What are buttercups? These rubber vibration dampers are familiar from chainsaws, where they prevent vibrations from reaching the hands through the handles. Rock Shox uses the same technology in its suspension forks. Here it is called "Buttercups", the task is the same. Rock Shox explains the Buttercups in the latest article.

After three years of tireless development, testing and racing, Swiss bike brand Gamux is proud to finally launch the "Sego" downhill bike. The Sego was developed together with their own racing team to compete at the highest level. The bike is made of CNC-machined, space-age aluminum and bonded carbon tubes and comes with the electronic Pinion Smart.Shift transmission and belt drive. The Sego is available as a complete bike or frame kit and can be ordered now. The first delivery dates are set for May 2024.

With the Kaizen, the Spanish brand MMR offers a lightweight e-mountain bike that is inspired by cross-country but made for the trail. The carbon speedster comes with 140 millimetres of suspension travel and trail-ready geometry. Bosch's Performance Line SX drive gives the Kaizen an extra 55 Newton meters of power, fed by a lightweight 400 Wh battery. The bike is said to weigh just 16.7 kilograms.