All Reviews

The reviewer highlights the OG-EVKIN CF-025 Carbon Road Frame as one of the best purchases of the year, praising its quality and finish for the price.

The reviewer briefly mentions the SIDEBIKE Men's Cycling Sneaker Self-lock Mtb Shoes Breathable Mountain Bike Shoes for Climbing Outdoor Sports Bicycle Equipment but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer discusses the ZTTO MTB XD 12 Speed 9-50T Cassette as a lightweight and affordable alternative to more expensive options like the SRAM XG 1299 cassette. They highlight its performance and durability but note slight differences in shifting compared to SRAM.

The reviewer discusses the ROCKBROS Cycling Thermal Shoes Cover, highlighting their effectiveness in keeping feet dry and warm during winter cycling. They mention having used these covers for over three years and praise their durability and waterproof qualities.

The reviewer discusses the ZERAY Bicycle Pedals ZP-108S as a lightweight and affordable alternative to basic Shimano SPD pedals, praising their build quality and features.

The reviewer discusses the Continental Ultra Sport 3 tires purchased from AliExpress, highlighting their use for commuting and everyday riding. They mention having used these tires for 2-3,000 km with plenty of tread remaining. The tires are described as grippy, decent in wet conditions, and offering good value for money at $30 CAD per tire. The reviewer notes the tires are not as high-performance as GP 5000s but are durable and suitable for casual riders. They also mention the tires come in 25mm and 28mm sizes, with a max pressure of 116 PSI, and weigh approximately 300g for the 28mm version and 265g for the 25mm version.

The reviewer discusses a YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset that has a significant manufacturing defect in the rear axle dropout hole, which measures over 13mm instead of the correct 12mm. They note the frame appears polished externally but has this critical flaw, attributing it to inadequate quality assurance from the Chinese factory. The reviewer is considering whether to continue the project after receiving a replacement frame.

The reviewer discusses the LTWOO eRX eR9 electronic groupset as a runner-up for the 'Best Innovation' award. They highlight its innovative approach to navigating patent challenges in the electronic groupset market, particularly noting the creative solutions like hiding the LED indicators. However, they also mention it had some teething problems, which might be why it didn't win the 'Best Product' category. Despite these issues, the reviewer expresses faith in LTWOO's ability to resolve them and improve the product.

The reviewer discusses the OVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles as the overall winner for the best Innovation award. They highlight the product's popularity on Panda Podium and commend its innovative use of carbon fiber for thru axles. The reviewer notes the technical challenge of bonding the aluminum insert with the carbon fiber shaft and mentions that the patent for this innovation was recently granted. The product is praised for its innovation and functionality.

The reviewer discusses the Lameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts as one of the nominees for the best product award. They describe these bib shorts as the best bang for your buck in existence and mention that they are very comfortable due to each leg being made from one piece of material, which prevents chafing. The reviewer also notes that they have tested dozens of Chinese-made bib shorts and found the Lameda ones to be the most comfortable.

The reviewer mentions the Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset as one of the final runners up for the best design award. They highlight the beautiful design of the frame and the amazing packaging it comes with, including all the literature and built-to-go items with the frame. The reviewer notes that this is their personal frame currently being built up and they will share more about it soon. They also mention having ridden one before.

The CYCPLUS Cube Mini Bike Pump is mentioned as a runner-up in the 'Best Innovation of 2023' award category. The reviewer highlights that while electronic pumps have been seen before, the CYCPLUS Mini Pump stands out for being the first of its kind to be this small and handy. They mention using it on most of their rides and consider it a good product.

The reviewer discusses the Avian Canary Integrated Handlebar as one of the nominees for the best product award. They mention that it came out of nowhere, is super light, and great for climbers. The reviewer notes that they have it on two of their bikes and love it, and that Avian has been selling loads of them on Panda Podium. They also mention that Avian has more cool stuff coming next year, including the Falcon 2 handlebar for sprinters or aero guys.

The Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset is awarded the best design award in the video. The reviewer highlights that Incolor has been refining this crankset for about 5 years, now on its third generation. They praise the product's packaging, finish, and overall aesthetic appeal, noting it feels like quality when opened. The boss of Incolor is mentioned as a designer by trade, which reflects in the product's design excellence. The crankset is also noted for being well-thought-out and aesthetically pleasing.

The reviewer discusses the KENDA Original SMALL BLOCK EIGHT Foldable Tire as part of budget upgrades for Jimmy's gravel bike. They mention that these tires were chosen after extensive research due to the lack of gravel-specific 26-inch options. The tires are described as slightly more knobbly than average gravel tires, providing excellent off-road performance but with slightly more rolling resistance on roads. The reviewer highlights their performance in muddy conditions, where they outperformed other tires by providing better traction. They also note that the tires were purchased at a very low price from an auction site, making them a budget-friendly option.