{"id":659157,"date":"2026-05-09T04:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T04:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/659157\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T04:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T04:54:08","slug":"is-this-the-future-of-cycling-tech-dozens-of-new-brands-reveal-crazy-designs-at-china-cycle-tech-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/659157\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this the future of cycling tech? Dozens of new brands reveal crazy designs at China Cycle &#8211; Tech Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-0bc0e341-7337-4553-b2ef-49133377e70d\">Over the last few days, Shanghai was host to China Cycle. Although we often overlook it in the west, it\u2019s a fair that\u2019s been growing in importance. This year, there were 1,600 exhibitors on a total of 160,000 square meters. The 13 different halls in which they were spread cover such as big area, that there\u2019s a special taxi service to bring you from one side of the fair to the other.<\/p>\n<p>However, China Cycle isn\u2019t just only relevant in terms of size. Over the last few years, it has traditionally been a fair that was very much inward-oriented, to the local Chinese market. The Chinese cycling industry holds a share of around 60% in the worldwide supply chain of the bike industry, so it\u2019s no wonder more and more western brands, distributors and media are finding their way to Shanghai. Many exhibitors confirmed that there were significantly more overseas visitors than in previous years.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0bc0e341-7337-4553-b2ef-49133377e70d-2\">That\u2019s also a recognition of the growth that the Chinese cycling industry is going through. Not necessarily growth in volume, but rather in quality. More and more Chinese factories are producing products that aren\u2019t only up to western standards, but also align with western design ethos. Many of us have &#8211; maybe unknowingly &#8211; already been riding with and on Chinese products for a while, but we\u2019re now getting to the point where it\u2019s not just about Chinese products, but also full-on Chinese brands.<\/p>\n<p>Many such brands were exhibiting at China Cycle. Of course, there was also plenty of remarkable, unique or simply weird-looking tech on display. From crazy time trial bikes to super lightweight wheels and from 3D-printed titanium to aero road bike trends, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most interesting tech we spotted at China Cycle show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e8q2LJn3T3fXCqRxEqA5Mm.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e8q2LJn3T3fXCqRxEqA5Mm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e8q2LJn3T3fXCqRxEqA5Mm.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s kick things off with Chinese brand Overfast, which specialises in lightweight products. Such as these carbon thru-axles weighing around 30-31 grams a pair. Carbon thru-axles might sound a bit scary, but I\u2019ve heard some positive comments about these.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tmbZ7LRweXo4FKzjBTF6gk.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tmbZ7LRweXo4FKzjBTF6gk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tmbZ7LRweXo4FKzjBTF6gk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Overfast also brought a new crankset to the show, the Mono RS, weighing a mouthwatering 249 grams. These aren\u2019t available yet, but a spokesperson for the brand told me they should be soon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Q67en6RtZhXWWPUVRzCrUi.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Q67en6RtZhXWWPUVRzCrUi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Q67en6RtZhXWWPUVRzCrUi.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t just do lightweight; they also produce cranks that are supposed to offer a slight aerodynamic advantage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kJSbVSaA9vYa2QQRK98L3f.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kJSbVSaA9vYa2QQRK98L3f.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kJSbVSaA9vYa2QQRK98L3f.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One of the booths I was most impressed by was Elite Wheels&#8217;. The wheel brand is one of the few Chinese brands that\u2019s commercially available to some extent in some Western markets. It had a new pair of wheels on display with a one-piece construction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uC3MMtFc7kiVGFnpyyvxQi.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uC3MMtFc7kiVGFnpyyvxQi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uC3MMtFc7kiVGFnpyyvxQi.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The Drive Mono 65D features complete integration of the spokes into both the rim and the flange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6Ztrgi3Q5yoZyeez8FEAci.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6Ztrgi3Q5yoZyeez8FEAci.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6Ztrgi3Q5yoZyeez8FEAci.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>They come in at a staggeringly low weight of only 1,245 grams per wheelset. That\u2019s especially impressive given the rims are 65 millimetres deep.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/E4DaiMHQ4Ce2ounQDKvoEj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/E4DaiMHQ4Ce2ounQDKvoEj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/E4DaiMHQ4Ce2ounQDKvoEj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s up with modern standards too, with an internal rim width of 25 millimetres. The wheels should be available later this year, and although the exact price is to be determined, a spokesperson said she expects the RRP to be around 2000 US dollars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FE47GC6jdEq3usvd8PUWVf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FE47GC6jdEq3usvd8PUWVf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FE47GC6jdEq3usvd8PUWVf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Want to go really lightweight? Elite Wheels had another unreleased pair of wheels on display, the Drive Ultra 40D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PYpm2XegJ4fwibXqLkSaPj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PYpm2XegJ4fwibXqLkSaPj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PYpm2XegJ4fwibXqLkSaPj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>These wheelsets feature regular spoke lacing, although they do use carbon spokes and spoke nipples. According to the brand, the wheels weigh only 990 grams per wheelset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/T7PMfxsDLzQjNzXELASzCk.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/T7PMfxsDLzQjNzXELASzCk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/T7PMfxsDLzQjNzXELASzCk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another wheel that caught my eye was this one at Komcas. Most of its wheels didn\u2019t look particularly appealing, but this rim pattern looked quite interesting. I figured it might have something to do with aerodynamics, but the brand said this wavy pattern is actually meant to improve stiffness. From the side, the rim did actually feel more sturdy &#8211; although that says nothing about its ride quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3sEBf5htydsJDzYLNaN5hj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3sEBf5htydsJDzYLNaN5hj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3sEBf5htydsJDzYLNaN5hj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Cybrei has been making moves with ultralight brands. It&#8217;s clearly getting some recognition for that, because SRM decided to partner with it on a lightweight crankset with an integrated power meter. It weighs 335 grams according to the Chinese brand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EUfW5rDTWBWacsTfjAAHL.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EUfW5rDTWBWacsTfjAAHL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EUfW5rDTWBWacsTfjAAHL.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another brand producing lightweight cranks is Elilee. I first noticed these cranks at Omloop het Nieuwsblad on Matej Mohoric\u2019s Bianchi Oltre RC \u2013 The brand has been a sponsor of Bahrain-Victorious since the beginning of this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/oYppvaEb4AeicqHiDTVR23.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/oYppvaEb4AeicqHiDTVR23.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/oYppvaEb4AeicqHiDTVR23.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t only make cranks, but also wheels and bike frames. This triathlon frame will appeal to the bare carbon fetishists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4gKLqPC7JjVSHZdYMtaWLh.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4gKLqPC7JjVSHZdYMtaWLh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4gKLqPC7JjVSHZdYMtaWLh.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One of the wildest frames of the show was over at the Incolor booth. The Chinese brand has been gaining popularity over the last years, especially with its SSR road bike, which combines top-level aerodynamics and lightweight.\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yGRX5aDB5rqTkx9V5o5QZh.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yGRX5aDB5rqTkx9V5o5QZh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yGRX5aDB5rqTkx9V5o5QZh.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Its TTR time trial bike has some impressive looks, and the chainstays are scarily close to the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3yQ8HnDcHUk9rUHqNiwVyh.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3yQ8HnDcHUk9rUHqNiwVyh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3yQ8HnDcHUk9rUHqNiwVyh.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Around the rear of the bike, we see some design features that are reminiscent of the Hope HB.T track bike. Something I haven\u2019t seen before, however, is this little extension on the front of the seatstays. The brand told me there\u2019s usually a lot of turbulence in the area around the thighs, and this is supposed to help pull that turbulent air towards the rear by making the wind \u2018stick\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAUKEWcJnMPQZY4rYHMVih.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAUKEWcJnMPQZY4rYHMVih.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HAUKEWcJnMPQZY4rYHMVih.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The split seatpost is something we\u2019ve also seen on the second iteration of the Hope HB.T, which the Team GB squad used during the Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bKArAztGdproYn7AUQGmSf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bKArAztGdproYn7AUQGmSf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bKArAztGdproYn7AUQGmSf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Over to Seka for another crazy time trial bike, which it designed together with World Hour Record holder, Vittoria Bussi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7Mr4vufqXcVS3DHFkz94Di.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7Mr4vufqXcVS3DHFkz94Di.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7Mr4vufqXcVS3DHFkz94Di.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Bussi, who holds a PhD in mathematics at the University of Oxford, thought that reducing the headtube length would lead to a smaller frontal area of the bike. Seka also added little blades to the inner side of the fork to help reduce turbulence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UVyQm7VmxAix6hLQaXvtpi.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UVyQm7VmxAix6hLQaXvtpi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UVyQm7VmxAix6hLQaXvtpi.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>It also added an extra tube to connect the seat tube with the chainstays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LJ2mAr2nypzjiAnPDr9Vfj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LJ2mAr2nypzjiAnPDr9Vfj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LJ2mAr2nypzjiAnPDr9Vfj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Seka definitely isn\u2019t the only brand looking at the area around the seat tube and the chainstays. Actually, alternative designs around this area are something I saw remarkably often at China Cycle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/S9e4DWbkn7nfwpVXtvoAnj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/S9e4DWbkn7nfwpVXtvoAnj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/S9e4DWbkn7nfwpVXtvoAnj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Winspace is another brand looking for aero gains with this kind of vertical spoiler.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rCHYBhkS5fRW9hhJQRt29o.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rCHYBhkS5fRW9hhJQRt29o.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rCHYBhkS5fRW9hhJQRt29o.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Some more crazy frame shapes over at Java. At first, I thought this was a TT-bike, until I looked at the handlebars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XPUjaAECQaqC4E9NrvRMgn.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XPUjaAECQaqC4E9NrvRMgn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XPUjaAECQaqC4E9NrvRMgn.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>These handlebars feature regular drops and hoods, but also a sort of mini TT-bar in the middle. I do wonder whether it\u2019s actually long enough to comfortably ride in that position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PSEbgAZ8a642uL7TBpGqfn.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PSEbgAZ8a642uL7TBpGqfn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PSEbgAZ8a642uL7TBpGqfn.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The frame had some other interesting design features, such as this opening below the junction of the seattube and seatstays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZB8AWEfpiENfey6kyGBVjf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZB8AWEfpiENfey6kyGBVjf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZB8AWEfpiENfey6kyGBVjf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>There aren\u2019t only Chinese brands on display at China Cycle, there\u2019s also a growing group of European brands that show their products in Shanghai. Such as Selle Italia, which brought its new Opal White capsule collection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hpbwyvdoWPHBSsjiwHi96.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hpbwyvdoWPHBSsjiwHi96.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hpbwyvdoWPHBSsjiwHi96.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>And how about this beautiful Colnago Steelnovo?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/q7kA8t67jrghKBLvimLjVe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/q7kA8t67jrghKBLvimLjVe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/q7kA8t67jrghKBLvimLjVe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>I really love how clean this design looks with the seatpost clamp integrated in the seatstays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RujbE4aVkF4MiTjTmJ5EFe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RujbE4aVkF4MiTjTmJ5EFe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RujbE4aVkF4MiTjTmJ5EFe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Starting to see a trend? It\u2019s no coincidence that many major Italian brands are present. They perform particularly well in (south) Eastern Asia because of their brand image and heritage. Even if they don\u2019t or barely have the latter, being Italian seems to be a stamp of approval around here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XEdR38o4TMcwJxBanfHrph.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XEdR38o4TMcwJxBanfHrph.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/XEdR38o4TMcwJxBanfHrph.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>A simple touch I really liked on this Prologo Predator 01TT is the rubber finish on the top. It\u2019s supposed to help you stay in an aero position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bi4YWerypLEMU3Q4EzFLje.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bi4YWerypLEMU3Q4EzFLje.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bi4YWerypLEMU3Q4EzFLje.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One Italian brand I was particularly surprised to see at the show was Alba Optics. The company is only 10 years old, but co-founder Piergiorgo Catalano told me it was a very popular brand around here. It actually first started growing in Asia before it got a grip on the European market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EjTxyhGd3jPG3Q4yWgCFhg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EjTxyhGd3jPG3Q4yWgCFhg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EjTxyhGd3jPG3Q4yWgCFhg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Some of the finest bikes of the show were courtesy of Panda Podium. Like this Cannondale CAAD 14 that belonged to its founder, Joe Whittingham. He was inspired by a Cannondale CAAD 3 that Mario Cipollini rode in the 1997 Tour de France, as an homage to the 4th of July.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MpcEUEyP7JVwrZ9jWZCsik.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MpcEUEyP7JVwrZ9jWZCsik.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MpcEUEyP7JVwrZ9jWZCsik.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The cable opening was actually too small for the L-Twoo ERX electronic derailleur cable, so Whittingham drilled the frame to enlarge the hole.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/k7hPrqDwDK3JuYuZWdFp9n.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/k7hPrqDwDK3JuYuZWdFp9n.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/k7hPrqDwDK3JuYuZWdFp9n.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of this clever but neat little solution for cable management on this ERX derailleur.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GZ4N8ufoE6fEZaq6GDwFC.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GZ4N8ufoE6fEZaq6GDwFC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GZ4N8ufoE6fEZaq6GDwFC.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another bike with an interesting story at the Panda Podium booth was this Mentech ARC Sport. Mentech is a Hong Kong-based, exchange-listed company that comes from the magnetics and optical industry. Its founder is a big fan of cycling, so he decided his company needed to start making bikes as well. This is its first aero model.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/emd9vuedKtThsWK2mJvcHj.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/emd9vuedKtThsWK2mJvcHj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/emd9vuedKtThsWK2mJvcHj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>E-bike brand Troxus is also getting into road bikes, with the Aria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5nkNBR6mCVWRBc7xJXjEPe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5nkNBR6mCVWRBc7xJXjEPe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5nkNBR6mCVWRBc7xJXjEPe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s another bike brand introducing a radical design around the seatstays and seatpost. In this case, it doesn\u2019t have anything to do with aerodynamics, but it\u2019s said to improve stiffness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kPDxP4KcStMjTxqdmEc3wf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kPDxP4KcStMjTxqdmEc3wf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kPDxP4KcStMjTxqdmEc3wf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Mid-show robot hug, I guess?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kcrHwR7kmNDDrjppwg85ye.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kcrHwR7kmNDDrjppwg85ye.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kcrHwR7kmNDDrjppwg85ye.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>We saw two familiar faces over at Factor, those of Chris Froome and David Millar. Froome is an investor in the British-Taiwanese brand. He sadly wasn\u2019t willing to speak to me about his retirement (or non-retirement, who knows).<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bTjKXgehj83i9eMQBUbV7.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bTjKXgehj83i9eMQBUbV7.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bTjKXgehj83i9eMQBUbV7.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One fan even brought out an all-yellow Pinarello Dogma F10. It isn\u2019t an original, though. Froome never won a Tour de France on disc brakes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dnGAo7NwAtFqURmAySwbun.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dnGAo7NwAtFqURmAySwbun.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dnGAo7NwAtFqURmAySwbun.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The brand also had a beautiful custom Factor Monza on display.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t6gJpWtGdncPCB7kTBCVdn.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t6gJpWtGdncPCB7kTBCVdn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t6gJpWtGdncPCB7kTBCVdn.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Although there are a lot of high-quality goods at China Cycle, there are also a lot of imitators. Such as Jauble, which is clearly trying to tag along on Factor\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iAEuPdyDPAEyKszegW424g.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iAEuPdyDPAEyKszegW424g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iAEuPdyDPAEyKszegW424g.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t think this needs any more words.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qwr3JskP22ehcmvkbAHX5g.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qwr3JskP22ehcmvkbAHX5g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qwr3JskP22ehcmvkbAHX5g.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s definitely a tonne of brands out there doing great work. I really liked this pointillist-style artwork. Although\u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qLi9oDeVFwBXfXwAghdeZg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qLi9oDeVFwBXfXwAghdeZg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qLi9oDeVFwBXfXwAghdeZg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;They might need to think about a slight rebranding if they want to bring their bikes to English-speaking countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/huw8KjAnPJCcXGFuC8cKsf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/huw8KjAnPJCcXGFuC8cKsf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/huw8KjAnPJCcXGFuC8cKsf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One of the most absurd bikes on display was this TT-bike from Falco. That jaguar\u2019s actually part of the frame; it\u2019s not just a cosmetic addition. If you really want to go all-out, it\u2019s also available in a shiny gold version.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YZvLxYAVoLE4Wcjq6au3Bg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YZvLxYAVoLE4Wcjq6au3Bg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YZvLxYAVoLE4Wcjq6au3Bg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Li-Ning is a Chinese department store that also has its own bike and accessory brand. It even sponsors a continental racing team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fXK5mUvieE3mAM2UjKtr4f.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fXK5mUvieE3mAM2UjKtr4f.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fXK5mUvieE3mAM2UjKtr4f.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The Spoiler 1X features this radical handlebar, which looks like\u2026 well, a spoiler.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CdTaXbZsKFXkQnnWb6wKHe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CdTaXbZsKFXkQnnWb6wKHe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CdTaXbZsKFXkQnnWb6wKHe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The top and base of the handlebars are actually two separate parts. You can attach the tops in different positions to adjust your reach. That\u2019s helpful, but it actually looks quite ugly and not particularly aerodynamic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PexCfRAtv5sbbXfH7u2ZX.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PexCfRAtv5sbbXfH7u2ZX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PexCfRAtv5sbbXfH7u2ZX.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>This Laget Aero One is a very impressive feat of engineering. It\u2019s a completely 3D-printed titanium frameset, which comes in at a weight of 2.1 kilograms. In this configuration, the full bike weighs 7.9kg. The frameset isn\u2019t for sale, but the brand aims to have it available at the end of this year, for around 10,000 US dollars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yDK3gESaXYSmS8Rzf3EZAk.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yDK3gESaXYSmS8Rzf3EZAk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/yDK3gESaXYSmS8Rzf3EZAk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Almost all the tubes are ridiculously skinny. It gives the bike a unique but very clean look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uD9fPr96mJkCzgF6wXCSnk.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uD9fPr96mJkCzgF6wXCSnk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uD9fPr96mJkCzgF6wXCSnk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Also, the seat tube and top tube were beautifully thin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nSS8JbscSLskekyr9nSr6g.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nSS8JbscSLskekyr9nSr6g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nSS8JbscSLskekyr9nSr6g.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another eye-catcher is the Quick Pro AR:one. This one was custom-painted for 2025 Junior World Champion, Harry Hudson. I think it\u2019s the first true Chinese-brand road bike to claim a road world title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sbrPmynaUrZ35XgWhVE2gg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sbrPmynaUrZ35XgWhVE2gg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sbrPmynaUrZ35XgWhVE2gg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>More interesting, though, is that Quick Pro unveiled a new brand, Assisting Force. It\u2019s going to be a direct-to-consumer brand which currently has two gravel bikes. Prices are reportedly starting from 900 US dollars for a frameset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/g43CpwFUftSJLWEqXPZCSe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/g43CpwFUftSJLWEqXPZCSe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/g43CpwFUftSJLWEqXPZCSe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One detail that stood out to me was this integrated storage system. I\u2019ve seen many storage solutions (especially magnetic ones) that will jump open on rough roads. This, however, felt super sturdy. That lever might be tough to access once there&#8217;s a bottle cage on top, though. <\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/36cnu6LmzJdJ9RuRDP2Dig.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/36cnu6LmzJdJ9RuRDP2Dig.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/36cnu6LmzJdJ9RuRDP2Dig.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>This Evolve Cima Gravel won\u2019t be as cheap, but it only weighs 6.6kg. Evolve is a sister brand of Elite wheels, so it\u2019s no surprise that it knows how to build a lightweight bike. The Cima Gravel is currently not yet available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vztkaJ7qFC4yeHsFSZPpdf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vztkaJ7qFC4yeHsFSZPpdf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vztkaJ7qFC4yeHsFSZPpdf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Panda Podium had the same model on display, but something else caught my eye over there, this 800 millilitre aerodynamic bottle from Kreuza (also a sister brand of Elite Wheels). I like how they use space efficiently by extending the bottle through the bottle cage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WVr4HzEFx3ApAygQJBZ9Pg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WVr4HzEFx3ApAygQJBZ9Pg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WVr4HzEFx3ApAygQJBZ9Pg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>A slightly more familiar brand that was also present at China Cycle, is Merida. It brought its new Merida Reacto.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BbbD76WeCZbJQPAhk8S7kf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BbbD76WeCZbJQPAhk8S7kf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BbbD76WeCZbJQPAhk8S7kf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Merida was situated next to fellow Taiwanese brand Giant, which also had a recently launched bike on display, the Propel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/QhUhrPYuDr2B5zFyotssue.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/QhUhrPYuDr2B5zFyotssue.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/QhUhrPYuDr2B5zFyotssue.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>A simple design feature, but I think the junction of the seatstays and seattube is quite neat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apMTuKNpRq9ECXoQDDaqLg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apMTuKNpRq9ECXoQDDaqLg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/apMTuKNpRq9ECXoQDDaqLg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another household brand, although I did not know Ford produced bikes. Produced is probably a big word, because I&#8217;m told this is just an open mould frame with Ford branding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wY8UHFTgVPcBmkXSKncUPf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wY8UHFTgVPcBmkXSKncUPf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wY8UHFTgVPcBmkXSKncUPf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>One thing you\u2019re guaranteed to see at Asian bike fairs is crazy folding bike setups. Such as this one with a tri-spoke front wheel and a disc rear wheel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uFc2TqZeeX3KkJmtE6RiBh.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uFc2TqZeeX3KkJmtE6RiBh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/uFc2TqZeeX3KkJmtE6RiBh.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>I guess this is the total opposite of that. Venzo produces these monstrously big 36in wheels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZqkfJgmeHgWChdFLNfQ5Yf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZqkfJgmeHgWChdFLNfQ5Yf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ZqkfJgmeHgWChdFLNfQ5Yf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not sure if this is truly new, but I really like this use of Fidlock\u2019s magnetic buckle as a closure system for bib shorts. This should make it much easier &#8211; especially for women &#8211; to use the toilet. Then again, I wonder how comfortable the buckle is if it\u2019s constantly pressing on your back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aGVTUi4UbB3NnYeusKJVEf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aGVTUi4UbB3NnYeusKJVEf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aGVTUi4UbB3NnYeusKJVEf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Fidlock also had a great solution to carry a baguette on your ride\u2026 of course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TQAH856FAxSRwsZkik75se.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TQAH856FAxSRwsZkik75se.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TQAH856FAxSRwsZkik75se.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen tyre liners and inserts, but this product by Tannus Armour sits somewhere in between. It\u2019s an insert with an inflatable TPU tube in the middle. The brand said it offers a combination of low rolling resistance and puncture protection. I don\u2019t think this truly does offer low rolling resistance, but I like the idea and wonder whether, with further development, it could actually be quite promising.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RnRTZ6NQGQEHQYY3SYMqKg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RnRTZ6NQGQEHQYY3SYMqKg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RnRTZ6NQGQEHQYY3SYMqKg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Another Asian brand that\u2019s entered the WorldTour is Magene, as a sponsor of XDS Astana. It supplies the team with its C606 Pro cycling computer. The pro part in that is that it has an enhanced screen with better brightness. That way, the screen should also be visible during summer days when the sun shines at its brightest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uzt5tC6q6uQTTyPhcc27fi.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uzt5tC6q6uQTTyPhcc27fi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uzt5tC6q6uQTTyPhcc27fi.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Besides bike computers, Magene also produces direct drive indoor trainers. Such as this new T600 ECO Smart Trainer, which offers a maximum resistance of a whopping 2,800 watts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4VwnLQM5um2Q5t7C3QL8Ag.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4VwnLQM5um2Q5t7C3QL8Ag.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4VwnLQM5um2Q5t7C3QL8Ag.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Although the name might suggest otherwise, Ganna is a completely Chinese brand. It is best known for its AEROFIN seatpost. It\u2019s supposed to reduce drag with a slim design, but it\u2019s also incredibly light. It produces the seatpost for many different bike brands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cYTbkS6Nf4hdyrMwQ4vXm.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cYTbkS6Nf4hdyrMwQ4vXm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cYTbkS6Nf4hdyrMwQ4vXm.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Bigrock had a lovely lightweight build on display. This isn\u2019t a production build, but rather a personal project from one of its fans, who is clearly a weight weenie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JcA98nzYrTcfWdWcpfEAUe.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JcA98nzYrTcfWdWcpfEAUe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JcA98nzYrTcfWdWcpfEAUe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The bike featured multiple parts from Darimo, a Spanish brand that specialises in ultralight, handmade carbon fibre components such as this T1 Loop seatpost. It doesn\u2019t have a traditional seat clamp, but instead uses two Dyneema loops to attach the saddle to the seatpost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e5huLtcRsePcgS36L954re.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e5huLtcRsePcgS36L954re.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e5huLtcRsePcgS36L954re.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>The bike only weighs 4.58 kilograms. Yes, I did offset the scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5Z4N8T6ZhswKhG2D5kNwP.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5Z4N8T6ZhswKhG2D5kNwP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5Z4N8T6ZhswKhG2D5kNwP.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Tavelo brought two new bikes to the show. This is its Grow gravel bike in a lush paint scheme. It has 55mm of tyre clearance in the front and 50 mm in the back, and is UDH-compatible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/KytAnCJb7yeFGDoSnnX8Gk.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/KytAnCJb7yeFGDoSnnX8Gk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/KytAnCJb7yeFGDoSnnX8Gk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>It also has integrated storage in the downtube, with a magnetic Fidlock closure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGMJRMweyhChu9DAoVYyfg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGMJRMweyhChu9DAoVYyfg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TGMJRMweyhChu9DAoVYyfg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>This is the officially unreleased Arden, which is its new all-round race bike. It reportedly allows up to 40mm tyres and is UDH-compatible. <\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DBUW7aec7XQFjaAqbGhJxf.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DBUW7aec7XQFjaAqbGhJxf.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DBUW7aec7XQFjaAqbGhJxf.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>This Spect Mira looks to be all-out aero, but it\u2019s actually quite light too. The frameset weighs 940 grams and this exact build comes in at 6.8 kilograms. The frameset (including handlebar) retails for only 6999 Chinese Yuan, which is about 760 Great British pounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nrxU8asWKHWrNzaCaekFSg.jpg\" alt=\"Tech from the China Cycle trade show\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nrxU8asWKHWrNzaCaekFSg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nrxU8asWKHWrNzaCaekFSg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ties Wijntjes)<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, I\u2019ll leave you with this lovely-looking saddle. Not sponsored by Red Bull, despite the wings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Over the last few days, Shanghai was host to China Cycle. 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