XDS RS7

The XDS RS7 is a budget-friendly road bike priced at $2,099, featuring carbon wheels, an integrated carbon handlebar, and a power meter. Users appreciate the component sizing tailored to frame size but note that the power meter quality is uncertain. The frame is openly T700 carbon, and the complete build weighs 8.5kg. Critics point out that while the price is low, the bike uses random wheels and tires, mechanical shifting with full integration, and may not be a no-brainer compared to OEM builds. Availability in Europe is currently limited.

XDS RS7

September 03, 2026

10PLUS: Factory-Direct Carbon Wheels from Xiamen

10PLUS is a young brand from Xiamen selling carbon wheels directly through their own web shop. I first stumbled upon them earlier this year on Reddit and Instagram, and by now the first couple of review videos are showing up on YouTube as well. A while later the brand reached out to me directly. What got my attention was the gravel wheelset: 25 mm internal width, hooked rims, 1560 g, for $459. That is the rim profile that Silca just built their whole new tyre range around, at a fraction of the usual brand price. So I dug through all their spec sheets and compiled what I found.

September 02, 2026

Elitewheels EDGE 3.0: The Best-Selling $600 Carbon Wheels on AliExpress

ELITEWHEELS EDGE 3.0 DISC

September 01, 2026

Are Chinese Superbikes Finally This Good? (X-Lab AD9 Review)

XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9

August 30, 2026

NEXGA S1 Powermeter

The NEXGA S1 Powermeter is a Chinese power meter that has gained attention for its sleek design, compatibility with Shimano chainrings, and an attractive price point, especially when purchased from PandaPodium at $299. Early reviews and user tests show that it can be accurate when freshly calibrated, but it suffers from significant zero-offset drift, requiring frequent calibration to maintain accuracy. The product has not yet been reviewed by GPLama, a well-known power meter reviewer. Concerns include the IPx7 rating for water resistance, the reliability of a new brand, and the need for constant calibration, which some users find unacceptable.

NEXGA S1 Powermeter

August 29, 2026

10Plus' New $350 Carbon Wheels... How Are These AliExpress Wheels This Cheap?

10PLUS T Series for Road

August 28, 2026

9 Budget Cycling Accessories from AliExpress (NEW products for 2026!)

+3August 23, 2026

Are these $2799 wheels worth it? [UPVINE Pro+ 2 Review]

UpVine PRO+

August 23, 2026

Carbonspeed monster gravel: il wheelset in carbonio extra WIDE che non conoscevi

XMCS CS-GDW53-41 Gravel

August 23, 2026