Ltwoo Rx Grt R9 Gr9 Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake 11/12s Shifter Carbon Fiber Groupset Hydraulic Caliper Rear Derilleur Set - Bicycle Derailleur

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Trace Velo on YouTube almost 3 years ago
00:40:22
Mentioned at 08:34

The reviewer discusses the Ltwoo Rx Grt R9 Gr9 Road Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake 11/12s Shifter Carbon Fiber Groupset Hydraulic Caliper Rear Derailleur Set, highlighting its features and initial impressions during installation.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Fully hydraulic road groupset, a first from a Chinese manufacturer
  • 2x12 speed with carbon parts including brake levers, shift paddles, and part of the rear derailleur cage
  • Follows Shimano standard for hydraulic fittings
  • Includes shifters, front and rear derailleurs, brake calipers, and mounting brackets
  • Affordable at £358 from AliExpress
  • Available in 2x11 and gravel-specific 1x12 versions
  • Initial setup was straightforward and simple

Cons

  • Left shifter for the front derailleur was initially stiff, though adjustable
  • Front brake hose had a kink from the factory, possibly a quality control issue
  • Use of anti-seize compound on bolts is not recommended by the manufacturer

Key Points

  • Carbon fiber components in brake levers, shift paddles, and rear derailleur cage
  • Shimano-compatible hydraulic fittings
  • Adjustable shifter tension via a bolt on the back
  • Flat Mount calipers (70 mm bolt spacing)
Tom Bowers Cycling on YouTube 4 months ago
00:15:04
Mentioned at 00:52

The reviewer states that the Ltwoo GR9 groupset inspired the entire project and provides a detailed initial assessment. They are impressed with the finish quality of the shifters and hoods, note the rear derailleur has a strong clutch and large cage for gravel use, and praise the brake calipers' appearance and value.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Impressive finish quality of the shifters and hood rubbers
  • Rear derailleur has a strong clutch and large cage suitable for gravel and large cassettes
  • Brake calipers look incredible quality for the price and feature cooling fins on the pads
  • Hoses come pre-attached with a loop for gear cable routing
  • Includes brake olives, mounting hardware, and adapters
  • Extremely cheap price point, compared to lower than Shimano Claris

Cons

  • Brake calipers are a two-piece bolted-together design, not a one-piece design

Key Points

  • Gravel-specific groupset
  • Includes shifters, rear derailleur, and brake calipers
  • Does not include chain, chainset, or brake rotors
  • Price was approximately £130
  • Rear derailleur is rated for up to a 50-tooth cassette

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