Research for batteries, shoes for winter and summer dreams

Winter ready

Photo: Fizik

Stuff picks

There is snow on the trails in many places: good winter bike shoes are just what you need - or a clip that makes you want the bike season to start again soon. And to ensure that the power on the e-bike lasts as long as possible, intensive research is being carried out in Stuttgart.

Rocking trails in a T-shirt - it would be nice

Kade Edwards

After all, the days will be longer again from December 21 - but there's still a long way to go before the new mountain bike season begins. If you want to get a few more rays of sunshine on your screen, Kade Edwards' edit is a good idea.

A relaxed way to roll into winter

fizik Winter

Winter-ready, these are the winter-ready shoes from Fizik. The eTerra Nanuq GTX Clip-in and Terra Nanuq GTX Flat models are all-mountain shoes that are suitable for use in winter conditions: Insulated with a fleece lining for extra warmth and both breathable and waterproof thanks to a membrane.

Research for the battery of tomorrow

Mahle Powertrain Stuttgart

Mahle is not only an automotive supplier, but also a supplier of e-bike systems. As batteries are central to both, Mahele is opening a new test and development center for battery technologies in Stuttgart.