Who can compete with this? James Huang and I talk X-Lab

Carbon bikes for thousands of dollars less than the major brands - that is the calling card of the brand X-Lab, which veteran carbon manufacturer XDS recently launched in the US market. James Huang and I discuss what is being the brand, what other brands are thinking about X-Lab, and how the Chinese brand could transform the US market. -- Follow James Huang on Substack: https://nminus1bikes.substack.com/ -- The Ride is supported in 2026 by: BikeTiresDirect: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'RIDEWITHBEN') Castelli clothing: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/US/en/ Perc coffee: https://tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') POC helmets & sunglasses: https://poc.com/ Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r Saris racks: https://saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: https://silca.cc/ Lezyne radar & lights: https://tinyurl.com/4z5e3e9u The Cyclist Lawyer: https://www.thecyclist-lawyer.com/ Shimano shoes: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava:   / strava   on Instagram:   / ben_delaney