China Cycling - 2026 Tavelo Arow + Pertual ACME wheels

https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/tavelo-arow-road-bike-frameset/ - Tavelo Arow
https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/pertual-acme-45-62-road-disc-brake-wheelset/ - Pertual ACME wheels

Tavelo dropped some new paintjobs for the Arow frameset, but they've also tweaked the layup. (The new layup is available on all the old paintjobs now too.) In this video I talk about whats the same and what's different and go into details of the Pertual ACME wheels. These wheels use a single "monospoke" on each side of the wheel. Combined with the unique wavy rim design, its a wheel that quite literally rides like nothing else out there. But is it worth the $2000 price tag, and the risk of having a bad day if you break a spoke?

The usual disclaimer: Panda Podium is my website. I have monetary motivation for you to like these products and buy them. The frame and wheels in this video were also sponsored to me by Tavelo. As with everything you see on the internet, you should consider what biases the person talking to you has. That said, the opinions expressed in this video are my own honest personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect those of my company, sponsors, or other third parties.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Whats new?
02:15 The full bike build
05:11 Pertual ACME wheels
06:52 Weigh-in
07:30 Deep-dive on the wheels
14:38 Summary