27Aug
Choosing the Best Wheel Depth for Your Road Bike: Aero vs. Lightweight
How to choose the right wheel depth for your terrain, riding style, and speed.
28Nov
The Ultimate Guide to Integrated Cockpits: Specs, Fit Hacks, and Top Picks
The integrated cockpit— a handlebar and stem fused into a single unit, is arguably the best upgrade you can make to a road bike. It’s not just about looks (though they do look incredible). It’s about aerodynamics, weight savings, and refining your fit. The handlebar is the first part of your...
29Oct
How To Build A Hill Climb Winning Bike
In the absolute flyer of a season he's having, just off the back of winning the Junior World Road Champs, Harry Hudson made a few spec tweaks to his bike to get it ready for the Junior British National Hill Climb Champs (spoiler alert) - he won that too!Harry talked...
14Oct
How To Personalise Your Bike
New bike day is an unbeatable feeling but as we all know, those periods between can feel like forever. Personalizing or customizing your ride can be a great way to get a bit of that new bike day feeling without actually getting a new bike. Here at Panda Podium we...
09Jul
I’ve Built Over 30 Chinese Road Bikes – Here’s How to Get the Most Speed for Your Money
Building your own bike (or having your local bike shop do it for you) has many advantages. One of the more attractive benefits is cost, but in my opinion, the best thing about building your own bike is that every single component is of your own choosing. With an off-the-shelf...
22May
Why a new handlebar is the #1 upgrade for your road bike
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. Lets look at the most important...
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...
30Apr
How to Choose the Right Chainring Size for Your Bike
Choosing the right chainring size for your bike can make a big difference in your cycling performance. The chainring is the front gear that is attached to the crank arms, and it determines the gear ratio of your bike. The gear ratio is important because it affects how easily you...
30Apr
The Advantages of Carbon Fiber Components for Your Bike
Bicycles have come a long way since their inception. From the early wooden contraptions to the modern-day marvels of technology, bikes have evolved with time. One such advancement in the bike industry is the use of carbon fiber components. Carbon fiber is a material that is lighter and stronger than...