What's New on MyBike.Parts - March 2026 Big Update!
24. März 2026A lot has happened on the site lately. Here's an overview of what's new - Redesign, Build-Forks, Showcases, FAQ, Search, Brand-Directory
Inside PandaPodium: A Visit to Joe and the Team in Xiamen
20. März 2026During my trip to Xiamen this winter, I stopped by the PandaPodium headquarters to catch up with Joe Whittingham. It has been about two and a half years since our last meeting - at that time I had not a youtube channel and Panda-Podium was just picking up speed. Since then, the operation has grown significantly.
Inside XMCS - Carbon engineering in Xiamen (Xiamen Carbonspeed Factory Tour)
25. Februar 2026Following up on my previous build video using Xiamen Carbonspeed (XMCS) components, I finally made it to Southeast China this winter for an exclusive look behind the scenes. If you’ve been looking for a brand that balances engineering pride with direct-to-consumer honesty, this is one you need to keep on your radar.
Inside LightCarbon: A Factory Tour in Xiamen and the Making of the LCR18
1. Februar 2026Is a $600 carbon frame actually reliable? I traveled to Xiamen to visit the LightCarbon headquarters and find out. In this factory tour, we dive into the engineering behind the new LCR18, witness rigorous ISO 4210 "Falling Mass" and stiffness tests, and get a first look at their upcoming Aero Gravel racing prototype for 2026. From manual layup to strict QC measurements, here is an outside look at how this OEM-focused manufacturer is navigating the modern bike industry.
My Lightcarbon LCR018-D Build - Endurance beauty right from the factory
28. Oktober 2025In this post, I want to introduce you to the bike I ordered in July 2025 from Eurobike and build together in Oct 2025 as my new main bike. There were some - new for me - hurdles, such as the T47 BB that I had to overcome and document here for other interested riders.
Decathlon ELOP after 1 year (about 1000km)
19. Januar 2025My conclusion after riding the Decathlon Long-Tail Cargo bike primarily for children transport for 1 year
Retrofitting a DI2 hydraulic on my road bike
13. April 2023After a couple thousand km I decided to upgrade my SensahEmpire to a Shimano 105 DI2
Bike build update: Aliexpress build after 3,000 km - The good, the bad, the ugly
9. Juli 2022Re-evaluating my Aliexpress Road-Bike build after 3000km
Bike build: New All-Road bike (Sourced mostly from Aliexpress)
9. Februar 2022Decided to source most parts of my 3rd sport bike mostly from Chinese sellers on Aliexpress, also due to COVID shortages. Paid in total about 1,500 EUR for an “all-road”, disc-braked, 2x11, deep carbon rims + tubeless tires and would call it a success.