XDS X-Lab: The Chinese Brand Racing in the WorldTour (And Now Selling to You)
There’s a phrase cycling fans have heard for decades: “Made in China.” What’s newer — and more interesting — is “designed, developed, and racing under a Chinese brand name at the highest level of professional cycling.” That’s what XDS is doing with X-Lab in 2026, and the global launch that dropped in April makes it relevant to anyone shopping for a high-performance road bike. This isn’t a feel-good story about underdog brands or geopolitical cycling drama. It’s a product question: are these bikes actually good, and what do they cost? ...