All Reviews

The reviewer discusses their experience with the HYGGE Model S carbon frame, which they purchased from AliExpress and built up from scratch. They highlight the frame's aerodynamic design, integrated handlebar, and fully internal cable routing. The reviewer mentions riding the bike for about 300 km in various conditions, including commuting and gravel riding. They note the frame's lightweight nature, chameleon paint, and carbon fiber weave visible near the bottom bracket. The reviewer also discusses some challenges during the build process, such as sharp edges inside the frame and handlebar, and the lack of grommets for cable entry and exits.

The reviewer mentions the SENSAH Team Pro shifters briefly, stating they enjoy how they shift, describing them as crisp and smooth, similar to Shimano 105 shifters. They note a slightly different mechanism but highlight the value at $80 Canadian for both shifters. The reviewer also mentions that these shifters pair well with the 105 front and rear derailleurs.

The reviewer praises the TRIGON AR01 as a stunning, well-designed bike with excellent attention to detail, but notes it is expensive and has some drawbacks with the optional wheels.

The reviewer finds the Elves Vanyar Pro disc to be a good value race bike that performs similarly to mainstream brands like Specialized and Canyon, with distinctive styling and customizable colors. It offers solid performance, stiffness, and handling, but has some comfort and aesthetic drawbacks.

The reviewer praises the YOELEO R11 DB Disc Brake Frameset for its comfort, climbing and descending performance, and overall ride quality. They note that the frame is stiff, transfers power well, and provides a smooth and stable ride. The aesthetics are appreciated, though the seat post cover is criticized for being floppy. The reviewer concludes that the bike is worth the money due to its performance and ride quality.

The reviewer describes the Elves Vanyar Pro disc as a potentially excellent value road bike, priced at £4,000 in the UK with a full carbon frame, fork, handlebars, wheels, and a 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset. They note it is a second-generation lightweight hill climbing specialist with some aero improvements, and highlight the customization options and local UK support as key advantages.

The reviewer discusses a Trifox X18 frame where the front derailleur hanger came loose after about 300 miles due to rivets failing. He contacted Trifox, who acknowledged the issue as rare and offered to cover repair costs. The reviewer identifies cost-cutting as the likely cause—the hanger was riveted over paint without epoxy bonding, unlike most manufacturers. He repairs it himself with epoxy and rivets, noting the fix is straightforward but requires time and tools. He mentions owning another Trifox frame with the same hanger design that has remained solid over 5,000–6,000 miles, but due to this and past issues with Trifox products, he is hesitant to recommend or try their frames again.

The reviewer discusses the COOSPO HW9 Armband Heart Rate Monitor extensively, highlighting its performance, comfort, and accuracy. They mention using it for several months across various activities like running, cycling, rowing, and high-intensity training. The reviewer compares it favorably to other heart rate monitors, noting its optical sensor technology and dual Bluetooth/ANT+ connectivity. They also contrast it with chest strap monitors and wrist-based sensors, praising its stability and reliability during exercise.

The reviewer discusses the COOSPO chest strap heart rate monitor briefly, stating that it works well and is comparable to other brands. They mention it was sent to them for review along with an armband version. The chest strap is described as functional, comfortable, and providing accurate readings with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for dual device pairing. However, the review primarily focuses on the armband version rather than providing extensive details about the chest strap.

The reviewer discusses the LTWOO V3 eRX eR9 electronic groupset based on experiences from three YouTubers (China Cycling, GC Performance, and Trace Fellow). They note that when it works, the groupset performs well with good shifting, braking, and ergonomics, but all three reviewers experienced reliability issues including waterproofing problems, battery connection failures, and front derailleur malfunctions. The reviewer cannot recommend it for everyday consumers due to these reliability concerns.

The reviewer discusses the ZRACE BR-005 Cable Actuated Hydraulic Disc Brake as part of their bike build. They mention that these brakes are cable-actuated hydraulic disc calipers, meaning they are controlled by a cable but have a small oil reservoir inside that triggers the pistons. The reviewer notes that this wouldn't be their first choice of brake setup now, but at the time of building the bike, fully hydraulic drop shifters and brakes weren't available on a budget. They highlight that the brakes have performed well overall, with no issues during emergency stops, though they acknowledge that fully hydraulic brakes would still be better.

The reviewer discusses the ZRACE 2x crankset they purchased from AliExpress for £54. They mention that the chainrings are milled from a single piece of aluminum, which eliminates concerns about screws or bolts coming loose. The only issue encountered was the missing preload screw, which the reviewer suspects may have been their own oversight during assembly rather than a fault with the product. Overall, they report very few issues with the crankset after 3,000 miles of use.

The reviewer discusses the TOSEEK Full Carbon Fibre Bicycle Road Handlebar Integrated UD Matte/Gloss Bike Handlebar stem 90/100/110/120mm Cycling Bent Bar as part of their bike build. They mention purchasing it for 46 pounds and highlight its integrated stem with internal cable routing channels. The reviewer chose the 400mm wide bars with a 100mm long stem, based on personal comfort preferences. They note significant challenges with cable routing due to small holes in the bars, which required filing to accommodate thicker compressionless housings. The reviewer also mentions that the internal cable routing caused excessive bends in the cable housings, leading to shifting and braking issues, and describes the installation process as a 'nightmare' they wouldn't want to repeat.

The reviewer discusses their experience with the TRIFOX Full Carbon Fiber Road Bike Frame (model X16TA) purchased from AliExpress for £430 including shipping. They highlight that the frame is designed for disc brakes with thru-axle fittings (also available in a QR variant) and comes with a seat post, fork, and all necessary headset bearings. The reviewer mentions initial issues with cable routing holes being at right angles rather than angled, which they fixed by filing. They also note a proprietary seat post design that might complicate replacements. Despite these minor issues, the frame has performed well over 3,000 miles, including long-distance rides.