Astana's New XLab Bike (XDS) | Review & Ride Impressions | Chinese World Tour Bike

[@tareksweeting22]

This is the sort of review that should be used for EVERY modern sub 7.5kg aero bike - you sum it up extremely well. What matters is the width of bars and how low you are, and tyre pressure and width for comfort. There's really not much else to it these days and I think you summed it by saying you can't really feel a difference - who can! maybe on a sharp climb with 1000W moments its a different story, but for the most part, all these bikes are extremely similar nowadays

[@ChinaRides1]

Thank you for your feedback. I don't produce huge power, nor do I race in Cat A or B, but I really enjoy road bikes and travelling. The sense of adventure, camaraderie and a childlike nostalgia accompanies the bicycle. There should be a market for the average person who wants a nice bike to just enjoy it and not think about their weight or how aero they are. I have no bias towards any bike brand, and just want to provide honest opinions (well at least my own honest opinion) about the products I'll review and places I visit.

[@shaunkhan1000]

Super cool bike! Awesome video

[@ChinaRides1]

Cheers bud.

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Buy the bike that you like. Buy the bike that you are happy to ride. This should be a mantra for all serious bikers.

[@ChinaRides1]

Thanks mate.

[@surginganimus]

interesting.

[@shileitian2083]

As a Chinese (living overseas though), I'm super happy to see this video as well as the channel!

[@anonymoushong5288]

definitely a good bike,stiff,light,fast bike with extremely low prices!thanks for letting us get to know this brand!

[@ChinaRides1]

You're welcome. I am glad that the information is of use to you. The nice thing is that the bike comes at different prices and can be customized. That is the thing I like the most. So, you could order the top spec carbon frame with a 105 groupset and choose the crack size, leg length, stem length and all that.

[@Razi-l8q]

love your dedication and genuineness.

[@ChinaRides1]

Thank you :)

[@ABC_01_02]

The bike looks pretty neat, really like the small finishes on the design.

[@ChinaRides1]

It is really pretty. I like how bright it is too.

[@BasitKamalAthar]

Noce❤

[@ChinaRides1]

Thanks buddy

[@dariuszsterczewski4249]

Ładny rower i rzetelna recenzja, w końcu 80% oporu i tak generuje kolarz, więc aerodynamika roweru ma dla amatora marginalne znaczenie. Może ten rower i firma XDS sprawi ( tak jak Decathlon w ubiegłym roku ) że będziesz mógł kupić rower "jeżdżący" w Tour De France czy Giro za rozsądne pieniądze. Wpadła subskrybcja Twojego kanału.

[@ChinaRides1]

Thank you for your insight. You are right, on a bike position is everything. A wider tyre with a moderate geometry, at a reasonable price for the mass consumer is what they should be aiming for. Not forcing people to think about being super aggressive and save two watts at 40kph haha.

[@znalniaskas]

Great video! Now I only need a video of someone doing a review of their RS9, that would be the bike for me...

[@ChinaRides1]

I'll see if I can get my hands on one, and i'll compare the two if I can.

[@ciruzvertzope1095]

Shoutout from the Philippines

[@johnfu9596]

Love your content, keep it going! Which Chinese city are you based BTW?

[@ChinaRides1]

Thanks John, I appreciate the supportive comment. I live in Tianjin. Are you in China too?

[@njm3211]

Beautiful bike.

[@gaza4543]

looks like a teeny tiny bike which is nice to see western brands make there bikes quite big

[@ChinaRides1]

I agree with you. A size S should have around a 50cm top tube in my opinion. And, a M should be around 54cm, which would then fit most people in those height brackets around the world. Additionally, crank and stem lengths are another controversial issues.

[@陈一诺-f6i]

期待环法的成绩🎉

[@ChinaRides1]

I think Colnago may do well :P

[@colby707]

Where can you buy it?

[@ChinaRides1]

Hi Colby. The bike is only available to purchase in China at the moment. I did an interview with the company in another video on my channel if you are interested in knowing more about the bike, the company and their plans.

[@sardarassad4039]

❤❤❤

[@chriscross5689]

Can this bike be purchased and sent to UK?

[@ChinaRides1]

Good day. Unfortunately, the bike is only available to purchase in China at the moment. There is an interview on my channel with the company's spokesperson where we discuss the their future plans, if you're interested in more. Thanks.

[@afaaaaaaaf]

👏👏👏👏

[@noblekhan1]

💪💪💪💪

[@pskonejott2568]

why is the bike computer offed sus

[@kolokowalsky772]

The only difference are the sticker on these frames so called "open molds" Bikes become so boring and alike...

[@ChinaRides1]

The top end bikes are all similar in my opinion. Some will charge more because of their successful marketing but most mid tier bikes and top tier bikes don't really have a noticeable difference. Geometry/fit is the most important, then the size of the tyre.

[@Kit.F1201]

China bike😅😅😅