What's new in cycling electronics at China Cycle 2026
The 34th China International Bicycle Fair runs from 5 to 8 May 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The electronics accessories halls are where Chinese brands are most visibly closing the gap on Garmin, Wahoo, Shimano and SRAM. Here is a brand-by-brand summary of what is on display.
Magene - the one to watch
Official partner of the XDS Astana WorldTour team for 2026, supplying computers, trainers, radar lights and heart rate monitors. Visit magene.com.
- C606 Pro GPS bike computer: 2.8-inch transflective colour touchscreen, ANT+ and Bluetooth, Shimano Di2 button mapping, around £209 / $199.
- QED wireless electronic groupset: 2.4GHz protocol, 10-12 speed compatibility, hydraulic disc and rim brake variants, claimed 2,500km battery life per charge.
- T500 smart trainer: direct-drive, used by XDS Astana for indoor sessions.
- L508 radar tail light: rear-detection radar positioned against Garmin Varia.
- H613 heart rate monitor: chest-strap update.
- P515 spider-based power meter, P505 entry-level meter and pedal-based units.
- EXAR carbon wheel range.
iGPSport
Equipping the Groupama-FDJ WorldTour team for 2026 with computers, heart rate monitors and rearview radars. Visit igpsport.com.
- BSC300T touchscreen GPS computer: 2.4-inch colour, IPX7, 20-hour battery, 8GB storage.
- BSC100S budget GPS computer: 2.6-inch monochrome, 40-hour battery, around $49.90.
- SR mini radar tail light: claimed 160m detection range, 20-hour battery.
CYCPLUS
Compact accessories specialist with strong appeal among ultra-distance and bikepacking riders. Visit cycplus.com.
- M1 GPS computer: ultra-compact head unit aimed at gravel and ultra riders.
- T7 smart trainer: indoor direct-drive trainer.
- Refreshed speed, cadence and heart rate sensor lineup.
- Tyre inflators and GPS dongles continuing as core lines.
XOSS
Volume-led brand with heavy OEM and white-label presence. Visit xoss.co.
- Entry-level GPS computer range at the category's price floor.
- Low-cost power meters and ANT+/Bluetooth sensors.
CooSpo
Budget alternative to Wahoo and Garmin sensors. Visit coospo.com.
- BC107 GPS bike computer.
- HW9 optical arm heart rate monitor.
- Cadence, speed and heart rate sensor range.
SIGEYI
Power meter specialist expanding crank compatibility. Visit sigeyi.com.
- AXO direct-mount spider power meter: expanded crankset compatibility list.
- New pedal-based power meter on stand for 2026.
The bigger picture
The spec-sheet story above is only half the picture. Chinese cycling-electronics manufacturing now operates at world-class levels. Magene's Qingdao
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My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors. ID
