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How is a carbon fibre road bike made? We went behind the scenes at the massive XDS Bikes factory in China to see how carbon road bikes and gravel bikes are made.
The country’s manufacturers hope that high-performance models will improve their image
As emerging bike brands offer ever more performance at far beneath the price tags of western rivals, the question arises: should your next bike be Chinese?
Have you ever wondered how much the world's fastest cyclists' bikes actually cost? In this video, we rank the road bikes from all 23 UCI teams in the 2024 Tour de France from the "budget-friendly" options to the most expensive superbikes. From Spanish newcomers to iconic Italian masterpieces, we break down the specs and eye-watering price tags found in this year's professional peloton.
The ultra-low prices and Chinese production are what’s grabbing the headlines, but what you should really care about is how vertical integration could potentially upend the industry.
Inside this Video I show off all the specific bike models XDS X-Lab has to offer at there extreme low prices and how they compare to the entire Bike Industry.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Nearly a week after the 2026 Sea Otter Classic closed, I’ve absorbed an astonishing array of reports in the consumer and trade media, LinkedIn and elsewhere. Some is in line with my experience in Monterey, some not.
Chinese brands are making waves in the MTB market – here are 5 that should be on your radar
After making bikes for other brands for three decades, XDS recently launched its own brand, X-Lab, with unheard-of pricing. In April, X-Lab debuted in North America at the Sea Otter Classic. I chatted with head of international growth Patrick Pan about where the brand came from, and where it wants to go.
XDS and X-Lab was the most interesting thing to happen at the Sea Otter Classic show last week, I have thoughts.
The Best Chinese Gravel Bikes at Sea Otter 2026:In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist covers the Chinese Gravel Bikes on display at the 2026 Sea Otter Show.