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Cycling clothing

- Polyester is light, robust, dries quickly and is well suited for jerseys, but is very prone to odours and needs to be washed frequently.
- Merino and merino blends offer good climate management, strong odour inhibition and high comfort, but are more expensive and less robust than synthetic fibres.
- Cotton is soft, inexpensive and low-odour, absorbs perspiration well and dries slowly, improved in blended fabrics but less efficient than polyester.

Cotton, polyester & merino: Why has polyester prevailed in cycling clothing?

- Endura AllTrack ersetzt starre Road/Gravel/MTB-Kategorien durch drei Passformen: Race, Ride und Rout, kombinierbar je nach Stil und Einsatz.
- Die Kollektion nutzt atmungsaktive Funktionsstoffe, Ripstop, Merino-Mix, Cargo-Taschen und hochwertige Sitzpolster für Komfort, Haltbarkeit und Praxisnutzen.
- AllTrack bietet flexible, robuste Allround-Bekleidung mit weniger klarem Race-Fokus und etwas höherem Gewicht als spezialisierte Rennrad- oder MTB-Linien.

Endura AllTrack: One collection, three fits & no rigid disciplines

- Key gravel must-haves: padded cycling shorts, suitable helmet, gloves, jersey with base layer, special shoes, wind/rain jacket, glasses
- Cycling shorts with seat padding, close-fitting cut and possibly straps are important for comfort on bumpy surfaces and longer tours
- Special cycling shoes with clipless pedals, a windproof jacket and protective goggles increase efficiency, safety and weather protection when gravel biking

Must-haves: The perfect equipment for gravel beginners

Fast outfit: Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

- Transition gloves should block wind between 5-15 °C, keep out short showers and still prevent heat build-up in the hands.  
- A wrinkle-free fit, non-slip palm, long cuff and reliable touch zones are crucial for reliable comfort.  
- Cube, Sportful, Castelli and Hestra impressed in the test with strong weather protection, but differed in terms of warmth and fit.

Cycling gloves for spring: top three for wind & weather protection

- Transition gloves must fit well, be windproof and water-repellent, offer a secure grip and reliable touch function on the thumb/index finger.  
- Weather protection (40 %), touch function (30 %) as well as handling and features (30 %) were assessed on eleven models between 5 and 15 degrees.  
- The test winner was the Castelli Perfetto Light (score 1.3) ahead of GripGrab Ride 2 (1.5) and Sportful Aqua Light (1.6), all with good touch operation and weather protection.

Cycling gloves with touch: the top 3 in the test

Cycling gloves

- Leatt equips the Nukeproof Axess Racing Team 2026 in the UCI Downhill World Cup with a new gravity collection.  
- The collection combines 1980s rave elements such as day-glo colours, baggy cuts and smiley motifs with functional cycling clothing.  
- The designs are orientated towards underground culture and are a conscious rejection of established racing conventions.

Cycling back to the 80s: Leatt NAR brings 80s rave culture to downhill racing

- With SKYS, Löffler is launching modular gravel clothing developed with Velo Kartell for changing weather and route conditions.
- The centrepieces are the SKYS XT bib shorts (from € 199.99), the SKYS Escape FZ jersey (from € 109.99) and the SKYS Merino T-shirt (from € 99.99).
- The collection offers lightweight, robust, breathable materials, optimised cuts, lots of pockets and options with detachable sleeves and a packable jacket.

Löffler SKYS Gravel collection: light, functional and weatherproof

- AurachM waistcoat: very light, wide range of use from spring to autumn, good freedom of movement, comfortable to wear, high-quality workmanship.  
- MomosU trousers: windproof, for damp rides instead of heavy rain, good ventilation, Cordura seat area, unisex, high price, currently reduced.  
- Both pieces are very comfortable to wear, suitable sizes for 1.78 m in M, outfit works well for muddy rides and commuting.

Maloja outfit for wet trails: Black always works - how much swag do these waistcoat and trousers have?

Cycling trousers

- Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0: lightweight, stretchy MTB waistcoat with graphene waffle fleece, high collar, ventilation bar and three zip pockets.  
- Strengths: good temperature regulation in the transitional period, bluesign® materials, PFAS-free impregnation, plastic-free packaging.  
- Weaknesses: only wind-repellent, low moisture protection, flappy cut, taped seams coming loose; less suitable for wet conditions and long descents.

Warmth without heatstroke: the Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

- The decisive factors for MTB marathons are suitable equipment, well thought-out self-sufficiency and balanced weight planning depending on the route and conditions.
- Sufficient food and liquids, a tyre repair kit, multi-tool with chain rivet, chain lock, weather protection, GPS, mobile phone and money are essential.
- Transport via hydration waistcoat, frame storage compartment, Velcro fastenings and jersey pockets; rucksack and saddlebags are considered disadvantageous due to handling and comfort.

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

- Eight key clothing essentials for gravel biking are presented, from helmet to gloves for protection, comfort and function.
- The focus is on a Mips gravel helmet, tight-fitting jersey, bib shorts, loose shorts, wind waistcoat and rain jacket with a small pack size.
- Self-tinting, well-ventilated sports goggles and long-fingered gloves for better grip and fall protection are also recommended.

Equipment for gravel bikers: 8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Cycling jackets

- Helm, Schuhe und Verschlüsse auf Schäden, Haltbarkeit, Hygiene und Passform prüfen, defekte Teile reinigen, ölen oder rechtzeitig ersetzen.  
- Regenbekleidung auf Dichtigkeit testen, bei einsaugendem Wasser neu imprägnieren, idealerweise mit PFAS-freien Pflegeprodukten behandeln.  
- Werkzeug, Ersatzteile und elektronische Geräte wie GPS und Licht auf Vollständigkeit, Korrosion und aktuelle Software/Firmware prüfen.

Mountain bike season start part 3: Getting your equipment fit in 6 steps

Bike parts & clothing reduced: MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

- City Pack 22 is an affordable, lightweight 22-litre commuter backpack with excellent handling and a practical knapsack design.  
- Water-repellent material protects the contents well from the rain, but zips allow some moisture through in heavy rain.  
- Weaknesses: simple laptop compartment, moderate carrying comfort without chest/stomach strap, lack of reflectors; overall test score: 3.0.

Commuter backpack test: Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

- Deuter Amager 25+5 impresses with a very good carrying system, weather protection and an overall score of 2.0 in the BIKE test.  
- Measured volume is around 20 litres instead of the stated 25+5; high price of 200 euros leads to criticism.  
- Few external compartments, lack of bottle pockets and limited storage space for equipment are criticised, safety only rated 4.5.

Commuter backpack test: Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

- Corretto collection: ultra-lightweight short and long-sleeved jerseys for men and women, inspired by the Venetian Caffè Corretto.
- Short-sleeved jersey: different fabric zones for breathability and aerodynamics, four pockets, full-length zip, 18-35 °C temperature range.
- Long-sleeved jersey: same cut and features, longer sleeves for cooler days, three plus zip pocket, 15-30 °C operating range.

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Clothing for bikers in the test | BIKE

Cotton, polyester & merino
Why has polyester prevailed in cycling clothing?

Endura AllTrack
One collection, three fits & no rigid disciplines

Must-haves
The perfect equipment for gravel beginners

Cycling gloves

Fast outfit
Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves for spring
Top three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touch
The top 3 in the test

Cycling trousers

Cycling back to the 80s
Leatt NAR brings 80s rave culture to downhill racing

Löffler SKYS Gravel collection
Light, functional and weatherproof

Maloja outfit for wet trails
Black always works - how much swag do these waistcoat and trousers have?

Cycling jackets

Warmth without heatstroke
The Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

Equipment for gravel bikers
8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Mountain bike season start part 3
Getting your equipment fit in 6 steps

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Cycling jerseys

Commuter backpack test
Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Commuter backpack test
Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Castelli Corretto collection
Espresso with grappa - in a new design

Clothing for bikers in the test | BIKE

Cotton, polyester & merinoWhy has polyester prevailed in cycling clothing?

Endura AllTrackOne collection, three fits & no rigid disciplines

Must-havesThe perfect equipment for gravel beginners

Cycling gloves

Fast outfitTight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves for springTop three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touchThe top 3 in the test

Cycling trousers

Cycling back to the 80sLeatt NAR brings 80s rave culture to downhill racing

Löffler SKYS Gravel collectionLight, functional and weatherproof

Maloja outfit for wet trailsBlack always works - how much swag do these waistcoat and trousers have?

Cycling jackets

Warmth without heatstrokeThe Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

Equipment for gravel bikers8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Mountain bike season start part 3Getting your equipment fit in 6 steps

Bike parts & clothing reducedMTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Cycling jerseys

Commuter backpack testStylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Commuter backpack testExpensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Castelli Corretto collectionEspresso with grappa - in a new design

Cotton, polyester & merino
Why has polyester prevailed in cycling clothing?

Endura AllTrack
One collection, three fits & no rigid disciplines

Must-haves
The perfect equipment for gravel beginners

Fast outfit
Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves for spring
Top three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touch
The top 3 in the test

Cycling back to the 80s
Leatt NAR brings 80s rave culture to downhill racing

Löffler SKYS Gravel collection
Light, functional and weatherproof

Maloja outfit for wet trails
Black always works - how much swag do these waistcoat and trousers have?

Warmth without heatstroke
The Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

Equipment for gravel bikers
8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Mountain bike season start part 3
Getting your equipment fit in 6 steps

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Commuter backpack test
Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Commuter backpack test
Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Castelli Corretto collection
Espresso with grappa - in a new design