Cycling Gear Awards 2025: The BEST Bike Upgrades of the Year
Triathlon Mike
January 04, 2026
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IGPSPORT BSC100 Bike Computer - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2uA5Ag5
Amazfit Bip 6 Smartwatch - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4KnZGvf
SAVA A7L Pro Bike - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4XdLRJr
YKYW Bike Bib Shorts - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43aaa8V
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Magicshine SEEMEE 200 v3.0 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4rV1gxL
Magicshine ALLTY 1200U - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ESSuev
Magicshine SEEMEE R300 Radar Taillight - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c35RLVXP
Magicshine ALLTY 400 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2JptXSz
Magicshine ALLTY 400 v2.0 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3S7ekHJ
Magicshine ALLTY 800 v2.0 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4qkQ1pF
Magicshine SEEMEE 50 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Or5PJr
Magicshine SEEMEE 50 Pro Rear Light - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3xqP9Ch
Magicshine HORI 900 Front Light - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dvq5Hj
Magicshine HORI 1300 Front Light - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3tYigg9
Anker EUFY C1 Smart Weigh Scale - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEd7YpP
JetBlack Victory Trainer - https://regeo.jetblackcycling.com/?cpn=1771E420AA19&aref=mdee
Elitewheels ENT 2.0 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4SHAO1X
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Parts Mentioned
SAVA A7L / A7L Pro Carbon Road Bike Shimano 105 R7100
Magicshine SEEMEE 200 Rechargeable Bike Tail Lights,360ยฐ Visibility Bicycle Lights, Smart Brake Sensor Rear Bike Lights for Road
Magicshine ALLTY 800
Magicshine SEEMEE 50 PRO Smart Magentic Tail Light,Suitable for Aero Seatpost Bike
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset
Sunshine Savings/Seasonal Savings
Complete BikeSAVA A7L / A7L Pro Carbon Road Bike Shimano 105 R7100
Created: December 31, 2025The reviewer discusses the Sava A7L Pro bike as the winner of the 'best value award'. They purchased it with their own money a few months prior and praise its specifications for the price. They detail the delivery process, which resulted in some shipping damage, and their positive experience with Sava's customer service in resolving the issue. They also mention using the Elite Wheels ENT 2.0 carbon wheels on this bike as a favorite upgrade.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Excellent value for money at $1,500.
- Fully carbon aero bike.
- Aero handlebars with integrated cables for a clean look.
- Aero frame and seat post.
- Frame, fork, and seat post use T800 carbon fiber.
- Relatively lightweight for an aero bike at 8.9 kilograms.
- Uses the Shimano 105 12-speed groupset (tried and tested).
- Comes with a 50-34 crankset and an 11-34 cassette.
Cons
- The bike was damaged during shipping (damaged box, ripped handlebar tape, cut on a rubber hood sleeve, and a paint chip near the fork).
- Maximum tire clearance is only 28mm; the reviewer would have preferred 32mm.
Creator Links
SAVA NEW A7L /A7L Pro Carbon Road Bike, Adult Racing Bike, Equipped With Shimano 105 R7100, 24-Speed Hydraulic Brakes
LightsMagicshine SEEMEE 200 Rechargeable Bike Tail Lights,360ยฐ Visibility Bicycle Lights, Smart Brake Sensor Rear Bike Lights for Road
Created: July 06, 2025The Magicshine SEEMEE 200 Rechargeable Bike Tail Lights,360ยฐ Visibility Bicycle Lights, Smart Brake Sensor Rear Bike Lights for Road is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
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Magicshine ALLTY 800
Created: July 06, 2025The Magicshine Bike Light ALLTY 800, IPX7, Type-C Reverse Charging, Powerful Bike Headlight Compatible with Mountain, Kids, Street is not mentioned in this video. The reviewer discusses several other Magicshine lights (such as the Hori 900, Hori 1300s, CI 50 Pro, and Alti 1200) and praises the brand for innovation, quality, and value, but the specific ALLTY 800 model is not referenced.
AI-Summary
Creator Links
Magicshine Bike Light ALLTY 800, IPX7, Type-C Reverse Charging, Powerful Bike Headlight Compatible with Mountain, Kids, Street
Magicshine SEEMEE 50 PRO Smart Magentic Tail Light,Suitable for Aero Seatpost Bike
Created: December 31, 2025The reviewer discusses the Elite Wheels ENT 2.0 carbon wheels as their favorite upgrade and the winner of the 'best product award' for the year. They purchased the wheels over 12 months ago and have ridden more than 10,000 km on them, using them on both a Trek Domane SL5 and a Sava A7L Pro bike. The reviewer praises their durability, performance, and aesthetic impact, stating they have endured rainy rides, potholes, and rough roads with zero issues. They highlight the noticeable improvements in acceleration, responsiveness, and the ability to maintain higher speeds. The wheels are described as a 50mm depth model, purchased for about $350.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Favorite upgrade of the year
- Ridden over 10,000 km with zero issues
- Durable through rain, potholes, and rough roads
- Made the bike look significantly better (huge aesthetic gains)
- Bike felt lighter and more responsive
- Noticeably faster acceleration
- Ability to keep higher speeds for longer periods
- Good value for money at about $350
Creator Links
Magicshine SEEMEE 50 PRO Smart Magentic Tail Light,Suitable for Aero Seatpost Bike
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset
Created: December 01, 2024The reviewer awards the Elite Wheels ENT 2.0 carbon wheels the 'best product award' as the number one product of the year. They purchased them over 12 months ago for about $350 based on positive reviews from Reddit. They have ridden more than 10,000 km on them across two bikes (Trek Domane SL5 and Sava A7L Pro) and subjected them to rainy rides, potholes, and rough roads with zero issues. The reviewer states they are their favorite upgrade, citing significant aesthetic and performance improvements. They made a separate full video review of these wheels.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Favorite upgrade on both the Trek Domane SL5 and Sava A7L Pro bikes.
- Ridden more than 10,000 km with zero issues.
- Withstood abuse including rainy rides, potholes, and rough roads.
- Huge aesthetic improvement over stock aluminum wheels.
- Bike felt lighter, more responsive, and accelerated noticeably faster.
- Allowed for keeping higher speeds for longer periods of time.
- Considered the number one product of all products tested and reviewed in the year.
- Received the 'best product award'.
MyBikeParts
ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset UCI Quality Road Racing Wheelset