Your opinion matters! By participating in the DOWNTOWN Reader Survey 2026, you actively help shape the future of urban mobility and dropbar culture. Be part of the development and, with a little luck, win a VICKYWOOD Little Bamboo 125 roof tent or a revolutionary ALSO TM-B!

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By taking part in our reader survey, you help us make DOWNTOWN Magazine even better. What moves you? We want to know!

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And it’s not just us. The industry uses your feedback directly to make bikes and products better, safer, and more thought-out. In short: Your opinion influences the bikes and gadgets of tomorrow! Rest assured, we do not pass on your personal data. We only use your answers for a completely anonymized statistical evaluation.

And because we know your time is valuable, we naturally want to give something massive back. Together with our partners, we are giving away incredible dream prizes with a total value of approx. € 5,000 this year!

Ready for your next overnighter adventure? The VICKYWOOD Little Bamboo 125 Gen. 2 redefines flexibility. Weighing under 50 kg, this ultra-compact lightweight roof tent is a true all-rounder that even fits smaller urban vehicles and crossovers. Thanks to a well-engineered setup, your basecamp is ready in just a few minutes – incredible views and maximum comfort included. Your ticket to freedom is waiting for you in our reader survey!

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The absolute tech highlight of this year’s survey: The futuristic ALSO TM-B is no ordinary E-bike, but a true mobility revolution. With its modular concept and pioneering drive-by-wire technology, it gets by entirely without a mechanical chain or belt. To find out how radically this system performs on urban streets, check out our detailed ALSO TM-B test. Take your chance to win this exclusive grand prize!

Click here to go straight to the 2026 Reader Survey!

Participation takes less than 15 minutes. The reader survey runs until August 31, 2026.

Words: Jonny Grapentin Photos: Tim Eckermann

About the Author

Jonny Grapentin
Editor

Jonny Grapentin is an editor at 41 Publishing for E-MOUNTAINBIKE and DOWNTOWN. His background as a publisher in digital education explains his didactically grounded approach. He is responsible for "The MIRROR" column, focusing on development logic and the long-term relevance of products beyond launch cycles. His expertise lies in evaluating technological innovation and everyday utility, which he demonstrates in his numerous product tests. Whether it’s kids' bikes, pizza ovens, or espresso machines, he consistently tests innovations for real-world value, and critically questions market trends.

DOWNTOWN Magazine

DOWNTOWN is an independent digital magazine covering everything exciting happening in your life. Just like our readers, we’re confident, progressive, and curious. It’s all about the “good life” — from high-end bikes and pizza ovens to the coolest gadgets, from rooftop tents to espresso machines.

Our editorial team draws on the expertise of ENDURO, E-MOUNTAINBIKE, and GRAN FONDO, combining years of hands-on testing, market insight, and technical know-how. All product reviews are created transparently and based on clear, real-world criteria. Our in-house visuals place a strong focus on aesthetics — as early as 2012, we set new standards with a distinctive visual language in cities like Shanghai and St. Tropez.

DOWNTOWN stands for journalistic quality and authentic, honest buying advice — offering both orientation and inspiration. The magazine is published in German and English and reaches an international audience.