The Elitewheels DRIVE series has been a staple recommendation for high-performance Chinese carbon wheels. So when they announced the new DRIVE SL, an evolution driven entirely by the cycling industry’s
Elitewheels DRIVE SL Review: How Wide Is Too Wide? Read More »
YOELEO has finally announced a new frameset. It’s called Zen RS Aero Light, and it’s a model positioned as an aero-lightweight race bike. It brings a system-integrated design with some
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The Elitewheels ENT wheels have been my go-to recommendation for the cheapest usable carbon wheels on AliExpress for years. So when I noticed a brand called 10Plus selling a wheelset
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I got the Evolve Kreuza Slice aero bottles as part of my Evolve Cima review, where Evolve designed them specifically to improve the aerodynamics of that frame. Yes, that’s correct.
Evolve Kreuza Slice Aero Bottles: Are They Worth It vs. Ahyka Bottles? Read More »
In the past few weeks, I’ve been riding the Evolve CIMA, one of the most promising lightweight frames on the market. With its refined engineering and attention to detail, I
Evolve Cima Review: Close to Perfection? Read More »
I’d never heard of Toccay until they reached out to me directly. A Chinese wheelset manufacturer operating somewhat under the radar in the US or Europe isn’t particularly unusual. Naturally,
Toccay AERO-60 Ghost Review: A Pleasant Surprise! Read More »
SEKA, a brand I’ve covered closely in the Chinese carbon scene, has just unveiled its latest aero road bike, the ExAero. It’s positioned as the successor to the Exceed, SEKA’s
Meet SEKA ExAero: Aero Bike Claiming “Up to 11.63W” Savings Read More »
Quick Pro has just announced the RIME AERO, a new UCI-approved carbon aero road bike available for pre-order in the US. Priced at $2,499 for a Shimano 105 Di2 build
New Quick RIME AERO Unveiled With Shimano 105 Di2 for $2,499! Read More »
The sub-1-kg wheelset category is expanding, and after recently testing the Particle GCX45, the benchmark was set. Naturally, I was curious to find out how other brands approach this ultralight
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The integration trend in road bikes hit a new benchmark at China Cycle 2026, where VOOK unveiled its latest aero road bike: The V9. What sets this bike apart from
This VOOK V9’s Integrated Fork and Handlebar Is Crazy! Read More »
The first UPVINE Pro+ surprised me, and that’s not a sentence I hand out to every wheelset from a brand barely anyone in Europe had heard of. So when UPVINE
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Most cheap Chinese aero frames ask you to take their speed claims on faith. The XMCS Vortex doesn’t. It’s been through the Silverstone wind tunnel, the numbers are public, and
XMCS Vortex (VRT): Aero Frame Backed by Data Read More »
A little while after reviewing the Winspace SLC5 and T1600, I got my hands on the M6. The frame I’d been curious about since my Winspace Factory Tour. If you
Winspace M6 Review: Love-or-Hate Frame for a Good Price Read More »
I found the Mixed 5D the way a lot of people did, through Cam Nichols’ videos with bike fitter Neil Stanbury. I was skeptical. A full carbon saddle from AliExpress
Mixed 5D Saddle Review: Cheap, Lightweight, and Comfy Read More »
I started collecting order requests for a 2026 CyclistsHub.com jersey. I will close the form on the 18th July 2026. Below, I summarize my experience with Monton’s jerseys and additional
CyclistsHub.com 2026 Jersey Orders Are Now Open! Read More »
I flew to Xiamen, spent a day inside the Winspace factory with CEO Steven, and filmed how their frames are actually built. It’s the biggest and most expensive video I’ve
Inside the Winspace Factory: How Carbon Frames Are Really Made Read More »
I met Philip, the engineer behind Incolor’s frames, at the China Cycle 2026 expo. I asked him tons of (sometimes pretty silly) questions. He patiently walked me through Incolor’s bike
Interview with Philip from Incolor: Engineering and Design Process Explained Read More »
Every so often, a brand shows up at a trade show, drops two good-looking framesets at prices that make you blink, and leaves the Chinese-carbon community equal parts excited and
Spect Strada and Mira: What Do We Know About This New Brand? Read More »
Winspace has officially unveiled the T1600 Ultra at Eurobike 2026, and it arrives with a new, raised handlebar, the HYPER 2 Riser. I got an early look at the Ultra
Winspace Launches the T1600 Ultra, G5 Gravel and HYPER 2 Handlebar Read More »
Chinese carbon cranks have moved well past the copycat phase. Brands like Elilee, Cybrei, and Incolor are now engineering cranks from scratch. The more serious brands also conduct independent fatigue
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