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Carbon wheels were once considered a luxury upgrade reserved for professional racing teams or riders prepared to spend several thousand pounds on marginal
Since my early days on YouTube I have taken an interest in the testing of bicycle wheels. It started with a few companies sending wheels and me riding around
Another Chinese brand is entering the mainstream cycling market with innovative tech and an all-rounder aimed right at the S-Works Tarmac SL8
Magene and iGPSPORT both appear to significantly undercut the likes of Wahoo and Garmin when it comes to pricing
Magene will provide cycling computers, smart trainers, radar tail lights and heart rate monitors
Two Chinese brands team up to supply the well established Italian squad for the upcoming season
This review covers months of real racing on the Winspace T1600. Wind tunnel tests, wheel comparisons, build quality and fit notes all included. Winspace now makes true race bikes, not just OEM fram...
evolve Bicycles unveiled two striking new colorways—Adrift and Wilderness—on November 1st, adding fresh personality to the CIMA lineup. Alongside the new designs, riders can now choose between two ...
9 Velo was not a mainstream brand. They avoided heavy advertising campaigns, influencer sponsorships and exaggerated product claims. Graphics were minimal and
The CIMA, named for the Cima Coppi – highest climb in the Giro d’Italia – is a lightweight, performance-oriented road bike frameset from Evolve. As befits the mountain-…
The wheels tested were a mixed depth set, 50 mm front and 65 mm rear. The recommendation is simple: buy 65 front and rear. Shallower rims have a lower
When a £3,000 carbon bike goes wrong, you would expect the manufacturer to stand behind it. That was not the case here. This Canyon Ultimate CF SLX arrived
The Magene EXAR Ultra DB508 2025 wheelset enters the market claiming serious aerodynamic credentials, aggressive design features, and a no-compromise
The Winspace T1600 is a carbon aero frameset that offers serious engineering quality at a price that makes most Western brands look absurd. This review takes a detailed look at the frame from an ac...
The Yoeleo R12 is a high-performance carbon road frame that offers excellent stiffness, clean design, and impressive build quality at a competitive price. Ideal for riders seeking an aerodynamic an...
This article summarizes the most important features of the SEKA Exaero GR racing aero gravel frameset unveiled at Eurobike.
Magene was at Eurobike this year as ...
On June 8, 2025, ROCKBROS opened its first brand store in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Melbourne, Australia. Rockbros has deeply rooted its enduring brand spirit and passion for cycling in...
Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has quietly launched a set of power meter pedals at an eye-catching price point, coming in at £399 for dual-sided power measurement claimed to be accurate to +/-1%...
As the cycling industry evolves, Chinese brands are gaining increasing recognition for their quality and innovation – and evolve® is a standout example. The new CIMA frameset from evolve is s…
This article briefly introduces Evolve and their CIMA lightweight climbing frame, which was tested in the Silverstone aerodynamic tunnel.
Is this budget-friendly Chinese brand a viable alternative to the Big Three of the groupset world?
The article discusses Elves' new Falath EXP aero road frameset, which features a seat tube design inspired by Trek's Madone with a prominent hole. It highlights the bike's deep-winged seat tube joi...