The 11 Best Chinese Bicycle Brands Worth Your Attention

Cyclists Hub is supported by its readers. We may receive a commission if you buy products using our links.
All content on Cyclists Hub is written by humans, not robots. Learn More

This is my selection of the best Chinese Bicycle brands worth your attention. I selected them based on my experience with some of their products and in-depth market research in which I considered several important areas like quality control, customer reviews, customer support, etc.

I also contacted the companies to learn more about how they work, what standards they follow, and their values.

Below, you find out which of these brands have warehouses in the US and Europe, so you won’t have to wait weeks for the delivery of your brand new frame, wheelset, or any other bike part you order.

Continue reading to learn how the import fees work if you order directly from China and how long the delivery from China takes.

Are you ready to get started?

Let’s dive in!

What Are the Best Chinese Bicycle Brands?

Skip to the comparison table…

All of these Chinese bike brands have an online store and ship internationally, so you can order directly from them.

One of the most important criteria for choosing them was the quality of their products. All the companies listed below have in-house testing centers. Some offer UCI-approved framesets and wheelsets or meet other quality standards like ISO 4210. To learn more about my criteria, click here.

1. Winspace

Excellent quality for a reasonable price…

Winspace caught my attention when I browsed YouTube one day. I watched a review of their HYPER wheels and immediately started looking for more info because they were very positive.

They have been on the market since 2011. Their product range is pretty narrow (they focus mainly on road and gravel frames, wheelsets, and accessories). However, the quality of their products is high. I have had positive experiences with their HYPER wheelsets (they are known for their high stiffness). I also tested the Agile road bike frame, and I love it. By the way, you can check out my Winspace road frames comparison to learn which frame might suit you best.

Based on my experience and customer reviews, Winspace maintains above-average quality and provides great customer support. Based on the Hambini Engineering testing, HYPER wheels are faster than other (often several times more expensive) wheels of manufacturers like Zipp, Enve, Mavic, etc.

2. Elitewheels

Specialists, yes, you guessed it, on carbon wheels…

Elitewheels is one of the biggest bicycle wheel manufacturers in China. They were established in 2013, but their wheels quickly gained popularity in Asia. In recent years, they’ve rapidly expanded in Western markets. In addition, they sponsor multiple pro cycling teams, including the China Glory Continental Cycling Team and Team Solution Tech – Vini Fantini. In 2024, Elitewheels started sponsoring the Global Cycling Network (GCN).

Their portfolio includes road, gravel, mountain, and time-trial bike carbon wheels, from budget ones (ENT, EDGE, SLT, etc.) found on Aliexpress to the more premium (Marvel, DRIVE, DRIVE HELIX, etc.) ones available from their official website.

Elitewheels has a research and development center that contributes to innovations and product quality. They manufacture wheels in their own factory.

I tested their DRIVE wheels, and thanks to their low inertia, they were the most “lively” wheels I’ve tested. They also got positive reviews from multiple independent reviewers. I also tested their budget wheels from Aliexpress, Elitewheels ENT, and EDGE, which offer excellent value for money and are good entry-level wheels.

Are you a roadie? Take a look at the best Chinese carbon road bike frames available. You may also be interested in these best Chinese carbon road bike wheels.

3. Farsports

Experts on wheels of all price ranges (from low to high-end)…

Farsports has specialized in developing and manufacturing carbon wheels since 2004. Their wheels are UCI-approved and meet ISO 4210 quality standards. They produce entry-level, mid-range, and high-end road, gravel, MTB, and track rims and wheelsets.

I consider their wheels among the best you can buy because they maintain high build quality across the board. Farsports is also consistent, and I’ve never heard of any quality control issues. Engineers like Hambini or Peak Torque also praise their quality.

Farsports has two websites: farsports.com and wheelsfar.com. You can order premium wheels and accessories like a handlebar from the first one and more affordable wheels from wheelsfar.com.

I’ve tested their premium wheels, Ventoux S and C5, as well as more affordable ones called Farsports Wave (from the wheelsfar.com website). All these wheels provided great riding characteristics. In 2024, Farsrpots introduced a new wheel lineup for 2025 that stirred the waters and pushed the boundaries of what’s standard.

Don’t miss this selection of the best Chinese carbon gravel bike frames.

4. SEKA

High-end Chinese brand with high ambitions…

SEKA is a high-end Chinese manufacturer of road frames. It stands out for its aesthetics (see the SEKA Spear) but also for its higher prices. Although it is primarily oriented towards Asian markets, SEKA frames can also be found in Europe through distributors. In the USA, availability is still very limited. These are also some of the reasons why there are so few independent reviews.

I’ve talked with multiple owners, and they praise high attention to detail and high build quality. They don’t hesitate to compare them to high-end Western brands.

I also interviewed Scott from SEKA at Eurobike 2024, and he honestly sold me on Spear. I want to test that frame to verify some of his bold claims.

5. YOELEO

UCI-approved Chinese carbon products (wheels, frames, accessories)…

YOELEO was established in 2011. Yet, their story began in 2007 when they started manufacturing carbon fiber components for other brands. Over the years, they have gained a lot of experience, which they now use for their own brand.

They have a huge selection of products, including carbon wheels, frames, and accessories for road, MTB, cyclocross/gravel, track, and triathlon bikes. Furthermore, they assemble and sell complete carbon road and triathlon bikes.

I’ve tested many YOELEO products, especially their wheelsets and frames. While their frames are not on par with those from Western brands, they are affordable and a good entry level. Their wheels have a better reputation and are a great price-value choice.

I’m also glad they started gradually improving their service because they had some issues since half of 2023. Now, it seems they are on their way to providing good service again.

Are you not sure which brand is better? Check out my YOELEO vs. Winspace Comparison.

6. ICAN

Great carbon frames, wheels, and accessories for the money…

ICAN was founded in 2009. They manufacture many carbon products, including complete bicycles, bike frames, wheelsets, and other road, mountain, cyclocross components, and track bike components.

One of the main benefits of ICAN is that they have warehouses in the US, Japan, and Germany. This means that if you live in these areas, you get faster delivery and don’t pay for import fees separately because they are included.

I also want to highlight their crash replacement policy. If you damage the frame or rim during a crash (or misuse), you get a 15% discount on the retail price.

By the way, if you come across a TRIAERO brand, you can easily associate it with ICAN. This brand, founded in 2017, specializes in road carbon frames.

Mountain bikers, don’t miss this selection of the best Chinese carbon mountain bike frames.

7. Elves

Unmatched paint job designs…

Although Elves has been on the market since 2016 (with roots dating back to 2006), they have only recently gained momentum in international markets, thanks to local distributors (in the US, UK, AU, etc.).

They are best known for manufacturing road and MTB carbon frames with unique and vibrant designs and unmatched paint jobs. However, their product lineup also includes Orome carbon wheels.

I find this brand appealing because some of its designs are inspired by the immensely successful Lord of the Rings series. The quality of their products varies, and customers’ opinions differ. I’ve talked with Falath Pro and Evo owners. While they praise the affordability and paint jobs, the riding characteristics were not on par with Western brands. However, I believe Elves have potential, and if they improve their quality, they can succeed.

8. Trifox Bike

Surprisingly good quality products at an affordable price…

Trifox has been on the market since 2008. Its offerings include carbon framesets, bicycles, and other accessories for mountain and road bikes. The quality of Trifox products varies. Some are great (considering their price), some not so much. For example, Hambini ‘roasted‘ one of the Trifox frames, and (spoiler alert!) it ended pretty well (for Trifox).

Trifox’s main issue is its customer support, which is probably the worst of all the brands included in this selection. You simply get what you pay for (even quality-wise). For example, I’ve reviewed their WT11 wheels and they were not on par with other Chinese alternatives.

9. Magene

A pioneer in electronic bike accessories…

Magene is one of China’s largest cycling brands, producing electronics such as bike computers, lights, power meters, and trainers. However, they also offer carbon wheels.

My experience with Magene has been mostly positive. Their products are affordable but sometimes not quite 100% tuned. For example, I experienced more false positives with their L508 radar compared to the Garmin Varia RTL515. Their C606 bike computer was a nice surprise though, as it offered most features you might need, but it struggled with navigation.

We should not underestimate Magene, as they are a pretty big company and offer good alternatives to Western brands. I’m excited about what we’re gonna see from them in the future. Spoiler alert: They are working on power meter pedals.

10. Cycplus

Cleverly designed cycling gadgets…

Cycplus was founded in 2014. They focus mainly on cycling electronics, such as pumps, sensors, trainers, and other accessories. I’ve tested their AS2 mini e-pump, and it’s one of the coolest gadgets you can buy. I always blow the minds of others when I take it from my saddle bag and save them.

I also have experience with their T3 smart trainer, which offers surprisingly good specs and positions itself among the high-end smart trainers. Plus, I met with Cycplus representatives at Eurobike 2023 and 2024, and they are really nice people. Unfortunately, they struggle with the highly anticipated L7 cycling radar.

11. Cybrei

Quality but affordable BBs, cranks, and other accessories…

Cybrei is a manufacturer of bottom brackets, carbon cranks, chainrings, and other accessories. Cybrei even made it to the World Tour in 2024. Tadej Pogačar used their GP-3 cranks for the TT bike.

I don’t have personal experience with this brand yet, but I would like to try GP-3 cranks someday. However, based on the experiences of others, it’s clear that if you are looking for high-end carbon cranks, Cybrei is the brand to consider.

12. Xcadey

Affordable power meters and other accessories…

Xcadey has become popular mainly due to its affordable but reliable power meters. I haven’t done an in-depth test of them yet, but according to customer reviews, Xcadey power meters are an excellent alternative to Western brands.

---

Brand	Category	Est.	Frame Warranty	Wheelsets Warranty	UCI Approved Products	Crash Replacement	Live Chat
Winspace	Carbon wheels and frames	2011	3 years	2 years	Yes	No	Yes
Elitewheels	Carbon wheels	2013	n/a	3 years	Yes	No	Yes
Farsports	Carbon frames	2004	n/a	2 years	Yes	Yes (35%)	Yes
SEKA	Carbon frames	n/a	Lifetime	n/a	Yes	No	No
YOELEO	Carbon wheels and frames	2011	6 years	3 years	Yes	No	Yes
ICAN	Carbon wheels and frames	2009	2 years	2 years	Yes	Yes (15%)	Yes
Elves	Carbon wheels and frames	2016	5 years	2 years	Yes	No	Yes
Trifox	Carbon wheels and frames	2008	3 years	3 years	No	Yes (12%)	Yes
Magene	Electronics, carbon wheels	2015	n/a	2 years	No	No	No
Cycplus	Electronics	2014	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	No
Cybrei	Cranks, chainrings, BBs	2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	Yes
Xcadey	Power meters and accessories	2013	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	No

List of the best Chinese bicycle brands with info on when they were established, frame and wheelsets warranty info, UCI approval, crash replacement policy, and live chat. Remember that the UCI approval applies to only selected products.
Updated on the 30th of January, 2025.

How to Find Out If a Chinese Bicycle Brand Is Good?

Below, I explain the five main areas you should consider before buying Chinese carbon products online.

1. Quality Control & Certifications

Every successful company has well-developed quality control. Look elsewhere if a company sells defective products and does not improve them over time.

Some manufacturers describe their quality control processes directly on their websites, which is always a good sign. Here is an example from Winspace.

One important certification you should look for is a UCI Approved sticker. If the product is labeled with it, it meets the necessary technical rules and can be used in official UCI events. Feel free to learn more about the UCI Approval procedure here.

Also, if the brand sponsors a professional cycling team, it is proof that its products meet all quality requirements and specifications from UCI, and it’s serious about its reputation.

2. Customer Reviews

I read and watch customer reviews from various sources. The more expensive the product, the more information I need to know before deciding to buy it. This helps me decide whether the product is worth my money. I recommend you take a similar approach.

You may argue that there are many fake reviews or sponsored content on the internet. Yes, you are right. But people with integrity won’t recommend a bad product, or they will at least point out its flaws. For example, I always write the good, the bad, and the ugly, even if the brand sends me the product in exchange for a review (here is an example).

3. Customer Support

Quick, responsive, and helpful customer support that can answer your questions is another sign of a reputable and trustworthy company. If you sent an email and haven’t received a response for weeks, something is probably wrong, and you should be aware.

English-speaking customer support agents are no less important. Explaining your issues multiple times because the agent doesn’t understand you can be frustrating.

Live chat is also becoming an increasingly popular improvement in customer service. According to Gartner, more than 85% of businesses will offer live chat by 2022. If a company offers a live chat, you can be sure it takes care of its customers.

4. Warranty & Refund Policy

Even the best and highest quality products can break or fail. The question is what the company is willing to do about it. Will you get a replacement, refund, or discount for your next purchase?

Read the warranty and refund policy carefully to know what it applies to. If the company refuses to claim a defective product, be careful with your next purchase or consider alternatives.

5. Shipping

One thing you shouldn’t underestimate is shipping. Consider not only the delivery time but also the condition of the package upon delivery.

Reviews from other customers will help you significantly here. If the company sends its products poorly packaged, there is a risk that they will be damaged during transport.

Therefore, choose a brand that delivers products packaged with enough packing and protective material and will provide you with a tracking number.

Summary

What are your experiences with Chinese bicycle brands? Let me know in the comments below. Feel free to also join my Facebook group where we discuss everything about Chinese bikes.

Chinese Bicycle Brands FAQ