EXCELSIOR Magazin 2021 EN

MY 2021

EXCELSIOR-BIKES.COM

Breathe in.

Breathe out Be happy.

Nothing more.

My EXCELSIOR and me

What's stopping you from being mindful?

Meditation – adapted for daily practice

Seeing the world through children's eyes

Influencers provide insights into their lifestyles and everyday lives with EXCELSIOR

Why we need to switch off our inner autopilots more often.

Yoga teacher Ami Norton shows how to integrate meditation into everyday life.

Things we can learn from children

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DESTINATION MINDFULNESS! How do you actually go through life? In a mad dash or slow and steady? Of course, the pace at which you progress through life is entirely up to you. However, you should pay attention to the aspect of mindfulness from time to time, at least that is what experts advise. In the following we would like to explain to you why mindfulness is so important for our lives and why cycling of all things strengthens it.

The digital age has long had us in its grasp. We all know that looking at your smartphone has already become routine. WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram & Co. are constantly vying for our attention. On the one hand, it is important to make sensible use of the benefits of technical advancement. On the other hand, it is also important for us humans to pay attention to ethical aspects, such as personal limits, and not to deprive ourselves of our freedom and dignity. As a result, the topic of mindfulness as a countertrend to digitalisation is increasingly coming to the fore and should prevent us from running the risk of becoming completely alienated on the web. Added to this are the daily demands we place on ourselves – time pressure, hectic pace, social pressure and work/life balance. We have to deal with a huge volume of information and make quick decisions. This inevitably creates pressure from all sides, which often frays our nerves and sometimes even robs us of our sleep. Especially in times like these, it is important to step back, slow down and pay attention to what is really happening. Enjoying life in the "here and now" while discovering and consciously perceiving the small daily "wonders" – that is the goal of a mindful lifestyle.

INTEGRATING CYCLING INTO EVERYDAY LIFE AS A MINDFULNESS EXERCISE Anyone who thinks mindfulness is just simply meditation is wrong. After all, many mindfulness exercises can be easily integrated into everyday life, e.g. when riding. You read that correctly, cycling is a good basis for training your own mindfulness. The increased air intake, the routine movements and the focus on your activity act like a kind of meditative exercise. When cycling, concentrate on inhaling and exhaling and feel the fresh air flowing through your lungs and the wind blowing around your nose. Experience your surroundings with all your senses and pay attention to pedestrians, roadside pubs and other exciting things happening right in front your eyes. Tip your ears when cycling and listen to the wonderful sounds of nature, like the twittering of birds or the rustling of leaves in the trees. All this distracts from emerging thoughts and you remain focussed in the situation. And lo and behold, you also notice little things that you would never have noticed while driving in a closed car.

So what are you waiting for – get on your saddle, blow the cobwebs away and ride away the stress of everyday life!

LIFESTYLE

LIFESTYLE

EBIKES BIKES

CHILDREN'S BIKES

CLASSIC

ACCESSORIES

CONTENTS LIFESTYLE EBIKES 7 Pearl 125 8–9 Pearl 10 Vintage E Deluxe 12 Vintage E Men 13–14 Vintage E Mixte 15 Living mindfulness Do you lose yourself

in a muddle of thoughts?

16–17 Meditation in everyday life

Compensation for the soul 18 Swan Retro E 19 Self compassion

How much are you are at peace with yourself

21 Urban E

36–37 Vintage D 38 Vintage 39–41 Our favourite items for your Excelsior

42 Glorious 45 Chillax 46–47 Let‘s blog about...

Ilka Baumann

48 Juicy 50 Swan Retro with front rack 51 Swan Retro with basket 52 Swan Urban 53 Creating new things using creativity and mindfulness

54 Swan Retro 55 Harmony 56 Classic 58–59 Pimp your bike Make your bike shine

LIFESTYLE BIKES 23 Trigger 24 Swagger 25 Let's blog about...

Felix Leistikow

26 Cracker 28 Snatcher 29 Sputter 30 Dandy 31 Gaudy 32–33 Let's blog about...

Maximilian Kelm

34 Secret 35 Mood food

CHILDREN'S BIKES 61 Retro Runner 62 Little Mate 63 Retro Scooter 64 Seeing the world through the eyes of children Things we can learn

65 Swan Retro Youth 66–67 Experiencing nature being with children in nature

Food for every emotional situation

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CLASSIC 69 Trekking 70–71 Road Cruiser 72 Touring Niro 73 Electrolyte levels Make your own drinks

74 Touring Star 76–77 Touring 78 Tiefeinsteiger E 79 Tiefeinsteiger 80 Easy Step 81 Pagoba 82 Klapprad Retro 83 Klapprad

ACCESSORIES 85 Beanie and mug 86 Hoodie and shirt 87 Gym bag and

Shopping bag 88 Insulated cup and

bottle bracket 89 Bell and front rack

LIFESTYLE

EBIKES

They are fast, stylish, emit a pure love of life and reflect the rider's approach to life. Lifestyle EBikes are made for individualists, lovers of good design, fans of technology and anyone who simply likes to stand out. Thanks to electronic support, our bikes with built-in tailwind take you even more comfortably through the urban jungle.

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NEW

PEARL 125 Limited edition

RRP

To mark the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Hermann Hartje KG, the stylish "Pearl 125" shines in the new colour of grey blue matt. With the help of the electronically switching Shimano Inter 5 Di2, which is perfectly in tune with the harmoniously and quiet-running Bosch Performance Line drive, timelessly beautiful elegance and modern technology have been combined here. A small servomotor on the hub, which is operated via the push button switches on the handlebar, means shifting is very precise while smooth. This allows the rider to concentrate fully on the road while the electronic shifting takes over the work.

3099.95 €

Colour: grey blue matt

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 45, 50 and 55 cm Fork: alu Gear set: 5-speed, "Di2" freewheel

DRIVE SYSTEM Tyres: SCHWALBE "Fat Frank", 50-622, Reflex Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 50 Lux, LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-335 E+"

Brake: SHIMANO "MT-200", CL

Rear luggage rack: MASSLOAD "CL-648", Alu, incl. MIK system

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX505"

Weight: from 25.5 kg

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 5-speed, freewheel

BOSCH Gen.3 "Performance Line" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W Bosch lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 volts, 500 Wh BOSCH "Intuvia", 4 modes, walk assist Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor Bosch charger, 4 Ah

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PEARL

Concealed! an Our Pearl has ttery integrated ba

Stylish and elegant, this Pearl makes it particularly easy to glide through the city. The 500 Wh battery from Bosch, which is completely integrated in the down tube and thus perfectly protected, as well as the Bosch Active Line-Plus drive, which is anchored in the bottom bracket area, ensure the pedelec has a tidy overall appearance. The hydraulic disc brakes are as sensitive as the motor power delivery and yet quite grabby because they can get quite a grip. However, above all they impress as they are always easy to apply.

Colour: ocean blue

RRP

2799.95 €

Colour: perlmut white

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 45, 50 and 55 cm

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 8-speed freewheel

Fork: alu

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Fat Frank", 50-622, Reflex

Gear set: 8-speed, freewheel

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 50 Lux, LED

Brake: SHIMANO "MT-200", 180 mm CL

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-335 E+"

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX505"

Weight: from 25.9 kg

BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W continuous rated power BOSCH lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 V, 13.88 Ah, 500 Wh BOSCH "Intuvia", 4 modes, walk assist Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor Charger, 4 Ah

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NEW

PEARL Now also with Coaster brake

Colour: perlmut white

RRP

2799.95 €

Colour: aubergine matt

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 8-speed coaster brake hub

BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W

Fork: alu

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Fat Frank", 50-622, Reflex

Bosch lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 volts, 500 Wh

Gear set: 8-speed, coaster brake

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 50 Lux, LED

BOSCH "Intuvia", 4 modes, walk assist

Brake: SHIMANO "MT-200", 180/160 mm CL

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-335 E+"

Pedal Power, Cadence and Speed

Rear luggage rack: MASSLOAD "CL-648"

Bosch charger, 4 Ah

Frame size: 28", 45, 50 and 55 cm

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX505"

Weight: from 25.9 kg

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VINTAGE E DELUXE

ith r Vintage E w ou d e p p ui q e ents We have leather compon ul if ut a be r e sup

by CONTEC

RRP

2799.95 €

Colour: perlmut white

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 48 and 53 cm Fork: alu

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: 7-speed SHIMANO "Nexus" freewheel

drive motor, 36 V, 250 W continuous rated power

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Big Ben", 50-622, Reflex

BOSCH lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 V, 13.88 Ah, 500 Wh

Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic E+", LED

Brake: MAGURA "HS11"

Rear light: SPANNINGA "Pixeo"

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX500"

Weight: from 24.9 kg

Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor

BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" mid-

Charger, 4 Ah

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BOSCH "Intuvia" display, 4 modes, walk assist

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VINTAGE E

scious For style-con the world gentlemen of

RRP

2399.95 €

Colour: dark green glossy

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 53 and 58 cm Fork: alu

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: 7-speed SHIMANO "Nexus" freewheel Tyres: SCHWALBE "Big Ben", 50-622, Reflex

Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic E+", LED

Brake: MAGURA "HS11"

Rear light: SPANNINGA "Pixeo"

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX500"

Weight: from 23.9 kg

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BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W continuous rated power BOSCH lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 V, 11.11 Ah, 400 Wh BOSCH "Purion" display, 4 modes, walk assist Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor

VINTAGE E The curved frame expresses it all: With the elegantly and stylishly curved top tube of the Mixte frame sweeping across the entire "Vintage E" by EXCELSIOR, the pedelec also moves with the same spirited manner. This curve is also continued on the men's version with diamond frame. The drop of the top tube towards the saddle is both pleasant to the eye and conveys a sense of ease.

with Even available coaster brake

RRP

2399.95 €

Colour: grey

The aluminium luggage rack is fitted with an MIK system. Matching bags can be found on page 40.

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 48 and 53 cm Fork: alu

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: 7-speed SHIMANO "Nexus" coaster brake Tyres: SCHWALBE "Big Ben", 50-622, Reflex

Gear set: 7-speed, coaster brake

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic E+", LED

Brake: MAGURA "HS11"

Rear light: SPANNINGA "Pixeo"

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX500"

Weight: from 23.9 kg

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BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W continuous rated power BOSCH lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 V, 11.11 Ah, 400 Wh BOSCH "Purion" display, 4 modes, walk assist Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor

VINTAGE E

Colour: navy blue

RRP

2399.95 €

Colour: Neptune

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 48 and 53 cm Fork: alu

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: 7-speed SHIMANO "Nexus" freewheel Tyres: SCHWALBE "Big Ben", 50-622, Reflex

Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic E+", LED

Brake: MAGURA "HS11"

Rear light: SPANNINGA "Pixeo"

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX500"

Weight: from 23.9 kg

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BOSCH Gen.3 "Active Line PLUS" middrive motor, 36 V, 250 W continuous rated power BOSCH lithium-ion battery with BMS, 36 V, 11.11 Ah, 400 Wh BOSCH "Purion" display, 4 modes, walk assist Pedal power, cadence + speed sensor

What stops us from being mindful?

Do you know the feeling of being lost in a muddle of thoughts?

Usually it starts in the morning while you brush your teeth by daydreaming your way into the day. In your head, you are already creating a shopping list for later.

While you're in the shower, mentally you're already in the office. At breakfast you quickly check your mobile phone's newsfeed, and on the train, you go through your list of appointments again.

We live in a world characterised by multi-tasking and sensory overload. This means we do many things at the same time without realising that our "inner autopilot" is switched on most of the time. This autopilot is the polar opposite of mindfulness. As soon as we do things automatically, we lapse into a trance-like state and our mind goes on holiday somewhere else so to speak.

While we still brood with our thoughts in the past or already float in the future, we no longer pay attention to what is happening now – we think of everything but ourselves and what is happening in the "here and now".

Spending the whole day on autopilot will only makes us unhappy and dissatisfied in the long run. So, it is high time to change this and add more mindfulness and relaxation to our lives. There are many easy exercises you can do that train yourself to be more mindful. You won't even need a mat or gym kit because relaxation starts in the mind! In fact, everyday activities that we normally carry out with as part of our routines are more suitable.

TIP: Try to switch off your inner autopilot and perform routine tasks as if you were doing them for the first time ever. Focus consciously on every single perception and sensation and on every single step that is necessary to carry out the activity.

Use all of your senses in the process – smell, taste, sound, touch and sight. And don't forget to avoid disturbing factors that could affect your concentration!

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"Meditation is not about switching off your thoughts but acknowledging them and then letting them go"

@aminortonyoga www.aminorton.yoga

Meditation - daily practice (Ami Norton)

Mediation for me is a practice in which I cultivate mindfulness and learn how to interact with myself both consciously and compassionately. I teach my brain to be less distracted by the outside world and to stay and focus on the present moment. This means that I not only find peace during meditation, but also experience greater serenity and attentiveness in everyday life.

It is no coincidence that an increasing number of people are meditating regularly. The numerous benefits – mental, physical and emotional – have now been proven in many scientific studies.

Meditation costs nothing and requires no equipment or special knowledge.

Even so, many people still find the idea of meditation a bit daunting.

A widespread misconception is that you should not think while meditating.

In your mind's eye, you usually have a picture of a deeply relaxed person sitting in the lotus position for several hours without any flow of thoughts.

This is rarely the case. Meditation is not about switching off your thoughts but to acknowledge them and then let them go, without becoming entangled in a spiral of thoughts. For me, it is like watching white clouds in the sky that eventually move on – some days are quieter, others are stormier.

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ber your first time trying to ride a bike?

However, many people find this is the biggest stumbling block with meditation.

But, if you stick with it and practise regularly, you will feel benefits in all areas of life.

HERE ARE MY TIPS FOR INTEGRATING MEDITATION INTO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE:

Set a focus To maintain your attention during the practice, it helps to set a focus in your meditation. I usually use the flow of breath for this. Notice the flow of your breath, feel it at the tip of your nose and feel the up and down of your chest. You don't have to control your breathing forcefully: it usually settles after a few breaths. Alternatively, you can take your body on a journey or visualise something, e.g. a place where you feel particularly good. This way you have a focal point that you can always come back to when the clouds come.

Routine, routine, routine It is best to combine your meditation with an existing part of your daily routine. This increases the likelihood of you sticking to it. For example, the time whilst the water for your morning cup of tea is boiling; straight after waking up before you turn on your mobile phone; or when you come home directly after work.

Your feel-good place Find your position If you want to do a seated meditation, it is helpful to find "your position". For most people, the lotus position or sitting cross-legged is not possible for long periods without some type of support.

Don't be too hard on yourself, as long as you adopt an upright but relaxed position in which your breathing can flow. This can be on the floor with cushions, on a chair with a backrest or even standing up.

Just like a fixed time, a set place can also help to integrate meditation into your routine. It is best to choose a place where you feel comfortable and are not going to be disturbed. It doesn't even have to be at home, maybe on the park bench, on the way to the office or during your jog?

Be flexible Through meditation you learn to be flexible with yourself and your thoughts, it also helps to be flexible with your meditation. Sometimes it will not be possible to mediate for ten minutes.

The good news is that you can meditate anywhere, whether in the park, on the train or on holiday at the beach. Just close your eyes for a moment, pause and focus on your breathing – notice what is happening inside you without pressure or compulsion. One minute is enough to see the sun peek through the clouds again.

1 Find an upright but comfortable position.

2 Notice your flow of breath, the rise and fall of your chest.

3 Don't get angry if a thought pops into your mind. Simply direct your attention back to your breathing.

4 Repeat steps 2 & 3 for as long as you have time.

5 …and now you are meditating!

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SWAN RETRO E With hydraulic rim brakes

Colour: black

RRP

1599.95 €

Colour: crème

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 48 and 53 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 7-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX "RC-903" hydraulic rim brake Front hub: BAFANG "G370.250" front motor

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: 7-speed SHIMANO "Nexus" coaster brake

BAFANG Mini Hub "FM G370" front motor, 43 V, 250 W

Tyres: CST "Palmbay", 50-622, Reflex

BAFANG Lithium-ion "BT CO1", 43 V, 7.8 Ah, 336 Wh

Front light: BÜCHEL "Retro Sport", LED Rear light: BÜCHEL "Piccadilly", stationary light Weight: from 24.4 kg

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BAFANG "DP E08", LED BAFANG "SR PA11", speed sensor

Selfish is not the one who takes care of himself, but the one who has failed to do so and now expects it from others. (translated from the German book "Die Stimme des Herzens" – The voice of the heart – by Safi Nidiaye)

How much are you at peace with yourself? And how much do you care about yourself? Self-compassion is not about ego or selfishness: it protects you from being too harsh on yourself. If you are always trying to live up to the expectations of others and constantly trying to please everyone, but do not look after yourself, you may lack self-compassion. In the pursuit of self-compassion, mindfulness can be a helpful aid: it can teach you to treat yourself with appreciation and recognition, to acknowledge yourself as you are and enjoy life to its fullest. Even small moments of mindfulness in everyday life can help you to catch your breath and to bring balance back to your mind, body and soul. To help, we have compiled some self-care tips for you.

Self-care for your body: · Go for a walk · Go hiking · Ride your bike · Take a nap · Take a bubble bath · Wear your favourite perfume · Go swimming · Treat yourself to a cup of tea and enjoy every sip · Just do nothing for 5 minutes · Stay hydrated by drinking water · Dance through your home just for the fun of it · Play with a dog · Let someone give you a hug

Self-care for your soul: · Meet with loved ones · Let your thoughts meander and daydream · Light your favourite scented candle · Listen to your favourite music · Watch the sunset · Cook your favourite dish

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· Treat yourself to something sweet or a glass of wine · Keep a journal · Lie in the grass and watch how the clouds in the sky pass by. · Buy some flowers

Self-care for your mind: · Switch off your mobile phone · Practise yoga · Read a book or a newspaper · Learn to meditate · Get creative · Learn to play an instrument or a new language · Get enough sleep · Be inquisitive · Play memory games

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NEW

URBAN-E The new "Urban-E" is a little sportier because it is designed to be a stylish and speedy driving in the city. The rather sporty riding position, which is accompanied by an extra portion of momentum, is not noticeable when you first catch a glimpse of the tidy appearance of this urban bike. With its 350 Wh of power, the battery is discreetly integrated into the slim down tube, while the Shimano Deore cassette with its wide 10-speed increments even projects out beyond the motor when viewed from the side.

RRP

Quite an heeler! athletic two-w

1899.95 €

Colour: black matt

SHORT SPECS

DRIVE SYSTEM

Frame: alu

Rear hub: BAFANG rear wheel motor

Frame size: 28", 48, 53 and 58 cm

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Marathon GT Tour" 40-622, Reflex

Fork: alu Gear set: 10-speed SHIMANO "Deore" Brake: SHIMANO "MT-200", 180/160 mm CL Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX505"

BAFANG "RM 370" rear wheel motor, 36 V, 250 W GREENWAY battery, 36 V, 350 Wh

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX" 30 Lux, LED

BAFANG "DP C11" display, LCD, 4 modes

Rear light: HERRMANS "H-Trace"

GREENWAY 2 Ah charger

Miscellaneous: SKS mudguard incl. luggage rack for panniers Weight: from 19.4 kg

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LIFESTYLE

BIKES

Whether you're going for a sporty ride or off to get an ice cream – being on two wheels lets you see more of the world. And the world sees you!

Besides, you will cut a particularly good figure with our lifestyle bikes. The modern, colourful designs and loving details give your EXCELSIOR bike an incredibly special individual character.

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TRIGGER

RRP

Colour: black matt

729.95 €

New Colour

Colour: green matt

Asphalt racer

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 48, 53 and 58 cm Fork: alu Gear set: 8-speed, freewheel Brake: SHIMANO "MT-200", 160 mm, CL Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX505"

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 8-speed freewheel Tyres: IMPAC "DutchPac", 37-622, Reflex Front light: Rear light: Weight: from 12.9 kg

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Just ride like a pro without having to worry about anything else: The Trigger model is made for your own races through the urban jungle. The matt black aluminium frame is as clean and purist as it is torsion resistant. He will help you cover the distance and take the bends on asphalt tracks. So, nothing can stop you except the hydraulic disc brakes with their bite.

Effortless and reliable, like the entire equipment.

SWAGGER

RRP

nts in With compone r look classic leathe

529.95 €

Colour: grey matt

The pure joy of cycling

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 47, 53, 57 and 61 cm

Rear wheel hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 7-speed freewheel

Fork: Unicrown

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Delta Cruiser", 37-622, Reflex

Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel

Weight: from 12.9 kg

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake in the front and back Front wheel hub: JOY TECH, aluminium, 36 h.

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You don't need much to allude to your belief in stylish understatement and a sense of flawless design, a purist bike like the Swagger is enough. Its visually tidy and functionally perfect frame directly conveys the pure joy of cycling – with components as practical as they are durable, such as the 7-speed hub gear set. Colour-coordinate parts such as tyres and saddle form part of this visual statement of course.

Just to want to get from A to B quickly or go on a short tour with your friends?

No matter what a bike is used for, what is paramount for me is the mix of style and functionality. Because let's face it, everyone strives to ride a bike that makes it easy to get around without getting frustrated about something every few metres. But at the same time, nobody wants to be smiled at for their stylish folding bike when they are actually dressed for an intensive sports training session.

Key facts about me: My name is Felix, I'm 26 years old, I'm a federal police officer by profession, and a part-time content creator on Instagram. In my free time I do a lot of functional strength training. Since I'm honestly not a fan of cardio training, cycling is the perfect alternative for me.

Here I can decide for myself how much

effort I want to put in. With running, for example, there is only "strenuous" and "even more strenuous".

Fun aside, I like to ride my bike and especially in the summer I'm really out and about on my bike a lot. For example, if I want to go to the city for a short time to get to the gym, I use the bike as my short warm-up. The bike is also perfect for small shopping trips. And still look good in the process? Totally! The "Swagger" from EXCELSIOR promises this. For me, this bike exudes sportiness, along with a sense of style. I personally like the colour as well as its simple retro look.

The nature of my job means the aspect of fitness is also important in my private life. After all, there is a civil servant's duty to keep healthy. For me it means that I am legally obliged to stay healthy.

Now, of course, the term "healthy" can be interpreted very broadly, but for me it means both being able to perform my work and to withstand a certain amount of stress. Most of my unit's assignments are physically very strenuous. Working

hours of 13 hours per day are not uncommon and depending on the reason for the assignment, there may be further physical stresses. Therefore, it is all the more important to keep fit and, if possible, to become even fitter.

In my free time, apart from being physically active, I also love to take photos. Mostly I take photos for my own Instagram feed, but also for cooperation partners. Especially in a city like Berlin, there are cool photo spots practically on every corner, and because of the parking situation, it doesn't make much sense to always use the car to get from one place to another. What's the solution? My EXCELSIOR "Swagger". It provides me with flexibility and in the best case I can even take some cool pictures together with my bike.

All in all, I am more than satisfied with my bike. I can integrate it into almost all aspects of my life, and therefore it's the perfect companion for me.

@felix.leistikow

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NEW

RRP

CRACKER lebar With drop hand long rides for quick and

429.95 €

Colour: khaki matt

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu

Rear wheel hub: KT, aluminium, 8-speed

Frame size: 28", 53 and 57 cm

Tyres: Cyclocross, 32-622

Fork: Steel

Miscellaneous: SHIMANO "Sora" derailleur

Gear set: 8-speed SHIMANO "Claris"

Weight: approx. 11.5 kg

Brake: ALHONGA racing brake Front wheel hub: KT, aluminium

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Finish line sprinter and summit conqueror all in one This sporty and robust bike is just the business for munching up the kilometres.

The drop handlebar creates a dynamic ride and offers plenty of variety for your joints thanks to the different hand positions. Whether in the city or tacking through fields and along forest paths, the goal is clear: riding pleasure! 32 mm wide "Cyclocross" tyres, which grip well on asphalt and gravel with their fine knobbly tread will help you achieve that goal.

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SNATCHER

in Now available grey blue

Colour: black matt

RRP

349.95 €

Colour: grey blue

Cycling in its purest form

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu

Rear hub: KT flip-flop, fixed / free

Frame size: 28", 53 and 57 cm

Tyres: KENDA, 28-622

Fork: alu

Weight: from 10.0 kg

Gear set: 1-speed, freewheel Brake: TEKTRO race brake Front hub: KT, aluminium

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Fixies date back to the mid-1980s when bicycle couriers made them popular, and bicycles like the Snatcher are made for such hard-core types too. The robust and durable nature of the fixed speed wheels means their intense ride sensation can be felt directly. Simply because you have to keep pedalling. With the flip-flop rear hub, all you need to do to transform the bike from fixie to a single-speed bike is to turn the rear wheel. You alone will continue to be responsible for the speed.

SPUTTER

New colours Colour: light grey

RRP

399.95 €

Colour: orange matt

Stylish and sporty

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 53 and 57 cm Fork: alu Gear set: 2-speed, freewheel

Rear hub: STURMEY ARCHER "Duomatic", freewheel hub Tyres: KENDA, 28-622 Weight: from 10.6 kg

Brake: TEKTRO race brake Front hub: KT, aluminium

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Our Sputter is practical, but much more a way of life. When you dictate the pace solely through your own muscle power and cadence, you will directly feel what you are doing; especially when the stable aluminium frame directly transfers the pedal forces onto the road. The Sputter is as stylishly reduced as its propulsion method is simple. That's the name of the game and practical too: because what isn't there doesn't have to be replaced at any point. Sometimes less is genuinely more.

DANDY

yres With narrow t ed for extra spe

Colour: black matt

RRP

299.95 €

Colour: moss green

For ambling around by bike

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Rear hub: aluminium, flip-flop, fixed/free

Frame size: 28", 52, 56 and 59 cm

Tyres: RUBENA "V80", 23-622

Fork: Steel

Weight: from 11.6 kg

Gear set: 1-speed, freewheel Brake: PROMAX race brake "RC-469" Front hub: alu

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Function alone is not everything. The aesthetics of cycling can be experienced simply and directly with a minimal form such as the Dandy. So, for a stylish amble around town by bike, where it's not a matter of meeting deadlines, you really don't need gears. It is more the colour-matched attachments on the classic steel frame in ponderosa green are matched in such a way. If you want to be even more of a purist, simply turn the rear wheel with its flip-flop hub and ride with fixed gear.

GAUDY

ile

Sporty and ag

RRP

369.95 €

Colour: pastel turquoise

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 28", 52, 56 and 59 cm Fork: Steel Gear set: 2-speed, freewheel

Rear hub: STURMEY ARCHER "Duomatic", freewheel Tyres: WANDA, 23-622 Weight: from 11.9 kg

Brake: PROMAX race brake “RC-469” Front hub: alu

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Going backwards to move forwards One short but firm push on the pedal back and the Sturmey Archer S2-Duomatic Kickback hub shifts from one gear to the other. It couldn't be simpler or more subtle to change gears. And so, the Duomatic is not only a gear set but also a statement about the Gaudy. No gear cable to interfere with the fresh pastel turquoise and the reduced flair of the steel frame, everything is set up for a relaxed ride.

Hamburg, you are now my hood...

Hi folks, I'm Max, I'm 25 years old and recently joined the ranks of the self-employed.

As the owner of a content & social media agency I am often on the road in my day-to-day business as a photographer/ videographer at cross-fit sports events and, incidentally, somehow also an influencer.

I live life to the full and I want to improve myself constantly.

I am fully into trends, never want to standstill and am always in the middle of happenings rather than a spectator.

So, it was actually clear early on that my birthplace, Brunswick, would one day become too small for me. By chance, a business customer and good friend of mine told me that a room in his flat would become available. My recollections of that day can be summarised as follows: I got in my car, drove to Ikea and bought some furniture. Then I rented a van and moved to Hamburg. The rest is told quickly, because I have been living in this beautiful city for a well over a year now. @maximilian.kelm

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It would be a lie if I said that I hadn't been afraid to take this step. Away from Braunschweig, where I grew up and know every spot like the back of my hand. Away from all my friends and now ...? Well, now let's go to the big city, where I only know a few people fleetingly. Can I manage that financially too? It's a well-known fact that living and life in Hamburg is very expensive. All in all, I quickly discarded threw my doubts, ventured out of my comfort zone and moved to my new abode in Hamburg.

I work a lot in my job, so I'm actually always working. I love my job and I hardly have any free time, but that doesn't matter, because my job is my passion.

I have goals and dreams and I work towards them every day. Even though my nights are short and being self-employed has aged me by 30 years, I love every day. I wouldn’t have it any other way. It just makes so much fun. Being self-employed and the 24/7 working mentality that comes with it, I didn't really have time to settle in Hamburg. Sure, I've been to Schanzenviertel and the Alster, but I hadn't been able to soak up the true Hamburg vibe yet.

And then EXCELSIOR came into play, that was the game changer! I'd never had a bicycle and because of my lifestyle and job, which involves travelling all over

Germany by car or train, cycling was not my favourite means of transport. But to get from A to B in Hamburg, especially around Speicherstadt (in the city centre), a bicycle is just awsome. And it is the perfect way to get to know Hamburg, its streets, corners and parks. I really like the colour of the bike and especially the colour of the rims and I personally find the model extremely suitable. I had not ridden a bike for 10 years – but that is something you never forget.

As a passionate photographer, I always have my camera with me wherever I go.

So, I chuck my camera in my backpack, swing onto my EXCELSIOR Snatcher and pootle through the city. I must have gotten lost hundreds of times, burned 1,000 calories and taken even more pictures.

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But that was great! By getting lost, you get to know your new home, discover one or the other cool place and are away from the tourists and the city's hot spots. And that's what I have been doing over and over again ever since. The bike is simply fantastic and offers me sooooo many benefits in the urban jungle. I don't get stuck in traffic jams, I do something for my fitness, because I am moving, I don't have the annoying search for a parking space (is really bad in Hamburg!!!) and I'm not bound to the timetable of the underground and the S-Bahn trains. In short, My Snatcher means I am mega flexible on the road. And if I discover a cool spot, I just stop for a moment, whip the camera out of my backpack and take a snap. This creates beautiful and spontaneous – in the moment – vibrant photos, not staged.

I love that. And I got to know and love Hamburg. This means everything has been done properly.

My conclusion about the SNATCHER: · Fully lightweight · Excellent value for money · Its flip-flop hub gives you more flexibility · Slick design without any unnecessary frills

SECRET Now available light green

in

Colour: light green

RRP

749.95 €

Colour: antique white

Modern city bike

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 45, 50 and 55 cm Fork: alu Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 7-speed freewheel Tyres: CST "Allround", 37-622, Reflex Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 30 Lux, LED

Brake: SHIMANO "BR-MT200"

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-3D37" hub dynamo, Center Lock

Front luggage rack: STANDWELL, aluminum, painted Weight: from 16.2 kg

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Modern and all scrubbed up for the city, the Secret is ideal for everyday trips around town and speedy tours across the country. The elegant trapezoidal frame was just as much part of the EXCELSIOR specifications for our developers as the tidy external appearance and equipment suitable for everyday use along with a bright LED light, powerful disc brakes and low-maintenance hub gears.

Food to make you happy Are you grumpy, unable to focus or nervous? Did you know that the food we eat can influence our mood?

Everyone knows this – when our mood heads towards rock bottom on dull days, we like to reach for chocolate or other sweets. No wonder, because both sugar and fat can influence the production of the happiness hormone serotonin in the body, which gives us a short-term happiness boost. In the long term, however, industrial sugar in particular is said to have a negative influence on our mood and damage our psyche.

Fortunately, there are plenty of other and, above all, healthier mood boosters than chocolate – foods that contain valuable substances that do the body good in the long term and lift spirits. And this is where mood food, also known as soul food, comes in. In addition to the many approaches for a more mindful life, such as outdoor exercise, meditation and mindfulness training, the subject of nutrition is often overlooked or neglected. However, it is one of the simplest and most effective methods.

We will show you which foods you can eat happily, and which recipe will help you to boost your concentration.

Ginger shot with lemon – concentration booster and pick-me-up

1 Juice the lemons.

2 Peel and coarsely dice the ginger, place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

3 Sieve the ginger shot if needed and then fill

Ingredients: · 100g ginger · 3 lemons · 50ml naturally cloudy apple juice · 50ml agave syrup (alternatively: maple syrup or honey)

into a bottle. This will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Shake well before use!

Tip: Depending on your taste preferences, you can refine the ginger shot with a little cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cardamom or turmeric too.

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Foods for every mood: · Healthy high-calorie option – avocado · Good catch – fish · Hard shell, valuable core – nuts · Mood booster – dried fruit · Happiness enhancer – chilli · Miracle root – ginger · Berry-strong fruit – fruit and berries

VINTAGE D

RRP

A true treasure

629.95 €

Colour: gold metallic

Beautiful and sporty

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Front hub: SHIMANO "HB-TX800"

Frame size: 28”, men’s 54 and 57 cm, women’s 49 and 52 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "FH-TX800"

Fork: Steel Gear set: 8-speed SHIMANO "Claris"

Tyres: CST "Classic", 37-622, Reflex Weight: from 14.4 kg

Brake: PROMAX "RC-480" side pull brake

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The sports bikes from the 1960s created an elegant flair that only comes into being when design and equipment merge entirely into the bike's function. The women's Mixte frame, with its continuous slanted top tube, is the epitome of propulsion.

And with such contemporary features as the polished mudguards and rims, everything with the same look and feel.

VINTAGE D

Colour: Tahiti turquoise

Colour: rocky grey

Colour: green metallic

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VINTAGE

New colours Colour: ruby red

RRP

599.95 €

Colour: mint metallic

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Front hub: aluminium Parallax

Frame size: 28" women’s 49 and 52 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed freewheel

Fork: Steel Gear set: 3-speed, freewheel Brake: PROMAX "RC-480" side pull brake

Tyres: CST "Classic", 37-622, Reflex Weight: from 14.4 kg

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Our favourite items for your Excelsior Does your bike lack that certain something? No problem, here are our favourite piece with which you can personalise your two-wheeler This makes cycling twice as much fun!

CONTEC Mirage Ergo Exclusiv grip RRP 32.95 € / pair

CONTEC Classic Exclusiv mud flap RRP 24.95 €

CONTEC Retro Classic bottle bracket RRP 14.95 €

CONTEC Classic Ding bell RRP 11.95 €

CONTEC Classic Exclusiv Trekking leather saddle RRP 99.95 €

CONTEC LED battery lighting set, 20 lux RRP 29.95 €

CONTEC Retro Classic led headlight RRP 19.95 €

CONTEC SherLock folding lock, 15 mm RRP 74.95 €

CONTEC PowerLoc chain lock, 75 cm x 6 mm RRP 24.95 €

available in other colours

CONTEC LED rechargeable lighting set, 70 lux RRP 59.95 €

For eBikes

CONTEC Retro Classic E+ LED headlight RRP 19.95 €

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on gs fit All ba rl" and ea the "P age E" "Vint

CONTEC LIM Double twin pannier RRP 69.95 €

CONTEC Via.Back MIK luggage rack bag RRP 99.95 €

CONTEC Via.Tour Double MIK twin pannier RRP 99.95 €

CONTEC LIM Single bag, olive green RRP 59.95 €

CONTEC LIM Backpack, olive green RRP 69.95 €

CONTEC LIM Hamper HR basket bag, olive green RRP 84.95 €

"The magic is always in the detail" CONTEC Air Support Pocket Chrome mini pump RRP 27.95 €

CONTEC Neo.Protect motor cover RRP 29.95 €

Theodor Fontane

CONTEC Neo.Protect Downtube battery protector RRP 24.95 €

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CONTEC Air Support Chrome hand compressor RRP 99.95 €

CONTEC Neo.Protect BOSCH battery protector RRP 24.95 €

Riding alone is great, but with the right accessory by your side, it's twice as much fun!

BOLLÉ Stance helmet RRP 59.95 €

SPANNINGA Nr. 9 battery LED rear light, mudguard RRP 13.50 €

Suitable for Swan Retro with front rack

BOBIKE Go children's helmet RRP 20.99 €

SPANNINGA Pixeo battery-powered LED rear light, mudguard, with protective guard, RRP 16.95 €

SPANNINGA Swingo battery LED front light RRP 28.95 €

Suitable for Swan Retro with front rack

ATRANVELO Woody wooden crate RRP 44.95 €

NEW LOOXS Brisbane Medium wicker basket RRP 33.95 €

BASIL Cento basket, plastic rattan look RRP 45.99 €

BASIL Bremen basket for fixed installation RRP 36.99 €

BASIL Flower garland RRP 7.99 €

BASIL Flower garland RRP 7.99 €

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GLORIOUS

e With removabl wicker basket

Colour: pearl white

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

479.95 € 549.95 €

Colour: light pink

Shopping hopper

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 28", 50 and 55 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Fork: Unicrown

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Road Cruiser", 42-622, Reflex

Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Front light: BÜCHEL "Retro Sport", LED

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake, front and rear

Rear light: BÜCHEL "FL12", stationary light

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000" hub dynamo

Weight: from 17.4 kg

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The detachable wicker basket already explains it all. Of course, it comes along when shopping at the market – and then fits in the perfectly sized wire basket for the return journey. The city bike is ridden back and forth in a relaxed and upright seated posture. This raises the question: what more do you actually need? Fitted with mudguards and LED light system.

But that is just a matter of course with the Glorious.

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CHILLAX

es With balloon tyr oning ct cushi providing perfe

Colour: black matt

RRP

449.95 €

Colour: rosé

Ride and relax

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 26", 40 cm Fork: Unicrown

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: KENDA "K927", 26 x 2.125, Reflex

Gear set: 3-speed, coaster brake

Front luggage rack: Front rack with bamboo panels

Brake: V-Brake, arm 120 mm

Weight: 19.5 kg

Front hub: alu

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With the "Chillax" you have the choice whether you want to chill with the beach cruiser or relax a little. It doesn't really matter, because there is a lot of relaxation to be had when cruising along. This is clear from the chopper-like riding position and wide handlebars. And it doesn't have to be a beach promenade in California, the way to the ice-cream parlour or to the lake is just the same. Everything you need for a day at the lake can be placed in the basket in front of the handlebars.

Uni

IS A COMBINATION OF JOY AND STRESS

For me, university life means meeting my friends, laughing with each other, hanging out together and simply enjoying the time together. Especially now in summer with the warm temperatures, we meet more often on campus, exchange news or go swimming with friends at the lake and sip on cocktails in the evening.

But university doesn't just mean fun, it also means learning, self-discipline and exam stress. Sometimes it can be quite hard juggling everything and to stay focussed during lectures without your thoughts distracting you. But with a few different approaches, I quickly regain my focus.

Every morning when I get ready for university, I grab my mobile phone and turn on my "Happy Hits" playlist.

The cheerful beats motivate me immediately and give me a good start to the day.

Cycling Being a student means my bike is my companion for the entire day. First thing in the morning, I get in the saddle and dash off to uni. After a morning of lectures, I have to go shopping by bike and then go home. In the afternoon, I get back on my beloved "Juicy" to meet my friends for coffee and discuss some of our university projects.

During exams, it is especially important for me to bring some variety into my everyday life, when I am otherwise sitting in the library from morning to evening poured over my books.

It helps me a lot to improve concentration or reduce stress by just sitting on my bike and starting to pedal. The fresh air and the exercise do me good and clear my head for a while. I prefer to ride through the forest of along the lake to escape the stress of the city and let nature take its Page 46

effect on me. It takes my mind off things and lets me switch off.

Sport Besides cycling, I also do a lot of sport to keep my body fit and healthy for the daily challenges and stress situations it is exposed to every day. Especially when sitting at a desk, as mentioned above, you quickly adopt a bad posture. In order to prevent this happening, I do strength and endurance sports, mainly to strengthen my muscles, but also to become fitter in everyday life. If I can't get to the gym, I do a little workout at home. I quickly grab my mat, pick out a few exercises and off I go. After sport, I go through a short stretching routine to make my muscles more powerful and improve my mobility.

Afterwards, I can lean back for a moment, take a deep breath and I'm focussed again.

My personal ritual to fall asleep without any stress and worries is to make a delicious tea and nestle in bed in the evening. I use a journal to review the day by writing down positive experiences and things for which I am grateful. This means my thoughts are organised once again and I can fall asleep calmly.

Let your creative streak run wild

fore and after, I can see directly what my efforts have achieved and the end result gives me a positive feeling.

In my free time, I also love to take pictures. I love testing out new feature on the camera or standing in front of it myself.

The subsequent editing of the pictures cultivates my creativity. I also find it very fascinating what you can get out of the pictures with different settings and photo editing programs. When comparing be-

In addition, you can spread a little happiness among your friends or family by giving them these pictures as a gift.

So, why not grab your camera or smartphone, capture beautiful moments and let your creative streak run wild.

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My different approaches allow me to forget the stress of uni for a while and recharge my batteries so I can work more efficiently again afterwards.

Text: Ilka, 23, from Bremen

JUICY

al

With a practic front rack

Colour: antique white

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

499.95 € 579.95 €

Colour: dark khaki

Charming and relaxed

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", 50 and 55 cm

Rear wheel hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed Coaster brake

Fork: Unicrown

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Road Cruiser", 42-622, Reflex

Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Front light: BÜCHEL "Retro Sport", LED

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake

Rear light: BÜCHEL "FL12", stationary light

Front wheel hub: SHIMANO hub dynamo "DH-C3000"

Weight: from 16.5 kg

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So that errands are as appealing and relaxing as cross-country touring at the weekend: The Juicy's elegant swan neck frame provides a relaxed riding style as well as an upright position to enable an overview of the traffic. Here, the front luggage rack is not only practical but also always part of the statement for slower paced and sustainable everyday mobility that never loses its appeal.

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SWAN RETRO WITH FRONT RACK

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

Colour: dark khaki

Colour: basalt grey

only available with 7 gears

only available with 7 gears

529.95 € 599.95 €

Colour: light green also available in basaltgrey

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 28", men’s 55 cm, women’s 53 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX aluminium V-brake Front hub: SHIMANO hubdynamo "DH-C3000"

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Traditional transporter

Tyres: IMPAC "BigPac", 50-622, Reflex

Who says that the daily errand should only be placed on the rear luggage rack?

Of course, two panniers full of purchases fit on the rack at the back in the conventional way – or bulkier loads simply fixed using the bungee strap. But why not use the bike completely as a pack horse?

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light Rear luggage rack: tubular luggage rack painted, with bungee strap and spring flap Front luggage rack: ATRAN VELO front rack (max. load capacity: 10 kg Weight: from 18.0 kg Page 50

While the Swan Retro models are elegant for daily urban use, the basket or wrack in front of the handlebars

SWAN RETRO WITH BASKET

The perfect anion shopping comp

Colour: crème 3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

529.95 € 599.95 €

Colour: dark blue

is also practical – especially if a child seat fills the space of the rear luggage rack.

The basket invites you to stow your shopping bag in it. And the rack can be used to stow larger packages with its bungee strap. This means you stay both mobile and flexible at the same time – both modern and classic in style.

Tip

For the front carrier, there is also a matching wooden box (see page 41), which can be fixed to the rack.

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed Coaster brake / 7-speed. freewheel

Frame: alu

Tyres: IMPAC "BigPac", 50-559 / 50-622, Reflex

Frame size: 26”, 45 cm and 28", 48 and 53 cm

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED

Fork: Unicrown

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Gear set: 3-speed, coaster brake/ 7-speed, coaster brake or freewheel Brake: PROMAX aluminium V-brake Front hub: SHIMANO hubdynamo "DH-C3000" Page 51

Rear luggage rack: tubular luggage rack painted, with bungee strap and spring flap Front luggage rack: Front wheel basket Weight: from 16.9 kg

SWAN URBAN

New colours Colour: grey blue matt

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

499.95 € 569.95 €

Colour: aubergine

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Frame: alu

Tyres: IMPAC "BigPac", 50-559 / 50-622, Reflex

Frame size: 26", 45 cm and 28", 45 and 50 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Front light: BÜCHEL "Retro Sport", LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Brake: PROMAX aluminium V-brake in the front and back

Rear luggage rack: tubular luggage rack painted, with bungee strap and spring flap

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000" hub dynamo

Weight: from 16.2 kg

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Modern Swan The Swan Urban interprets the tried-andtested wave frame design of a ladies' bike with a single but bulky aluminium frame tube. Apart from that, it retains the familiar look of Swan series by EXCELSIOR. The only difference is that the step-through is even lower and therefore more manageable. Its equipment remains as functional as its overall look remains as tidy.

CREATING SOMETHING NEW

in the now!

Do you find it incredibly difficult to simply switch off the negative mind chatterbox?

No problem, a little creativity will help you to forget the world around you.

Creativity and mindfulness have a lot in common, you might even think they go hand in hand through our lives. While creativity provides more peace in our minds and acts like a kind of meditation, mindfulness is the breeding ground for creative works and ideas. For example, we cannot paint what we have not consciously seen and cannot express what we have not consciously felt. At EXCELSIOR, we, like many of you, combine cycling with a sense of freedom. How about capturing this feeling creatively, e.g. in the form of a cool thread and nail art version of a bike? Try it yourself and get a piece of freedom into your own home.

Bike thread and nail art / DIY instructions What you need: · Wood panel (alternatively: old wooden board or wooden disc) · · Template · Adhesive tape · Nails (e.g. 1.2 x 20 mm) · Hammer · Threads in different colours · Scissors · Artificial or dried flowers

3 Using the hammer, now hammer in nail by nail, along the black lines at equal intervals.

4 Once you have hammered in all nails, you can tear out the template.

5 Now, it's time to introduce some colour.

Attach the thread to a nail at any point with a knot and thread it crosswise around the nails.

6 When you are finished with one colour, knot the end to a nail again and cut off the excess thread with the scissors. Repeat this until the whole picture has colour.

7 Finally, the bike is decorated with a few flowers. Just put some artificial or dried flowers into the bike basket and your thread and nail artwork is complete!

Instructions: 1 First you need a template. You can either draw it yourself or simply look on the Internet for a suitable motif and print it out.

2 Place the template on your wooden background in the way you want the picture to be positioned later. If necessary, fix the template in place using some adhesive tape.

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SWAN RETRO

Colour: minted green

3-SPEED 7-SPEED

Colour: ocean green

EUR 449.95 € EUR 529.95 €

Colour: rosé matt only available with 3 gears

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Frame: Steel

Tyres: IMPAC "BigPac", 50-559 / 50-622, Reflex

Frame size: 26", 45 cm and 28", 48 and 53 cm

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED

Fork: Unicrown

Rear light: BÜCHEL "Edge", stationary light

Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Rear luggage rack: tubular luggage rack painted, with bungee strap and spring flap

Brake: PROMAX aluminium V-brake Front hub: SHIMANO hub "DH-C3000"

dynamo

Weight: from 17.4 kg

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Timeless design Good design is not subject to fashion; it is timeless. First-class ride characteristics do not go out of fashion, especially if they come from such an elegantly curved frame named "swan neck". However, it is not just the quiet riding characteristics it offers in such a practical position.

Classically made of steel, it is robust and durable too. Actually, there is no need for any further arguments, but appearances certainly count.

NEW

HARMONY

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

Colour: ponderosa green

Colour: anthracite

Coat guard shown differs from the original

Coat guard shown differs from the original

529.95 € 599.95 €

Colour: black

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 28", 50 and 56 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake Brake: SHIMANO roller brake "BR-C3000" Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C6000" hub dynamo

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: IMPAC "BigPac", 50-622, Reflex Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED Rear light: BÜCHEL "FL12", stationary light Miscellaneous: Handlebar and stem made of stainless steel, ding-dong bell Weight: from 19.0 kg Page 55

Escape the bustle of everyday life ...and embark on a journey back in time.

This charming two-wheeler makes it possible! As the name suggests, this Dutch bike radiates charm and elegance in perfect harmony, which is particularly noticeable thanks to its regal ride position, riding style and design. With its chain guard and coat guard, nothing stands in the way of a regal appearance.

CLASSIC

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

Colour: pastel pink

Colour: black

only available with 3 gears

only available with 3 gears

429.95 € 499.95 €

Colour: pastel green

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 26", 45 cm / 28", 50 and 55 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: IMPAC 37-590 / 42-622, Reflex

Fork: Unicrown

Front light: BÜCHEL "Retro Sport", LED

Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Rear light: BÜCHEL "FL-12", stationary light

Brake: aluminium V-brake

Weight: from 18.0 kg

Front hub: SHIMANO hub dynamo "DH-C3000"

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Pimp your bike CONTEC Classic Exclusiv Trekking leather saddle RRP 99.95 €

CONTEC Classic Exclusiv leather saddle bag RRP 89.95 €

CONTEC Classic Exclusiv Geebee leather grip RRP 29.95 € / pair

BASIL Portland front luggage rack RRP 73.99 €

BASIL Portland wicker basket RRP 43.99 €

BASIL Portland bell RRP 9.99 €

SPANNINGA Pixeo rear light and Swingo front can also be seen in the bike image. You can find these on page 41.

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BASIL Bohème

BASIL Bohème holdall, jade RRP 59.99 €

BASIL Bohème holdall, indigo RRP 59.99 €

BASIL Bohème holdall, vintage red RRP 59.99 €

BASIL Bohème saddle cover, jade RRP 11.49 €

BASIL Bohème saddle cover, indigo RRP 11.49 €

BASIL Bohème saddle cover, vintage red RRP 11.49 €

BASIL Bohème twin panniers, forest green RRP 79.99 €

BASIL Bohème twin panniers, indigo blue RRP 79.99 €

BASIL Bohème twin panniers, fig red RRP 79.99 €

BASIL Bohème big bell, forest green RRP 12.99 €

BASIL Bohème big bell, indigo blue RRP 12.99 €

BASIL Bohème big bell, fig red RRP 12.99 €

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KIDS

BIKES

The most beautiful things in life often start on tiny little bikes. Every day is a new adventure for a child.

Our Retro Runners, Little Mates and Retro Scooters should form part of these adventures! Whether as a precursor to cycling or for leisurely walks with the family – nothing can stand in the way of a child's urge to move around.

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RETRO RUNNER

Colour: crème

Colour: rose

Colour: light green

RRP

99.95 €

Colour: dark green

From running to riding

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Tyres: 12 x 2.125

Frame size: 12"

Front light: -

Fork: Steel

Rear light: -

Gear set: -

Weight: 3.2 kg

In addition to the joy of playing and preparation for cycling, a balance bike thus significantly increases a family's radius of movement during walks and errands. With their easy entry and the wide and comfortable saddle, the Retro Runners create the perfect conditions for generating anticipation in youngsters, along with the well cushioned and wide 12" balloon tyres.

The saddle and handlebars are height-adjustable to grow with bike's rider.

Brake: Front hub: steel, 16 h.

Rear hub: steel, 16 h.

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NEW

LITTLE MATE

Colour: dark green

RRP

199.95 €

Colour: crème

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Colour: rose

The first true bike

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Tyres: 12 x 2.125 / 16 x 2.125

Frame size: 12", 16 cm and 16", 25 cm

Front light: -

Fork: Steel

Rear light: -

Gear set: 1-speed coaster brake

Miscellaneous: 12" incl. stabilisers 16" with kickstand

Brake: calliper, aluminium Front hub: steel, 16 h.

Weight: 12" 8.8 kg incl. stabilisers

Rear hub: 1-speed Coaster brake

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As soon as the motor skills have matured and your child develops the desire to practice, it is time for the next milestone: cycling! A special moment for your little ones, because if they can pedal, they're one of the big ones, they're faster on the road and just cool. The new model "Little Mate" accompanies your child on this important step in life and grows with them. The handlebar and saddle can be individually adjusted, and the stabilisers can be removed when necessary.

RETRO SCOOTER l alternative The practica to cycling

Colour: dark green

RRP

129.95 €

Colour: crème

For times without chain and pedals

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Tyres: 12 x 2.125

Frame size: -

Front light: -

Fork: Steel

Rear light: -

Gear set: -

Miscellaneous: Footboard, plastic

Brake: V-Brake, rear

Recommendation: from 5 years of age and up to max. 60 kg load

Front hub: steel, 16 h.

Rear hub: steel, 16 h.

Weight: 6.9 kg

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Two wheels, handlebar and no pedals. The new "Retro Scooter" can be a very convenient complement to cycling for children – getting to school, to the park or for longer walks with the family. The Retro Scooter impresses with formidable riding fun. The 12'' tyres are bigger and wider, which means they simply provide more cushioning. With their mudguards and proper brake, they play in a different league.

Seeing the world through children's eyes Things we can learn from children

When was the last time you climbed a tree, took a running jump into a puddle or walked barefoot through the freshly mowed meadow while watching butterflies and beetles with unadulterated enthusiasm?

When did you last look at the world from a child's perspective?

As adults we are constantly thinking about our lives and our everyday life. This is a good thing, because after all, we have to plan our lives to a reasonable extent and have them under control. But every now and then it doesn't hurt to shift our perspective a little and see the world through the eyes of a child. Surely you have often found that when walking with a child that it takes a surprisingly long time to get anywhere. It is fascinating what children discover along the way.

Full of curiosity, they encounter things and look at them much more consciously than we do – things that are of secondary importance to us. Here a ladybird, there a dandelion, there are still many beautiful daisies and look, there's a big leaf there that has to come too.

Does this sound familiar? Children are full of courage, curiosity and drive – great qualities that sometimes get lost with adulthood. What we can learn from children has nothing to do with knowledge. It is their way of living life. Time to rediscover the child's view of the world, which is full of adventures just waiting to be discovered.

Things we can learn from children:

"A child can always teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires."

Paulo Coelho

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· TO LAUGH from the heart and unconditionally TO LOVE · To take the TIME to do something and SWITCH OFF in the process · LIVE FOR THE MOMENT · COURAGE and PERSEVERANCE · Start every day in a GOOD MOOD · Unlimited FANTASY and CREATIVITY · To be HONEST with yourself and others · To allow and show FEELINGS · OPENNESS to new ideas and TO OVERCOME limits · TO SEEK HELP and accept it when it is needed · TO ENJOY the little treasures in life · TO say NO · TO LISTEN to people better and show INTEREST · TO QUESTION without fear or shame

SWAN RETRO YOUTH scious For style-con youngsters

Colour: light green Please note: equipment not original. Standard series equipment as seen in the lower bike image

429.95 € 449.95 € 24" 7-SPEED RRP 519.95 € 20" 3-SPEED RRP

24" 3-SPEED RRP

Colour: light pink only available with 3 gears

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Frame: alu

Tyres: CST "Skip", 47-406, Reflex

Frame size: 20", 31 cm and 24", 35 cm

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED

Fork: Unicrown

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Gear set: 3/7-speed coaster brake Brake: PROMAX aluminium V-brake

Rear luggage rack: V-strut, steel, painted, with bungee strap and spring flap

Front hub: SHIMANO hub "DH-C3000"

Weight: from 13.5 kg

dynamo

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For younger drivers Why should Mum be the only one allowed to ride through town in style? The Swan Retro Youth is not just for style-conscious youngsters, but it is very practical too.

It dictates the upright ride position with which children have a safe overview when in road traffic. The saddle and handlebars can grow a good deal with the rider. But that's not all; the classic frame offers everything like its bigger cousin: Practicality with the mudguards and the gear set, safety and brightness with the LED light.

Experience nature with children Nature is the greatest and most important playground of all for children. It exposes children to numerous and complex sensory impressions and promotes physical and mental development enormously. The different shapes, colours, smells, surfaces and tastes of nature offer so many possibilities for play that cannot be replaced or replicated by any man-made playground. In addition, the sensual experience of nature creates an emotional basis for a mindful approach to nature and the living organisms within it.

How about combining the next family bike tour with an interesting game of colours in nature?

All you need is a sheet of paper and different coloured crayons. Take the sheet and draw small circles with these colours: white, yellow, red, orange, blue, green, purple, brown and black. The aim of the game is to now find these colours in nature, for example a green leaf or a blue flower. The corresponding object is now drawn on the sheet of paper. To add more excitement to the game, form two teams.

Who will find all the colours first?

Tip: If you like, you can take a flower of any colour home with you and place it flat between newspapers. Then place some heavy books are on top and let the flowers dry in them. After approx. 2 weeks you have a nice colourful collection and memory at the same time. The flowers can now be stuck on paper or stored in a glass or picture frame.

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1 To make about 20 seed bombs, mix 3 packets of different native flower seeds in a small bowl. It is best to use seeds for flowers, which are particularly popular with bees and bumblebees.

2 Place 200g of potting soil in a large bowl, loosen it up and remove any bark, root or small branch remnants. Then add 200g of clay and the seeds and mix thoroughly so that the seeds are spread through the mixture as evenly as possible.

3 Gradually pour a little water into the bowl until the mixture has a texture that can be formed into small walnut-sized balls.

Now spread the finished balls on newspaper and leave them to dry.

Watch out flower lovers – it's about to get colourful!

Ever heard of seed bombs? These are small balls of seeds, soil and clay powder.

These spheres are used in urban spaces for creating greenery in the public (grey) spaces, on garden terraces or balconies.

Making these seed bombs is a lasting pleasure for both small and tall gardeners alike and has a great education value about our interactions with nature.

And this is how to make your own seed bombs:

Tip: Using cookie cutters you can create some fun shapes.

After about two days the seed bombs are ready to be 'discarded' or given away.

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Please note that it is generally forbidden to discard seedballs in public places, gardens and nature reserves. Instead, just ask the local authorities or the owner of a brownfield site what is allowed. In fact, most local authorities are happy to see green spaces being beautified. In some areas it is even possible to sponsor smaller green areas and plant them.

CLASSIC

BIKES

There is no sign of trends here and you will look in vain for frills because the motto here is "Ride easily and like in the past". Classic, timeless and yet elegant, our Classic models allow you to glide through the city or countryside with particular ease and style.

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TREKKING ss

Classic, timele and robust:

Colour: black

RRP

499.95 €

Colour: black

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 7-speed freewheel

Frame: HiTen

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Road Cruiser", 37-622, Reflex

Frame size: Men's 28", 48, 53, 57 and 61 cm and women's 28", 45, 50 and 55 cm Fork: Steel Gear set: 7-speed, freewheel Brake: TEKTRO "AL855" V brake Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000-3N-NT" hub dynamo

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 30 Lux, LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light Rear luggage rack: ATRAN "Tour Lite", aluminium Weight: from 17.0 kg

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Universal and reliable A trekking bike is a reliable bike for any occasion coping with everyday life and being a reliable companion on tour. The bike that corners confidently and runs steadily on the straight. It is fully equipped according to experience from countless rides and as required by law. That is perhaps a little more inconspicuous but also very robust and reliable with its steel frame. That's always there.

ROAD CRUISER

Colour: black

21-SPEED

349.95 €

Colour: cherry red also available in black

Road cruiser

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu

Rear hub: alu

Frame size: Men's 28", 55 cm and trapezoidal 28", 46 and 51 cm

Tyres: VEE RUBBER, 42-622

Fork: Unicrown

Front light: LED, 30 Lux

Gear set: 21-speed SHIMANO "TY300"

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-127", stationary light

Brake: Front and rear V-brakes

Weight: from 16.1 kg

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000-3N-NT" hub dynamo

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Whether you're a frequent rider, lover of touring, Sunday rider, commuter or typical city biker, everyone gets along well with a Road Cruiser. Whether as a men's, trapezoidal or wave frame with low stepthrough. Fully compliant with StVZO and equipped with practical and sporty derailleur gears, a Road Cruiser won't let you down. Nothing stands in the way of riding pleasure in everyday life or leisure time.

ROAD CRUISER

Colour: black

Colour: cherry red

3-SPEED RRP

329.95 €

WITH HUB DYNAMO 3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

Colour: turquoise blue

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: Men's 28", 55 cm, trapezoidal 28", 51 cm and Deep 26" 43 and 28" 46 and 51 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake Brake: V-brake

Front hub: Alu Parallax / SHIMANO "DHC3000-3N-NT" hub dynamo Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: VEE RUBBER 47-559 / 42-622 Front light: BÜCHEL "Secu City", LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-127", stationary light Weight: from 15.9 kg

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369.95 € 429.95 €

TOURING NIRO

Colour: black

1-SPEED RRP 3-SPEED RRP

Colour: red metallic

379.95 € 439.95 €

WITH HUB DYNAMO 1-SPEED RRP 3-SPEED RRP

409.95 € 469.95 €

Colour: green metallic also available in black

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: Men's 28", 55 cm, women's 26" 45 cm and 28", 53 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed Coaster brake / VELOSTEEL 1-speed.

Coaster brake

Fork: Unicrown

Tyres: RUBENA "V66", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex

Gear set: 1/3-speed, coaster brake

Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED

Brake: PROMAX V-brake

Rear light: BÜCHEL "Edge", stationary light

Front hub: aluminium Parallax / SHIMANO "DH-C3000" hub dynamo

Weight: from 17.0 kg

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Miscellaneous: Mudguards, handlebar and spokes made of stainless steel; Westwood rim profile

Make your own electrolyte drink simple and the perfect thirst quencher When the summer comes and temperatures start to rise, any refreshment will come be welcome. In general, you should never neglect the topic of fluids and drinks, because it is precisely when you are constantly moving that your body loses a lot of water. However, important electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium are also lost during intensive exercise.

for yourself and simply follow the following basic recipe:

With a self-mixed electrolyte drink you can replenish your mineral reserves and at the same time consume a revitalising refreshment during the bike ride. Try it

Preparation Mix all the ingredients together until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved in the water.

Ingredients · 1 litre of still, cold drinking water · 1 level teaspoon of cooking salt · 2 tablespoons of grape sugar (caster sugar, cane sugar or honey can be used instead)

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Tip: For a better taste experience, you can mix up to half of the drink with other fluids that should be as rich in vitamins and minerals as possible. Ideal choices here include orange juice, apple juice, herb and fruit tea, or simple a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon.

Cheers!

TOURING STAR

With sturdy ims double-walled r

Colour: black

RRP

419.95 €

Colour: dark aqua also available in black

SHORT SPECS

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed coaster brake hub

Frame: Steel

Tyres: RUBENA "V66", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex

Frame size: Men's 28", 55 cm, women's 26", 45 cm and 28", 53 cm

Front light: BÜCHEL "Secu City", LED

Fork: Unicrown

Rear light: BÜCHEL "EDGE", stationary light

Gear set: 3-speed, coaster brake

Miscellaneous: double-walled rims, Nirosta spokes

Brake: PROMAX V-brake Front hub: SHIMANO hub dynamo "DH-C3000"

Weight: from 17.7 kg

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TOURING

ic!

Simply a class

Colour: black, brown

3-SPEED RRP

399.95 €

Colour: green/brown

Simply cycling

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 28", 53 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX V-brake Front hub: SHIMANO hub dynamo "DH-C3000"

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus", 3-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: RUBENA "V66", 47-622, Reflex Front light: BÜCHEL "Secu City", LED Rear light: BÜCHEL "Edge", stationary light Weight: from 17.7 kg

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The motto of the Touring series is: Easy and like cycling used to be. It does not take much more than a comfortable bike for the daily errands to be happy. With robust steel frame in a quiet and upright sitting posture.

With basic equipment, which is practical and mandatory, but does not impose itself. Optional with swan neck or diamond frame, with hub or side-running dynamo,

TOURING

Colour: opalblue/bossblue

Colour: racing red also available in black 1-SPEED RRP 3-SPEED RRP

319.95 € 369.95 €

WITH HUB DYNAMO 1-SPEED RRP 3-SPEED RRP

349.95 € 399.95 €

Colour: green metallic also available in black

SHORT SPECS with one or three gears including coaster brake.

In different colours at prices that are a throwback to the past.

Frame: Steel Frame size: Men's 28", 55 cm, 26", 45 cm and 28", 53 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed Coaster brake / VELOSTEEL 1-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: RUBENA "V66", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex Front light: BÜCHEL "Secu City", LED

Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 1/3-speed, coaster brake

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V BRAKE

Weight: from 17.7 kg

Front hub: Alu Parallax / SHIMANO "DHC3000-3N-NT" hub dynamo

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TIEFEINSTEIGER E Step-through

class

The common name for the frame is "Deep" for the low step-through in the middle of the frame. This makes the new step-through Tiefeinsteiger E an ideal introduction to the world of pedelecs. With both reliable and discreet assistance when pedalling from the motor in the front wheel. For a constant tailwind and relaxed coasting. With a comfortable upright position for the best overview while shopping and touring the countryside.

RRP

1799.95 €

Colour: black

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 26", 46 and 28" 50 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 7-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX "RC-903" hydraulic rim brake Front hub: BAFANG "G370.250" front motor

DRIVE SYSTEM Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 7-speed coaster brake hub

BAFANG Mini Hub "FM G370" front motor, 43 V, 250 W

Tyres: SCHWALBE "Delta Cruiser Pluse", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex

BAFANG Lithium-ion "BT CO1", 43 V, 10.4 Ah, 447 Wh

Front light: AXA "Ecoline 15", LED, 15 Lux, eBike

BAFANG "DP C11", LCD, 4 modes

Rear light: AXA "Slim", stationary light Weight: from 24.9 kg

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BAFANG "SR PA11", speed sensor

TIEFEINSTEIGER

It couldn't be able more comfort

3-SPEED WITH RIGID FORK RRP

529.95 €

7-SPEED WITH SUSPENSION FORK RRP

629.95 €

Colour: silver blue metallic

SHORT SPECS Frame: alu Frame size: 26”, 46 cm and 28", 50 cm Fork: Unicrown / SUNTOUR suspension fork Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX V-brake in the front and back

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000" hub dynamo Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: RUBENA "V66", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex Front light: BÜCHEL "Secu City", LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-127", stationary light Weight: from 18.5 kg

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Easy mounting As easy to mount as it looks. The most important feature at first is the low stepthrough for all those who simply want to get on the bike. This is why the aluminium frame has its lowest point directly in front of the bottom bracket. But why not make the most important feature a virtue and adapt the frame tubes to the curves of the wheels for a unique look? Mainly as this results in such an upright and comfortable riding posture.

EASY STEP

-through

With low step

Colour: wine red

3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

379.95 € 459.95 €

Colour: dark moon grey

U-frame

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed Coaster brake

Frame size: 26", 45 cm

Tyres: KENDA "K1172", 47-559, Reflex

Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake Front hub: SHIMANO hub "DH-C3000"

dynamo

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 30 Lux, LED Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light Weight: from 18.5 kg

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Easy mounting for the uncomparable ease of cycling. The Easy Step consistently interprets the principle of the low stepthrough on a bike with its single-tube frame – this is how it could also be referred to as a U-frame. The Easy Step also has everything you need to make cycling accessible and practical, meaning that it's not just getting on that is easy.

PAGOBA

New colour: y dark moon gre Colour: dark moon grey 3-SPEED RRP 7-SPEED RRP

379.95 € 459.95 €

Colour: wine red

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 26" and 28", 45 cm

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3/7-speed coaster brake hub

Fork: Unicrown

Tyres: KENDA "K1172", 47-559 / 47-622, Reflex

Gear set: 3/7-speed, coaster brake

Front light: CONTEC "DLUX", 30 Lux, LED

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Front hub: SHIMANO "DH-C3000" hub dynamo

Weight: from 17.6 kg

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Riding off and keeping riding Simply get on and ride off – that is the motto of the Pagoba. Simply keep riding and maintaining an overview – it could continue like this. Its comfortable upright riding position is a veritable invitation to more riding. Whether in town or out touring, the Pagoba practices the art of the pure understatement without any superfluous features.

NEW

RRP

KLAPPRAD RETRO

399.95 €

Colour: dark khaki Please note: Standard equipment may deviate slightly from the bike shown.

Old but gold!

SHORT SPECS Frame: Unisex folding frame, steel Frame size: 20", 40 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 3-speed, coaster brake

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: KENDA "K924", 47-407, Reflex Front light: CONTEC "Retro Classic", LED

Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake

Rear light: CONTEC "TL-135", stationary light

Front hub: alu

Weight: approx. 14.5 kg

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More 1970s retro is just not possible!

The new "Klapprad Retro" folding bike is a sign of resurging golden times and its cream-coloured equipment now exudes even more nostalgic charm, which is particularly popular among young city hipsters. Tyres, saddle and grips are perfectly matched to each other making for an exceptionally good "dark khaki".

KLAPPRAD

Check it out, s! urban hipster

279.95 € 329.95 € 24" 3-SPEED RRP 349.95 € 20" 1-SPEED RRP

20" 3-SPEED RRP FROM

Colour: fake blue

Folded!

SHORT SPECS Frame: Steel Frame size: 20”, 40 cm and 24", 48 cm Fork: Unicrown Gear set: 1/3-speed, coaster brake Brake: PROMAX "TX123" V brake Front hub: alu

Rear hub: SHIMANO "Nexus" 3-speed Coaster brake / 1-speed coaster brake hub Tyres: KENDA "K924" Front light: AXA "Ecoline", sensor, LED, 15 Lux Rear light: BÜCHEL "Piccadilly", stationary light Weight: from 14.5 kg

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There used to be a time where folding bikes could be seen everywhere on the streets; they have never truly disappeared from the streets. Folding bikes have been undergoing somewhat of a revival for some years now, and there have even been races with these retro bikes. The folding bike let you amble around town both in an upright position and with ease.

In a retro design with practical and modern components such as the LED light.

OUR

ACCESSORIES

With attention to detail

Accessories are the icing on the cake of every outfit because they lend our look that certain extra and reflect our personal mood. Give yourself and your bike your own unique style – with our EXCELSIOR accessories!

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Hip, hipper, beanie

Headgear can be this casual!

Whether stylish for everyday life, leisure wear, sports or other outdoor activities – our classic and casual beanies are real all-rounders. These outfit accessories, now cool in all seasons, complement your personal look and are truly eye-catching. · heather grey / moss green · 100 % soft-touch acrylic · double knit · with wide cuff · with woven EXCELSIOR label

RRP

14.95 €

When nostalgia meets romance, it will last a lifetime!

The early bird needs a lot of coffee – our charming and lasting enamel cup will transform your coffee break into a true nostalgic experience in the style of bygone times. Robust in nature means it is particularly durable and virtually indestructible, so that you can enjoy it for many years to come. · white incl. logo · dishwasher safe · 9.8 x 9 cm · 300 ml · hand printed in Germany

RRP

9.95 €

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NEW

Back to basics the ultimate look that never goes out of fashion

Timeless and versatile – what more could you want! If you prefer an uncomplicated look and favour comfort, our stylish and practical basics are just the thing for your everyday life. As an integral part of a wardrobe, these classics outlive short-lived trends and can also be worn together with go-to pieces due to their discreet design.

Shirts · Colour: ash / olive · Material: 100% cotton · Sizes: Women's S–XL / Men's S–XXL · with woven EXCELSIOR label

RRP

24.95 €

Hoody · Colour: black heather · Material: 85% cotton, 15% polyester · Sizes: unisex S–XXL · with woven EXCELSIOR label

RRP

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NEW

My bag from the tree a unique piece of nature Whether as a sports bag or a shopping bag – these stylish jute bags are gaining in popularity. The vegan cork applications make them an excellent alternative to leather while being unique too. The 100% renewable and recyclable natural product also has similar properties to animal leather: it is flexible, breathable and water repellent

And this is how cork is made: When harvested, the bark of a cork tree is carefully peeled off the tree.

The positive thing is – this process does not hurt anyone, not even the tree. On the contrary – peeling the cork even stimulates further growth of the tree. The tree can then bind new carbon dioxide by growing a new layer of cork, which is then aired, steamed and cooked. This process reduces pollutants and results in higher elasticity and lower density. To produce the cork textile, either whole pieces are cut from the bark and glued together, or the raw material is simply compacted and applied to the fabric. The special thing here is that the different grains mean no product looks like the next one and is therefore absolutely unique.

Gym bag · black / cork · Material: cotton and cork · Size: 38 x 41 cm

RRP

9.95 €

Shopping bag · natural / cork · Material: cotton and cork · Size: 38 x 41 cm · with long straps

RRP

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5.95 €

Saving the world sip by sip!

Travel in style and have a clear conscience – the CAMELBAK tumbler in EXCELSIOR design makes it possible! The absolutely leak-proof and durable container keeps your drink warm for up to 4 hours and can be refilled many times over, leaving the environment happy with you and your reliable, reusable companion.

RRP

32.95 €

Bottle bracket Hold this, please.

The EXCELSIOR bottle holder means you will always have your drink to hand without having to look away from the road or even stop. · aluminium · easy to fit to handlebars · with anti-slip inlay

Tip: Ideal for your EXCELSIOR thermo mug.

RRP

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10.95 €

Nobody says "Go away" that sweetly.

It has an enchanting voice and looks good at the same time – our EXCELSIOR bicycle bell is a true hipSTAR. The bicycle bell, which can be heard clearly, not only ensures safety in road traffic. It looks chic too.

RRP

2.95 €

NEW

Front rack

stylish shopping companion wanted?

Does your bike lack that certain something? You don't just want it to look chic, but to be practical too? No problem, with the new front rack, your EXCELSIOR becomes an even better shopping companion while also looking stylish. This way, bags and other small items can be stowed away quickly, and you can always have your cargo in view during the ride. · made of steel · chrome finish · 38 x 25.8 x 13 cm · for 26" + 28" wheels RRP

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31.95 €

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