China Cycling - Year in Review: 2023 Panda Podium Awards (CRW, Magene, Cybrei, OVERFAST, etc...)

Description

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

Bike part mentions in this video

Sixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette

Created: September 20, 2024

The Sixweel 12 Speed 11-30T/11-33T Lightweight Road Cassette is not mentioned in this video.

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$360.00

    PMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet

    Created: September 20, 2024

    The PMT Elegant MIPS Road Bike Helmet is not mentioned in this video.

    AI-Summary

    Cons

    • No cons found in the analysis.
    • ACTIVE
      pandapodium.cc
      Aliexpress Rating:
      5.0 (2 Reviews)
      Last check of link:
      9 months
      Ship-ToCost
      πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$99.00

      Voicevelo G Major Disc Brake Gravel Frameset

      Created: September 20, 2024

      The 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

      Cons

      • No cons found in the analysis.
      • Key Points

        • Final runner up for best design award
        • Currently being built up as the reviewer's personal frame
        • Reviewer has ridden one before
        ACTIVE
        pandapodium.cc
        Aliexpress Rating:
        4.5 (4 Reviews)
        Last check of link:
        2 months
        Ship-ToCost
        πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$2,099.00

        OVERFAST Ultralight Thru Axles

        Created: September 20, 2024

        The 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

        Cons

        • No cons found in the analysis.
        • Key Points

          • Carbon fiber thru axles
          • Aluminum insert bonded with carbon fiber shaft
          • Patent granted for the innovation
          ACTIVE
          pandapodium.cc
          Aliexpress Rating:
          4.5 (8 Reviews)
          Last check of link:
          13 days
          Ship-ToCost
          πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$220.00

          CYCPLUS Cube Mini Bike Pump

          Created: September 20, 2024

          The 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

          Cons

          • No cons found in the analysis.
          • Key Points

            • Small size
            • Electronic pump
            • Handy and easy to use
            ACTIVE
            pandapodium.cc
            Aliexpress Rating:
            5.0 (3 Reviews)
            Last check of link:
            9 months
            Ship-ToCost
            πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$89.00

            Lameda Starlight Men Cycling Bib Shorts

            Created: September 20, 2024

            The 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

            Cons

            • No cons found in the analysis.
            • Key Points

              • Best bang for your buck
              • Each leg is one piece of material
              • Prevents chafing
              • Comfortable
              ACTIVE
              pandapodium.cc
              Aliexpress Rating:
              4.29 (7 Reviews)
              Last check of link:
              9 months
              Ship-ToCost
              πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$49.00

              Avian Canary Integrated Handlebar

              Created: September 20, 2024

              The 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

              Cons

              • No cons found in the analysis.
              • Key Points

                • Integrated handlebar
                • Super light weight
                • Designed for climbers
                • Part of Avian's product line, which includes wheels and upcoming Falcon 2 handlebar
                ACTIVE
                pandapodium.cc
                Aliexpress Rating:
                5.0 (9 Reviews)
                Last check of link:
                9 months
                Ship-ToCost
                πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$299.00

                Incolor Skypivot Lightweight Road Bike Crankset

                Created: September 20, 2024

                The 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

                Cons

                • No cons found in the analysis.
                • Key Points

                  • Third generation of the product
                  • Refined over approximately 5 years
                  • Packaging and product feel like quality
                  • Designed by a professional designer
                  ACTIVE
                  pandapodium.cc
                  Aliexpress Rating:
                  4.75 (4 Reviews)
                  Last check of link:
                  9 months
                  Ship-ToCost
                  πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$380.00

                  LTWOO eRX eR9 2x12s / 2x11s Electronic Groupset, Road Electronic Groupset, Replaceable battery, APP programming

                  Created: August 24, 2024

                  The 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

                  Key Points

                  • Electronic groupset
                  • Innovative design to avoid patents
                  • Hidden LED indicators
                  • Replaceable battery
                  • APP programming
                  ACTIVE
                  pandapodium.cc
                  Aliexpress Rating:
                  4.5 (2 Reviews)
                  Last check of link:
                  4 months
                  Ship-ToCost
                  πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$549.00
                  AFFILIATE by ACTIVE
                  aliexpress.com
                  Last check of link:
                  9 months
                  Ship-ToCost
                  πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$34.50
                  πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β‚¬60.99
                  πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Β£53.99
                  AFFILIATE by Stefan WACTIVE
                  aliexpress.com
                  Aliexpress Rating:
                  5.0 (5 Reviews)
                  Last check of link:
                  9 months
                  Ship-ToCost
                  πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ$56.87