Wim breaks down exactly what separates an ultra distance cycling saddle from a standard endurance model — and reviews six saddles that survive 300 km, 600 km, and beyond, including the extraordinary 38-gram Gelu K-3 carbon saddle he currently rides.
Tag Archives: bike
Bike brands, Chinese Cycling Brands
Onirii Carbon Road Bike Review: The Chinese Brand Taking Cycling by Storm
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Sep
Sep
Belgian ultra-distance cyclist Wim takes an honest look at Onirii, the Chengdu-based Chinese cycling brand, and their three carbon road bikes – the Aero Pro, One Pro and Flash – plus some truly impressive accessories.
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Jul
Jul
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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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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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 […]
Bike brands, Carbon wheels
Btlos: Revolutionizing the Cycling World with Exceptional Carbon Wheelsets
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Jul
Jul
In the realm of cycling, the quest for the perfect ride is a never-ending journey. As an ultra rider and granfondo cyclist, I love to be part of that exciting journey. I am always looking for the best material at the best price. Enter Btlos, a Chinese company that has taken the cycling world by […]
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Jul
Jul
Today I would like to present you some new add-ons to my already extended cycling apparel family 😊 Time to meet the cycling sunglasses from Italian brand Neon Optic. The past years I have been using sunglasses of brands like Koo, Limar, Julbo and Rudy Project. The perfect base I believe to put the Neon […]
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Jan
Jan
Carbon fiber is no longer just the stuff of Formula One cars and aerospace engineering. It’s also used in high-performance road bikes, making them lighter and stronger than ever before. But 3K? 12K? UD? What does it all mean? In this article we’ll take a look at what makes each type of carbon fiber different […]
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Dec
Dec
Carbon wheels have become increasingly popular among road cyclists in recent years, and for good reason. These wheels are made from carbon fiber, a lightweight and strong material that is also used in the aerospace and automotive industries. In this article, I will explore the benefits and drawbacks of carbon wheels for cycling. I will […]
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Nov
Nov
As an endurance ultra cyclist, training never really stops for me. People say riding your bike in winter is just as much fun as riding it during any other time of the year but gosh what do I miss the sun and what do I hate the cold, the rain, the leaves,… . I must […]
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