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GRAN FONDO Readers’ Survey 2017 – Win Prizes Worth € 10,000


Your opinion counts! We want to get to know you guys better. We want to find out what makes you stoked, what keeps you riding and what we can do to make GRAN FONDO even better. Everyone who participates in the survey will be automatically entered into a draw for prizes from our €10,000 stash of greatness!

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By taking part in our readers’ survey, you’ll help us to make GRAN FONDO Magazine ever better. Click here to start the Readers’ Survey 2017! The survey will take less than 20 minutes to fill out and will be running until 31 July 2017.

Trust us: participation has never been this worthwhile! Take a look at some of the amazing prizes available:

Open U.P.P.E.R. Framekit

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A beautifully crafted bike, that defies all attempts to put in any category: The Open U.P.P.E.R. combines a performance-oriented cross/road geometry & parts with clearance for mountain bike tires. So you can ride anywhere, and ride fast. The frame weights only 880g (size m) and comes equipped with Opens own fork for 160mm discs and 12mm thru-axle.
Visit opencycle.com for more information about the U.P.P.E.R.!

Focus Paralane Factory

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The new FOCUS PARALANE is far more than just a standard endurance racing bike. The goal of FOCUS’ Stuttgart-based development team was clearly defined at the start of the project – to develop a racing bike with ideal ride characteristics for long distances on a variety of road surfaces and to combine this with innovative technical solutions to create the most exciting bike of its kind. You’re caught in the grip of road cycling, enamoured with the sense of speed and liberty. The PARALANE takes these sensations to new levels with its ground-breaking versatility. Finishing high in the rankings alongside friends at a Gran Fondo or tracing a spectacular route over never-ridden-before gravel roads: it’s all possible.
For more information about the Focus Paralane, head to focus-bikes.com.

Shimano Ultegra R8000 Groupset

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Shimanos new Ultegra R8000 groupset is the ultimate upgrade for every roadbike! It’s adjustable and ergonomically optimized design provides top performance under all conditions. We’re giving away the complete group set (mechanical, non-disc). More info: bike.shimano.com.

Click here to start the Readers’ Survey 2017! The survey will take less than 20 minutes to fill out and will be running until 31 July 2017.


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About the Author

Aaron Steinke
Website Admin

Aaron was our first employee and actively helped make our company what it is today, significantly shaping the look and direction of our various magazines. Aaron has been pursuing his own projects since mid-2020 but he continues to advise and support us on issues of marketing and technology. For many years, you would usually have found Aaron at casual enduro races, but increasingly you'll find him riding his road bike – long live freedom on two wheels!

GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine

GRAN FONDO is the first independent premium magazine for road and gravel bikes with a holistic lifestyle approach. We write for visionaries and adventurers, for creative minds and tech enthusiasts who see cycling as part of their way of life. Instead of obsessing over watts and marginal gains, our editorial team looks at the bigger picture: high-end bikes, global trends and technological milestones, all evaluated with a firm grounding in real-world use.

Since 2016, GRAN FONDO has stood for journalistic depth and full transparency in the drop-bar segment. Our awards are recognized worldwide as a benchmark for riders, retailers, and the industry alike. In our in-depth reviews and comparison tests, years of testing expertise flow into practical, independent product analysis.

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