Along with saddles, handlebar grips are products where preferences vary greatly from person to person. This makes choosing the right one difficult, especially since there are countless options available. A few stand out from the crowd and offer enhanced comfort and ergonomics. Four of them were put to the test against Sqlab’s current benchmark.

Complete bikes are usually well equipped these days. But it's worth optimizing a few parts that tend to break or wear out. If you prefer to let it rip on rough trails, i.e. ride fast or shred your parts, you need goods that last. The following five parts will help you to ride faster for longer

On multi-day tours, conventional backpack sizes are often not enough. With the 30-liter BX4 Evo, Ergon offers the right pack for this. It scores points with its five-way adjustable carrying system and distributes the load well over the wide hip belt. Numerous new details, such as specific pockets and compartments, are combined with tried and tested features such as the "Ergonomic Pre-Shaped Fit".

Few parts of the bike are as crucial to our riding enjoyment as the right saddle. Ergon has written "comfort" and "sportiness" on its banner. We tested the "SMC4 Comp Gel" saddle for these key words and found out for you whether the saddle was kind to our sensitive buttocks or not.