EVOLVE Cima - 3,000km later.
China Cycling
May 25, 2026
I've been riding the Cima for over half a year and about 3000kms, so I thought I'd update everyone on what I've been doing on it, and whether or not I still like it. 🤔
00:00 Intro
00:37 3000km Update
01:50 Who are EVOLVE?
02:30 What is the Cima?
03:22 What rides have I been doing on the Cima?
07:26 What I like about it
08:43 What don't I like about it
11:08 Other Feedback
12:20 How the bike is built now
14:10 Weigh-in
14:45 In Summary
16:06 New Paint Jobs
Disclaimer: I flagged this video as 'paid promotion' as I didn't pay for the frame, it was given to me for free by Evolve. However, they are not paying me to make this video. All opinions contained within are my own personal opinions.
Keywords: evolve,cima,sl9,china,cycling,panda,podium,review,update,everesting
Parts Mentioned
evolve CIMA Speed Artist
Frameevolve CIMA Speed Artist
Created: September 12, 2025The reviewer, China Cycling, provides a long-term review of the Evolve CIMA Speed Artist after riding it for 2,800-3,200 km over 7-9 months. He finds it an excellent all-rounder, comfortable, lightweight, and reliable, often choosing it as his go-to bike. He notes it is not the best in any single category but does everything well, making it a top recommendation for an all-round road bike.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very comfortable, soaks up road buzz well
- Super lightweight frame and overall build
- No creaks, bangs, or rubbing sounds after thousands of km
- Perfect fit with multiple seatpost options
- Excellent for long rides and Everesting
- Good value for a first attempt at frame design
- Positive feedback from other owners, comparing favorably to S-Works Tarmac
Cons
- Branding inconsistent (changed logo sizes and text over time)
- Evolve logo on seatpost partially hidden when inserted for shorter riders
- Not stiff enough for very powerful sprinters (2000W+), but fine for 99% of riders
- Not his absolute favorite bike because it lacks extreme specialization in any one area
MyBikeParts
evolve CIMA Speed Artist Carbon Road bike Frameset
