29Apr
2nd Anniversary Sale
This May marks our 2nd Birthday! We can't believe it's only been two years. Anyway, to celebrate we have a heap of announcements and, of course, a sale!
10Apr
Are Stringy Spokes Faster? A deep-dive into polymer spokes on road bikes.
String (Polymer) spokes are nothing new. BERD have been using Dyneema fiber in their spokes on mountain bike wheels since 2015. The main advantages are lightweight and vibration damping. However, such spokes have never really taken off amongst road cyclists who traditionally were obsessed with stiffness. However, with more and...
07Apr
About the recent US tariffs
This article is not political. It is merely an update of the facts and a guide to the recent changes.The latest tariffs brought in by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through the whole of the bicycle industry. On one hand many American brands use overseas factories to produce their...
16Jan
Chinese New Year 2025 Notice
While the holiday season has come and gone in the west, China is getting ready for it's biggest holiday of the year; Chinese New Year (Or Spring Festival.)During this period, the entire country almost grinds to a halt as most people take a deserved rest and travel back to their...
30Sep
National Day Holiday Notice
The first week of October is National Day holiday in China. (Also known as Golden Week.) It's a one-week holiday where the whole country pretty much shuts down.During this period our website will still be up and running, but we will have some reduced services.October 1st - 7th - Shipping...
07Jun
I tested the best Western wheels Vs the best Chinese wheels: Roval Rapide CLX II Vs CRW CS5060
Introduction
Some of the wheels tested to find 'the best' We’re putting the best Western wheels head to head against the best Chinese wheels in a direct shoot out. We’re going to be looking at the price, weight, stiffness and aerodynamics of these two great wheelsets. In the blue corner, representing the...
22May
Why a new handlebar is the #1 upgrade for your road bike
Why Upgrade your Handlebar?
Many people are asking "What is the first thing I should upgrade on my bike?" or "Whats the best value for money upgrade for a road bike?" There are several reasons why you'd want to upgrade your handlebar / cockpit on your road bike....
18Jan
Winter [holiday] is coming…
While the holiday season has come and gone in the west, China is getting ready for it's biggest holiday of the year; Chinese New Year (Or Spring Festival.)During this period, the entire country almost grinds to a halt as most people take a deserved rest and travel back to their...
25Dec
The 2023 Inaugural Panda Podium Awards
With 2023 coming to a close, we thought it was a good time to reflect on the year and recognize the companies and brands that have gone above and beyond this year. Whether it be a great new product, or excellent customer service, we thought we’d give these guys the...
06Jun
NEWS: OVERFAST launches World’s Lightest Thru Axles?
The thru-axles weigh just 30.5g in FACTOR specification.OVERFAST has shocked the world by bringing out what they're claiming is the world's lightest thru-axles. The axles use a carbon fiber shaft that is mechanically bonded to an aluminium thread via a patented interface. This ensures strength and rigidity, but more importantly;...