Alpine rush and trail rush: TDS steps on the gas off-road with Bosch and Steps

Two bikes from Kreuzlingen-based bike manufacturer TDS are a breath of fresh air: the two e-mountainbikes Alpenrausch and Trailrausch impress with their modern look and the latest technology under the hood.

Trailrausch 27.5+ is the name of the new racer, which rolls onto the starting line with a Bosch Perfomance Line CX motor, 500 Wh battery and 150 millimeter travel. Here you can still see a prototype version, the models available from around April 2017 will roll out in red or shiny silver, with the definitive Rock Shox Pike fork in Boost format already fitted as standard. The Trailrausch is equipped with Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires in 27.5x2.8 inch format. With their width, the DT XM551 rims ensure that the plus-size wheels can really develop their volume. The new E-Fully is available in a version with Shimano's Deore or XT groupset.

Intoxicated with Shimano Steps

The Kreuzlingen-based company relies on the Shimano Steps E-800 drive for the new Alpenrausch e-hardtail. A 500 Wh battery is on board. The frame, which features a lot of hydroforming on its 7005 aluminum tubes, sets new accents. In contrast to the Trailrausch, the tires are not plus-size; the dropouts of the Reba fork and the rear triangle are fitted with 27.5-inch wheels and 2.25-inch wide tires. If you are taken with the design language of the Alpenrausch and also want to ride it in the city, the bike is also available with a rigid fork - the e-hardtail is then called stringent Stadtrausch and the tires are Schwalbe Super Moto-X in 27.5x2.4" format.

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