All Reviews

The reviewer discusses using the QUICK PRO AR:One bike for a hill climb race, noting it has been modified to be extremely lightweight, weighing under 6 kg with pedals. He praises its performance on steep gradients, especially with ultra-light wheels and tires.

The reviewer praises the Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset for its extremely low weight (under 900g for the pair) and responsiveness on steep climbs, noting that it accelerates effortlessly when climbing out of the saddle. He finds it ideal for hill climb racing where aero is less important than weight savings.

The reviewer uses a ZTTO ULT2 12-speed cassette on their lightweight climbing bike, noting it is extremely light and a good compromise between weight and durability, but they need more miles to fully evaluate it.

The reviewer praises the TUKUS Bluefin Turbo-SR carbon wheels for their bold, flashy design and solid performance. They note the wheels are lightweight, have a wave-shaped rim with shark fin dimples, and use carbon spokes. The reviewer found them to be fast, stiff, and comfortable for aero wheels, though slightly sensitive to crosswinds. They highlight the unique aesthetic and appreciate the free shipping and duties included in the price. However, they express concerns about spoke tension consistency, lack of crash replacement policy, and the non-replaceable nature of the carbon spokes.

The reviewer discusses the Magicshine HORI 700 daytime running headlight, highlighting its compact design that fits between a Garmin mount and computer. They note its 700 lumen output, 22.5 hour runtime, USB-C charging, and simple user interface. The reviewer appreciates its wide beam and side visibility but notes it lacks a true erratic daytime flash and has a fixed beam angle. Overall, they give it a 9.0 out of 10.

The reviewer mentions the Quick Pro AR:One bike in the context of a hill climb race, noting that he uses it for the event. He refers to it as 'my bike' and observes that Chinese bikes like his are becoming common in UK hill climb scenes, but does not provide detailed analysis or specific features of the Quick Pro AR:One.

The reviewer compares the CYCLAMI E1-Team electric mini pump to the PrestaCycle Presta Flo to Go, finding them to be identical in appearance, internal components, and performance. The CYCLAMI E1-Team costs $59.49, while the PrestaCycle version costs $189. Both pumps performed similarly in initial tests but failed after a similar number of test cycles (8 for PrestaCycle, 9 for CYCLAMI), with the same failure mode. The reviewer criticizes the high markup on the PrestaCycle version and questions the positive reviews it received from BikeRadar and road.cc, suggesting that the CYCLAMI version would not have received such ratings if tested under its own brand.

The reviewer received the Gaciron XIAOMAN-1000 front light from the company and found it to be a versatile piece of kit. He highlights its multiple uses as a bike light, flashlight, camping light, power bank, and desk lamp. He appreciates its solid construction, waterproofing, and the included accessories. He recommends it for everyday carry and camping, noting its value for money.

The reviewer tests the Magene TEO P515 power meter crankset, the carbon crank version, against a Favero Assioma Duo power meter. He finds the power measurements to be very accurate, with average power differences under 1% in steady-state tests and in real-world riding. He praises the aluminum crank version for its cost-effectiveness and the carbon version for its low weight, but notes the carbon version is much more expensive and has proprietary parts. Overall, he concludes that the P515 is a reliable power meter for training, with the aluminum version being the best value.