All Reviews

The reviewer provides a first look at the 2026 L-TWOO RX Pro 2x12-speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, highlighting its new shifter design, updated brake calipers, and overall performance. He praises its value for money, noting that it performs comparably to Shimano 105 at a fraction of the cost, but mentions some drawbacks such as weight, lever rattle, and long reach.

The reviewer purchased the ELITEWHEELS EDGE 3.0 DISC wheels for $601 from AliExpress and tested them over a 200 km ride. They found the wheels to be very good, praising their weight, hub, and value, but noted some minor drawbacks in spoke tension and carbon fiber finish. Overall, they recommend them as a safe buy with strong social proof.

The reviewer discusses the XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9, a new aero road bike from a Chinese brand, highlighting its competitive pricing, high-end components, and performance. They note it is a fast, stiff, and well-equipped bike but lacks emotional appeal and has some minor fit and finish issues.

The reviewer installs and tests the Winspace Hyper 2 Riser Handlebar on his Winspace T1006 bike, replacing the previous Hyper 1 handlebar. He finds the new handlebar extremely comfortable, particularly the high hand position, and notes that it provides a greater sense of control. He appreciates the quick transition between high and low hand positions and the slight 4-degree flare. While he acknowledges the need for more ride time to fully evaluate, he is very satisfied with the upgrade, stating it makes the bike more comfortable and race-ready. He also mentions the price and offers a discount code.

The reviewer installs the Winspace HYPER 2 Riser Handlebar on his Winspace T1006, replacing a standard race handlebar. He finds the installation simple, taking about 20 minutes, and notes that the handlebar offers a very comfortable position, especially on the high grip, with a quick transition between high and low grips. He appreciates the increased control and rigidity, and considers it a successful upgrade that makes the bike both more comfortable and more race-oriented. He mentions a price of 490 USD and a discount code.

The reviewer introduces the 10PLUS Carbon Wheels T Series Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim 36T Star Ratchet Center Lock pillar 1423 spokes Road Racing Wheelset as a budget-friendly option from a Chinese brand with a strong OEM background. They unbox the wheels, note the specifications, and conduct an anecdotal comparison against a higher-end wheelset. The reviewer finds the wheels to be stable in windy conditions, comfortable, and performing similarly to more expensive options on flat roads, especially given the price point.

The reviewer discusses the Winspace T1600 Ultra frameset, highlighting its improved stiffness, aerodynamics, and UDH compatibility. They praise the frame's quality and performance, noting it is on par with Western brands. The bike is built with SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset and Winspace Hyper 2 handlebars.

The reviewer and his friends test the MovingSports Aim One SL1200cs wheels, which are lightweight carbon wheels with carbon spokes, star ratchet hub, and ceramic bearings at a competitive price. They find the wheels to be a significant upgrade over stock wheels, offering improved acceleration, handling, and weight reduction. The reviewer compares them favorably to more expensive options like Roval and Winspace, noting minor differences in comfort and quality but overall great performance for the price.

The reviewer purchased the ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Spider & Carbon Crankset with their own money to test its performance. They installed it on their bike and tested it on a climb called Bansong Gogae and on flat roads. They found that the power data was stable with no spikes or false readings, and they even achieved a personal record on the climb despite the added weight. They concluded that at the price point of around 130,000-140,000 KRW, the performance is impressive and suitable for those looking to enter power meters.

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels Drive G42 gravel wheelset, highlighting its wider 28mm internal rim width, tubeless and hooked design, use of Alpina spokes and brass nipples, redesigned hubs with titanium freehub body and 60-tooth star ratchet, and overall impressive weight of around 1464g. He praises the build quality, noting excellent trueness and spoke tension balance. He also mentions the wheels' suitability for modern gravel riding and plans to test them further.

The reviewer discusses the TanTan TT-X71 bicycle, which he has been riding for three to four months and over 800 kilometers. He is impressed with its value for money, noting that it comes with a carbon frame, carbon forks, carbon seat post, carbon integrated handlebars, 50mm carbon wheels, and a WheelTop electronic groupset for about $1,639 delivered. He considers the electronic groupset a standout feature, making the bike feel more expensive than it is, and he would choose it over a mechanical 105 groupset. However, he mentions the bike is not super lightweight at 8.9 kg and the stock saddle was uncomfortable, which he replaced. He also swapped the stock wheels and tires for upgrades. Overall, he is very satisfied with the bike's performance and speed.

The reviewer briefly mentions the SAVA A7L Pro, which he purchased about a year ago for $1,557, and compares it to the SAVA TT X71. He notes that the SAVA A7L Pro has 28mm max tire clearance, ships with 25mm tires, and has a mechanical 105 groupset. He also mentions that it arrived slightly damaged in the post, but SAVA covered the repair costs. He recommends the SAVA TT X71 over the SAVA A7L Pro due to better tire clearance, electronic groupset, and undamaged delivery.

The reviewer tested the RACEWORK carbon pedals over about 1,000 kilometers and found them to be good but not amazing. They are priced at $42, with a $5 discount available, making them $37. The pedals are carbon fiber and have held up well, but they have a stiff spring-based clip system and are heavier than expected. The reviewer ranked them 77% on their cycling gear leaderboard, considering them a decent budget buy.

The reviewer gives a very early first impressions review of the 2025 RYET TT01 Triathlon Saddle, having only taken it out on two rides. They bought it with their own money for $134, but note it is currently available for about $122. They purchased it seeking a more comfortable saddle for their Trek Domane SL 5, especially when in an aero position with clip-on aero bars. They find it super comfortable, both in aero and non-aero positions, with thick padding that is slightly harder but provides enough support. It is more comfortable than their stock saddle and slightly more comfortable than their previous cheaper Riot 3D printed saddle. They rate it 8.5 for quality, 8 for function, and 8 for value, giving an overall 82% on their leaderboard, but caution that this score may change with more kilometers.