All Reviews

The reviewer discusses the XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9, a new aero road bike from a Chinese brand, highlighting its competitive pricing, high-end components, and performance. They note it is a fast, stiff, and well-equipped bike but lacks emotional appeal and has some minor fit and finish issues.

The reviewer introduces the 10PLUS Carbon Wheels T Series Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim 36T Star Ratchet Center Lock pillar 1423 spokes Road Racing Wheelset as a budget-friendly option from a Chinese brand with a strong OEM background. They unbox the wheels, note the specifications, and conduct an anecdotal comparison against a higher-end wheelset. The reviewer finds the wheels to be stable in windy conditions, comfortable, and performing similarly to more expensive options on flat roads, especially given the price point.

The reviewer discusses the GEOID CC700 Pro bike computer, noting that it was provided by the company for review. They highlight its excellent value compared to Garmin, praising its large, bright 2.8-inch color screen, fast startup, customizable data fields, and IPX7 waterproofing. They recommend it highly.

The reviewer highly praises the YKYWBIKE 2026 Men's Cycling Bib Shorts, calling them the favorite item ever bought on AliExpress. They are described as extremely comfortable, even for long rides, and feature three pockets. The reviewer gives them a 93% score on their cycling gear leaderboard, the highest in the database.

The reviewer briefly discusses the ROCKBROS bike stand, noting that it works and holds the bike, but he dislikes that the legs are not locked in place and tend to fold, making the stand unstable and nearly causing the bike to fall. He finds it annoying and prefers a different stand.

The reviewer discusses a bike stand they purchased from AliExpress that they do not recommend. They mention that while it works and holds the bike, there is a design flaw where the legs do not lock in place, causing instability and near falls. They prefer a different, more stable stand that they have purchased multiple times.

The reviewer discusses the 10PLUS Ceramic Bearing 45T Star Ratchet Carbon Wheels E Series Pro Sapim Cx Ray Disc Brake 700c Lightweight Road Racing Wheelset, praising its value for money. He notes that it performs 90% as well as wheels costing $700-$900, and highlights its responsive star ratchet hub, lack of hidden custom fees, and above-industry-standard warranty. However, he mentions the wheels are on the heavier side at 1,636g and have a narrower internal width of 21mm, which may not be optimal for wider tires.

The reviewer gives a very early first impressions review of the 2025 RYET TT01 Triathlon Saddle, having only taken it out on two rides. They bought it with their own money for $134, but note it is currently available for about $122. They purchased it seeking a more comfortable saddle for their Trek Domane SL 5, especially when in an aero position with clip-on aero bars. They find it super comfortable, both in aero and non-aero positions, with thick padding that is slightly harder but provides enough support. It is more comfortable than their stock saddle and slightly more comfortable than their previous cheaper Riot 3D printed saddle. They rate it 8.5 for quality, 8 for function, and 8 for value, giving an overall 82% on their leaderboard, but caution that this score may change with more kilometers.

The reviewer tested the RACEWORK carbon pedals over about 1,000 kilometers and found them to be good but not amazing. They are priced at $42, with a $5 discount available, making them $37. The pedals are carbon fiber and have held up well, but they have a stiff spring-based clip system and are heavier than expected. The reviewer ranked them 77% on their cycling gear leaderboard, considering them a decent budget buy.

The reviewer briefly mentions the SAVA A7L Pro, which he purchased about a year ago for $1,557, and compares it to the SAVA TT X71. He notes that the SAVA A7L Pro has 28mm max tire clearance, ships with 25mm tires, and has a mechanical 105 groupset. He also mentions that it arrived slightly damaged in the post, but SAVA covered the repair costs. He recommends the SAVA TT X71 over the SAVA A7L Pro due to better tire clearance, electronic groupset, and undamaged delivery.

The reviewer discusses the TanTan TT-X71 bicycle, which he has been riding for three to four months and over 800 kilometers. He is impressed with its value for money, noting that it comes with a carbon frame, carbon forks, carbon seat post, carbon integrated handlebars, 50mm carbon wheels, and a WheelTop electronic groupset for about $1,639 delivered. He considers the electronic groupset a standout feature, making the bike feel more expensive than it is, and he would choose it over a mechanical 105 groupset. However, he mentions the bike is not super lightweight at 8.9 kg and the stock saddle was uncomfortable, which he replaced. He also swapped the stock wheels and tires for upgrades. Overall, he is very satisfied with the bike's performance and speed.

The reviewer tested the UpVine PRO+ 2 wheels, noting they are well-built, stiff, stable, and feature innovative safety spokes. However, they are expensive and offer similar performance to the cheaper first generation, making them a questionable value.

The reviewer discusses the MTB Boost XMCS 32.5mm IW 53mm depth T1100 carbon 700C gravel bike wheelsets with 28/28H M306 hubs and Sapim CX-Ray spokes, highlighting their suitability for converted mountain bikes. He praises the tubeless compatibility, stiffness, and wide internal width, and notes the wheelset weighs less than 1500g. He also mentions the availability of lighter and intermediate configurations, and provides pricing details.

The Yoeleo Altera G21 DB frame is praised for its high-quality paint job, excellent packaging, and thoughtful details like internal storage and a round seatpost. The reviewer notes it feels like a frame over twice its price, with a weight of 1.33 kg (without accessories) and a complete build weight of 8.78 kg. The frame offers ample tire clearance and is built for durability, though the weight is not groundbreaking. The reviewer plans to race on it in major gravel events.