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Full-suspension bikes are no longer reserved for sporty off-road riding; they are increasingly becoming part of everyday urban life. With its Mardi 27.4 FS, Moustache has launched a model that consistently embodies this very approach. From the first glance, the bike stands out from the typical city and trekking bike designs, appearing both distinctive and technical. Yet the eye-catching appearance is not just for show, but serves a clear functional purpose. Our test shows how the concept performs in everyday use.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/review-moustache-mardi-27-fs-superior-comfort-striking-design/

Rose Bikes, in collaboration with the French ProTeam Unibet Rose Rockets, has unveiled one of the coolest special editions of recent times: a very special version of its urban flat-bar gravel bike, the Hobo. To mark the start of the Giro d’Italia, the steel-framed bike hasn’t just been decked out with team logos; it has been thoroughly customised for the Rockets – complete with a pizza rack!

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/this-rose-hobo-delivers-pizza-rather-than-trophies/

It was almost symbolic when Porsche acquired a full stake in Fazua in early 2022. The Munich-based drive manufacturer had long been regarded as one of the most exciting names in the e-bike market – lightweight, compact and deliberately positioned differently from the established heavyweights such as Bosch and Shimano. Fazua had made a name for itself particularly in the segment of sporty gravel and urban bikes and lightweight e-MTBs. But now it’s official: the brand is being discontinued!

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/fazua-is-being-discontinued-why-porsches-e-bike-project-failed/

With its X1, Litelok already offers a particularly robust U-lock, which has attracted attention primarily for its high level of protection against attacks using an angle grinder. Now, the new X1 Mini follows as a more compact version, specifically aimed at cyclists who want to combine high security with the lightest possible weight and smallest possible size.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/a-compact-safety-boost-for-everyday-life-introducing-the-litelok-x1-mini/

British brand Temple Cycles, known for steel-frame bicycles with classic lines, is launching the Classic Disc, a new model designed for urban use. The bike is deliberately minimalist and clearly inspired by traditional bicycle designs – a wonderfully classic look that practically celebrates the conventional bicycle without pandering to short-lived trends.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/classic-steel-frame-with-contemporary-features-temple-cycles-classic-disc/

Cyplore, a new and ultra-light retrofit system available on Kickstarter, is designed to provide electric assistance for gravel and road bikes – though in principle it could also be fitted to slim urban bikes.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/cyplore-an-ultra-lightweight-e-bike-drive-system-for-retrofitting-on-sporty-bikes/

That Decathlon is working on new cargo bikes is probably one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry. As early as March 2025, the first images surfaced hinting at new models. In the meantime, the evidence has become much more compelling. A mention at the French cargo bike festival, along with a leaked promotional video on YouTube, suggests that the unveiling of a new longtail bike could be imminent—and even reveals the name of the new model: the B’Twin E-Three 900 Longtail.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/just-before-launch-new-information-about-the-btwin-e-three-900-longtail-cargo-bike-from-decathlon/

Kalkhoff has completely revamped its 3 series for the current season, and this is precisely where the Image 3 Excite 380 comes in. The models mark the entry point into the upper mid-range and, at the same time, come with a rather generous array of comfort features. The concept seems well thought out – but what really matters is how the bike actually performs in everyday use and on the road. That is exactly what we will be taking a closer look at in this test.

→ https://urbanbike.news/en/review-kalkhoff-image-3-excite-380-a-versatile-everyday-e-bike/