All Reviews

The reviewer discusses the ZRACE NEW 12S HG Cassette, but notes that it is an all-steel cassette without an aluminum spider, making it less recommended than the steel-with-spider Zrace cassette. He places it in DNF tier due to lack of competitive pricing.

The reviewer discusses the Ryet 11-34T 12-speed cassette, noting it is a hybrid design with an aluminum spider and aluminum largest sprocket, with the rest being steel. It weighs 230g, lighter than Dura-Ace, and costs about £50. The reviewer gives it an A tier rating, praising its balance of weight, performance, and durability, but notes it only comes in 11-34T and funky colors.

The reviewer mentions the SUNSHINE Ultralight 12 Speed Cassette only briefly in the context of gravel cassettes, stating it is cheap, available in many configurations (9 to 13 speed, 36 to 52 tooth), uses a milled aluminum spider design, and is lightweight. He notes it is a good compromise for cheap gravel builds or commuters, but does not provide detailed testing or strong endorsement.

The reviewer mentions the SUNSHINE Ultralight Bicycle Cassette Freewheel as a cheap gravel cassette option, noting it is available in many configurations from 9 to 13 speed and 36 to 52 tooth, with a milled aluminum spider design. It is considered a good compromise for price, weight, and durability for budget gravel or commuter builds, but is placed at the top of B tier due to not being super competitive in weight.

The reviewer discusses the Schwalbe CLIK valve, an alternative to Presta valves, which he adopted after his pump's chuck deteriorated. He highlights the convenience of the click-on interface, compatibility with existing Presta pumps, and ease of core removal by hand. He notes that the system is popular in Japan and offers peace of mind during roadside repairs, but criticizes its higher weight, potential for clogging, incompatibility with coreless inflation, and higher cost compared to Presta valves.

The reviewer praises the Partical GCX45 Hyperlight wheels for their extremely low weight (sub-1 kg), high-quality construction, and excellent ride feel, particularly for climbing and acceleration. They note that the wheels are best suited for lighter riders and those who prioritize responsiveness over momentum.

The reviewer describes the iGPSPORT BSC500 as a solid bike computer with a great display, good GPS accuracy, and useful features like navigation and climb profiles, but notes some software bugs and inconsistent rerouting.

The reviewer discusses the Magicshine HORI 700 front light, highlighting its compact size, wide beam, and affordable price. They note that it is designed to mount on top of a Garmin quarter-turn mount, which they find less ideal aesthetically, but they discover that the beam pattern works well even when mounted level. They also test it as a helmet light and find it capable for trail riding. However, they report that the battery runtime at 700 lumens is shorter than advertised, and there is no pass-through charging.

The reviewer describes the Ravemen FR1100 as his favorite daytime running light for road cycling, highlighting its exceptional battery life and visibility during the day, while noting it also works well in the dark.