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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy my first road bike, a Merida Reacto Aero.
The first thing I want to upgrade is the wheels—I'm looking to switch to higher-profile carbon wheels, both for aesthetics and to make the bike lighter. , and I'm completely lost when it comes to Chinese brands.

I see some for $400 and others for $1,000 that look identical, and I can’t figure it out.
Any recommendations for a 55–60 mm rim with good value for the price?

Is there anywhere I can buy them? On AliExpress, I also see a wide range of prices for the same wheel.

Hi,

I've never owned a road bike before; up until now, I've done a lot of enduro mountain biking, so this is a whole new world for me.

I need to buy a bike to train for an Ironman 70.3, and I’m thinking about buying one from China.

The thing is, I’m totally overwhelmed by all the options.

I’ve found a few websites, but there are so many options to choose from that I don’t know what’s best.

Any recommendations for places that sell complete bikes with an aero design and can ship to Europe?

I’ve looked at Windspace, but their prices are similar to well-known brands I can buy in Spain without the hassle of shipping from China and potential warranty issues.

Thanks !!

Hi there, I'm thinking about choosing between one of these two shoes:

* hoka Mach X3

* On Cloudboom Max

Basically, I’m looking for a daily trainer with good bounce and cushioning. My runs are usually no longer than 10 or 15 km.

I know the first thing you'll say is that it’s important to try them on because everyone’s feet are different, but I don’t have any stores nearby that carry these models, so I have to order them online.

Are there any other alternatives with a plate (non-carbon) or in this style for daily training? I don’t have a budget limit; I just want to buy the best option for this purpose.

I need enough room in the toe box. I tried the Adidas Evo SL, and they were much too narrow in the front.