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China Cycling - Upgrading my bike with $3k of Chinese bike parts...for free?

Upgrading my bike with $3k of Chinese bike parts...for free?
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China Cycling
Upgrading my bike with $3k of Chinese bike parts...for free?
Description

🐼 https://www.pandapodium.cc/?ref=2 For all your Premium Asian Bike Parts.
πŸ“ In my last video I showed you guys my $5k Dura-Ace superbike; the Polygon A9x. In this video, I try turn a superbike into a hyperbike by throwing the best bike parts that Asia has to offer at it. Are the upgrades worth it? How does the bike ride now? Is it any faster? And can you do these upgrades for free? Let's find out.

πŸ”— Links
CRW CS5055 Wheels - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/crw-works-cs5055-road-disc-brake-wheelset/?ref=2
Farsports F1X Handlebar - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/farsports-f1x-handlebar/?ref=2
Incolor Skypivot Crankset - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/incolor-skypivot-light-weight-road-bike-crankset/?ref=2
Incolor Zoney Cassette - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/incolor-zoney-12-speed-11-30t-light-weight-road-cassette/?ref=2
RideNow 24g TPU Innertubes - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/ridenow-ultralight-bike-inner-tube-24g/?ref=2
MVMT M-Gold 65g Saddle - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/mvmt-m-gold-ultralight-65g-road-bike-carbon-saddle/?ref=2
Pertual C10 Bottle Cages - https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/pertual-c10-bottle-cage-panda-bidon-kit/?ref=2
Maxxis High Road SL Tire - https://amzn.to/3BeJEi8

Helios A9X - https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/DK20Oj
Helios A8X - https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/an0RrW
Entire Helios Range: https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/ZQZbYq

⏰ Timecodes
00:00 Intro
00:33 Montage
00:50 Before Upgrades
02:07 CRW CS5055 Wheels
03:03 Farsports F1X Handlebar
04:00 Incolor Skypivot Carbon Crankset
05:17 Incolor Zoney 12s Cassette
06:03 MVMT 65g Saddle
06:30 Pertual C10 Cages
07:00 Maxxis High Road SL
07:25 RideNow 24g TPU Tubes
07:42 Upgrade Time
08:03 Post Upgrades
09:03 Ride Impressions
13:17 Aero Testing Results
14:27 Stats and Figures
15:29 Climbing Performance
16:46 Upgrading for Free?
19:03 Summary
21:30 Outro

πŸ™Œ Disclaimer
Panda Podium is my own business. Most of the products used in this video were provided by the brands for free. I have hand-picked and hand-tested every product i list on the website. Splashing $3k on upgrades for a bicycle isn't something I recommend everyone do. This is simply an exercise in seeing what it takes to go from a 'superbike' to a 'hyperbike' If you don't like it, don't do it. Just ride what you ride and be happy. Cycling is a sport for everyone, and it's 99% about your legs and 1% about the equipment.

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Bike part mentions in this video

CRW Works CS5055 Road Disc Brake Wheelset

Created: September 20, 2024
All 3 reviews for this bike part

The reviewer discusses the CRW Works CS5055 Road Disc Brake Wheelset as a key upgrade for the bike, highlighting its weight savings and aerodynamic benefits.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Significant weight savings (around 400g compared to stock wheels)
  • Aerodynamic design with fewer spokes on the front wheel
  • 50mm front and 55mm rear wheel depth balances aerodynamics and practicality
  • Lightweight at 1,266g for the set

Cons

  • No cons found in the analysis.

    • Key Points

    • Weighs 1,266g for the set
    • 50mm front and 55mm rear wheel depth
    • Expected to save around 400g compared to stock wheels
    • Part of a $3,000 upgrade plan
    ACTIVE
    pandapodium.cc
    Aliexpress Rating:
    4.82 (11 Reviews)
    Last check of link:
    2 months
    Ship-ToCost
    πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$1,680.00

    Farsports F1X Handlebar

    Created: September 20, 2024
    1 review for this bike part

    The reviewer discusses the Farsports F1X Handlebar as a high-end Chinese handlebar, highlighting its lightweight design and aerodynamic benefits.

    AI-Summary

    Pros

    • Lightweight (309g with GPS mount)
    • Sleek matte effect and low-key black graphics
    • Improved aerodynamics compared to stock handlebar
    • 36cm width (better fit for reviewer than stock 40cm)
    • Snazzy computer mount included

    Cons

    • Expensive ($539)
    • No mention of durability or long-term testing

    Key Points

    • 309g weight with GPS mount
    • 36cm width
    • Described as 'the Rolls-Royce of Chinese handlebars'
    • Updated version with improved computer mount
    ACTIVE
    pandapodium.cc
    Aliexpress Rating:
    5.0 (3 Reviews)
    Last check of link:
    15 days
    Ship-ToCost
    πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$499.00

    Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset

    Created: September 20, 2024
    All 2 reviews for this bike part

    The reviewer discusses replacing the stock Dura-Ace crankset with the Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset, highlighting its weight savings and aesthetic appeal.

    AI-Summary

    Pros

    • Lightweight at 534g including both crank arms and chainrings
    • Bling appearance
    • Available in 165mm crank length (reviewer's preferred size)
    • Lighter than the stock Dura-Ace crankset
    • Cheaper than the stock Dura-Ace crankset ($600 vs. more expensive Dura-Ace)

    Cons

    • No cons found in the analysis.

      • Key Points

      • Weighs 534g total
      • Includes chainrings
      • 165mm crank length option
      • No power meter (reviewer uses Favero pedals instead)
      ACTIVE
      pandapodium.cc
      Aliexpress Rating:
      4.75 (4 Reviews)
      Last check of link:
      9 months
      Ship-ToCost
      πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$380.00

      Incolor Zoney 12 Speed 11-30t 199g Road Cassette

      Created: September 20, 2024
      All 2 reviews for this bike part

      The reviewer briefly mentions the Incolor Zoney 12 Speed 11-30t 199g Road Cassette as part of the upgrades to reduce weight and improve performance.

      AI-Summary

      Pros

      • Lightweight at 200g
      • Matches the bike's aesthetics with a black finish and subtle purple accents
      • Lighter than the stock Shimano Dura-Ace cassette
      • Cheaper than the Shimano Dura-Ace cassette

      Cons

      • No cons found in the analysis.

        • Key Points

        • 12-speed monolock cassette
        • Weighs exactly 200g
        • Available in different colors
        • Costs $175
        ACTIVE
        pandapodium.cc
        Aliexpress Rating:
        4.0 (2 Reviews)
        Last check of link:
        9 months
        Ship-ToCost
        πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$175.00

        MVMT M-Gold Ultralight 65g Road Bike Carbon Saddle

        Created: September 20, 2024
        1 review for this bike part

        The reviewer briefly mentions the MVMT M-Gold Ultralight 65g Road Bike Carbon Saddle but does not provide detailed analysis.

        AI-Summary

        Cons

        • No cons found in the analysis.
          • ACTIVE
          pandapodium.cc
          Aliexpress Rating:
          0.0 (0 Reviews)
          Last check of link:
          9 months
          Ship-ToCost
          πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$229.00

          RideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light

          Created: April 27, 2023
          All 5 reviews for this bike part

          The reviewer briefly mentions the RideNow Ultralight 19g 24g 36g Bike Inner Tube 700 x 18 25 28 Road MTB Bicycle TPU Material Tire French Valve Super Light but does not provide detailed analysis.

          AI-Summary

          Cons

          • No cons found in the analysis.
            • ACTIVE
            pandapodium.cc
            Aliexpress Rating:
            5.0 (1 Reviews)
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$60.00
            AFFILIATE by ACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$8.82
            πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β‚¬7.09
            πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Β£5.39
            AFFILIATE by ACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$9.20
            πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β‚¬9.70
            πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Β£8.21
            AFFILIATE by ACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$18.22
            πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β‚¬19.39
            πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Β£13.99
            AFFILIATE by Stefan WACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$18.22
            AFFILIATE by Stefan WACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Aliexpress Rating:
            5.0 (18 Reviews)
            Last check of link:
            10 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$9.20
            πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ€9.63 - €77.38
            AFFILIATE by Stefan WACTIVE
            aliexpress.com
            Aliexpress Rating:
            4.8 (291 Reviews)
            Last check of link:
            10 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$9.22
            πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β‚¬1.34 - €5.79