Why I Built a Chinese Rival to My Cannondale LAB71 | QUICK AR ONE
China Rides
23 ottobre 2026
Why build a Chinese road bike when you already ride a Cannondale LAB71? In this video, we build the QUICK AR ONE—a bike we’ll use to explore that question through future comparisons on China Rides.
We introduce QUICK, explain why we chose the AR ONE, and take a closer look at the components going into the build. Along the way, we weigh the parts and share their prices in China, before assembling the bike and heading out for a first ride.
The completed build weighs 6.45kg, including pedals and mounts, with Shimano Dura-Ace and Magene power-meter pedals. The listed component prices total RMB 34,300, excluding the retail value of the bar tape and inner tubes supplied free of charge.
This is the build and first ride, rather than a full review or a completed comparison with the Cannondale. It’s our starting point for finding out how the AR ONE performs over time and where it fits alongside the Western bikes we ride.
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What would you most like us to compare between the QUICK AR ONE and the Cannondale LAB71? Let us know in the comments!
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BUILD DETAILS & CHINA PRICES
► Frame, fork, seatpost and handlebar: RMB 13,000 / $1,950
► Wheels: RMB 8,000 / $1,200
► Shimano Dura-Ace: RMB 12,000 stated value / $1,800
► Magene power-meter pedals: RMB 2,700 / $405
► Saddle: RMB 500 / $75
► Tyres: RMB 700 / $105
► Bottle cages: RMB 75 / $10
► Bar tape: supplied free
► Inner tubes: supplied free by Alvas
These are the China prices discussed in the video, rather than an international delivered-price quotation.
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MORE FROM CHINA RIDES
► Quick Pro Bike Shop in Beijing, China
https://youtu.be/rRZ6zr4hfow
► Is This Really Better Than a Chinese Bike? Cannondale EVO LAB71
https://youtu.be/_OXO-ybHrU4
► I Built the Ultimate Chinese Road Bike for Less Than $3000
https://youtu.be/84dnFbpgXNw
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EQUIPMENT
Channel cameras: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Insta360 GO 3S, Vivo X200, iPhone 16 Plus
Bike: QUICK AR ONE
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace
Power-meter pedals: Magene
Microphones: DJI Mini Mics
Saddle: MEGA
Wheels: Light Bicycle Airia 45
Bottle Cages: EVR
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CHINA RIDES PARTNERS
Lameda — https://lameda.ccUse code: MK15 for 15% off.
Light Bicycle — https://www.lightbicycle.comUse code: CNR-LB-25 for 5% off.
Rouvy — https://rouvy.comUse code: CHINARIDES.
Zephra Wheels — https://zephra.bike
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 What This Video Will Be About
0:48 What's in the Box?
2:38 Specifications and Weight
5:28 Bike Build & Prices
7:44 The Wheel Choice
10:40 A Look at the Complete Bike
12:38 First Ride Impressions
4:47 New Painting Technique
6:28 Issue Board
6:49 Press Fit
7:39 Limiter & New Clamps
9:10 Stem & Forks
10:41 Rear Triangle
12:29 18” Trifold
13:03 Sam’s Inspiring Story
13:44 How Compact is it?
15:08: Thinking Outside of the Box
16:57: Fully Loaded for Bikepacking
18:07 Cranks & Prep
19:04 Tuning & New Designs
21:28 Checking
22:15 Packaging
22:40 About the New Factory
23:35 The New Website & Pricing
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Componenti menzionati
QUICK PRO AR:One
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TelaioQUICK PRO AR:One
Creato: 04 febbraio 2026Il recensore presenta il QUICK PRO AR:One come un telaio per bici da strada in carbonio leggero di uno dei migliori produttori cinesi, con l'obiettivo di costruire una bici completa sotto i 6 kg. Scarta il telaio, il manubrio, la forcella e il reggisella, pesa i componenti e nota la finitura in carbonio a vista. Afferma che il telaio pesa 803 g, il manubrio 301 g (circa 290–285 g con cavi e bulloni) e la forcella non tagliata 398 g (stimata più vicina a 360 g dopo la rifilatura). Intende usarla come bici da test e confronto con componenti cinesi e la Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab 71. Dopo un giro di 73 km riporta un peso finale di 6,46 kg (6,48 kg con portaborraccia), esprimendo soddisfazione. Menziona che il telaio costa circa 13.000–14.000 yuan in Cina con manubrio, forcella e reggisella, con prezzi di esportazione più alti a causa di tasse e spedizione.
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Pros
- Telaio leggero da 803 g
- Peso del manubrio di 301 g, circa 290–285 g con cavi e bulloni
- Forcella non tagliata 398 g, stimata circa 360 g dopo la rifilatura
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Cons
- Il peso finale è superiore all'obiettivo di sotto i 6 kg, circa 6,4–6,48 kg
- Il prezzo di esportazione è più alto del prezzo domestico cinese a causa di tasse e spedizione
- Il peso della forcella diminuirà solo dopo la rifilatura, quindi il peso iniziale è più alto
Quick Pro AR:ONE UCI EDITION
QUICK PRO AR:One Carbon Road Bike Frameset
