Sustainability

We here at lifeCYCLE magazine actually talk about this sustainability non-stop. But many others are doing it too: jam makers, books, discussion groups, car companies, politics, and really anyone who wants to come across as a little green in public. But the question is: Is everyone really talking about the same thing? What does a sustainable lifestyle actually mean? Is it enough to eat less meat and take the train more often? Is perhaps real renunciation necessary? Or is it all just a buzzword anyway? With our stories on the topic of sustainability, we want to bring a little light into the darkness and show you what we mean by sustainability and what you can do to make your life more sustainable. If you would like to know exactly how we would define the term sustainability, you can find out here.

Finn cargo bike: innovative cooperation between VSC.Bike and Pendix

26. July 20244. July 2024 by Martin Donat

Lastenrad finn, eine kooperation von pendix und vsc. Bike

In Zwickau, e-motor manufacturer Pendix and e-bike specialist VSC.Bike are working together on the future of urban mobility. Pendix, known for its unique e-bike retrofit drives, and VSC.Bike, a pioneer in the field of commercial cargo bikes, are pooling their expertise. Find out more about the exciting background to this partnership and how they are creating a completely new cargo bike experience with Lastenrad Finn.

Chain wax or chain oil – which is the better choice?

28. November 202328. November 2023 by Martin Donat

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If you’ve landed here, then you’ve probably stumbled across the topic of chain wax for your bike drive. And now you’re asking yourself: Which is actually better – chain oil or chain wax? In this blog article, we get to the bottom of this question. With the information in this article, you can then decide for yourself whether chain oil or chain wax is the better alternative for you.

Gravel shoe from SIDI: The MTB Dust in test

31. August 2023 by Martin Donat

SIDI stands for top quality and has earned a good reputation especially in the road and MTB sector. We wanted to know if the MTB Dust is a good gravel shoe from Sidi. And we wanted to know: How sustainable is the Italian shoe specialist?

Sustainable AND cheap – does that work? Our CHPO Glasses Test

24. August 202324. August 2023 by Martin Donat

A world where everything is organic, fair, high quality, cool AND cheap – wouldn’t that be nice? That’s what Johann and Viktor from Stockholm thought when they founded their brand CHPO. The goal: high-quality, cool equipment that doesn’t cost the earth. We take a closer look and try to find out whether the concept works.

Guppyfriend: Avoid microplastics with sustainable products

7. August 2023 by Martin Donat

The other day we “stumbled” across a product – and it opened up a whole issue again! This post started with the biodegradable bike cleaner “Waldschrat” by Guppyfriend. And it led to the question: Why is microplastic so bad, where is microplastic found and what can we do to reduce microplastics? But first things first …

Ergon SR Allroad Core Circular : RTI develops recyclable saddle

19. June 202319. June 2023 by Martin Donat

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RTI is dedicated to the topic of circular economy with its new Ergon SR Allroad Core Circular saddle and presents a new pilot project in cooperation with BASF: a completely recyclable saddle. We have taken a closer look at that!

Deuter Bikepacking bags Cabezon: High quality bike travel bags from the German outdoor specialist

28. April 202311. April 2023 by Martin Donat

Bike cabezon sideshot 4 florian meinhardt | lifecycle magazine

According to the motto “good things take time” the new Deuter Bikepacking bags called Cabezon were developed. Here is all the information on the thoughtful transport solution for the minimalist bike luggage from the house of Deuter.