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Unchained bicycles – Enduro. The future. Made in Switzerland.
Bonding lugs and tubes is making a comeback and is now considered an established manufacturing method. Numerous manufacturers use it both for prototyping and for production frames. The technique offers several advantages over welding but is more expensive.
Unchained 1.0 is not yet a production model and continues to be refined. Axel and Laurent are committed to uncompromising development and their own hands-on riding impressions, since they are already riding the frame themselves. With 7075-T6 tubes at a wall thickness of 2 mm, the frame shrugs off even the worst abuse. This wall thickness is unusual for production bikes, which means there is still significant potential for weight savings in a future production model. They designed the lugs to their own specifications and had them custom-made. Currently, the entire frame is “Made in Switzerland.”
Review Banshee Titan – OH my word!
Some brands shout, others whisper—and that's precisely where their strength lies.
No aggressive social media campaigns, no ad banners tracking you across every platform. Instead, hidden almost in plain sight, there’s a bike that doesn’t look mainstream—and doesn’t ride like it either.
Banshee is one of those brands. And what they’ve got in their lineup isn’t just more budget-friendly than much of the competition—it's also a real breath of fresh air in the sea of carbon spaceships.
The name? Titan. A tool. For those bold enough to use it. Enjoy a bike test that breaks free from category thinking.
Steel. Printed. Welded and unique. Thadeus Tisch
Thadeus is a passionate frame builder, and has been for many years. Steel was his gateway material, allowing him to create a wide variety of bikes. He doesn't limit himself to just one category – from dirt jump bikes, mountain bikes, and hardtails, to downhillers and even four-wheeled children's bikes, he's worked on it all.
Angerbird – Custom Build Deluxe
Attention, bike nerds! A custom Firebird build with personalized geometry. Jens breaks down how he assembled his dream bike, the “Angerbird,” piece by piece. Every component—from fork and shock to pedals — was carefully chosen and fine-tuned. He explains how small adjustments can tweak the frame’s geometry, covering everything from offset bushings and reach sets to an adjustable coil spring. Perfect for anyone looking to customize their ride to the fullest!