The Bontrager Line Pro 30 TLR Boost 29 wheels made from so-called OCLV carbon have a lot to live up to: according to Bontrager, the wheels combine vibration-damping compliance, outstanding impact resistance, impressive puncture protection and superior durability.

Chrigel Braun's bike bunker is full of monuments to mountain bike history. He has 100 bikes, and his fellow tenants have ten more. But now Zurich wants the underground civil defense facility back and Chrigel is looking for a new treasure trove.

Trek is expanding its tire portfolio and introducing six new model families from the Bontrager brand for XC, Trail and Gravel. These six new tires have been redesigned in every aspect and feature new proprietary compounds, puncture protection and tread patterns. All of the new tires are named after an iconic destination, highlighting their respective areas of use - Girona, Betasso, Vallnord, Sainte-Anne, Montrose and Gunnison. To prove their suitability, Trek intensively tested all tires and compared them with existing Bontrager products as well as with other industry-leading tire models.

Trek introduces the completely redesigned Kovee Cross Country wheels, available in different price ranges to appeal to more mountain bikers.

Trek's own brand Bontrager has recently started offering a handlebar/stem unit made of carbon that is manufactured in one piece. Trek is thus following the current trend towards integration and reduction of the cockpit. But does such a system really offer any advantages or is it just a nice bling-bling part?

Trek's Top Fuel served as a pure cross-country machine from 2004 to 2019. From 2019, the bike took the path towards trail bikes, which is consistently continued in the latest version: With 120 millimetres of travel, the new Top Fuel positions itself perfectly between the Supercaliber and Fuel Ex models.

It doesn't just have functional advantages - it simply looks very good: Trek's component company Bontrager is launching a handlebar stem unit made of carbon. Thanks to different lengths and widths, you can screw the elegant cockpit not only to your cross-country bike, but also to your trail or enduro bike.

Bontrager now has three new grips in its portfolio. The core of these grips is made from recycled plastic materials. The innovative grip core is the result of a partnership between Bontrager and Plastix, a cleantech company that converts plastic waste into new raw materials.

Invisible, but immediately to hand if you need it: Bontrager now has a storage solution that stows the most important tools in the steerer tube.

Bontrager presents brand new versions of the popular carbon mountain bike wheels "Line Pro 30" and "Line Elite 30". What's new is that the impact resistance has been almost doubled compared to the previous Line models. Like all Bontrager carbon wheels, buyers of the new Line models benefit from Carbon Care and a lifetime warranty.

It has 60 millimetres of rear wheel travel and is equipped with the best and most beautiful components. What's more, Jolanda Neff's new racing machine is painted to resemble a starry sky - perfect for reaching for the stars. The start of the season is now within sight. But before the start number is pinned to the handlebars for the first time, Ride takes a closer look at the classy bike.

Whether you're fighting for a podium place or riding cross-country races for fun, one thing counts in any case: the material has to be top quality, otherwise racing is no fun. In addition to the resilience of the parts and ergonomics, lightweight construction is a key aspect. That can quickly add up. Fortunately, there is equipment and parts that won't ruin you. Ride has tested five products, from luxury to bargains.

Yes, summer is over now. But that's no reason to mope, because biking is also possible in the "darker" seasons. Here are a few great products that have been put through their paces this spring.

The new Kovee XXX wheel has been completely redesigned by Bontrager and features newly designed rims made from OCLV carbon. Every unnecessary gram has been dispensed with without compromising on ride feel or durability. DT Swiss 240 hubs save weight and impress with fast traction and smooth reliability.

Bontrager introduces the new XR3 with a revised tread pattern for versatility, speed and consistent traction. According to Bontrager, the new XR3 is a tire that is light and fast like a real XC racing tire, but robust and traction-strong for safe cornering on technical trails.

Trek's accessory brand Bontrager has been producing the Bat Cage water bottle cage in the same form since 1997. However, the injection-molded water bottle holder is now made in a more environmentally friendly way: This is now made from discarded and disused fishing nets that could otherwise pollute the oceans.

Bontrager presents an extensive product range and covers almost everything you need for cycling with its clothing and accessories as well as accessories and components categories. Trek has picked out a few highlights and new products that not only stand out with their color, but also work well in the cold and wet months.

Trek and Bontrager announce that as part of the "Carbon Care Wheel Loyalty Program" there is a free two-year replacement program for all Bontrager carbon wheels. For defects after the warranty has expired, Bontrager offers further protection in the form of discounts on repairs or replacements.

The carbon wheelset from Trek's in-house accessories brand, Bontrager, is a real challenge. These enduro wheels cost just 1400 francs. Over the last few months, we have tested whether it can keep up with the usually 1000 franc more expensive wheelsets from other manufacturers.

Biking in the rain is not everyone's cup of tea. But sometimes it can't be avoided because the camp is booked, the Transalp is organized or the long-planned weekend is unexpectedly wet. Fortunately, there are products that help you to have fun and be in a good mood even in bad weather. I have exposed five of these to the elements over the last few months.