TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike Fram
Frame
The reviewer compares the TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike Frame to the Elves FTH frame, noting it came in at a touch under $1,400 AUD, making it roughly $600 AUD cheaper than the Elves frame. They mention that both frames were part of a vote for a cheapest race bike build project, with the TRIFOX frame being a close contender. The reviewer highlights that the TRIFOX frame is of a lesser quality compared to the Elves frame, with divots in the top tube, dirt inclusions in the paint, and blisters. However, they also note that these issues are not severe enough to warrant returning the frame. The reviewer states that the TRIFOX frame is stiffer and has a cleaner bottom bracket area, but the head tube where the bearings sit is rough and sharp, which is a concern. Ultimately, the reviewer decides to build up the Elves frame instead of the TRIFOX frame.
AI Summary
Pros
- Cheaper price point (~$1,400 AUD)
- Stiffer frame
- Clean bottom bracket area
Cons
- Lower quality compared to Elves frame
- Divots in the top tube
- Dirt inclusions in the paint
more cons in the video
Key Points
- Price: ~$1,400 AUD
- Weight: 1245g (frame), 410g (uncut fork)
- Threaded bottom bracket
more key points in the video
YOELEO R12 DB
Frame
The reviewer provides a long-term review of the YOELEO R12 DB Disc Brake Frameset after riding it for three months and thousands of miles. He discusses its performance, value compared to mainstream brands, and specific features.
AI Summary
Pros
- Loves the look of the frame with big aero tubes and interesting angles
- Disc brake design saves money by wearing down pads instead of carbon rims
- Easy to set up with internally routed cables and low maintenance once built
more pros in the video
Cons
- Dreads future maintenance like changing headset due to internal routing
- Dislikes the rubber cover on the seat post clamp, calling it a 'horrible bit of rubber' that spoils the aesthetic
- Concerned about the tiny bolt on the seat post
more cons in the video
Key Points
- YOELEO R12 is an aero frameset
- Price is around $1,300 (approximately £1,000)
- Includes seat post and handlebars when purchased
more key points in the video
Pardus Gomera TT
Complete Bike
SPEXCEL high quality classic bib shorts race bicycle bottom Ropa Ciclismo bike pants 4D gel pad Italy Silicon grippers at leg
Bib-ShortThe padding seems thick at first but is split in half in the middle which causes a crease around the buttcrack, getting in every time you get up even without sweat The leg rubber bands are way too strong and tight causing additional discomfort. The suspenders are not the most breathable, but they are at least very stretchy and comfortable
I would not recommend these bibs given the great alternatives you can get for just a little more money.
Purchased: 2022-06-03
Men's Road Cycling Cool Weather Cycling Shorts
Bib-ShortGreat (light) winter shorts. It's hard to find bib shorts for colder days, that are a little bit padded. I really like those, as I totally don't like long bibs in the winter, as I fell them to be uncomfy and too tight. I rather like "winter" bibs with 1 or 2 layers of tights instead which gives you a better flexibility.
I would use this short between about -3º-12ºC. If colder, then I would need another layer or a shorter (~1h) ride. Also, Decathlon seems to be doing sales of those shorts sometimes, so I think, I got those for about 40-50 EUR.
Purchased: 2021-10-01
Racmmer Pro 2020 Bike Cool Mesh Superlight Cycling Base Layers Bicycle Short Sleeve Shirt Highly Breathbale Underwear Jersey cycling base layer mesh base layerbase layer cycling
Base LayersGreat mesh layer. Using it for years and reorder several sizes (short/long sleeve)
Purchased: 2019-10-20
Deemount 40/60/80mm Presta Nipples Bicycle Tubeless Rim F/V Valves Brass Core Brass Stem Round Base
Tubes
- crap, the inner valve core was totally toast and I was unable to unscrew it, even using pliers
- Just buy quality Schwalbe, which are also not too expensive anyways.
Purchased: 2022-01-01
Rockbros Cycling Gloves Windproof Breathable Men Women Full Finger Bike Mtb Gloves Anti-slip Bicycle Bike Shock-absorbing Glove - Cycling Gloves
Gloves
- Very light, comfy
- temperature point for me: -2ºC - 10ºC perfect.
- rode it all winter, after 1-2 season it is a little bit worn/teared, so I already bought a second pair.
Purchased: 2021-04-12
ROCKBROS Bike Pump High Pressure Aluminium Alloy CNC Dustproof Barometer AV/FV Ultralight Portable Inflater Bicycle Accessories
Mini-Pumps
- Both valve types work for a minipump on the way
- installable below bottle cages
- The pressure/manometer is a little bit useless, as it does not bring you confidence and is very very coarse. Also, the hand is a little bit loose, so if you install the minipump on your bottle cages, the hand will rattle most of the time. So can recommend BUT take the model without manometer!
Purchased: 2022-02-20
Bicycle Headset Installation Removal Tools Bike Bottom Bracket Bearing Press Tool for BB86 PF30 BB92 Road MTB Repair Accessories Bicycle Repair Tools
ToolsWorks
Purchased: 2022-01-01
NEW Bicycle Bags Cycling Top Tube Front Frame Bag Waterproof MTB Road Triangle Pannier Dirt-resistant Bike Accessories Bags
Bags
- good water proof material
- quality straps, which are gentle to the frame
- only a little bit too big for my smaller frame size, So I needed to use smaller bottles or move the bottle cages further down.
Purchased: 2022-03-27
WEST BIKING MTB Road Bike Saddle Bag Waterproof Bicycle Tools Bag Reflective Rear Seatpost Bag Basket Cycling Accessories
Bagsworks. Nothing bad or good too tell.
Purchased: 2020-08-03
ROCKBROS Bike Bag Waterproof Reflective 10L Large Capacity Saddle Bag Cycling Foldable Tail Rear Bag MTB Road Trunk Bicycle Bag
Bags
- good bag, also works on my smaller frame sizes and does not rub on the back wheel (172cm height)
- water proof, only disadvantage is, there is no valve or so, so you have to press out all the air in order to reduce the bag size.
Purchased: 2021-04-12
ROCKBROS Bike Caps Summer MTB Road Multi Bicycle Head Wear Bandana Men Women Anti Sun Sports Cycling Hats Ciclismo Gorras riding cap cap cyclingcap mtb
Caps & Bonnets
- nice color options
- Fits, works
Purchased: 2022-04-20
PF4124 BB86 92 Pressfit Bottom Brackets Mtb Road Bicycle BB PF4130 PF41-DUB Frame Shell 86.5-92mm for Shimano/SRAM GXP/SRAM-DUB
Bottom-Bracket
- In the beginning after installation, it was spinning great, BUT after only 100-200km it started become rough already
- For this price point, you can already get 2x Shimano BB, but being forced to use SRAM DUB, I tried this one, total failure, which is why I got back to Shimano
I think I made no mistake while installing it, because now with the Shimano BB it works great, also with the previous, cheaper ZTTO it worked also for 1,500km. So I can NOT recommend this one.
Purchased: 2022-05-14