TotalEnergies switch to Pardus bikes for 2027 as more Chinese brands expand into pro team sponsorship
Pardus join XDS, Quick Pro and ProTeam in the European peloton as TotalEnergies rebuild after loss of title sponsor.
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The TotalEnergies team will race on Pardus bikes in 2027, becoming the latest team to strike a deal with a Chinese brand looking to expand in Europe.
XDS invested in the Astana team in 2024, Euskaltel-Euskadi switched to Quick Pro in 2026 and Winspace provided bikes to the women's Mayenne Monbana My Pie ProTeam.
Pardus is owned by the Taishan Sports Industry Group and has its own factory in Shandong, south of Beijing, which makes products for other major bike brands.
TotalEnergies have still to confirm a new title sponsor and will have a different name in 2027 but have applied for ProTeam status and are confident they will again secure a wild card invitation to the Tour de France and other major races.
"As part of Pardus’s development in the European market, we are particularly proud to begin the journey with Jean-René Bernaudeau and his iconic team," Terry Gong, Vice-general manager of Pardus said.
"We have developed a deep understanding of professional riders’ expectations through our support of the Chinese national team since the Rio Olympic Games. This partnership is a great opportunity to share our technical expertise, improve our products through rider feedback, and strengthen Pardus’s presence in European cycling.
TotalEnergies used Enve bikes until 2025 and Cube in 2026. Pardus sponsored Team Vini Fantini in 2025 but have stepped-up their investment for 2027. The riders will use the Pardus SPK EVO G4 aero bike and Robin EVO G3 climbing bike, as well as the Gomera EVO TT bike.
As part of the deal, Pardus will also supply bikes to the Under 23 Vendée U-Primeo Energie team and the Junior team.
Pardus already has a dealer network in France and across Europe, creating a European office in Italy.
"This partnership will also allow us to work closely with their technical team, sharing feedback from our riders and performance staff to help improve the equipment throughout the season," the French team manager Stéphane Heulot said.
"For Pardus, this is an important step onto the international stage. For us, it is a chance to support a growing brand and help develop its products. We have confidence this partnership will be a powerful force for progress, driving us to new heights and achieving great things together on the international stage."
