07Jun
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....
11May
Seka’s New Frame – Shanghai Bike Show 2024
Seka have dropped a bomb this year at the Shanghai Bike Show by releasing this, the Spear. The standout feature on the bike is undoubtedly the seat stays. Lots of brands at the show will have features on their bikes which they claim are for aero benefits but Seka have...
07May
Magene Electronic Shifting – Shanghai Bike Show 2024
Magene have just dropped some big news with their new wireless shifting groupset. Magene are obviously a big player in the cycling electronics space with their power meters and head units but it's very exciting to see them also now release their take on a wireless groupset. These days...
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...
04Sep
Battle of the Chinese Carbon Cranksets: Incolor Skypivot vs. Cybrei
In the world of cycling components, carbon cranksets stand out as a critical component that significantly impacts a bike's performance and has a large opportunity for weight savings. In this comparison, we'll delve into the features and specifications of the Incolor Skypivot and Cybrei carbon cranksets, highlighting their distinct attributes...
24Aug
How to Build a Sub 6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8, Without Compromising Any Performance?
The S-Works Tarmac SL8 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 complete bike is quoted as weighing 6.62kg on the Specialized official website. While this weight might be considered lightweight by some, it might not satisfy the most dedicated weight weenies. If you're looking to further reduce the weight of your bike, here...
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;...
06Jun
REVIEW: Cycplus Mini Pump Cube
The Cycplus Mini Pump Cube is a great little pump to get your tires up to pressure quickly and without breaking a sweat.