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π 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.
π 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
β° 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
π 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, 2024The 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
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

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.82 (11 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 2 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $1,680.00 |
Farsports F1X Handlebar
Created: September 20, 2024The 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

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (3 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 15 days
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $499.00 |
Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset
Created: September 20, 2024The 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
Key Points
- Weighs 534g total
- Includes chainrings
- 165mm crank length option
- No power meter (reviewer uses Favero pedals instead)

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.75 (4 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $380.00 |
Incolor Zoney 12 Speed 11-30t 199g Road Cassette
Created: September 20, 2024The 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
Key Points
- 12-speed monolock cassette
- Weighs exactly 200g
- Available in different colors
- Costs $175

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.0 (2 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $175.00 |
MVMT M-Gold Ultralight 65g Road Bike Carbon Saddle
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer briefly mentions the MVMT M-Gold Ultralight 65g Road Bike Carbon Saddle but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Cons

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 0.0 (0 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $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, 2023The 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

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (1 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $60.00 |

- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $8.82 |
π«π· | β¬7.09 |
π¬π§ | Β£5.39 |

- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $9.20 |
π«π· | β¬9.70 |
π¬π§ | Β£8.21 |

- Last check of link:
- 9 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $18.22 |
π«π· | β¬19.39 |
π¬π§ | Β£13.99 |

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 5.0 (18 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 10 months
Ship-To | Cost |
---|---|
πΊπΈ | $9.20 |
π©πͺ | β¬9.63 - β¬77.38 |

- Aliexpress Rating:
- 4.8 (291 Reviews)
- Last check of link:
- 10 months
Ship-To | Cost |
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πΊπΈ | $9.22 |
π«π· | β¬1.34 - β¬5.79 |