QuickPro Releases the AR:ONE: A True Race Bike
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The QuickPro AR:ONE is not built for weekend coffee rides. It’s not designed to be “comfortable enough” or casually compliant. It was engineered with one goal: win races.
And after a year of refinement, testing, and flat-out racing in the UCI Continental scene — it’s now available to the public.
At Catalog Cycles, we watch the Asian frame market closely. The AR:ONE isn’t just another “value carbon” option — this is a purpose-built, fully monocoque race bike, designed by a team with deep racing pedigree and proven under some of the fastest legs in the world.
Born from Racing, Not Marketing
The story behind the AR:ONE begins with Tommy Chen, a former racer and co-founder of Quick Bikes. After years managing a UCI team and struggling to find frames that could handle the demands of elite riders, Tommy returned to the factory floor to build the bike his team needed.
Quick gave him full control to design a race-winning machine without compromise — no market committees, no price-point limitations, and zero concern for “weekend warrior” appeal.
The result? A sub-700g frame, UCI-approved, made with T1100 and M65 high modulus carbon, and tested under former WorldTour sprinter Martin Laas, who famously asked Quick to soften the frame slightly because it was too stiff for even his 2,000-watt sprints.
A Rocketship — With Feedback to Match
You don’t need to take our word for it. Two respected YouTubers, China Cycling and GC Performance, have both put the AR:ONE through its paces. Their impressions?
“Ridiculously stiff. This thing accelerates like a bat out of hell.” – China Cycling
“No lag. No delay. Like a surgeon’s knife — precise, fast, stiff.” – GC Performance
The feedback is consistent: this is a frame that rewards aggressive riding. It responds immediately, holds speed effortlessly, and begs to be raced.
GC even compared it to the legendary 3rd-gen Specialized Venge — a bike beloved for its no-nonsense stiffness and race geometry.
Let’s Talk Numbers
• Frame weight: ~780g painted (size M), with hardware
• Complete builds: Easily under 6.8kg UCI limit, even with power meters and cages
• Tire clearance: Up to 32c
• Bottom bracket: BSA threaded (mechanic-approved)
• Geometry: Aggressive, low-stack, race-first fit
• Construction: True monocoque — no bonded joints
In a world of $4,000+ frames from major brands, the AR:ONE doesn’t just compete — it embarrasses them on price-to-performance.
Stiffness Has a Cost — And a Purpose
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a plush all-day cruiser. Reviewers were honest about the feedback from the frame — you’ll feel the road. Even with 32mm tires at lower pressure, GC noted that it’s “one of the stiffest bikes I’ve ridden in a long time.”
But that’s the point.
This frame wasn’t made to soak up chatter — it was made to launch attacks, rail corners, and convert every watt into motion. If you’re shopping for vertical compliance, this isn’t your frame. If you’re hunting podiums, it absolutely is.
A Serious Frame from a Serious Factory
Quick isn’t a rebrander — they build their own frames in-house and have been working with true monocoque construction since 2014. That gives them rare control over quality, layup, and consistency — something even some “Western” brands outsource.
The AR:ONE uses high modulus fibers throughout, allowing Quick to fine-tune stiffness and weight in a way that’s rarely seen at this price point. It’s not just light — it’s engineered.
Three Paint Jobs, Same Weapon
• Team Blue/Silver (as seen on the pro bikes)
• Stealth Matte Black
• Harlequin Colour-shift
All colours come with unpainted brake mounting surfaces for perfect disc alignment and include internal routing, Di2 compatibility, and seatpost options for zero or setback configurations.
Now Available at Catalog Cycles
We’ve built it. We’ve tested it. And now, we’re proud to offer the QuickPro AR:ONE as part of our lineup at Catalog Cycles.
If you’re looking for a frame that:
• Delivers race-level performance at half the price
• Prioritises stiffness and response over comfort
• Is built by a factory that actually makes what it sells
…then the AR:ONE is the real deal — and you can order it from us today.
We offer full builds with your choice of groupset, wheels, and cockpit, and we’ve done the legwork to make sure every AR:ONE we sell is built to race — not just to look fast.
Ready to ride the AR:ONE? Check out available builds or get in touch for a custom spec — we’ll help you build it right from the start.
