News from the shop & the Vogtland
New bikes, workshop tips and stories from our rides – here is what is going on at RAD ELSTER right now.
New in the shop: shoe, pedal, helmet — and why they belong together
Four new arrivals are in the shop: the Lazer Sphere with the RC5 shoes for the road, the new XT flat pedal with the GF800 for the trail. What looks like four separate products is really two pairs — and the reason you should buy shoe and pedal together.
September 2026 Read moreNew: suspension setup out on the trail — with Quarq ShockWiz
We do not measure your suspension in the shop, but where you actually ride. Around three hours on the trail, real data instead of guesswork. From €199.
Read more →Pöhl Triathlon: we were there as a service station
Around 600 starters, 750 metres swimming, 20 kilometres on the bike, 5.9 kilometres running – and us right in the middle with our tools. A few impressions.
Read more →Bike fitting meets ergonomics — our SQlab wall
Every body is different — so every bike should suit its rider. Here you can pick up and try SQlab saddles and grips for yourself.
Read more →Bikes & Coffee 2026: the season started on the church square
On 28 March we held our bike show in the middle of Bad Elster: test bikes, manufacturers to talk to, riding technique with the road safety association, street food — and barista coffee for everyone who arrived by bike.
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