All Reviews

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 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 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 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 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 discusses the ZTTO Ultraight 11/12 Speed Road Bike Cassette, specifically the 'Ultimate Gen 2' model. They note it is lighter than Dura-Ace, costs only a quarter of the price, and is entirely steel except for the final sprocket which is aluminum. They have about 400 km on it and find its performance on par with Dura-Ace, provisionally rating it S tier pending further durability testing.

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 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.

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 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 TUKUS Bluefin Turbo-SR carbon wheels for their bold, flashy design and solid performance. They note the wheels are lightweight, have a wave-shaped rim with shark fin dimples, and use carbon spokes. The reviewer found them to be fast, stiff, and comfortable for aero wheels, though slightly sensitive to crosswinds. They highlight the unique aesthetic and appreciate the free shipping and duties included in the price. However, they express concerns about spoke tension consistency, lack of crash replacement policy, and the non-replaceable nature of the carbon spokes.

The reviewer mentions the Quick Pro AR:One bike in the context of a hill climb race, noting that he uses it for the event. He refers to it as 'my bike' and observes that Chinese bikes like his are becoming common in UK hill climb scenes, but does not provide detailed analysis or specific features of the Quick Pro AR:One.

The reviewer discusses the XMCS VRT frame and wheels, noting that the wheels have a problematic spoke lacing pattern (radial lacing on the rear disc side) which is known to put more pressure on spokes, leading to a spoke breaking within a month. The reviewer lost confidence in the wheels and cannot recommend them, suggesting they should be avoided. The frame is described as having a slender head tube, T47 bottom bracket, UDH, and tire clearance up to 34mm measured (likely fitting 38mm measured tires). The frame is priced around $1,700 USD for frame, fork, and seatpost, or $1,900 with handlebars and custom paint option.