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Exploring Kenya by Gravel Bike 31 October 2024
With a group of five cycling friends—Martijn, Stan, Berry, Dennis, and Ewoud—and under the guidance of our guides Antoon and Samuel, we embarked on an 8-day cycling adventure through Kenya. This journey took us across vast savannas, through wildlife reserves, along massive salt lakes, and over high plateaus. We encountered the local population in remarkable ways. Here’s a day-by-day report of our experiences:Leaving Nairobi early in a bright green bus, we headed to Amboseli National Park. The Kenyan traffic was an adventure itself, filled with colorful vehicles and chaotic rides. Once we arrived at our eco-lodge, we quickly unpacked and...
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Seiren: Riding a 3D printed bike 4 June 2024
Pilot Seiren, the world’s first fully 3D printed titanium bike, is hitting the roads! After hours and hours of designing, analysing and modifying, it was high time to take the Seiren to the test on some uncut asphalt. And boy did we have fun. In this blog, you can read about the first experiences of riding the Pilot Seiren.Let’s rewind the clock for a bit and get you up to speed about the Seiren and how this whole project came to be. The very first idea for a fully 3D printed titanium frame was inspired by the major issues of...
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Pilot Seiren makes waves at Eurobike 27 May 2024
We are overwhelmed by your tremendous support and positive reactions to our 3D Printed Seiren, Scram Pinion Smart Shift and all of the other innovations we presented at EUROBIKE Show 2023. Your enthusiasm strengthens our belief in the vision we have. Thank you very much for visiting us and making this event truly unforgettable. Your feedback and enthusiasm drive us to keep pushing boundaries and delivering innovative cycling experiences. "The exciting thing about this is, commercially available 3D printed bikes, I feel that they they are the future because there's so many obvious advantages to this. Once the the 3D...
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Racebike4U – Titanium Specialist in Nordrhein Westfalen 15 February 2024
If you're a passionate cyclist residing in Nordrhein-Westfalen, chances are you've heard of Axel from Racebike4U. With a wealth of experience as both an avid cyclist, event organizer, and bike mechanic, Axel has become a fixture in the local cycling community, renowned for his expertise and infectious enthusiasm.One of the hallmarks of Racebike4U is its extensive collection of readily available titanium race and gravel bikes. Axel is eager to walk you through the myriad benefits of owning a titanium bike, and what better way to experience it firsthand than by taking one out for a test ride? Explore the possibilities...
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Heart to Beat Argentina 30 January 2024
Argentina 2: Córdoba - La Rioja We spend the days in Córdoba on route planning and intestinal calming. Route planning because the distances between the villages and towns seem to increase as we drive further west. We have time to dive into that. We map out various directions and then choose the route that we are most looking forward to. In the meantime, the irritated intestines slowly become calmer. Details about the intestinal complaints are only provided upon written request in triplicate and take into account the standard response period of six weeks, which can be unilaterally extended by...
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Pilot X Rewilders 16 November 2023
Pilot joins Brais Palmás and Eva Hübner in their Rewilders Mission. The purpose of giving back to nature what has been taken away corresponds perfectly with the mission and vision of Pilot. Therefore Pilot is very proud to take part in the Rewilders project by building two Vamos Pinion travel bikes for Brais and Eva. In the upcoming period, Brais and Eva will keep you updated on their trails trough jungles, rivers and plains. This first post is dedicated to telling you more about the Rewilders' mission and what drove them to dedicate their lives to the environment.'We are Brais and Eva, two...
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Giant Turkiye: Taking titanium to Istanbul 3 November 2023
We want to introduce you to the latest addition to the Pilot dealer network: Giant Turkiye. After meeting general manager Ibrahim Yilmaz for the first time at Eurobike 2023 in Frankfurt, it soon became clear that we were destined to work together one way or another. A couple of months later Giant Turkiye has joined the pack of enthusiastic Pilot ambassadors by becoming the first official Pilot dealer in Istanbul! In the piece below, Ibrahim introduces the team and store to you in his very own way."Our store offers a wider and more qualified bicycle portfolio than any other bicycle...
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Pilot Celes – Tested by Leon Van Bon 28 February 2023
Léon van Bon 4 januari 2023 Voor het testen van een titanium fiets kun je Léon midden in de nacht wakker maken. Vindt-ie niet leuk, maar… het kan. Weet de Pilot Celes hem te betoveren? De vliegende Brabander heeft in ieder geval een hoop bijzondere eigenschappen. De meeste fietsen die we testen zijn van carbon. Dat is niet geheel verrassend: het materiaal is sterk en veelzijdig, heeft zich bewezen en maakt nog steeds ontwikkelingen door. Maar carbon is niet heilig. Er zijn redenen om voor ander materiaal te kiezen. Titanium bijvoorbeeld, dat óók bijzondere eigenschappen heeft. Daarom ben ik blij...
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Scram Classified 19 August 2021
Classified Cycling and Pilot Cycles are joining forces to launch the Pilot Scram Classified, the first titanium gravel bike equipped with a Classified shifting system. With this introduction of the Scram Classified gravel bike, Pilot adds a new model to its collection. Every Scram Classified will be fitted with a set of Classified carbon wheels featuring the Classified shifting technology. The Classified POWERSHIFT system incorporates the functionality of the front derailleur in the rear hub. Classified’s innovating shifting technology combines the same number of gears and gear range of a double front chainring with the benefits of a single chainring set-up....
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Getest: Pilot Scram. Eén fiets, twee gezichten 23 June 2021
12 juni 2021 | Rob Meeuwessen - Fiets Magazine Oké, je hebt besloten. Je gaat geld uitgeven aan een fiets waar alles aan moet kloppen. Volledig naar wens. Exact zoals jij hem in gedachten hebt. Grote kans dat je in Nuenen bij Pilot je slag kunt slaan. Daar hebben ze namelijk de Scram. Een kruising tussen Barbapapa en een Zwitsers zakmes. Je bouwt hem zoals je wilt en kunt er alle kanten mee op. De Scram is in basis een gravelfiets. Maar ook als endurance racer, toerfiets of crosser is de Scram bruikbaar. Marketingmanager Tim Blankers neemt me mee door alle...
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