All Reviews

The reviewer states the Polygon HELIOS A9X is likely the best value complete bike on the market, offering a full Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed groupset, high-end components like Vision Metron 5D handlebars and Dura-Ace C60 wheels, for around $5,000—about half the price of comparable bikes from other major brands. He is impressed by its performance, attention to detail, and overall value.

The reviewer provides a detailed review of the WHEELTOP EDS-TX Wireless Carbon Electronic Shifter/Derailleur groupset, highlighting its performance, features, and usability. They mention having used the groupset for several rides, including a 112-mile route and a ride with their son, which gave them enough experience to evaluate it thoroughly. The reviewer discusses the groupset's design, functionality, and some minor issues they encountered during installation and use.

The UltraLight 140 160 mm Heat Dissipation Mountain Bicycle Brake Disc Cooler Cooling Floating Rotor 6 Bolt Middle Lock Disc is not mentioned in this video. The reviewer discusses ZTTO floating discs and Cactus brand brake discs, but does not reference the UltraLight model.

The reviewer discusses the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle, highlighting its affordability and performance. They note its 3D printed upper with honeycomb construction, full carbon fiber base, and carbon rails, which contribute to its lightweight and smart appearance. The reviewer is impressed with its comfort and performance, comparing it favorably to more expensive saddles.

The reviewer briefly mentions the RideNow TPU Bike Inner Tube 700C 700x18 23 25 28 32 35 37 40 47C Road Bicycle Tire MTB Bike Camera 29x1.5 1.75 1.9 pneu aro but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset, highlighting its affordability and performance. They note the wheels are well-manufactured, lightweight, and offer aerodynamic benefits, though they mention some compromises in hub quality.

The reviewer briefly mentions a 'knockoff 3D printed saddle' as part of the bike's components, noting its presence but not providing extensive details. They express uncertainty about whether it's truly a knockoff or an original product, given the prevalence of imported bike parts. The saddle is part of a custom-built open mold bicycle that the reviewer finds impressive overall, though the focus of the video is not specifically on the saddle.

The reviewer praises the Elilee BLIZE XXE ROAD FRAME as a lightweight, stiff climbing bike that outperforms a Factor O2 VAM in ride feel and value. They highlight its excellent stiffness, comfort, and handling for a lightweight frame, though note some quirks like a steep seat tube angle and a T15 seatpost clamp.

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels ENT carbon wheelset, which they purchased for $287 from AliExpress. They tested the wheels over 1,000 kilometers, including challenging terrains like Belgian cobblestone climbs. The wheels are tubeless-ready but are noted as the heaviest 50mm wheels they have tested, with the front wheel weighing 828g and the rear 950g (total 1,778g without tubeless rim tape and valves). The internal rim width is 20mm, and the external width is 28.1mm, which is standard for modern wheels. The wheels feature Pillar 1423 steel spokes and Elitewheels six-pole hubs with steel bearings. The reviewer found the wheels to be well-built with consistent spoke tension and decent hub centering, though they noted some epoxy residue and wrinkles inside the rims. Performance-wise, the wheels felt sluggish on climbs and rolling terrain due to their weight but were comfortable on cobbles and stable in crosswinds. The reviewer also mentions trying the ENT 80mm version, which was faster on flats but less stable in crosswinds.

The reviewer criticizes the TAVELO Arow frame for poor quality control and engineering issues, including an undersized and egg-shaped bottom bracket shell, a poorly designed headset with insufficient preload and lack of weather sealing, a damaged seatpost clamp that scratches the seatpost, a problematic expander bung that is difficult to install and remove, and a low stack height that limits adjustment. Despite good internal molding, the frame is considered overpriced at nearly $2000 USD.

The ZRACE Center Lock Disc Rotor bike brake rotor is mentioned briefly in the video when discussing the components used in the bike build. The reviewer mentions purchasing these rotors from AliExpress for £10 for the pair and includes them as part of the build. However, there is no detailed discussion or review of their performance, quality, or specific features.

The reviewer discusses the ELITEWHEELS ENT GRAVEL Carbon Wheelset as part of their gravel bike build. They mention purchasing these wheels due to their positive experience with Elite wheels on their road bike. The wheels are described as 32 mm wide with a 35 mm depth profile, offering a balance of aerodynamics and weight savings. The reviewer highlights the value for money, noting the wheels cost £280 for the pair and weigh 1651 grams total (774g front, 877g rear). They praise the durability of their previous Elite wheels, having done close to 5,000 miles without issues, and express confidence these gravel wheels will perform similarly well.

The reviewer discusses the T47 screwfit bottom bracket in the context of their gravel bike build. They express satisfaction with this choice over press-fit bottom brackets, which they mention are prone to squeaking and generally problematic based on forum discussions. The T47 bottom bracket is described as having a massive aperture that facilitates cable routing through the frame. The reviewer also notes that the bottom bracket shell is hollow and large enough to allow finger access inside for cable management purposes.

The reviewer mentions purchasing a ZTTO branded 11-42 cassette from AliExpress for £26. They note having bought several ZTTO components in the past that have been reliable, though they acknowledge these are likely generic Chinese-made parts rebranded. The reviewer is curious to see how this cassette performs over time but doesn't provide extensive testing details in this video.