All Reviews

The reviewer highly recommends the SPEDAO 12-speed MTB cassette for gravel use, noting it is lightweight, durable, and excellent value. They have used it extensively in racing and training, finding it comparable to higher-end options like SRAM XX1 but at a fraction of the cost.

The reviewer praises the ZTTO Ultimate Gen 2 cassette, noting it is lighter than Dura-Ace but costs only a quarter of the price. They have used it for about 400 km and find its performance on par with Dura-Ace, with good durability expected. They provisionally rate it S tier.

The reviewer discusses the ZRACE NEW 12S HG Cassette, but notes that it is an all-steel cassette without an aluminum spider, making it less recommended than the steel-with-spider Zrace cassette. He places it in DNF tier due to lack of competitive pricing.

The reviewer discusses the Ryet 11-34T 12-speed cassette, noting it is a hybrid design with an aluminum spider and aluminum largest sprocket, with the rest being steel. It weighs 230g, lighter than Dura-Ace, and costs about £50. The reviewer gives it an A tier rating, praising its balance of weight, performance, and durability, but notes it only comes in 11-34T and funky colors.

The reviewer mentions the SUNSHINE Ultralight 12 Speed Cassette only briefly in the context of gravel cassettes, stating it is cheap, available in many configurations (9 to 13 speed, 36 to 52 tooth), uses a milled aluminum spider design, and is lightweight. He notes it is a good compromise for cheap gravel builds or commuters, but does not provide detailed testing or strong endorsement.

The reviewer mentions the SUNSHINE Ultralight Bicycle Cassette Freewheel as a cheap gravel cassette option, noting it is available in many configurations from 9 to 13 speed and 36 to 52 tooth, with a milled aluminum spider design. It is considered a good compromise for price, weight, and durability for budget gravel or commuter builds, but is placed at the top of B tier due to not being super competitive in weight.

The reviewer discusses the Schwalbe CLIK valve, an alternative to Presta valves, which he adopted after his pump's chuck deteriorated. He highlights the convenience of the click-on interface, compatibility with existing Presta pumps, and ease of core removal by hand. He notes that the system is popular in Japan and offers peace of mind during roadside repairs, but criticizes its higher weight, potential for clogging, incompatibility with coreless inflation, and higher cost compared to Presta valves.

The reviewer praises the Partical GCX45 Hyperlight wheels for their extremely low weight (sub-1 kg), high-quality construction, and excellent ride feel, particularly for climbing and acceleration. They note that the wheels are best suited for lighter riders and those who prioritize responsiveness over momentum.

The reviewer describes the iGPSPORT BSC500 as a solid bike computer with a great display, good GPS accuracy, and useful features like navigation and climb profiles, but notes some software bugs and inconsistent rerouting.

The reviewer discusses the Magicshine HORI 700 front light, highlighting its compact size, wide beam, and affordable price. They note that it is designed to mount on top of a Garmin quarter-turn mount, which they find less ideal aesthetically, but they discover that the beam pattern works well even when mounted level. They also test it as a helmet light and find it capable for trail riding. However, they report that the battery runtime at 700 lumens is shorter than advertised, and there is no pass-through charging.

The reviewer describes the Ravemen FR1100 as his favorite daytime running light for road cycling, highlighting its exceptional battery life and visibility during the day, while noting it also works well in the dark.

The reviewer discusses using the QUICK PRO AR:One bike for a hill climb race, noting it has been modified to be extremely lightweight, weighing under 6 kg with pedals. He praises its performance on steep gradients, especially with ultra-light wheels and tires.

The reviewer praises the Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset for its extremely low weight (under 900g for the pair) and responsiveness on steep climbs, noting that it accelerates effortlessly when climbing out of the saddle. He finds it ideal for hill climb racing where aero is less important than weight savings.

The reviewer uses a ZTTO ULT2 12-speed cassette on their lightweight climbing bike, noting it is extremely light and a good compromise between weight and durability, but they need more miles to fully evaluate it.