Old hands, dry bottoms and heavy current

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There's news from an old hand: Tom Ritchey is writing a book, and the kick-off funding was together in no time at all. A mudguard is rolling in from Ass Savers, which is designed to keep your backside dry. Specialized announces Turbo Levo 4, which is set to break the hearts of e-mountain bikers.

Tom Ritchey: The legend lives... and writes

TOM Ritchey Buch

At the age of 17, Tom Ritchey built one of his first frames in 1974. There are few figures in the mountain bike cosmos who have as much experience - and stories to tell - as Ritchey. Now the living legend is writing a book that has reached its funding target on Kickstarter in no time at all.

No more wet biking

Win Wing von Ass Savers

Assembled and disassembled in no time at all, and guarantees a dry back: The Win Wing from Ass Savers aims to keep this promise. The splash guard for the rear wheel can cope with tires up to three inches wide.

Specialized redesigns the Turbo Levo

Specialized Turbo Levo 4

With up to 720 watts and 11 Nm support, the Turbo Levo 4 is a significant leap ahead of its predecessors. The Genie damper continues to incorporate the latest technology.