All Reviews

The reviewer unboxes and inspects the Twitter G2 aluminum gravel frame from AliExpress. He notes the frame quality is surprisingly good with nice paint and welds, but the carbon fork has some rough edges and overspray. He weighs the frame at 1555g and fork at 405g. He is unsure about drivetrain choice due to cable routing limitations.

The reviewer discusses their experience with the ZTTO Ultralight SLR Gen 3 cassette, which they have purchased as a replacement for a previous ZTTO cassette that failed. They note it is a newer, supposedly improved generation.

The reviewer mentions the Bigrock cranks as an upgrade installed in a previous video (part one). They state that the cranks were installed with their stock spider and a 4-bolt chainring, which was light but didn't save much weight versus their previous SRAM Red crankset. However, the Bigrock cranks did fix the chainline 'in a quite considerable way.' The reviewer notes the cranks are set up to work with 3-bolt SRAM direct mount chainrings, which allowed them to upgrade to a lighter E13 direct mount chainring for further weight savings and a cleaner look.

The reviewer installs the Risk titanium shifter clamp hardware as part of a weight-saving upgrade. They state it works perfectly and provides a significant weight saving compared to the stock clamp.

The reviewer briefly mentions the Kocevlo SL Road Carbon handlebar ultra light 150g Compatible internal cabling system Gravel road bike handlebar 31.8mm but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer is replacing their existing ZTO titanium/aluminum skewers with a new, lighter set of 'risk' skewers from AliExpress to save weight.

The reviewer presents the INCOLOR SSR as a premium 'hyperbike' frameset, emphasizing its design for minimal frontal area, wind-tunnel development, lightweight construction, and high-quality finish. He details its features, compares it to competitors, and notes its high cost and long wait times.

The reviewer, Shane from Kelly Domestique, presents an unboxing and first ride review of the iGPSPORT BiNavi (also referred to as BY Navi and Bavi). They state it is geared towards exploration, maps, and routing. They highlight its 3.5-inch color touchscreen, 35-hour battery life, built-in maps, real-time segments, core temperature sensor, smart light connection, offline planning, and iClim 3.0. They demonstrate the setup, app connectivity, route import from Strava, and navigation features. During a ride, they praise the screen's crispness, contrast, responsive touchscreen, detailed map view, and customizability of data pages. They conclude it is a great unit, fun to use, and recommend it for adventure.

The reviewer discusses the AliExpress derailleur hanger alignment gauge at multiple points in the video. They state they have used it for nearly four years and find it fantastic. They demonstrate its use by checking the alignment on the Cannondale frame, explaining the process of comparing the top and bottom of the wheel to see if the hanger is bent. They note it is exactly the same as any other alignment gauge and is used for straightening minor bends or determining if a hanger needs replacement.

The reviewer discusses a derailleur hanger alignment gauge, which is a TOOPRE tool, multiple times throughout the video. They state they have used it almost daily for nearly four years and find it fantastic. They demonstrate its use by showing how to check and straighten a derailleur hanger, explaining the principle of using an elastic band to compare alignment at the top and bottom of the wheel. They mention it is exactly the same as any other derailleur hanger alignment gauge and is suitable for both aluminum and other materials, with a caution about aluminum work-hardening after one straightening.

The reviewer discusses a bearing press set for installing bearings into hubs, suspension bushes, and other bicycle components. They mention they no longer use this specific set, having upgraded to Park Tool alternatives, but state that for a home mechanic performing such tasks once or twice a year, it will work perfectly well. They describe it as a kit with loads of different sizes for different bearings and a basic handle to wind it in.

The reviewer mentions the TOOPRE screwdriver twice. They first list it as part of the initial tool collection, describing it as a 'cross-head screwdriver'. Later, they discuss screwdrivers in general, noting that they are not used a great deal on modern bikes, but that the TOOPRE one would work for occasional home mechanic use. They compare it to a Park Tool JIS screwdriver they own, which they praise highly.

The reviewer mentions a 'pedal spanner' as part of a collection of AliExpress tools being tested. They state it is basically a 15mm spanner that is thinner on the end to fit behind pedal cages and longer for leverage. They use it to remove a pedal, noting it works without issue. They compare it to their usual Weiha brand tool, noting the main difference is the length, with the Weiha offering more leverage. They conclude the AliExpress version does the job perfectly well.

The reviewer demonstrates and discusses the RIDERACE chain tool while removing a chain from a Cannondale bike. They describe its features, feel, and performance, concluding it is suitable for occasional home mechanic use.

The reviewer mentions the TOOPRE rubber mallet twice in the context of using it to help remove a stubborn crank. They state it can be useful to give a crank a good whack to break the taper and get it started, and they demonstrate using it for this purpose. They also note that their own mallet has a split in the rubber from having done this many times before.