China's latest SUPERBIKE: The QUICK AR:One | Everything you need to know
China Cycling
18 novembre 2024
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📝 The QUICK PRO AR:One is China's latest superbike. With a real-world 782g weight (Size M, Matt Black, incl. paint and accessories) and featuring aero tube profiling, the frame is the great center piece for any race bike.
I say "Race Bike" because thats an important distinction to make from a "Road Bike." This thing is made for performance, not cruises to the coffee shop (But I mean, your bike, you ride it how you like.)
⚠️ Disclaimer: I paid money for my frame. QUICK are not sponsoring me any goods, services or money to make this video. They haven't seen the script and will only see the video when it goes live. Panda Podium is my own company. We sponsor the Conti team using this frame. All opinions in this video are my own personal opinions. Of course, like everyone, I have bias. I have been involved in this project for over a year.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Story Time - Tommy Chen
02:03 Story Time - QUICK Come Knocking
02:40 Story Time - Martin LAAS
04:06 Story Time - AR:One goes racing
04:17 Story Time - Panda Podium x QUICK
04:46 Frame Details Walkthrough
07:13 Real World Frame Weights
09:39 How does it Ride?
12:07 Advantage of non-mainstream brands
12:39 Aggressive Geometry
13:34 True Monocoque Technology
15:00 Carbon Materials: Hi-Mod
15:51 Everything You Need to Know?
17:02 Pricing
18:20 Outro
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QUICK PRO AR:One Carbon Road Bike Frameset
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Creato: 04 febbraio 2026The reviewer provides a detailed analysis of the QUICK PRO AR:One Carbon Road Bike Frameset, which is the main subject of the video. They explain its origin story, developed by Tommy Chen and Quick Bikes in collaboration with the Panda Podium team and pro rider Martin Laas for racing. The frame is described as extremely stiff and aggressive, designed purely for race performance with little regard for comfort or mass-market appeal. It is a fully monocoque construction using T1100 and M65 high-modulus carbon fiber, resulting in a very light weight (sub-700g raw, ~780-835g painted size medium). It features a UCI-approved design with an aggressive geometry (notably lower stack than mainstream bikes), internal routing, a BSA threaded bottom bracket, clearance for 32c tires, and three bottle cage mounts. The reviewer shares real-world weights for three color options and concludes it is a dedicated race bike for aggressive riders.
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Pros
- Extremely stiff, providing excellent acceleration and power transfer.
- Very light weight (raw frame 683g, painted size medium ~780-835g).
- Aggressive race geometry suitable for riders wanting a low front end.
- Fully monocoque construction for better stiffness-to-weight ratio.
- Uses high-modulus T1100 and M65 carbon fiber.
- UCI approved.
- Internal cable routing.
- BSA threaded bottom bracket for reliability and ease of maintenance.
Cons
- Not a comfortable bike; transmits a lot of road vibration.
- Geometry is too aggressive for riders seeking comfort or a higher front end.
- The stiffness comes at the direct cost of comfort.
- Not designed for weekend warriors or casual riders.
- The reviewer finds it hard to describe the ride feel beyond its stiffness.
Key Points
- Frame is the QUICK PRO AR:One.
- Developed with pro rider Martin Laas, who provided feedback to slightly reduce stiffness from the prototype.
- Raw prototype frame weight was 683g.
- Real-world painted weights: Black 782g, Team color 802g, Harley Quinn 835g (all size medium with hardware).
- Fully monocoque frame (single mold), a technique Quick has used since 2014.
- Uses T1100 and M65 high-modulus carbon fiber.
- Geometry has ~10mm less stack than a Specialized Tarmac SL8 in the same size, and 20mm less in size 58.
- Head tube is a standard 52mm round diameter at the top.
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QUICK PRO AR:One Carbon Road Bike Frameset
