All Reviews

The reviewer briefly mentions swapping out the original seat clamp for a lighter one of the same design purchased from AliExpress.

The reviewer discusses the Lún HYPER 5 D50 wheels from Winspace, noting their specs, performance in crosswinds, and overall value. He praises their stability in windy conditions and their compatibility with the Winspace SLC 5 frameset, but acknowledges the high price.

The reviewer discusses the SCHWALBE CLIK Valve system extensively, focusing on a failure incident where a valve core broke. They detail the cause (lateral load from a mini pump on a non-fully-seated valve), the manufacturer's response acknowledging a design flaw and material update, and their personal decision to continue using the system. They explore compatibility with various valve stems and pumps, recommend specific pump setups to avoid future issues, and highlight the system's advantages.

The reviewer presents the ALVAS DA54 as a new aero road bike they have recently acquired. They describe it as a performance bike for those on a budget, costing approximately $5,200 AUD. The bike features a T700 and T800 carbon fiber frame, an aero design with a chunky fork and bottom bracket area, and comes with a full Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 groupset, 60mm carbon wheels (Helux brand), and a comfortable stock saddle. In stock form, the bike weighed 8.4 kg with pedals. The reviewer made several modifications (wheels, saddle, cassette, bar tape) to reduce the weight to 7.77 kg. They praise the bike's handling, stability at high speed, sharp steering, and comfortable geometry. They are impressed with the value, particularly the inclusion of Ultegra Di2 and carbon wheels at the price point.

The reviewer purchased TUKUS C88NEO carbon wheels from AliExpress for $1,100 AUD and was impressed by their performance. The wheels are 88mm deep, weigh 1655g (under claimed 1700g), and feature a 23mm internal/30mm external width, steel spokes, and a ratchet 36T hub. Setup was easy, and the wheels felt light and nimble, comparable to 50mm deep wheels. The reviewer noted UCI approval and positive buying experience.

The reviewer discusses the Temo road cycling shoes, which are a budget option at €35. He has used them extensively, including 8000 km on a similar model with MTB cleats and 4-5000 km on this SPD-SL version. He finds them suitable for beginners transitioning from flat to clipless pedals, noting they are comfortable, breathable, and perform well in various conditions. He does not recommend them for advanced or professional cyclists.

The reviewer praises the CYCPLUS AS2 Ultra Tiny E-Pump for its compact size and portability, noting it can inflate a mountain bike tire from 0 to 3 bar in one go, though it gets very hot during use. They highlight its suitability as a backup pump for sporty riders and suggest that touring cyclists might prefer a larger model with a bigger battery.

The reviewer analyzes the ZTTO SLR Gen3 11-speed cassette, focusing on a specific failure where the top two sprockets sheared off. They note the cassette is lightweight, visually appealing, and affordable. The design involves the top three sprockets milled from a single aluminum block with the rest being steel. The reviewer has used smaller versions (11-28T) for years without issue, but identifies a design flaw in larger sizes (11-30T and up) where the top two sprockets are connected by a thin ring of supports, creating a potential cantilever beam effect and stress risers. They attribute the specific failure to use on a rough cyclocross course with spiky power delivery. The reviewer concludes that these cassettes prioritize weight savings over durability and safety margin, advising caution with larger sizes.

The reviewer analyzes a failure of the ZTTO ULT2 cassette, specifically the 11-36T version, focusing on a design weakness in the top two aluminum sprockets. They explain the structural and use-case factors that likely led to the failure and compare the design across different cassette sizes.

The reviewer analyzes the ZTTO Ultraight cassette, focusing on a structural failure in the 11-36T version. They explain the design flaw, compare it to the more robust 11-28T version they use, and discuss how use case and sprocket size affect failure risk. They conclude these cassettes prioritize weight over durability.

The reviewer analyzes the ZTTO SLR Gen 3 ultralight cassette, focusing on a specific failure case where the top two sprockets sheared off. They describe the cassette's construction: the top three sprockets are milled from a single aluminum block, with the rest being monolock steel, resulting in significant weight savings (117g vs. 260g for Shimano 105). The reviewer has personally used smaller versions (11-28T) for thousands of miles without issue but identifies a critical design flaw in larger sizes (11-30T and above). In these larger cassettes, the top two sprockets are connected to the third by a thin ring of supports, creating a potential cantilever beam effect and stress risers at sharp internal corners. This design, combined with spiky power delivery (e.g., in cyclocross) and the increased flexibility of larger sprockets, increases the risk of failure. The reviewer concludes that these cassettes prioritize minimal weight and low cost over structural safety margin and long-term durability. They advise caution, particularly for the 11-36T and 11-34T versions, and suggest stronger alternatives like ZTTO's all-steel or Gen 2 cassettes. They also note the shifting performance is decent but not as good as OEM, the cassettes are noisier, and aluminum teeth can snap if shifting under load.

The reviewer does not mention the 'Ultralight SPEDAO SLR2 Road Cassette' at any point in the video. The entire transcript is dedicated to analyzing lightweight cassettes from the brand ZTTO, specifically their 'SLR Gen 3' model and other generations. The reviewer discusses a specific failure of a ZTTO cassette, analyzes its design, compares different sizes, and discusses alternatives like the ZTTO SLR Gen 2 and steel cassettes from ZTTO. The brand SPEDAO is not referenced.

The reviewer discusses the ICAN G25 SL gravel wheels, which replace the popular G25 model. He notes they are lighter, more efficient, and more robust, at the same price. The wheels feature a redesigned rim with tailored carbon layup, brass nipples, and a new hub design with a titanium freehub body. The reviewer is impressed by the wheel's trueness and overall engineering, but notes some minor omissions like spare spokes and disc rotor locking rings.

The reviewer praises Light Bicycle wheels with Non Plus hubs, noting their low weight, good build quality, and value compared to Western brands. However, he encountered issues with the high-speed bearings that came with the hubs, which lacked grease and led to contamination and failure on the rear wheel. He also mentions a maintenance challenge with small O-rings used for preload adjustment, which can be easily lost.

The reviewer discusses their experience with Light Bicycle wheels equipped with Non Plus hubs, highlighting the excellent build quality, low weight, and cost savings compared to Western brands. They note the wheels have been durable even under abusive gravel riding. However, they encountered an issue with the high-speed bearings that came without grease, leading to contamination and failure on the rear hub. They also mention a minor inconvenience with O-rings used for preload adjustment, which can be easily lost. Overall, they highly recommend Light Bicycle wheels.