Dengfu is one of the most established names in Chinese direct-to-consumer carbon frames. In this in-depth review, Wim breaks down the FM098 vs R12 for 2026. Specs, real-world performance, and ultra-distance suitability. Is Dengfu still the best value carbon frame on the market? My Dengfu Carbon Review.
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Bike brands, Carbon wheels, Chinese Cycling Brands
Farsports: The Chinese Carbon Wheels Brand That Refuses to Be Ignored
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Jul
Jul
Farsports is one of the most respected names in Chinese carbon wheels — and for good reason. Wim takes a deep dive into the brand’s history, full product lineup, and real-world ultra-distance performance to answer one question: do the Farsports carbon wheels belong on your bike? There’s a moment every serious cyclist has. You are […]
Bike brands, Chinese Cycling Brands
China Cycle 2026: The New Chinese Bike Launches That Actually Matter
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Jul
Jul
The 2026 China Cycle show in Shanghai delivered the most exciting wave of Chinese bike launches yet — from Pardus landing in Europe with a 6.7 kg race bike under €5,000, to QuickPro winning the UCI Junior Road World Championships. Here’s Wim’s take on the Chinese bike brands 2026 that actually deserve your attention.
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Jun
Jun
Ridea is a Taiwanese precision component brand making Duo-Oval chainrings, IEPW oversized pulley cages, Prism Wing carbon wheels, and precision cranks that rival European names at far lower prices. Wim shares his honest verdict after thousands of kilometres on Belgian roads, the Pyrenées, and a 24-hour ultra challenge. If you ride long, you need to know about Ridea.
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Apr
Apr
Comparison between the Winspace M6 vs the Winspace C5 aero vs the Winspace T1550 Gen 2. What are the differences.
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Apr
Apr
It was one of those grey winter mornings where motivation is hard to come by. The kind where you stare at your bike, glance outside at wet roads and gusty wind, and start negotiating with yourself. Maybe a short ride. Maybe just coffee instead. For years, indoor training has been my fallback in moments like […]
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Feb
Feb
Over the past decade, I’ve tested, raced, and written extensively about Chinese carbon road bike wheels and performance components. Think about the Lún Hyper Light Wheelset from Winspace, the BTLOS RG36 and Superteam wheels. As an ultra distance cyclist, I depend on equipment that can survive long distances, extreme weather, and relentless hours in the […]
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Jan
Jan
Magene is a Chinese cycling technology company. It has steadily established itself as one of the most dynamic brands in the smart cycling world. Founded in 2015 in Qingdao, China, Magene (whose name combines the words magnetic and gene, reflecting its technological foundation) has grown from a local player into a global contender in cycling […]
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Jan
Jan
Introduction: Why I Looked East for the Best Road Bikes of 2026 When you ride 30,000 kilometers per year, ultra-distance races and challenges stop being romantic ideas and become brutally honest tests of equipment. Over the past six years, I’ve lined up for countless ultra events, spent nights riding through rain, heat, wind, and fatigue, […]