Conrad Stein

Fahrrad Ultraleicht

<p>Holidays by bike and with camping equipment? That can be exhausting: a total weight of 45 kg is quick to add up and has to be laboriously moved forward. The guidebook "Fahrradfahren ultraleicht" (Cycling ultralight), made from Conrad Stein Verlag, which is now available in its 2nd, revised edition, proves that there is another way. The enthusiastic cyclist and hobbyist Roland Schmellenkamp shows how cyclists can save luggage and weight even on longer routes. His conclusion: less than 12 kg instead of 18 kg for a fully featuring bike is possible, 10 kg instead of 18 kg for complete camping equipment.</p><p>A helpful buying guide with information on different types of bikes and the most important bike parts is followed by detailed tips on "lightening" the bike. From brakes and bags to spare parts, Schmellenkamp presents each bike part and shows exactly where and how weight can be saved. Specific details on "ultralight" products - updated for the new edition - help with the purchasing decision.</p><p>In the next chapter, the author shows how cyclists can also reduce and lighten their luggage and proves this here too: A careful selection of materials and an economical compilation of equipment can make up for a few kilos. A new addition is an introduction to "bikepacking", a particularly light and off-road way of traveling by bike.</p><p>An extra chapter on "Ergonomics" at the end gives important tips on the right size of bike and the right sitting position - so that any route can be mastered with ease in the future.</p><p>The author: Roland Schmellenkamp has been cycling since childhood and is an enthusiastic cyclist. He has already cycled thousands of kilometers in Germany, Scotland, England and Holland - with more countries to follow. He is enthusiastic about trying out new technology and equipment and now wants to pass on his experiences to other cyclists.</p> <p