• August 07. 2025

Choosing between clincher, tubular, and tubeless tires can feel overwhelming—even for seasoned cyclists. Each type offers distinct benefits and trade-offs, from installation ease and weight to performance and puncture resistance. Whether you’re a road warrior, weekend gravel grinder, or competitive racer, the tire you pick directly impacts your speed, comfort, and confidence on the bike. What Are ...

• July 31. 2025

Bicycle bearings may seem insignificant, but they play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient ride. High-quality bearings can reduce friction, increase speed, and even help extend the life of your bicycle's wheel hub. By reducing friction between the bicycle's moving parts, they make pedaling easier and steering more precise. What Is a Bicycle Wheel Bearing? Bicycle wheel hub bearings are...

• July 25. 2025

In the field of bicycle modification and high-performance pursuit, carbon fiber rims have become the upgrade parts that many fans and owners dream of with their many incomparable advantages. The most significant advantage of carbon fiber rims is lightweight. Compared with traditional aluminum alloy rims, the weight of carbon fiber rims can be reduced by 30%-50%, which is like unloading a heavy bur...

• July 01. 2025

What is Carbon Fiber? What we often call "carbon fiber" is actually "carbon fiber composite material", which is a high-performance composite material formed by curing carbon fiber with resin (usually epoxy resin). In carbon fiber composite materials, in addition to the carbon fiber itself, the quality of epoxy resin also plays a vital role in the performance of carbon fiber composite materials. In...

• June 20. 2025

A rider raised a very realistic question: He just had a carbon fiber frame broken due to a collision, and the warranty has expired. Now when considering the next bike, should he give up carbon fiber and switch to a more "sturdy" aluminum alloy? The frame material of a mountain bike is one of the important factors that affect the riding experience, and carbon fiber and aluminum alloy are currently ...

• June 13. 2025

Introduction Have you ever wondered why professional racers favor carbon rims while recreational cyclists often rely on aluminum? In today’s cycling landscape, choosing between carbon and aluminum rims can distinguish podium contenders from budget-conscious enthusiasts. Aluminum wheels offer reliable performance at an accessible price point, whereas carbon fiber rims deliver reduced weight, enhanc...

• June 04. 2025

Introduction spokes play a crucial role in the performance, durability, and overall ride quality of any bicycle. Though they may appear to be simple, thin rods connecting the hub to the rim, spokes are in fact the backbone of a wheel’s strength, stability, and efficiency. This article explores the multifaceted world of bike spokes—from their essential function and various types to the materials us...

• May 03. 2022

Call it an adventure bike or an all-around bike if you like, but gravel bikes are designed to do it all! These all-terrain bikes can cover a variety of surfaces. So if you can take this drop bar bike anywhere, you might be wondering why a gravel bike doesn't have suspension to compensate for rough terrain. I want to know the same thing! Most gravel bikes don't have suspension because it adds weigh...

• April 19. 2022

How should I choose a bicycle fork? Your fork connects the front wheel to your bike via a steerer tube that goes through the bike's frame headset. The steerer tube connects to your handlebar and stem, and you can then control and steer your bike. Different types of bikes require different types of forks, so choosing the right fork for your bike is important. This buying guide is designed to help y...