All Reviews

The reviewer mentions the Overfast Crankset only in passing, noting that they removed it from their recumbent bike and installed it on the AF01 build. They prefer the 155mm length for the recumbent position and find the 165mm cranks a better fit for the road-oriented fit of the AF01.

The reviewer provides an in-depth look at the Winspace G5 gravel bike, highlighting its impressive features, build quality, and value for the price. They discuss its aerodynamic design, wide tire clearance, internal storage, and the option to customize the build online. The bike comes equipped with SRAM Rival XPLR groupset and Winspace's own carbon wheels, and the reviewer praises its versatility and performance potential.

The reviewer discusses the XDS RS7 as a direct-to-consumer road bike that offers exceptional value, with a carbon frame, carbon wheels, carbon cockpit, and a dual-sided power meter for just over $2,000. After riding over 200 miles, he finds few compromises, noting that the bike is a workhorse suitable for various riding scenarios. However, he criticizes its limited tire clearance (maxes out around 30mm) and lack of fender mounts, which restricts its use in bad weather. He also mentions that the stock Chao Yang tires are not tubeless, though he successfully set them up tubeless without issues. Overall, he sees the bike as a sign of a monumental shift in the bike industry, challenging established brands.

The reviewer discusses the MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike Frameset, highlighting its geometry, features, and performance. He notes that it has a less aggressive geometry compared to typical Chinese race bikes, with a stack-to-reach ratio similar to the Specialized Tarmac. The bike includes in-frame storage, a reversible seatpost, and UDH. It is raced by UCI teams and is praised for its comfort and handling. However, the initial price was considered high, but it was reduced during the review.

The reviewer provides a first look at the 2026 L-TWOO RX Pro 2x12-speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, highlighting its new shifter design, updated brake calipers, and overall performance. He praises its value for money, noting that it performs comparably to Shimano 105 at a fraction of the cost, but mentions some drawbacks such as weight, lever rattle, and long reach.

The reviewer purchased the ELITEWHEELS EDGE 3.0 DISC wheels for $601 from AliExpress and tested them over a 200 km ride. They found the wheels to be very good, praising their weight, hub, and value, but noted some minor drawbacks in spoke tension and carbon fiber finish. Overall, they recommend them as a safe buy with strong social proof.

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 installs and tests the Winspace Hyper 2 Riser Handlebar on his Winspace T1006 bike, replacing the previous Hyper 1 handlebar. He finds the new handlebar extremely comfortable, particularly the high hand position, and notes that it provides a greater sense of control. He appreciates the quick transition between high and low hand positions and the slight 4-degree flare. While he acknowledges the need for more ride time to fully evaluate, he is very satisfied with the upgrade, stating it makes the bike more comfortable and race-ready. He also mentions the price and offers a discount code.

The reviewer installs the Winspace HYPER 2 Riser Handlebar on his Winspace T1006, replacing a standard race handlebar. He finds the installation simple, taking about 20 minutes, and notes that the handlebar offers a very comfortable position, especially on the high grip, with a quick transition between high and low grips. He appreciates the increased control and rigidity, and considers it a successful upgrade that makes the bike both more comfortable and more race-oriented. He mentions a price of 490 USD and a discount code.

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 Winspace T1600 Ultra frameset, highlighting its improved stiffness, aerodynamics, and UDH compatibility. They praise the frame's quality and performance, noting it is on par with Western brands. The bike is built with SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset and Winspace Hyper 2 handlebars.

The reviewer and his friends test the MovingSports Aim One SL1200cs wheels, which are lightweight carbon wheels with carbon spokes, star ratchet hub, and ceramic bearings at a competitive price. They find the wheels to be a significant upgrade over stock wheels, offering improved acceleration, handling, and weight reduction. The reviewer compares them favorably to more expensive options like Roval and Winspace, noting minor differences in comfort and quality but overall great performance for the price.

The reviewer purchased the ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Spider & Carbon Crankset with their own money to test its performance. They installed it on their bike and tested it on a climb called Bansong Gogae and on flat roads. They found that the power data was stable with no spikes or false readings, and they even achieved a personal record on the climb despite the added weight. They concluded that at the price point of around 130,000-140,000 KRW, the performance is impressive and suitable for those looking to enter power meters.

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels Drive G42 gravel wheelset, highlighting its wider 28mm internal rim width, tubeless and hooked design, use of Alpina spokes and brass nipples, redesigned hubs with titanium freehub body and 60-tooth star ratchet, and overall impressive weight of around 1464g. He praises the build quality, noting excellent trueness and spoke tension balance. He also mentions the wheels' suitability for modern gravel riding and plans to test them further.

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.