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£60 GROUPSET? Is This Actually Rideable

Tom Bowers Cycling

The reviewer purchased and tested the LTWOO R7 2x10 speed rim brake mechanical groupset from AliExpress for £62. They installed it on a Cannondale road bike and used it for several months through winter, including commutes and rides in the Peak District. They describe it as a complete groupset including shifters, derailleurs, brakes, cassette, and chain, requiring only a separate crankset. The reviewer is impressed by the extremely low price and functional shifting performance but notes significant drawbacks in weight, chain retention, build quality, and setup difficulty.

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For all here who doubt. I run the half ti cassette together with a rotor crank. I run this already 5k and not one bad shift ! I have no comparison with other stuff like Recon. Honestly I don't feel any different then a da cassette. But those da stamped cassettes are soft as hell. Sixwheels aka ti master sells other stuff too. Compared to stock stuff those things are pieces of art. Da looks cheap to that stuff. Their axles are a thing of beauty and are half the weight and don't rip above 20nm. The Ti master axles initially at 29gr where so strong that they broke the hub (50nm) The direct mount hangers fit like a glove. Or check the 1.4gr rear derailleur bolt. Maybe you can ask long term member rhino here what he thinks about Evan's stuff He buys them with the container so to speak ... As far as I have been told the shift ramps are not 1-1 copies at all as it would idd be a patent infringement I almost sound like a reseller But for me and a few mechanics who have seen this stuff irl now they all are impressed with the craftsmanship. It's a costly affair but I will replace all my stuff on my other bike as soon as my da cassette is worn out ... takes like 25k km before I can do so But of course everyone is free to decide it's not even close to say what s parts or frames and gears sells

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This Ryet RS OSPW is actually really good because it has properly sealed bearings. I've done about 1000km often on wet and dirty roads with it now and it spins like new without any need for oiling and stuff. I didn't open or measure the bearings but they looked like some standard sealed bearings from the outside.

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I've had this on my gravel bike for 2 years. No electrical tape, no additional loctite (there might've been some from the factory) and it holds perfectly. It looks clean and I can put the bike in the workstand without the radar being in the way. One of my favourite little bike accessories.

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I got this jersey here. With a undershirt and a gilet been good for about -5C It’s got long arms and tight hems. Long enough for me and quite snug which I like. The color is a bit muted. I’m 193cm and 78kg with a 102 cm chest. Went with a European L as per size chart. Could’ve been an XL for looser fit.

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Just to give you some peace of mind regarding the build quality: I honestly didn't run into any of those brake issues you mentioned. I consider myself a bit of a mechanical 'noob,' yet I managed to align the calipers perfectly on the first try without needing to face the mounts or use special tools. It was good to go out of the box. As for reliability, I've logged nearly 5,000km on this frame so far and taken it absolutely everywhere. It has survived various Gran Fondos and I even took it up the Colle delle Finestre—if you look up that route, you'll see it's a brutal climb with heavy unpaved/gravel sections at the top. The frame handled it without a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. The only slight pity is the total absence of logos/branding, but performance-wise, it's been solid.

Unlocking MAXIMUM performance from your Chinese groupset!

Trace Velo

The reviewer discusses the LTWOO (referred to as 'L2' or 'L2 group set') R9 disc groupset, which they state costs 108 quid on AliExpress. They explain that while cheaper groupsets like this are rarely as good as Shimano equivalents out of the box, with specific tweaks they can come incredibly close to Shimano levels of performance. The video is dedicated to sharing tips for improving the performance of this and similar budget groupsets. The tips cover mechanical shifting, cable routing, component wear, shifter rattle, and the specific process for bleeding the hydraulic brakes, including unique features like a grub screw on the brake lever. The reviewer also mentions that newer LTWOO groupsets have a tension adjustment screw on the front derailleur.

Unlocking MAXIMUM performance from your Chinese groupset!

Trace Velo

The reviewer mentions the Sensah brand several times throughout the video, but does not specifically discuss the 'SENSAH EMPIRE HRD 2x11s Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Front Derailleur Rear Derailleur Carbon Shifter Bike Parts' as a complete, named group set. They refer to Sensah group sets in general, sharing tips applicable to them and other cheaper groupsets from brands like LTwoo. Specific mentions include that Sensah shifters can rattle, that Sensah hydraulic groupsets use mineral oil, that the bleed port on Sensah shifters is recessed and at a funny angle, and that Sensah front derailleurs lack a built-in tension adjustment screw.

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I've been using the Rockbros socks for about a years now. I have a pair in each colour offered. I find them very durable. I use them for running too. My first pair, in black, has probably been through the wash 20 times and is still in good shape! I had very little faith in them when I first ordered, and thought what can I lose for £2ish. I just thought they were too cheap to be any good, but I've been very pleasantly surprised.

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Hi I have two in use a 27.2 and 31.6 mm several thousand miles on each , rain and rough roads. So far so good only suggestion would be at the clamping area use Teflon paste or a good grease on the carbon to carbon interface. I had a little creaking on the 27.2 the Teflon paste worked well never touched it again.

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I took my R088 on our local Hollywood Sign climb route. It climbed and descended like a champ. Also the 0° setback seat post has made this bike even better with perfect saddle positioning. Seriously, I have zero complaints with this frame. For the price and configuration flexibility is there a better bang-for-buck carbon frameset? You can run electronic or mechanical, setback or no-setback seat post and integrated or non-integrated bars. Plus there's UDH, threaded BSA and standardized 52mm headset bearings.

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I had huge fun replacing almost all the nuts & bolts on my bike(s) with titanium ones. I mostly stuck to the brands Taimeili, Wanyifa and XMSJ Titanium Accessories. Through spark testing I can confirm it's at least *a* type of titanium alloy (bright white sparks), and nothing failed until now, so maybe it's actually grade 5 Some of the bolts used: Limit screws (RD, B-Tension and FD support), RD pivott bolt (R8100), various Brake caliper bolts (BR-R8170), Caliper fixing screws (rear), Bleed port & flange nut (ST-R8170), Flange nut (ST-R8170, also works), FD mount, Stem bolts, Saddle Clamp (marketed as "SL7", also works with my Factor Ostro - literally identical dimensions), Chainring bolts (the 10,5mm long version works with R8100 chainrings), M6 Nuts for single pivot rim brakes (13mm long version works great for the STI clamp), Brake pad axle. These are the most 'bike specific' ones, other than that, I've ordered some regular nuts & bolts (e.g. countersunk screws, regular nuts or panhead screws) for various things like computer mounts, ahead caps and so on... Adding everything up, I was able to save around 58g on one bike through titanium bolts for ~115€ (using coins and Choice Day-/Singles Day-/Black Friday-coupons)

The Moment Winspace Stopped Being OEM and Became a Real Race Bike Brand

Hambini

The reviewer has used the Winspace T1600 as his primary race and training bike for approximately seven months, covering around 6,000 kilometers. He states the bike has been completely faultless, raced in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, and tested in a wind tunnel. The frame is described as extremely sensitive to wheel choice, and the integrated handlebars are highlighted as a significant source of aerodynamic gains. The build quality is praised as flawless, and the bike is noted for being extremely stiff. The reviewer mentions the bike comes as a frameset including the fork, handlebars, stem, and seat post, with the rest being bolt-ons. He also discusses the bike's geometry, noting the XL size has a longer top tube than expected.

The Best Black Friday Cycling Upgrades Right Now! (Amazon + AliExpress)

Triathlon Mike

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The reviewer provides a detailed analysis of the Gaciron CETUS-1700 bike light, praising its build quality, brightness, and anti-glare cutoff feature, while noting its weight might not suit all bike types.