A magic tube, a hardline beast - and a recall

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Is there a better test for a downhill bike than the hardline competition? This is the motto of the aluminum downhiller from Atherton Bikes. With Aeron, a new tube rolls onto the starting line that is hardly stingy with superlatives. And BMC is running a recall of a gravel bike.

The downhill bike for the world's most difficult routes

S200 Atherton

In the S series, the frame builders at Atherton Bikes combine aluminum tubes with lugs made from the same material. The S.200 is a downhill beast on mullet wheels that cut a fine figure at the recent Hardline round.

The bicycle inner tube made from almost magical material

Aeron / TPU

From the house of Ergon saddles now also come bicycle tubes - and how: Thanks to the TPU construction material, the tubes should score points for their low weight and rolling resistance, small pack size and high puncture protection. On top of that, there are also lightweight aluminum valves.