The Road to “OPTIMA” Bike

Over the past five years in Thailand, bicycle shops have mushroomed everywhere, countless bicycle products of international brands have been imported, many bicycle exhibitions have been held in large scale, and large organizations have been setting their goals to make the country a bicycle hub of the ASEAN region, bringing a lot of excitement to

Prototype “OMEGA” OPTIMA TT/Triathlon Bike

OPTIMA frame model for TIME TRIAL/TRIATHLON called “OMEGA” will be officially launched in October 2016. Bike athletes in time trial and triathlon must not miss this frame model due to ultramodern technology. Start holding your breath until you’ve seen this frame model! For more information and stay tuned for latest news please visit our website

OPTIMA THULE Cycling Team in Phuket Criterium

“Choa Tang” won the first place in Phuket Critrrium regarding Fixed Gear Men Elite on April 25, 2016. All 15 rounds in which the first group of competitors was gradually breaking away leaving the rest behind until there were only 6 competitors left helping one another flee form others and at the same time looking

5 Cool Apps for Cyclists

Endomondo A fitness tracker that records your average speed, duration, burnt calories, minimum and maximum altitude, hydration, and many more as you ride. Strava A tracker for your runs and rides that allows you to compare your running and riding with friends. Cyclemeter One of the most advanced applications for cyclists that makes your smartphone

First Launch in the World “Shimano Sora R3000”

The latest Sora groupset collection from Shimano with new code “R3000” is first introduced in Thailand at International Bangkok Bike form April 28- May 1, 2016. The full groupset will be equipped on OPTIMA bicycle called “TESLA R3000”, therefore OPTIMA is considered one of the first brands in the world launching bicycle with this Shimano

Where to go in Bangkok for Beginning Cyclists

Thailand is a quite hot country, don’t you think? So let’s find some shadowy places to go for a ride! Suan Luang Rama IX Public Park A beautiful park built under the joint effort between the private and public sectors as a gift to the King on the auspicious occasion of his 5th Cycle Birthday

On the Cycle Path to the Royal Dad’s Retreat

If you haven’t come up with where you’d like to spend your holiday riding your bicycle yet, we suggest you try this route to the Royal Dad’s Retreat – Chang Hua Man Royal Project – in Petchaburi province. Petchaburi is known for its scenic coastline, soothing sea breeze, and turquoise sea, as well as a place

Common Cycling Injuries

Whether you are a professional or recreational cyclist, you may at times experience any of these three common cycling injuries. See how to treat and prevent them.

What is Boost 148?

Boost 148….it is simply a new hub standard. A standard MTB rear hub comes with a 135mm wide axle. Just a few years ago, it gets wider to 142mm. Now, it goes even further for another 6mm extra wider. Not only does the rear hub get wider, the front hub gets extra 10mm wider. Why?

5 Dream Destinations of Cycling Enthusiasts

Everyone has their dream destinations, and so do cycling enthusiasts. Today we have selected five of the most sought-after destinations among cycling enthusiasts to name in this issue.  Amsterdam, the Netherlands Amsterdam is a world’s most bike-friendly city that lies in the country where 40% of the nation takes bicycle as their primary means of