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Buying advice

JobRad Loop sales manager: "Those who opt for refurbished often make their choice more consciously!"

- Last year's bikes are often technically almost identical to new models, but 25-40 % cheaper, sometimes up to 50 % for remaining stock in December.  
- Bargain months are mainly Jan/Feb, July/Aug and Oct/Nov; in the main season March-June, discounts and selection are significantly lower.  
- Successful bargaining is based on good research, buy-it-now, cash and package offers, flexibility in size/colour and polite tactics.

Haggle like a pro: How to secure last year's Cube & Co. at the top price

- GPS trackers make it possible to locate stolen e-bikes and increase the detection rate, but are no substitute for traditional theft protection.
- Smart locks without locking cylinders offer Bluetooth or fingerprint access, alarm functions and digital access authorisation.
- Limitations: GPS failures in basements, possible jamming transmitters and ongoing subscription costs; a combination of solid lock and tracker is recommended.

E-bike theft protection: smart locks and GPS trackers put to the test

- Hardtails offer more control, traction and comfort on forest paths, rough gravel, roots and easy trails, often resulting in higher average speeds.  
- Wider MTB tyres, flat handlebars and suspension fork ensure stability, directional stability, fatigue reduction and greater safety reserves on rough terrain.  
- Gravel bikes have an advantage on tarmac and firm gravel, on long, even routes and when aerodynamics and a sporty position are the focus.

Buying advice: Why an MTB hardtail can be the better alternative to a gravel bike

- Road bikes are lighter, more efficient and faster on tarmac, ideal for road tours, group rides and high average speeds.
- Gravel bikes are more versatile, more comfortable and better suited to gravel, changing surfaces, bikepacking, travelling and "one bike for everything".
- The choice depends on the surface, travel plans, speed requirements, region, adventurous spirit and the type of bike of the group of friends; all-road bikes are in between.

Buying advice gravel vs. road: Are you a road bike or a gravel bike?

- In 2026, Specialized is focusing on smart integration, app theft protection and differentiated e-bike concepts for commuter leasing with savings of up to 40%.
- Turbo Vado 5.0 IGH, Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ and Tero 5.0 EQ cover the spectrum from comfortable urban bike to SUV all-rounder for everyday and off-road use.
- Turbo Creo 2 Comp E5 is aimed at sporty road and gravel commuters who use their commute to work as training with an efficient SL drive.

Specialized e-bike buying guide: Which model for commuters?

- Zentrales Kriterium ist die Passform: erst Bikefitting und Einsatzzweck klären, dann Rahmengeometrie, Antrieb und Komponenten auswählen.  
- Bevorzugt werden stabile Endurance-Geometrie, breite Reifen ab 50 mm, leichter Antrieb, viele Anschraubpunkte und innen verlegte Züge trotz Wartungsnachteil.  
- Beim Rahmen zählt Robustheit vor Gewicht (Titan/Stahl), Lenkerbreite und Komponenten werden pragmatisch nach Körpermaßen und Einsatzzweck gewählt.

Buying a new gravel bike: This is what my dream gravel bike looks like, it has to have it

- Dienstrad-Leasing boomt dank steuerlicher Vorteile, Gesundheitseffekten und Umweltfreundlichkeit; Canyon bietet passende E-Bikes für verschiedene Bedürfnisse.
- Canyon E-Bikes wie Grizl:ONfly und Citylite:ON kombinieren Effizienz, Handling und Ausstattung, ideal für Pendler und Stadtverkehr.
- Leichte Bauweise und moderne Antriebe machen Canyon E-Bikes agil und alltagstauglich, mit Preisen zwischen 3.000 und 4.500 Euro.

E-bike buying advice: Which Canyon e-bike is the perfect bike for JobRad leasing?

- High-End-XC-Fullys unterscheiden sich vor allem bei Carbonqualität, elektronischen Fahrwerken, Antrieb und Laufrädern deutlich von den Budget-Modellen.  
- Einstiegsbikes teilen meist Rahmengeometrie und Optik mit den World-Cup-Rädern, sind aber 1,5–2,5 kg schwerer und nutzen einfachere, mechanische Komponenten.  
- Für Training und Hobbyrennen reichen Budget-Modelle, ambitionierte Racer spüren Gewicht und Laufräder stärker; künftig könnten 32-Zoll-Laufräder Thema werden.

World Cup race bikes vs. affordable counterparts: big role models & small prices

- Vorgestellt werden 10 Produkte für Pendlerradler, von Commuter-Jeans, Sattel- und Lenkertaschen bis zu reflektierender Kleidung.
- Im Fokus stehen Komfort, Alltagstauglichkeit und Sicherheit: bessere Sichtbarkeit, praktikable Transportlösungen und robuste Komponenten.
- Jedes Produkt wird kurz bewertet, mit Preis, Gewicht und zentralen Vor- und Nachteilen für den täglichen Einsatz auf dem Arbeitsweg.

10 must-haves for commuters on bikes: smart equipment for everyday cyclists

- Jobrad-Leasing macht hochwertige Cube-E-Bikes (3.500–4.500 €) durch Gehaltsumwandlung und Steuervorteile deutlich günstiger.  
- Fünf Cube-Modelle decken Trekking, SUV-Fully, Gravel-Leichtbau, robustes Hardtail-Allroundrad und urbanen Minimalismus für Pendler ab.  
- Bosch-CX- und SX-Motoren, Akkus bis 800 Wh sowie teils Vollausstattung und Servicepakete zielen auf Reichweite, Komfort und Alltagstauglichkeit.

Buying advice on e-bike leasing: Which Cube e-bike is the perfect model for job bikes?

- Wahl des E-MTB hängt von Einsatz, Fahrkönnen, Budget ab; Kategorien reichen von Hardtail über All Mountain und Enduro bis Light- und Powerbikes.  
- Motor- und Akkuwahl bestimmen Reichweite, Gewicht und Fahrspaß; Full-Power-Systeme mit >700 Wh sind besonders für Einsteiger empfehlenswert.  
- Kaufoptionen: Fachhandel mit Beratung, Direktversender und Online-Shops mit besseren Preisen; Alternativen sind Neu-, Gebraucht-, Refurbished-Kauf und Leasing.

Tips for buying an e-MTB: What type of e-mountainbike are you?

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Buying advice: Finding the perfect bike

JobRad Loop sales manager
"Those who opt for refurbished often make their choice more consciously!"

Haggle like a pro
How to secure last year's Cube & Co. at the top price

E-bike theft protection
Smart locks and GPS trackers put to the test

Buying advice
Why an MTB hardtail can be the better alternative to a gravel bike

Buying advice gravel vs. road
Are you a road bike or a gravel bike?

Specialized e-bike buying guide
Which model for commuters?

Buying a new gravel bike
This is what my dream gravel bike looks like, it has to have it

E-bike buying advice
Which Canyon e-bike is the perfect bike for JobRad leasing?

World Cup race bikes vs. affordable counterparts
Big role models & small prices

10 must-haves for commuters on bikes
Smart equipment for everyday cyclists

Buying advice on e-bike leasing
Which Cube e-bike is the perfect model for job bikes?

Tips for buying an e-MTB
What type of e-mountainbike are you?

Buying advice: Finding the perfect bike

JobRad Loop sales manager"Those who opt for refurbished often make their choice more consciously!"

Haggle like a proHow to secure last year's Cube & Co. at the top price

E-bike theft protectionSmart locks and GPS trackers put to the test

Buying adviceWhy an MTB hardtail can be the better alternative to a gravel bike

Buying advice gravel vs. roadAre you a road bike or a gravel bike?

Specialized e-bike buying guideWhich model for commuters?

Buying a new gravel bikeThis is what my dream gravel bike looks like, it has to have it

E-bike buying adviceWhich Canyon e-bike is the perfect bike for JobRad leasing?

World Cup race bikes vs. affordable counterpartsBig role models & small prices

10 must-haves for commuters on bikesSmart equipment for everyday cyclists

Buying advice on e-bike leasingWhich Cube e-bike is the perfect model for job bikes?

Tips for buying an e-MTBWhat type of e-mountainbike are you?

JobRad Loop sales manager
"Those who opt for refurbished often make their choice more consciously!"

Haggle like a pro
How to secure last year's Cube & Co. at the top price

E-bike theft protection
Smart locks and GPS trackers put to the test

Buying advice
Why an MTB hardtail can be the better alternative to a gravel bike

Buying advice gravel vs. road
Are you a road bike or a gravel bike?

Specialized e-bike buying guide
Which model for commuters?

Buying a new gravel bike
This is what my dream gravel bike looks like, it has to have it

E-bike buying advice
Which Canyon e-bike is the perfect bike for JobRad leasing?

World Cup race bikes vs. affordable counterparts
Big role models & small prices

10 must-haves for commuters on bikes
Smart equipment for everyday cyclists

Buying advice on e-bike leasing
Which Cube e-bike is the perfect model for job bikes?

Tips for buying an e-MTB
What type of e-mountainbike are you?