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Evolve CIMA road

Est. ¥20,800Frame ¥14,800 · Official price · 2026-09-24
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Category
Road
Frame weight
650 g
Tire clearance
32 mm
Bottom bracket
BSA 68 mm threaded
Sizes
XS, S, M, ML, L, XL

Overview

Evolve CIMA road. Repeatedly featured in ChineseCarbon top posts; a distinct road frameset, not the existing CIMA GR.

The displayed Est. ¥20,800 estimate adds the adjustable ¥6,000 build allowance to the recorded ¥14,800 frame price. The recorded package explicitly includes frame, fork, seatpost, essential parts; adjust the allowance to avoid double-counting included parts.

Included package: frame, fork, seatpost, essential parts. Optional package parts: Kreuza cockpit/handlebar.

Buying context

Before buying, verify Final delivered amount after shipping/checkout and selected-size stock remain unverified; the CNY 14,800 listing is for the CIMA Artist – Wilderness frameset, with optional Kreuza integrated handlebar extra; Current local warranty claim handling for the selected purchase route remains unverified.

Specifications and evidence

Product type
Frame estimate
Category
Road
Evidence maturity
Research profile
Price basis
Frame ¥14,800 · Official price · 2026-09-24
Frame material
Torayca T1100/T800/M40 carbon
Frame weight
650 g
Frame weight basis
Manufacturer: size M, unpainted frame only Reviewer weigh-ins (videos): Cyclists Hub, size ML, 765 g frame, 385 g uncut fork and 160 g seatpost; Hambini, size not stated, 775 g frame, about 363 g uncut fork and 162 g seatpost.
Tire clearance
32 mm
Tire clearance basis
Manufacturer lists 700C tires from 24C to 32C; verify measured tire/rim fit Video field reports: Cyclists Hub's 32 mm GP5000 S TR tires measured about 34 mm on wide Elitewheels rims, which he called very close to the physical limit (2026-10-17 review, 10:37); Peak Torque runs a 32 mm rear with room, rim width not stated.
Bottom bracket
BSA 68 mm threaded
Sizes
XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Frame
Electronic shifting only; Shimano/SRAM electronic and Campagnolo WRL listed, EPS excluded
Included package
Frame, fork and seatpost; bottle cages and bar tape are excluded unless separately purchased. Kreuza Apex integrated handlebar is optional. Confirm other hardware and selected finish.
International price reference
US$2,299 for Navy White; optional handlebar bundle addition US$200, observed 2026-09-22. This is not a mainland China delivered CNY quote.
Warranty
Current Evolve policy: lifetime frame/fork coverage for the first owner; two years for seatpost and KREUZA handlebar, subject to stated conditions and exclusions. Confirm eligibility for the exact purchase channel.
Stiffness evidence
Cyclists Hub subjectively describes the CIMA as stiffer than a Winspace SLC5, especially out of the saddle/under acceleration. The reviewer discloses a manufacturer-supplied frame and handlebar. No instrumented whole-frame stiffness result was published. Peak Torque (ten months on a supplied frame) puts its stiffness-to-weight balance near a Tarmac or TCR with more comfort than a TCR, and Cus Baker felt no flex on a short demo ride; subjective whole-bike impressions.

Official Navy White page lists USD 2,299 on 2026-09-05, excluding optional cockpit. This is not a China price or complete-bike total. Batch 35 recheck: the exact CIMA review sample is manufacturer-supplied. The review's stiffness comparison is subjective and uninstrumented; it also confirms bottle cages and bar tape are extra. Current warranty policy describes lifetime frame/fork coverage for the first owner and two years for the seatpost and KREUZA handlebar, subject to policy conditions; the transaction channel and exclusions. Batch 52 mainland China price (2026-09-24): official Evolve China product page lists CIMA Artist – Wilderness at CNY 14,800, including frame, fork, seatpost and essential parts, with the integrated Kreuza handlebar optional. The core frame specification matches this candidate; the named finish differs from the global CIMA Speed Navy White reference. Shipping, checkout amount and selected-size stock remain unverified.

Price history

ObservedPriceTypeConditions
¥14,800Official referenceCIMA Artist – Wilderness frameset listing; includes frame, fork, seatpost and essential parts; optional Kreuza integrated handlebar is extra · Shipping, selected-size stock and final checkout amount were not displayed or verified.

About Evolve

Very light premium product with promising engineering claims; the gravel platform is new and preorder risk remains.

Visit the official Evolve website

Videos

Long-term reviewProduct supplied

EVOLVE Cima - 3,000km later.

CIMA road update after a reported 3,000 km, covering use, likes, issues and the revised build. This road platform is distinct from CIMA GR; ride impressions remain creator reports.

Ride context · 3:22Reported issues · 8:43Current build · 12:20
China Cycling · 2026-05-25. The creator says Evolve gave him the frame free and did not pay for this video. His China Cycling/Panda Podium retailer relationship remains relevant. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

  • Ride impression7:27After roughly 2,800–3,200 km, including an Everesting, the retailer-presenter calls it his most comfortable road bike: it soaks up road buzz, is less harsh than a Quick Pro AR1, and had no creaks or rubbing.
  • Fit check8:15Several seatpost lengths and setbacks let him dial in a small-rider fit with a slammed 140 mm stem and 34 cm bar.
  • Finish and faults8:44Minor niggles: changing logo designs, a seatpost logo placed partly inside the frame, and an early aero bottle that was mis-moulded (replaced).
  • Ride impression10:21A very powerful (2,000 W+) sprinter reportedly found it not stiff enough; the presenter (about 950 W) felt no flex, and one owner preferred it to his S-Works Tarmac SL8.
  • Measured14:28His Ultegra build with 50 mm prototype wheels, aero cages, power-meter pedals and mounts weighed 6.275 kg.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Long-term reviewProduct supplied

I Didn’t Believe Evolve’s Designer. Then I Rode the CIMA [Review]

About 1,500 km on a size-ML CIMA road frame with Ultegra Di2: weigh-in, build issues, geometry, stiffness and comfort against the Winspace SLC5.

Cyclists Hub | Petr Minarik · 2026-10-17. Evolve supplied the frame for review; the description carries affiliate links to Evolve and Panda Podium and a Cyclists Hub discount page. Disclosure basis.

Takeaways

  • Build note2:44Build niggles: no internal hose guide in the fork steerer or the Kreuza Apex cockpit (a guide wire was needed; about 20 minutes for the bar) and an over-tight steerer compression plug that he had to grind to remove.
  • Build note4:47The narrow seatpost needs Evolve's 3D-printed holder for a Di2 battery; it still held after about 1,500 km. BSA threaded bottom bracket, flexible one-piece spacers and a locking seatpost wedge are practical touches.
  • Measured6:07On his scale the size-ML frame weighed 765 g, the uncut fork 385 g and the seatpost 160 g (1,310 g); the Kreuza Apex cockpit added 310 g, and his Ultegra Di2 build with Elitewheels Drive SL 58D wheels and pedals weighed 7.1 kg.
  • Fit check7:41Stack sits about 7 mm above a Winspace SLC5 and 3 mm below a Tarmac SL8; the 74° seat and 73.8° head angles give 57 mm of trail (SLC5: 60.1 mm), so steering feels lively rather than settled.
  • Ride impression9:13Felt clearly stiffer than the Winspace SLC5 out of the saddle, with no bottom-bracket give under high torque; slightly less comfortable than the SLC5, though the compliant seatpost closes most of the gap.
  • Fit check10:37Continental GP5000 S TR 32 mm tires measured about 34 mm on wide Elitewheels rims, which he called very close to the physical limit; he would not go wider than the official 32 mm.
  • Fit check11:25Significant toe overlap on his size ML with rearward cleats; riders with size 45+ shoes or forward cleats may get drive-side heel rub where the chainstay flares around the UDH hardware.
  • Price at publication13:28At US$2,300 for the frameset (Winspace SLC5 US$2,900, Tarmac SL8 US$3,500) he rated it the better value; it felt as fast as the SLC5 but slower than aero frames such as the M6 or T1600 above about 45 km/h.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

More videos

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Hands-on reviewRetailer-linked

Evolve CIMA Review: Can It Rival the Big Brands?

First-ride impressions and weigh-in of a UK retailer's CIMA road demo bike with Shimano 105 Di2 and 60 mm carbon wheels.

Cus Baker · 2026-10-15. The bike is Woods Cycles' demo bike, lent for the review; the description carries general affiliate-link notices. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Build note0:48A BSA threaded bottom bracket, CeramicSpeed SLT headset bearings and a SRAM UDH hanger keep home servicing standard.
  • Fit check1:30The six sizes use two fork offsets and three bottom-bracket drops to keep handling similar; even with the maximum 40 mm of spacers his position felt low and stretched, better suited to flexible riders than long days.
  • Ride impression3:45He noticed no flex climbing a steep hill, and on a rough descent it felt more planted than he expected from such a light bike.
  • Finish and faults4:40The Di2 battery holder slipping is a known issue: the retailer had it happen once on his own bike, so extra packing may be needed.
  • Price at publication5:24The build costs roughly £4,000–4,500, compared with £3,599 for a Tarmac SL8 105 Di2 on alloy wheels in October 2026.
  • Measured6:18As shown (105 Di2, carbon cranks, Lun Hyper 60 mm wheels of about 1,300 g) the demo bike weighed 6.86 kg without pedals but with bottle cage and out-front mount; frame size not stated.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
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Long-term reviewProduct supplied

Chinese bikes are not "cheap" anymore! Evolve Cima Long Term Review.

Final review after ten months as the presenter's main road bike: geometry, hardware details, a recurring Di2 battery-holder fault and ride quality.

Peak Torque · 2026-09-29. Evolve sent the frame free of charge; the presenter says the video is not paid, and the description includes a Panda Podium referral link. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Fit check0:33Geometry is unusually Western for a Chinese frame: about 10–12 mm more stack than an equivalent Giant TCR, close to a Tarmac SL8/SL9, with a steep seat angle and a steep head angle that shortens trail.
  • Fit check2:59With size 47–48 shoes and rearward cleats he gets drive-side heel rub where the chainstay flares around the UDH hardware.
  • Finish and faults4:03Rear brake mounts are faced bare of paint, so use an anodised adapter to avoid corrosion; the BSA shell is bonded in two halves and well faced, and the bottom bracket still spun freely after winter riding.
  • Build note6:06The Kreuza integrated bar is well made but fits only 1 1/8 in steerers; the fork steerer is very thick with a glass-fibre inner layer, and the expander plug holds preload well.
  • Finish and faults8:57Fault: the seatpost Di2 battery clamp lost grip every three to four months and dropped the battery into the frame, once forcing bottom-bracket removal; other owners told him the same, and tape now holds it.
  • Build note11:41Read the manual before removing the front-derailleur mount: its nut plate falls inside the frame unless held with an old cable, and fishing it out took him about 45 minutes.
  • Fit check13:19He runs a 32 mm rear tire with plenty of room either side (rim width not stated).
  • Ride impression13:39He rates the stiffness-to-weight balance close to a Tarmac or TCR and more comfortable than a TCR on broken roads, but warns that service given to reviewers may differ from what customers receive.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Watch on YouTube
Hands-on reviewRelationship unknown

Evolve CIMA Frame Review | The Premium Surprise Nobody Saw Coming

Engineer's unboxing, weigh-in and borescope inspection of a CIMA road frameset and Kreuza handlebar before building it.

Hambini · 2025-11-21. No supply arrangement is stated; the description links Evolve's store, quotes a US$3,300 frameset, wheel and bottle bundle, and links a discount-code page and Patreon. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Finish and faults1:04Packaging is almost plastic-free; the through-axles, seatpost wedge and hardware are cleanly machined and anodised, CeramicSpeed headset bearings are included, and the manual reads like a premium Western brand's.
  • Finish and faults4:22Fully internal routing, a BSA 68 mm threaded shell with aluminium inserts, a UDH hanger and an immaculate headset seat; only one fork brake mount looked like it needed facing.
  • Build note8:19The Kreuza bar routes hoses through a wide internal opening for an easier bend, uses a standard computer mount, and comes with plugs so it can also run lines externally on another bike.
  • Measured10:59Weighed uncut: frame 775 g, fork about 363 g and seatpost 162 g; the Kreuza handlebar was 321 g with cap and zip tie. The frame size is not stated.
  • Finish and faults12:07Borescope inspection found smooth internal surfaces with no ripples or layer shift, cleanly drilled rivnut holes and tidy bonding at the stay joints.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
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Build and rideRetailer-linked

4.89kg ! Evolve Cima Weight Weenie Build. #PandaPodium

Lightweight CIMA road build with a component walkthrough and ride discussion. The title's weight belongs to the shown custom build, not a factory configuration or this candidate's package.

Components · 2:18Ride impressions · 9:45
China Cycling · 2025-09-12. The description links the CIMA Speed Artist and promotes parts sold by Panda Podium; this is retailer-linked build context. Disclosure basis.Watch on YouTube

Takeaways

  • Measured0:00A brand-built showcase CIMA (not the presenter's size) with Dura-Ace Di2 2×, 885 g prototype wheels, 25 mm clinchers, pedals, cages and mount weighed 4.89 kg; the presenter's store sells Evolve and the wheels are his own brand.
  • Repeats a maker claim3:07Repeats Evolve's figure of about 650 g for an unpainted size-M frame, plus roughly 45 g of paint; the frame was not weighed separately.
  • Ride impression9:47On a short ride it felt extremely nimble and eager on climbs, with the front lifting on steep pitches; the bike was not set up for the presenter, so fit was off.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-24. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.

Sources

These sources support this model page; individual claims retain the confidence of their cited source.

  1. Evolve CIMA road exact product listing

    Evolve · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: Medium · Specification: Medium · Price: Low · accessed 2026-09-05

    Exact CIMA road product, separate from GR. Published weight is not a painted frameset-package weight. No independent stiffness comparison accepted.

  2. ChineseCarbon all-time top posts: bounded model discovery

    Reddit / ChineseCarbon · Community discovery indexIdentity: Medium · Specification: Low · Price: Low · accessed 2026-09-05

    First all-time top page includes Evolve CIMA, Mondince FM316, VeloBuild CX-002, TanTan TT-X68 and Airwolf YF-R003. Top-post presence is discovery interest, not sales popularity, safety or a recommendation. Exact product revisions require separate evidence. No usernames or images retained.

  3. Evolve CIMA road current package and international reference price

    Evolve · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-09-22

    Navy White CIMA road package is listed at US$2,299 with frame, fork and seatpost. Kreuza Apex handlebar is an optional US$200 bundle addition. Stock must be confirmed. The 12% rigidity statement concerns resin versus conventional resin; it is not a measured complete-frame stiffness comparison. No mainland China delivered CNY price was established.

  4. Evolve Chinese-language limited lifetime warranty policy

    Evolve · Manufacturer warranty policyIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-09-22

    Limited lifetime structural-defect coverage applies to the original purchaser through the official site or listed authorized dealers. Invoice or receipt and online registration are required. Wear, crashes, misuse, modifications and improper installation are excluded. The policy provides a claim/service route but does not establish an arbitrary mainland China purchase source authorization.

  5. CIMA road firsthand comparative ride review

    Cyclists Hub · Independent reviewIdentity: High · Specification: Medium · Price: Medium · accessed 2026-09-22

    Reviewer reports a firmer out-of-saddle and acceleration feel than Winspace SLC5 while retaining seatpost comfort. This is subjective riding comparison, not a laboratory stiffness measurement. The review discloses a manufacturer-provided product. The rendered article was read in dedicated research Chrome after text extraction timed out.

  6. Euro foreign exchange reference rates, 22 September 2026

    European Central Bank · Official exchange rateIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    The ECB table for 22 September 2026 lists USD 1.1463 and CNY 7.6803 per EUR. Cross-rate: 1 USD = 6.70007851 CNY. Used only to convert published foreign reference prices; it is not a mainland China checkout or settlement rate.

  7. Evolve CIMA Speed Navy White product-page recheck

    Evolve · Manufacturer product page recheckIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23

    Current exact CIMA page lists the frame, fork, seatpost and essential components; the Kreuza Apex integrated handlebar is an optional bundle addition. It does not itemize every included small part. The same page states US$2,299 for the Navy White frameset package; no mainland China delivered total is established.

  8. Cyclists Hub Evolve CIMA ride-review recheck

    Cyclists Hub · Independent review recheckIdentity: High · Specification: Medium · accessed 2026-09-23

    Current review describes the CIMA as subjectively stiffer than a Winspace SLC5, especially out of the saddle/under acceleration. The reviewer discloses a manufacturer-supplied frame and handlebar. This is not an instrumented whole-frame stiffness test. The review also says bottle cages and bar tape are not included unless separately paid.

  9. Evolve warranty policy recheck

    Evolve · Manufacturer warranty page recheckIdentity: High · Specification: None · accessed 2026-09-23

    Manufacturer policy page labeled 2025-12-04: lifetime material/workmanship coverage for frames and forks for the first owner; two years for seatposts and KREUZA handlebars. Paint/finish, wear, crashes, misuse, improper installation and torque damage are excluded or conditional. Non-direct purchases are referred to the purchase source.

  10. Evolve CIMA Artist Wilderness mainland China frameset listing

    Evolve · Manufacturer product page recheckIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-24

    Official mainland China product page for CIMA Artist – Wilderness lists CNY 14,800 and exposes selectable frame sizes with an add-to-cart control. It states the package includes CIMA frame, fork, seatpost and essential parts; the Kreuza integrated handlebar is an optional add-on. Its core specifications match the Evolve CIMA road candidate (650 g M unpainted, T1100/T800/M40, BSA 68 mm, 24–32C), while the named finish differs from the global CIMA Speed Navy White listing. Shipping, final checkout amount and selected-size stock were not established.

  11. evolve-cima-road exact product evidence and gallery

    Evolve · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: None · accessed 2026-10-03

    Exact mainland China CIMA road Artist–Wilderness bare frameset gallery. Navy White and CIMA GR are excluded. Existing dated CNY 14,800 and USD 2,299 observations remain unchanged; no selected-size stock or delivered total is inferred.