Year in Review: 2023 Panda Podium Awards (CRW, Magene, Cybrei, OVERFAST, etc...)
China Cycling
December 28, 2023
https://www.pandapodium.cc/2023/12/25/the-2023-inaugural-panda-podium-awards/?ref=2
The inaugural Panda Podium Awards! In this video I go through this year's winners, talk about who won what and for what reason. Enjoy!
Nominees and winners:
Best product
Hover X1: https://thehover.com/
Lameda Bibs: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/lameda-starlight-men-cycling-bib-shorts/?ref=2
Cybrei Crankset: https://www.pandapodium.cc/?s=cybrei+crankset&post_type=product&product_cat=0&ref=2
Avian Canary: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/avian-canary-integrated-handlebar/
CRW Wheels: https://www.pandapodium.cc/crw-cs-series/?ref=2
Best Innovation
L-TWOO ERX: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/l-twoo-erx-road-electronic-hydraulic-disc-brake-groupset/?ref=2
Cycplus Pump: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/cycplus-cube-mini-bike-pump/?ref=2
OVERFAST thru-axles: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/overfast-ultralight-thru-axles/?ref=2
Best Design
Sixweel Cassette: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/sixweel-12-speed-11-30t-11-33t-light-weight-road-cassette/?ref=2
Viak Bar End Tools: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/viak-kobold-chain-set/?ref=2
VoiceVelo G-Major: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/voicevelo-g-major-disc-brake-gravel-frameset/?ref=2
Incolor Skypivot: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/incolor-skypivot-light-weight-road-bike-crankset/?ref=2
Best Marketing
Yoeleo Bikes: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/yoeleo/?ref=2
PMT Helmets: https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/pmt-elegant-mips-road-bike-helmet/?ref=2
SCOM Wheels: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/scom/?ref=2
Best Customer Satisfaction
SERK Bikes: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/serk/?ref=2
Farsports: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/farsports/?ref=2
Best Partner Award:
XCADEY: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/xcadey/?ref=2
Velonuts: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/velonuts/?ref=2
9Velo: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/9velo/?ref=2
Ride Now: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/ride-now/?ref=2
Most Influential Brand
Magene: https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/magene/?ref=2
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Best Product Award
4:41 Best Innovation Award
6:27 Best Design Award
8:58 Best Marketing Award
11:33 Best Customer Satisfaction Award
14:11 Best Partner Award
18:15 Most Influential Brand Award
Keywords: panda,podium,awards,2023,china cycling,cybrei,crw,hover xq,x1,xcadey,ride now,lameda,overfast,scom,pmt,9velo,farsports
Parts Mentioned
LTWOO V3 eRX eR9 2x12s / 2x11s Electronic Groupset, Road Electronic Groupset, Replaceable battery, APP programming
Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset
Avian Canary Integrated Handlebar
Lameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts
Cycplus AS2 Cube Mini Bike Pump
OVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles
Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset
PMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet
Sixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette
Sunshine Savings/Seasonal Savings
GroupsetLTWOO V3 eRX eR9 2x12s / 2x11s Electronic Groupset, Road Electronic Groupset, Replaceable battery, APP programming
Created: August 24, 2024The reviewer discusses the LTWOO eRX eR9 electronic groupset as a runner-up for the 'Best Innovation' award. They highlight its innovative approach to navigating patent challenges in the electronic groupset market, particularly noting the creative solutions like hiding the LED indicators. However, they also mention it had some teething problems, which might be why it didn't win the 'Best Product' category. Despite these issues, the reviewer expresses faith in LTWOO's ability to resolve them and improve the product.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Innovative approach to electronic groupsets
- Creative solutions to navigate patent challenges (e.g., hidden LED indicators)
- Potential for future improvements
Cons
- Had some teething problems
- Did not win the 'Best Product' category due to these issues
MyBikeParts
L-TWOO eRX Road Electronic Hydraulic Disc Brake Groupset
CrankIncolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset
Created: September 20, 2024The Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset is awarded the best design award in the video. The reviewer highlights that Incolor has been refining this crankset for about 5 years, now on its third generation. They praise the product's packaging, finish, and overall aesthetic appeal, noting it feels like quality when opened. The boss of Incolor is mentioned as a designer by trade, which reflects in the product's design excellence. The crankset is also noted for being well-thought-out and aesthetically pleasing.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Well-thought-out product
- High-quality packaging
- Excellent finish and design
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Refined over 5 years with third generation improvements
- Designed by a professional designer
MyBikeParts
Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset
HandlebarAvian Canary Integrated Handlebar
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the Avian Canary Integrated Handlebar as one of the nominees for the best product award. They mention that it came out of nowhere, is super light, and great for climbers. The reviewer notes that they have it on two of their bikes and love it, and that Avian has been selling loads of them on Panda Podium. They also mention that Avian has more cool stuff coming next year, including the Falcon 2 handlebar for sprinters or aero guys.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super light
- Great for climbers
- Loved by the reviewer (on two of their bikes)
- Popular sales on Panda Podium
- More cool products coming from Avian
MyBikeParts
Avian Canary Integrated Handlebar
Bib-ShortLameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the Lameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts as one of the nominees for the best product award. They describe these bib shorts as the best bang for your buck in existence and mention that they are very comfortable due to each leg being made from one piece of material, which prevents chafing. The reviewer also notes that they have tested dozens of Chinese-made bib shorts and found the Lameda ones to be the most comfortable.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Best bang for your buck bib shorts in existence
- Very comfortable
- Each leg is made from one piece of material, preventing chafing
MyBikeParts
Lameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts
Mini-PumpCycplus AS2 Cube Mini Bike Pump
Created: September 20, 2024The CYCPLUS Cube Mini Bike Pump is mentioned as a runner-up in the 'Best Innovation of 2023' award category. The reviewer highlights that while electronic pumps have been seen before, the CYCPLUS Mini Pump stands out for being the first of its kind to be this small and handy. They mention using it on most of their rides and consider it a good product.
AI-Summary
Pros
- First electronic pump of its size
- Handy and easy to use
- Good product
MyBikeParts
CYCPLUS Cube Mini Bike Pump
Hubs & AxlesOVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the OVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles as the overall winner for the best Innovation award. They highlight the product's popularity on Panda Podium and commend its innovative use of carbon fiber for thru axles. The reviewer notes the technical challenge of bonding the aluminum insert with the carbon fiber shaft and mentions that the patent for this innovation was recently granted. The product is praised for its innovation and functionality.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Innovative use of carbon fiber for thru axles
- Popular product on Panda Podium
- Patent recently granted for the innovation
- Successful bonding of aluminum insert with carbon fiber shaft
MyBikeParts
OVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles
FrameVoicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer mentions the Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset as one of the final runners up for the best design award. They highlight the beautiful design of the frame and the amazing packaging it comes with, including all the literature and built-to-go items with the frame. The reviewer notes that this is their personal frame currently being built up and they will share more about it soon. They also mention having ridden one before.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Beautiful frame design
- Amazing packaging
- Comes with well-designed literature and built-to-go items
MyBikeParts
Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset
HelmetPMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet
Created: September 20, 2024The PMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
MyBikeParts
PMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet
CassetteSixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette
Created: September 20, 2024The Sixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
MyBikeParts
Sixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette