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, or see which Magene bike computer to buy.
- 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 QingdaoÂ
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Small things I always use
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter: Charges your Garmin from any USB-C cable. Essential when travelling. I use one.
- Body Glide: The blue anti-chafe stick swimmers and runners carry. I use it.
- Speedo earplugs: Fewer ear infections and no cold-water dizziness. I use them.
- Dryrobe Advance: My winter changing robe for open-water swims. I use one. A cheaper option is the AONYIYI changing robe.
- Maurten: Race fuel that stays easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Beet It Sport nitrate shots: Beetroot shots I take in the days before a race. I use them.
- Garmin charging puck: The quickest way to top up before a session. I use one.
- Injinji: Toe socks that stop rubbing, so you run more. I use them.
- Ultimate toe protectors: Stop black toenails on long runs. They work. I use them.
- Compressport R2 v2 calf sleeves: My calf sleeves of choice. I use them.
- Cellucor C4: My pre-workout before hard sessions.
- TPU tubes: Schwalbe Aerothan, Tubolito and Pirelli SmarTube. Light, tiny spares. I use all three.
- G8 insoles: Adjustable insoles that are good. I use them.
- Cycplus Cube: A 97g electric pump that gets a road tyre rideable in two minutes. I carry one. 5% off with code THE5KRUNNER.
Watches and sensors
- Polar H10: My daily driver for waking HRV.
- Polar Verity Sense: My backup arm-worn HR sensor.
- Nomad bedside charger: Charges my iPhone and Apple Watch overnight. I use it, and many of their bands.
- Train.Red: The best muscle oxygen sensor I’ve used.
- Tymewear: Accurate heart rate and reliable ventilatory zones. I use it to pace endurance rides over an hour.
- Garmin Forerunner 970: A pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: My daily smartwatch. No phone needed on rides.
- Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I’ve just bought one.
On the bike
- Continental GP5000 for everyday riding, and Aero 111 on the front for special occasions.
- Helmets: Specialized S-Works Evade 3 for road riding, and Rudy Project Wing for TT-style races. I use both.
- Ravemen FR300: A front light that mounts under your Garmin or Wahoo. I use one.
- Ravemen FR1000: The light and the computer mount in one unit, so nothing else goes on the bars. Better than mine.
- Ravemen FR1500SE: 1,500 lumens hanging under your Garmin, for proper night rides.
- Ravemen FR1100SE: 1,100 lumens under your Garmin, and up to 46 hours on slow flash.
- Ravemen FR500: A brighter FR300 with the same mount.
- Wahoo TRACKR Radar: I use it on one bike and Varia on the other. They perform the same.
- Garmin Varia RTL515: Radar that warns you of cars from behind. I use this model.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3: The bike computer that’s easy to use. I use mine on most rides.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2: Accurate power pedals that swap easily between bikes. I use this model.
Home and indoor training
- NPE Runn: Makes my basic treadmill smart, sending more accurate speed and distance to my watch and Zwift. I use it.
- Google Wifi: Keeps Zwift connected in my pain cave. I use it.
- Apple TV 4K: Zwift on the big screen. I use two.
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): My video doorbell, running in both Google Home and Apple Home. I use it.
Health, recovery and sleep
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus: Shows how my blood sugar responds to diet.
- hDrop: Measures my sweat loss in summer and indoors.
- Fourth Frontier Zone: Checks my heart under load in hard sessions.
- Kineon MOVE+: Red and infrared light for sore knees, Achilles and other joints after hard training. I use it.
- Oura Ring 5: My partner’s recovery tracker of choice.
- Eight Sleep: A cooling mattress cover my partner and I use nightly.
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