LTWOO R7 2x10 speed, 20s Road 8Kit, ZRACE Brake + Cassette + Chains + Shifter + Rear Derailleurs + Front Derailleurs, 4700,R3000

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£60 GROUPSET? Is This Actually Rideable

The reviewer purchased and tested the LTWOO R7 2x10 speed rim brake mechanical groupset from AliExpress for £62. They installed it on a Cannondale road bike and used it for several months through winter, including commutes and rides in the Peak District. They describe it as a complete groupset including shifters, derailleurs, brakes, cassette, and chain, requiring only a separate crankset. The reviewer is impressed by the extremely low price and functional shifting performance but notes significant drawbacks in weight, chain retention, build quality, and setup difficulty.

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Pros

Extremely low price (approx. £62-£73)
Complete groupset includes shifters, mechs, brakes, cassette, and chain
Shift quality is spot on and reliable once dialed in
No missed shifts during testing
Campagnolo-inspired ergonomics with a long thumb lever are comfortable and accessible
Hood profiling is comfortable and provides a positive grip
Compatible with a separate gravel rear derailleur (GR7) for added versatility
Heavy-duty steel cassette is durable and unlikely to wear out quickly
All components held up well over approximately 500km of use
Good value for a winter, training, or commuter bike where weight and premium feel are not priorities

Cons

Weak rear derailleur spring leading to poor chain retention and chain slap
Not suitable for off-road use due to chain retention issues
Very heavy overall
Overall fit and finish is not premium, with rough edges and cheap-feeling materials
Shifters and mechs have a rough finish compared to premium groupsets
Does not include a crankset
More difficult to index and dial in than Shimano 105 or Di2
Shifting has a positive 'clunk' rather than a smooth, gliding feel
Brake calipers are very basic (Z race BR001)
Cassette is a heavy solid block of steel

Key Points

Brand: LTWOO (referred to as 'L2' in transcript)
Model: R7
Type: 2x10 speed rim brake mechanical road groupset
Included components: Shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur, ZRACE BR001 brake calipers, ZRACE 10-speed chain, 11-32T cassette
Missing component: Crankset
Weight: Not lightweight; specific weights given: Rear derailleur (273.6g), Front derailleur (98.8g), Right shifter with cable (264.7g), Left shifter with cable and clamp (263.3g), Brakes (~200g each), Cassette (367.3g), Chain (302.5g)
Shifter design: Features a long thumb lever inspired by Campagnolo
Compatibility: Shifters are compatible with the LTWOO GR7 gravel rear derailleur
Purchase source: AliExpress

LTWOO R7 2x10 speed, 20s Road 8Kit, ZRACE Brake + Cassette + Chains + Shifter + Rear Derailleurs + Front Derailleurs, 4700,R3000

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