All Reviews

The reviewer discusses the UNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar, highlighting its features and initial impressions. They mention its silver color, flared design, and suitability for gravel and touring bikes.

The reviewer mentions the ZRACE Center Lock Brake Disc Rotor briefly when discussing the braking system of the bike. They state that the bike uses ZRACE rotors with 160 mm on the front and 140 mm on the rear. The rotors are part of the budget build and cost €5 each, totaling €10 for both.

The reviewer mentions the BUCKLOS pedals briefly as part of their budget bike build. They state the pedals are SPD-compatible and were chosen because the reviewer already uses the same setup on their gravel bike, avoiding the need to invest in road pedals or shoes. The pedals cost €9.

The reviewer briefly mentions the KMC Bike Chain X8 X9 X10 X11 X12 MTB Bicycle Chains 8 9 10 11 12 Speed Road Bike Current Mountain Bike for Shimano Bikes Part but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer discusses the HYGGE Aerodynamic carbon frame MODEL S CARBON FRAME as part of their budget bike build. They highlight that it is a full carbon frame, lightweight, and aerodynamic, made with EPS molding for a smooth finish and strong strength-to-weight ratio. The frame comes with an integrated handlebar, fork, and seat post, all purchased from AliExpress for a total cost of €668. The reviewer mentions the frame size is small, paired with a 90 mm stem and 400 mm wide integrated handlebar.

The reviewer briefly mentions the BUCKLOS Bicycle Handlebar Tapes Shock-Absorption Comfortable Cycling Handlebar Tape Road Bike Drop Bar Tape Road Bicycle Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer briefly mentions the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight 120g Carbon Saddle 250x140mm Bike Seating for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling parts but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer briefly mentions the BUCKLOS Bicycle Bottom Bracket Sealed Bearing 24mm Bike BB BSA Threaded BB68/73 MTB Bottom Bracket Road Mountain Bike Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.

The reviewer chose the Wheeltop EDS TX as the groupset for their budget carbon road bike build. They describe it as a fully wireless electronic groupset, which means less cables and easier setup. They purchased it from the official Wheeltop store to ensure authenticity and future warranty support, costing €639. They position it as a key component that allows for a high-performance feature (wireless electronic shifting) at a significantly lower total bike cost compared to typical market prices.

The reviewer discusses the ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels ENT 2.0 Disc Brake 700c Carbon Rim Center Lock Road Bike Wheelset as part of their budget-friendly bike build. They highlight the wheel set's 50 mm depth and 28 mm width, which they feel offers a good balance between performance and comfort. The reviewer also mentions the sound of the freehub and notes that they purchased the wheel set for an 'amazing price' of €362.

The reviewer mentions the RideNow TPU inner tubes briefly when discussing the wheel and tire setup. They state that these TPU inner tubes are used inside the Continental GP 5000 tires and express personal approval of them, noting their lightweight nature and ease of portability.

The reviewer mentions the ZTTO cassette as part of their budget bike build. They describe it as a 12-speed cassette with 11 teeth on the smallest cog and 34 teeth on the largest cog. The cassette is paired with the Elite Wheels ent. Carbon wheel set and is part of the overall wheel set and tires package that cost €499. The reviewer does not provide extensive details about the cassette's performance but includes it as part of their cost-effective build.

The reviewer discusses a crank set from a brand called Synix (likely a mispronunciation/misspelling of SENICX), model PR3. They mention it is made of aluminum with 165 mm crank arms and 34 to 50 teeth chain rings. The reviewer opted for 165 mm length instead of the usual 170 mm to experiment with ride feel, referencing Tad Pogacha's use of similar crank arms. The crank set cost €47.