At this moment, the motor is activated. A magnetic key ensures that the function is ready to go — on the steering wheel for this purpose is a display for precise information. Simply press; with the lighting function of the start is almost sealed. First, however, still choose the support level which was also located on the steering wheel -. Four choices are available
The saddle is set at the retaining bar underneath with a lever to the seat height of the driver, so comfortable cycling is possible. With easy pedaling the group consisting of the light metal aluminum pedals it starts. The benefit in comparison to the normal cycling is created: Without exertions the first pitch can be handled and when descending reduces KS Cycling Adore Zero automatically while driving the speed, that is, at 25 km / h, it automatically switches off and is thus at the StVZO adjusted; a manual shutdown via the display is possible, which extends the battery life. Practical: For this pedelec / e-bike no license / driving license is required!

If the target is reached — for example, the mall, the office, the car, the train or just the garage for parking — which may be only a slim 20 kg light Electro Bike «halved» with only one handle in the middle. Once engaged, it has to a security lock. Well protected, it can be perfectly stowed and fits in every boot, the train compartment, next to the bus and train travel. So universal, it fulfills every desire for flexibility and to personally usable fitness. Whether more relaxed and so comfortable, or at least more performance-oriented, can be situational decided spontaneously.
It is particularly suitable for the age group between 20 and 50 as variable use, foldable and still provides full power. An advantage to the labor-saving application, if it must go fast times and the condition does not exist.
Of course driving this support by electric motor folding bike, which is equipped with 20-inch Kenda tires, reflective strips and K-Shield puncture protection, like a normal bike; this engine is off. Then makes for more ride winning the Shimano Nexus 3-speed rotary circuit, located on the steering wheel, it has the advantage of freedom from maintenance. And despite the entrained engine which is E-Bike Cycling KS Adore Zero lightweight through the use of aluminum 6061 alloy.

Details
Wheel Size: 20 inch
lithium-ion battery 36V 6.6Ah in Porter, lockable,
reach to 70 KM — Charging time 4-5 hours
battery level monitored (LEDs).
Brushless DC electric motor with four-level support;
Sensor-controlled shutdown by brake application;
Magnet key to activate.
Light aluminum frame with 6061 alloy
Shimano Nexus 3-speed with twist shifter and gear indicator
folding system with safety lock
Spanninga LED lighting
APSE V-brakes with power modulator for brake-dosage
Kenda tires with reflective strips
K-Shield puncture protection
adjustable aluminum kickstand

Folding size: 75 x 80 x 40
Frame size 35 cm.
Weight: 19,5 kg.

Items
Lithium Ion battery 36V 6.6Ah with Samsung cells reach the manufacturer up to 70 km. In our e Citybike test we came so far just 30km .; Charging time 4-5 hours. Magnetic keys for motor activation. Aluminum cranks and anti-slip pedals are lightweight and foldable, especially important during transport.
For this purpose charger, reflectors and bell.
The bike is assembled to 85%. For safety, a specialist is to fully assemble recommended that followed up all pre-aligned parts and finally composed.

Customer
Schalow & Kroh accepts the support, where you can abwklären everything easily via Amazon. The toll-free hotline is 0800-5888648. For complaints, the company responds quickly and reliably. A tip: when ordering directly through the retailer must pay the submission itself. If the pedelec is however via Amazon, then the seller has to take in complaints shipment. Design frame, handlebars and handlebar are made of lightweight aluminum and unbreakable, white plastic. It is not the best possible material, but it is but light and therefore increases the range. The ergonomically, carefully crafted saddle fits held to white to black, height adjustable and waterproof. It is modern and just the design that probably most chic folding bike at the time.

Price / performance
A pedelec with a balanced price-performance ratio. Since it costs less than 1000 €, of course you have some drawbacks. On the one hand some weak battery it should be mentioned, on the other hand would be the lack of suspension, making the KS Cycling to a pure city bike.Larger tours the country are therefore not to make.

Conclusion
Easy-to-use, high-performance e-bike that can be folded and stowed anywhere. The activation of the engine is easy and the automatic safety lock is advantageous. For the target group between 20 to 50 years an indispensable vehicle for personal transport (also with luggage, for example, for purchases outstanding!) In order to save valuable time or to increase his fitness for gentle kind. Reach can indeed be desired, especially if you have a few extra kilos, because the e-bike is designed, however, for the city, this is no major problem.

ADORE KS Cycling e-bike test

equipment 4/5
design 4.7/5
reach 3.9/5
lifespan 5/5
Price-performance 4.7/5

abridged version

The Adore KS Cycling is an excellent city bike. It impresses with its flexibility and slick design. As a city bike is not designed for long trips, but it is perfect for driving in the trunk.

4.5

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3M spoke reflectors

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:10:22 +0000

With spoke reflectors safely through road

Anyone traveling by bike knows the problem, again to get on the road in situations where one is overlooked briefly and can lead to dangerous situations. Often cyclists have an overview and can avert accidents caused by their own behavior. The darker it is outside, the harder it will be seen by other road users cyclists and pedestrians, even in summer.

A roadworthy bike needs to current requirements of the Road Traffic least two reflectors per tires. Alternatively, a light strip on the bicycle jacket must be present here. In addition to the mandatory bicycle lights you will thus already seen quite well. It goes even better. With spoke reflectors can be very strong focus on your own bike in the dark. Incident light is reflected by the spoke reflectors and the bicycle is visible.

Normally has a wheel 36 spokes per wheel, both wheels together so come on 72 spokes. If one can, bestück to all of the spokes with a reflector. Who has less reflectors, fewer spokes can be equipped with a reflector. Did they all spoke fitted on the wheel with a Speichenreflektor, this looks when driving as a continuous strip.

The rotational movement of the wheel is so fast that the human eye perceives a continuous reflective strips. How beautiful to see in the video, this movie is very striking. The rotation of the tire, the strips are moved toward rim. The reflectors can also depending on the manufacturer to be used as a complete replacement for the two prescribed Yellow . To do so, however, at each spoke such a reflector rod are. Only in this way meets the STVZO default.

In the video, the bike with a normal bicycle lamp is illuminated, in use here the Trelock LS 750 ION , a car headlight will be the effect even more.

Mounting the spoke reflectors

The installation is very simple, the specimens used in our test are open on one side and can be easily clipped or pushed to the memory. Here you can either equip each spoke, or only every second.

We all have 36 spokes fitted in just under 4:40 minutes. In the right size this right Stramm sitting on the spoke, a Klötern or other sounds do not go from them. The weight is absolutely negligible, with only a few grams, this is not to remember when driving. If one has in the spokes have a sensor for a bicycle speedometer, you have readjusted for some this might.

Conclusion on spoke reflectors — costs and benefits

Looking at the positive effect and provides thereby the purchase price and the cost of installation, the benefit is obvious. Much more security through increased conspicuousness in the evening and at night. The entire starting at 10 euros.

However, the spoke reflectors are not just something for the winter and the dark season.Who often by bicycle is traveling in the summer and even at night so driving through the city, should make himself and his bike conspicuous to other road users. It does not matter whether one comes straight at minus 10 ° C or a grill party.

For our test we took these reflectors: 3M Sekuclip® of Büchel, checked production by TÜV SÜD, 72 piece for 1.8 to 2.0 mm spokes.

Our rating: 4.7/5

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Aldi folding bicycle — The folding bike from discounters in focus and test

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:09:41 +0000

The Aldi folding bike with 20 inch in focus and test

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As well, a folding bike for 189 Euro to be? This question we want to get to the bottom. The discounter Aldi has repeatedly Bicycles & Bicycle Accessories in his offer. We have the aluminum folding bike brought in 20 inches, to test it. In our test, we go to the treatment of the individual components and the stability of the folding bicycle.

What is all this when buying / delivery

Purchased and delivered is the folding bike in a large box. The deal seems to be quite simple, you are Aldi € 189 and in return you get a pre-assembled aluminum folding bike. The indication that the bike is assembled, is important. A direct assembling and drive is not possible. Included is next to the folding bike a cultivation or Montieranleitung and a bag (cover) in order to transport the bike when folded properly and without any problems. Also present are battery LED lamps .

The bike itself is according to current requirements of the Road Traffic Act authorizations for the German road traffic. It therefore meets all the requirements necessary highway legislation. With this in mind, we already know that the folding bike with a functioning light system is delivered. Here Aldi puts on a battery lights with roadworthiness approval.

Battery Lights is, reflectors mounted

The lamps are included separately and can be fitted without tools on the bicycle. The front lamp holder is fixed with a clamp and a screw with turret. The rear light finds it’s place on the seat post. The brackets can remain permanently mounted on the bicycle, because the battery bicycle lamps can be removed by clicking function. Only the rear light, one should keep a closer eye.

In the tail lamp bracket but one should look that you can not retract into the seat post up to the maximum. Optionally, you have to remove the bracket here. In addition, the indication that the bike only has a street legal when both lighting units are mounted. A hub dynamo or External Dynamo we look for in vain.

All prescribed reflectors and reflectors are also located on the 20-inch folding bicycle. The pedals have yellow reflectors and the coats of tires have a light strip, or reflective strips.Anyone who wants can optionally spokes nor spoke reflectors equip. In addition to the prescribed minimum legal requirements, the small bike comes with a 7-speed derailleur around the corner.

The technical details at a glance by the manufacturer:

7 speed derailleur by Shimano
Battery lights / LED lighting plug incl. Batteries according STVZO
20-inch aluminum wheels with reflective tires
Aluminum folding frame with quick release
Folding pedals with reflectors
Frame with 33 cm frame height
V-Brake front and rear
Sprung aluminum seatpost
centrestand

The pedals are provided next to the frame and the handlebar stem with a folding mechanism.Therefore one must at the outer region on both sides of the press existing metal buttons (see picture).

If you fold the Aldi folding bicycle together, you can also Tretpedalen fold, thus saving again important when stowing centimeters.

The frame and the folding mechanism

The frame next to the folding mechanism and the quick release a snap. However, this lock keeps the frame together by no means, this function is only used for stabilization and better fitting by the quick release.

If you want to unfold the bike, you have to solve this lock by lifting the quick release lever.Only now, the frame can be folded and the bicycle can be reduced. This locking is also available at the handle bar. If the screw once solved unexpectedly, the locking function is a second fuse.

The brakes on Aldi folding bike

The brakes are employed here on V-brakes, grab very well and the bike good, but with a screech to a halt. The brake handles are a little shorter than you would expect with a normal touring bike or hybrid bike.

Ergonomic handles are nowhere, given the fact that you usually travels no long distances with a folding bike, this is ok. The seat post is long, just as it is part of a 20 inch bike for adults.Here it is important that you can not continue extracts the seatpost with suspension as the mark with the maximum extension length. If one does it but, breakage!

Transporting bags and goods

The porter just offers enough space to carry a jacket or smaller items. On Porter is still a Mini Pump SKS . Although we have in our Aldi folding bike test our MSX Pannier get attached to the rack, however, is not enough space between the bag and the bicycle pedals. In Step one encounters again and again against the bicycle bag.

Transport from the folding bicycle in the carrying bag and handling

The included carrying bag is just big enough to stow away to the Aldi folding bicycle. Closed is this with a zipper and supported at two well-made handles.

The whole bike can be folded in a few simple steps and make roadworthy. In our test we used from unpacking to starting out under a minute.

The gearshift switches cleanly and smoothly through all the gears, a 7 speed derailleur by Shimano adorns the rear here. Front there is only one pinion, a derailleur, there is thus no.Even with a folding bike should the gearshift always adjust his.

The solid components that are not equipped with a folding or folding mechanism are, all without rattling and shaking mounted. The hinged joints must be found with the quick release the right stop. Once set, this may remain so and the screws do not pretend thanks to self-locking nuts. When mounting is essential to ensure that all bolts are tight. The quick release must close tightly and no folding mechanism may wobble or have more game.

For whom the Aldi folding bicycle is suitable — Our conclusion

At just 14.9 kg, the folding bike can be quite impressive. It is true, however, important to note the maximum weight. In the instruction manual is a maximum weight of 100 kg written.There, a sample calculation is performed, which looks like this: 100kg — 14.5 kg = 85.5 kg for the driver. This means nothing other than that the driver should bring no more than 85.5 kg of body weight.

Who it every day from the train ride to work will, should decide to take a little more money in the hand. In folding bike test we have already informed in detail about what to look for everything in the purchase. Anyone looking to get the Aldi folding bike just on vacation rolls which does not make much wrong with the purchase.

On the boat in the harbor or camping, no problem. Even if you take occasionally would thus hold a bike for visiting the folding bike can certainly establish. With the 7 courses you do not get directly problems even at a slight incline. The bike is a 10-year warranty on the frame and 3-year warranty on all other, except wear parts , sold.

Video from Aldi folding bike 20 inches — Fahrbereit in 50 seconds

Please note that the rating

What we must not forget in a test, the ratio of price to performance. Let us look at this ratio at Aldi folding bike, we arrive at a good result. The initial question: «What can you expect for 189 euros», we can with a: «a decent folding bike for the price». No more, no less. A comparison with a Pegasus, Tern or Brombton you can not draw, of course, these wheels run in an entirely different class.

The use the supplied air pump SKS should not bring used better, we are on the road not done so to get some air in the tires. At the end he was so flat that we had to push. The air not walked out purely however. Here SKS should again think about whether the label is placed there richtg.

Aldi folding bike test result

From this Aldi folding bike gets a score of 3.8 out of 5 points in the test. Point deduction is available for the simple saddle and the battery lamps. A permanently built lighting system gives more comfort and the bike is ready for immediate use. One or two additional rubber linings to protect the paint and material in the folded state would be desirable.

Unfortunately, there is Aldi folding bike is not always available at the moment so we have picked out a folding bicycle in a similar price range.

Other folding bicycles and folding bikes in a similar price range

manufacturer	inch	courses	Weight approx.	price	provider
Prophete	20	7-speed	N / A	€ 250.00 ~~€ 319.95~~	Amazon
Aldi folding bike	20	7-speed	14,9kg
Chrisson Foldrider	20	3 course	12,8kg	N / A	Amazon
PERFORMANCE	20	6-speed	17kg	€ 227.95	Amazon
Dahon	20	7-speed	11,9kg	€ 503.99	Amazon
Tern LINK C7	20	7-speed	12,6kg	€ 503.99	Amazon
Tern LINK C8	20	7-speed	N / A	€ 607.76	Amazon
BMW Mini	20	N / A	N / A	€ 307.00	Amazon

Our rating: 3.8/5

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Kalkhoff Endeavour XT 30 gear in the test — 2015 Model

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:09:09 +0000

Kalkhoff Endeavour XT 30-G in focus

We have the Kalkhoff Endeavour XT 30-G risen and covered the first 100 km, so. It will draw a first summary time.

Before the acquisition we did not realize what wheel, model and manufacturer which we should set for the editor. At the end we had three bikes to shortlist and the Kalkhoff Endeavour XT has this most convincing. Criteria for the acquisition were:

Bike, either
cover long bike rides comfortably
Visually appealing with a akzeptierbarem weight
Full street legal on delivery
High quality crafting
Diamond frame desirable

Among the last two bicycles we had the Koga — F3 5.0 S and the Kalkhoff Endeavour XT 30-G.At the end of the Kalkhoff were impressed by the facilities us. 28 inches, 55 cm frame height, in color «nimbus gray matt», powder coated with brushed welds. The frame (diamond frame) is made of aluminum, the fork is a Suntour NCX-D Magnesium suspension fork with remote lockout.

With the Remote Control of the front suspension, one has the possibility to block the suspension while driving. What only the state is otherwise possible can be activated or deactivated at the Kalkhoff Endeavour XT while driving and a steering lever. one often Switches from smooth tarmac to rough terrain, the hydraulic suspension is a button off and on. During the first 100 km we have this naturally caused intentionally, but we have this feature already fast gentuzt intuitive and learned to appreciate.

The hub dynamo is small and is hardly noticeable. The reaction of friends was often «battery lamps are installed»? The front hub is difficult to see as a hub dynamo. movement was used here Concept EX hub dynamo, the small size brings advantages in weight (399g manufacturer). Despite their small size, the Dynamo is powerful and brings his 3 Watt and 6 volts the desired performance.

Must operate the SP Dynamo HUB of Shutter Precision a headlight with LED technology and a capacity of 80 Lux, a Concept EX Pro 80 Lux LED headlamp with parking light and daytime running lights. With a switch on the headlamp can switch from the daytime running light function for active operation. Our Trelock LS 750 ION from the bicycle lighting test can remain in the drawer thus first.

For the rear safety a AXA Riff Steady LED rear light with parking light function was blocked.The porter protects the LED taillight well against unwanted Rangierunfällen.

The supplied stem we have directly through a shared porch that can be adjusted. The plant stem (Stem Concept SL) is rigid. We also have had the aluminum exchange 2-leg Porter. Was mounted for us a porter aluminum with pocket pursuit. This has the more comfortable mounting of panniers and a second Einhängebene for side pockets. Our goal is, by bike also wide tours and routes to cover. Our Bike bag of MSX should thereby have a good seat.

In the circuit, a Shimano Deore XT 30-speed with Shimano Deore XT shifters combined. This is a very fast and flowing turn about without great delay. At this point, the reference should not be ignored that these parts should be continuously maintained and serviced.

Personal impression from Kalkhoff Endeavour XT

We have the Kalkhoff Endeavour XT driven both on tarmac and on dirt and gravel roads. It drops to clear too coarse of gravel surface should not be. The Schwalbe Marathon tires are inflated to 6 bar. The road profile leaves a sweat on coarse gravel thoroughly. Small gravel stones are no problem about it.

The entire bike makes a valued and good impression, the wheel brakes are good and can still dispense as needed. were installed here Shimano Deore T615, hydraulic disc brakes having a diameter of about 18 cm at the front axle and a diameter of about 15 cm at the rear axle.

We have a good feeling and can leave us rolling on level ground well without that we are slowed down noticeably. What us is very important, we have no rattling or jingling when we ride a bike. Even with slight bumps on the road, there is no disturbing noise from the bike or its attachments.

For fast back up and complete, we opted for a AXA Defender frame lock decision. In addition a from our test known Trelock FS 455 folding lock . Is delivered the bike without a bike lock.We have in this case against the Kryptonite Evolution 4 decided since we a bottle holdershave mounted and the padlock and the 0.75 liter bottle would otherwise come in the way.

Our personal conclusion

So far we are very pleased with the hybrid bicycle from Kalkhoff. It has all our needs, all at once, even if we have just exchanged when purchasing a few accessories. The bike itself has a great base to make it conform to his personal needs. From this Endeavour XT gets an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 points. Owed by the fact that we had to change a few accessories to create a bike great for us. It must be said, there are probably very few bikes that meet the needs of the cyclist in the delivery to 100%.

With a purchase price of 1099 Euro, Trekking Bike is located in a price range in which the chaff already separates from the wheat. In this price range should a bicycle not only like, it should convince. Our 1100 km tour through Germany can play safely to us. With this bike this distance should make no difficulty. We will this product again enrich with new knowledge for Kalkhoff Endeavour Trekkingrad XT 30-G. We ourselves are curious how the hybrid bike designed.

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Our rating: 4.7/5

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Ergon GP3 bicycle grips in Test

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:08:30 +0000

Ergon GP3 bicycle grips with Barends — Squirrel

There are attachments on the bicycle that is vitally thrive for pleasant cycling and comfortable. The handles are precisely those attachments with which the driving pleasure can be significantly influenced. The Ergon GP3 L handles we look today at more closely.After the us Ergon GP1 have explained already in detail, we provide in this review the ergonomic handles with Barends (croissant). On our tour through Germany, we have a lot of accessories mounted on the bike, these handles.

I practice that actually and it makes sense: Before you purchase there is always the question?This results out of the requirement and is not to give a general answer.

With ergonomic handles makes possible to improve ride comfort. Sleeping a thenars, individual finger, the entire hand or even the forearm while driving a, these handles, provide for the proper installation, Remedy. Why exactly the croissants to the GP3 handles? Who does long bike rides, which will be noted that the hands also need a break. Thus one does not have to go freehand, eg serving croissants for gripping. The hand can change the position and to relax and unwind.

In the mountains you can see the handles to pull utilize the weight to move more forward.We had the ergonomic bicycle grips GP3 first in our bicycle tour through Germany in use.Especially with the slopes, we have learned to love.

Delivery and installation of Ergon GP3 L handles

be delivered the handles in pairs and with all parts such as screws, caps and croissant. A handle is As with the GP1 handles outside of the carton and can be felt even before you buy.The second handle is in a box, in addition to a manual Are there also other parts such as screws and a cap on the end.

After dissolved the old slope reefs has and the handlebar is free, you can push the GP3 grips on the handlebars. First, we do not fix the handles. We set and on the saddle and grip the first handle. We assume a normal driving position and seat position and try each handle align so that our forearm forms a line with the wrist. Whoever carries bicycle gloves cycling, should carry these also need adjustment. Once we have found the position, we can now attach and align the croissant.

The bar ends are plugged in to the outer end of the handles. These also have the screw to fix and clamp the handles on the handlebars. Unlike the GP1 the screws are not visible or attached below.

We tipped them a little forward. On the lower, outer side is the Allen screw for fixing cautious.Using strokes can be accurately read what angle you fixed the bar ends. On the other side of the handlebar can now align and fix the second handle the same way. About the strokes you get set the same angle.

Tweaking and adjust the handles

Whether the handles really fit well and not fall asleep hands, you realize while traveling a certain distance, and time on the bike. It is recommended the right tool to bring loosening the screw. If one notices that the arms, hands and fingers go to sleep, you have to adjust a little to the handlebar grip. We have corrected this after the first 25 km, with us the palm of your hand falls asleep. Our wrist was minimal caved, after correcting a straight line was obtained from the forearm and wrist. The numbness was less. A further 15 km you had to adjust a little bit again. With two breaks for the correction we have got it right.

Our Note: Ask the handles one during a break a long journey before you rate the products unfit. If the handlebars been changes in the millimeter range can have an impact.

Conclusion for Ergon GP3 test

Seen priced the handles in the higher segment are found. With good 59 euros are not a bargain, but with proper installation and good attitude, they are worth every penny. The croissants have exactly brought relief when grasping to which we had hoped. The handles have supported the palm in place and put the burden on descents. On long haul you were ideally positioned to receive a positive and pleasant driving experience. Those who wish can get the Ergon GP3 in Cork. Design and sizes are the same, only the material is different.

Who is willing to spend a little more money, the Ergon should view GP3 handles even closer.From us get the handles 5 out of 5 points.

Here you can buy the Ergon GP3 on Amazon

Our rating: 5/5

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AXA Faltschloss 800 Tests — Satisfactory

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:09:45 +0000

AXA Faltschloss 800 Test — 100 cm long and 8 mm thick

Whenever we talked about Folding, brands such as Abus or Trelock were mentioned in the same breath. Lately Also AXA may be called the topic Folding. Attracted we are on the new AXA Faltschloss series by the members Heft ADFC. On the back of the display has us smiled and invited to order one of the AXA Folding. Said and done! The AXA Faltschloss 800 was only two days later with us.

Delivery and feel from Axa Folding 800

Delivered were the folding lock itself, a bracket for mounting to the bicycle frame, including the necessary mounting hardware. Choosing one can thereby screwing the frame or the fixation by means of Velcro straps. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Included are two bicycle key and an installation manual.

The castle itself feels valuable and has a weight of approximately 1121 g, no lightweight. The other Faltschlössern rigid but movable members, are not rigid at AXA 800 and can not be only in two axes move special in three axes. Encased are the members with a neoprene cover. This to avoid scratches on the paint. The holder also makes a solid impression. Here plastic was mainly processed.

Specifications from AXA FLC 800

The castle is 100 cm (1 meter) long and weighs about 1.100 kg. With a diameter of 8 mm (0.8 cm) when it gets AXA internal Safety Index has a value of 9 of 15 possible points, so on the packaging. In comparison, the AXA Cherto Compact 95, one of the top locks from the currentbicycle lock test by Stiftung Warentest, has a safety index. 4

The key can only deduct if you have closed the lock. This protects, as well as other models before, that it closes off accidentally and the key has not present. protected from contamination, is the lock cylinder with a dust and sand protection. This one has before to one side and can then insert the key into the lock.

AXA Faltschloss 800 — On the bicycle

Coming a bottle holder mounted and no second pair of holes there, one has to fall back on the Velcro strips. No matter which type you opt during installation, both are possible within minutes. With a little technical skill it takes about 5 to 10 minutes. If you want to fix the bracket with the screws you need in an Allen key size 4 (4mm).

The folding lock is actually folded into the holder, this may be a bit more complicated at the first time, however, it has made the process 3-4 times, this is faster. It is important to ensure that one intercalates two of the members in the appropriate grooves or notches.

Conclusion and everyday use

The foldable AXA is about 15 cm longer than the Trelock FS 455 , this 15 cm make when connected to other objects noticeable. While a connection to a foreign object is almost impossible with the FS 455, the AXA FLC 800 can definitely close the bicycle on a road sign or a fence. We have the bike can be connected to a bank without any problems.

As an intermediate length between the model and the Trelock Abus Bordo Big (120 cm) is the AXA Faltschloss with its 49 euro (purchase price for our test) quite affordable and can be used in everyday life. Another disadvantage is the neoprene cover, it rains heavily, then sucks this full with water.

Positive characteristics:

+ Length of 100 cm

+ Joints flexible not only in two axes, dadruch flexibility

+ No rattling while driving

Negative characteristics:

— Neoprene reference soaks in the rain with water. Transport in a handbag, for example by rain, only conditionally possible

From this AXA Faltschloss 800 receives an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 points. To point deduction of neoprene jacket screamed through rain and somewhat difficult insertion into the holder. Here it takes a little practice and the knowledge that you should introduce two of the folding members in the pusher. The members should not be too much above the other to push it into the holder bachige. For this, the lock has been opened in a Test at Fahrradblog.de with a simple bolt cutters.

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Our rating: 3/5

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Teasi One 2 in Test and Overview

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:06:22 +0000

Teasi One 2 in Test and Overview

In our general article about bicycle navigation test we have already listed some things that you should consider before buying. Today we dedicate ourselves to Teasi One and look even more closely at whether this Fahrradnavi is suitable for everyday use and what features brings the device.

Package and accessories when Teasi One 2

The Teasi One 2 is supplied in a high quality cardboard and is therefore well protected against damage during shipping. Nothing is more annoying than when the order arrives defective. The package includes the charging cable, a power adapter, a detailed instruction manual, the mounting materials for the bike mount and of course the navigation device itself. Not with this is the software for the PC, this must be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. However, the Teasi One 2 is fully in its application, can be used without a PC. On the device 27 country maps are installed, boring it is not an order.

Feel and operation of Teasi One 2

The device is very comfortable to hold and is good to keep even for smaller hands. The housing makes a valued and high good impression. The build quality is high and stable, with a weight of just 145 g. The operation of the display is very simple, the touchscreen responds promptly and receives the desired commands.

Menus and icons

The menu is kept very simple and clear. Even non-technical person to operate from Teasi One 2 is not a problem. Each function has a symbol, you press this, you get displayed exactly what you would expect. When setting up the device you will be asked if you want to choose the easy mode. This option reduces the menu interface on the main features and looks very tidy.Ideal for older people who do not wish to grand incorporated into a new software. So the Teasi One 2 is the motto «Teasi is Easy» justice. The route options can be selected as options such as «short» and «easy».

In the upper display the usual things such as the reception status, battery status and time are displayed. Add to that a bike icon when you are in the bicycle mode. Directly below the current speed, direction and distance are displayed to the destination. The current position and direction is indicated by an arrow. Below the map you have buttons for search, to stop the route and adding options. The information in each display area can be adjusted individually.

Application from the navigation device

The navigation device is at home on field, forest and hiking trails and accompanied a perfect over hill and dale. It does not matter whether it is mounted on the bicycle or held in the hand.This makes the Teasi One 2 also the ideal partner for geocaching and hiking.

Specifications from Navi

With a screen size of 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) and a resolution of 480 × 800 pixels can be recognized properly the cards at full brightness. The weight of Teasi One is 200 g, in the hand, it can look very sophisticated and not too heavy. The Li-battery (2.300mAh) holds according to the manufacturer for up to 10 hours outdoor use and is integrated in the device. The device has a USB port, here on routes can be transferred from the PC and the controller is loaded simultaneously. With a fuel water protection IPX5 standard can not go wrong even in light rain. The position is determined by GPS receiver and shown on the map. With its 128MB DDR2 RAM and 4GB flash memory that Teasi One is very well positioned. The powerful 664 MHz processor shows the cards on smoothly and without much delay.

All data at a glance in the data table

Display Size:	3.5 inch / 480×800 Pix.
Weight:	200 g
Li-battery:	2.300mAh up to 10 hours
R.A.M:	128 MB
Processor:	664 MHz
USB port:	PC / Download
Water sensitivity:	Fuel water protection IPX5

Size comparison of Teasi Pro for Teasi One 2

In the field and in real use

Enough talking about theory, we install the unit on the bike and we drive a test track. We are Local Guide and know how to get to the destination, we look whether the Teasi One 2 which also white. The route is about 20 km long and leads us to the main roads and cycle paths along. The Teasi has not always navigates us along the best route to our taste it was still ok.Criticism over the routing of each device must be attributed. Specified data and directions were always in accordance with the calculated route. Although we would otherwise run, we have arrived at your exact destination.

Our review of the Teasi One 2:

Our rating: 3.6/5

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Sigma 1009 — A bicycle speedometer to the test

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:06:06 +0000

Sigma 1009 — A bicycle speedometer to the test

A bicycle speedometer does not always have complicated that proves the bike computer Sigma 1009 with flying colors. The small speedometer may be exactly what you would expect from a bicycle speedometer, it records the number of kilometers on, indicates the daily kilometers and has in live mode a speed indicator. Add to this a total mileage and clock function. Showing this is indicated by a normal display.

Battery and internal memory chip in Sigma 1009

An internal memory chip stores all the information and data collected between. If even a battery change when Sigma 1009 to go so far not lost kilometers traveled, routes, times and the wheel circumference. Even if the battery for a long time is sometimes empty and will not be changed, in our test, we have the bicycle speedometer more than 6 months are left without battery and all of our data were after inserting the new battery (CR32) yet.Tends the battery to a close, this is shown in the display with a status indicator. The life of a CR2032 3V Celle is thereby indicated with approximately 2 years at a daily usage of one hour.

The data transmission takes place via cable. For this purpose, a pulse meter and in the spokes of the front wheel, a wheel magnet for round spokes is attached to the bicycle fork. This is held by O-rings on the bicycle fork. A separate battery is not required for these parts.

Service interval for a periodic review

Not only cars should regularly for inspection, a bicycle has the wearing parts should be replaced and the screws can loosen. With the interval display, you can display an indication of the next inspection after a certain number of kilometers driven. This function can also be used elsewhere. If you want for example to monitor a particular mileage this is hereby possible. The purchase price of a bicycle compared to saved fuel cost of a car would be a conceivable nachzuverfolgende mileage.

The most important information in detail

Battery:	CR2032 / about 2 years
Transmission:	Corded
Time functions:	Travel time, time, total travel time
Bike functions:	Current Speed., Avg. Spd., Max. Gesschw., Trip distance, total distance,
Other. features:	7 languages, Autom. Start-stop, battery, memory chip

Sigma BC 1009 STS

With the STS version from 1009 has received a radio transmitted recipient of the data by means of encryption to the cycling computer, the STS system is entirely wireless.

Fixing the Sigma 1009 in the bracket

The speedometer is placed obliquely into the holder provided for adjustment. Thereafter, it is rotated with feeling clockwise. To engage the small holders At the speedometer base and the contacts close. Data transfer can now take place.

Configuration of the speedometer

Thus, the speedometer can display the correct data, you have to feed them with some information it first. For this purpose, it is required to enter the wheel circumference. The number of revolutions of the front wheel can be used later to calculate the various values.With this formula you can calculate the radius over the tire circumference: 2 x pi x radius — The result we give in the unit cm in the speedometer a.

Example calculation: 2 x 3.14159 x 33 = 207.3449 cm circumference.

Button and control the bike speedometer

On speedometer itself there are four buttons with which we can control and adjust the whole device. Above left, we have the reset button for the trip distance, trip time, average km / h and maximum km / h ad. Right next to it is the fashion 2 button here we switch between the time, the total mileage and the total time.

The lower left button is the SET button, so we configure the Sigma BC 1009 Tacho. Here we select the language, enter your wheel size, time as well as the contrast of the display. The bottom right button, MODE 1 key we need it most, so we switch between the trip distance, ride time, average speed and maximum speed.

(The exact configuration is very well described in the beile lowing operating instructions, for this reason we do not here it going too much into detail.)

Conclusion for Sigma 1009 bicycle speedometer

Who is looking for a simple and functional bicycle speedometer, has exactly the Sigma 1009 the correct speedometer found. It is light, easy to assemble and has all the important features that are important in everyday use. It can be installed inside stop a few minutes.Battery life is very good, due to its status indicator, it should almost never happen that we come again to an empty bicycle speedometer. The Sigma 1009 provides a great value for money. In Stiftung Warentest test the speedometer has cut with a score 1.9 , More good Sigma Fahrradcompter we have in the bicycle computer test listed.

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Our rating: 4.5/5

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Ergon GP1 Grips Tests — rubber, or BioKork Bioleder

Dmitriy — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:05:47 +0000

Ergon GP1 bicycle grips in Test

Ergonomic bicycle grips are not exclusively a luxury product, they can affect the driving experience and the hand position when cycling positively. One of the manufacturers for Ergonomic grips and a pioneer in this field is Ergon. Therefore, we consider today the Ergon GP1 more closely and put the handles in the size L before.

Delivery and packaging

The handles are supplied in a sturdy cardboard packaging to see is just one of the handles.This is mounted like a bike and you have the possibility a first sample handle to feel. The second handle, because the Ergon GP1 grips you buy always in pairs, is located in the carton itself. For the handles two caps are added to the handlebar.

Texture and feel of the Ergon GP1

The ergonomic handles are made of rubber and aluminum. These are located at its outer end an Allen screw and clamp, with which you can adjust the fixed Ergon GP1 grips after their installation. For this you need a 4mm Allen key. The aluminum terminal is part of the design and interferes in no way to the touch and gripping. The palms take it on a roughened but soft surface with a diamond pattern. The palms get a large contact surface.

The handles feel really grippy and each have a large bearing surface for the hands. While driving under real stress, the ergonomic handles Ergon can record the pressure of the upper body and arms well. The field of application of the handles is a mountain bike or touring bike.

Weight, shape and size of the handles

The Ergon GP1 is available in two different sizes. The picture shows the variant in size L — see (8.5 10.5); these handles are suitable 19.8 x 3.8 cm and a grip circumference of about 102 mm and are for men or women slightly larger hands a measure of approximately 17.8 x. The statements in S (6.5 to 8.5 — approx 92mm grip circumference) are particularly suitable for women. With just over 200 g handles (L) is not significant. The rubber grips can be purchased in stores from about 29,90 Euro — 34,99 Euro.

The handles are also in a Korkausführung (from 39,99 euros), which was awarded by Ökotest very good. Who rubber, plastic and cork do not like, which can set the GP1 leather version, this is priced at 79.99 euros proud. Here then you get the grips in premium quality with Bioleder. All items, such as the Aluklemmen, screws and caps can also be ordered separately.

material	sizes	Price from	test result	Buy
rubber	S and L	from 29,90 Euro	not us bek.	Amazon
BioKork	S and L	from 39,90 Euro	Ökotest very good	Amazon
CERTIFICATION. natural leather	S and L	from 79,95 Euro	Ökotest very good	Amazon

Fixing the Ergon GP1 Grips

The handles have an inner diameter of 2 cm, so that they fit on a normal link with standard diameter. The old bicycle handles must first be removed, a tutorial for it, we have in the article Ergonomic bicycle handles collated. This ergonomic feature can take effect, a correct installation is important. The hand should ideally form a line with the forearm , the less the wrist is bent, the better it is for the joints, ligaments and muscles. In the right position, you should always pay attention to a natural hand position.

Conclusion on Ergon GP1-L handles

Who pain in the wrists felt when cycling or struggling with tingling, falling asleep fingers which should purchase ergonomic bicycle grips. The Ergon GP1 bicycle grips are a good choice — no matter what material execution, because the shape is unchanged. Men should select at least the size L and draw women with small hands on the S model.

After we returned to our test more than 250 km with the handles on the handlebarshave, we can say with certainty that acquisition and investment have paid off . No more aching or falling asleep hands.

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Our rating: 4/5

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