MyBike.parts
junk or worth your money?
00:00 Intro
00:39 Frame bag
03:30 TPU tube
09:28 Di2 charger
13:05 Aero bottle
14:28 Bar end tubeless plug
16:25 Bartape
18:27 Chain tools
21:07 Cyclops glasses
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Bike part mentions in this video
NEWBOLER Bicycle Bags Cycling Top Tube Front Frame Bag Waterproof MTB Road Triangle Pannier Dirtresistant Bike Accessories Bags
MEROCA Road Bike TPU Inner Tube 700x23-32C FV 45L/65L/80L Ultra-light Road Bicycle Inner Tube
ZTTO Bicycle Tubeless Tyre Fast Repair Kit MTB Road Bike Tires Punctur Sealant Rubber Strip Drill Tool Handle Bar End Hidden
BUCKLOS Road Bike Handlebar Tapes PU Shock Bicycle Handle Bar Tape W/Bar End Plugs Anti-Slip Anti-Vibration Wrap Belts Bartape
Bicycle Repair Tool Set Chain Wear Checker 6/7/8/9/10/11 Speed Joint Magic Buckle MTB Chain Link Plier Bike Buckle Chain Breaker
BagsNEWBOLER Bicycle Bags Cycling Top Tube Front Frame Bag Waterproof MTB Road Triangle Pannier Dirtresistant Bike Accessories Bags
Created: January 24, 2026The reviewer tests the NEWBOLER frame bag, noting its low price, high user rating, and initial positive impressions of its build quality and waterproofing features. They conduct durability and waterproof tests, concluding it is a good value for money with a caveat.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very low price (approx. Β£6.73)
- High user rating (4.7 out of 5)
- Feels well-made and of good quality
- Has waterproof zip and taped seams
- Reflective logo for safety
- Good size (35cm/14in) to fit most bikes
- Survived a 1,000-cycle zip durability test
Cons
- Uses Velcro straps which the reviewer does not love, suggesting using electrical tape to protect frame paint
- Logo is considered a bit big and garish
- Waterproof claim failed under an extreme test (simulated jet wash)
Key Points
- Made of PVC
- Claimed to be 100% waterproof
- Comes with Velcro attachment straps
- Price fluctuates frequently
TubesMEROCA Road Bike TPU Inner Tube 700x23-32C FV 45L/65L/80L Ultra-light Road Bicycle Inner Tube
Created: January 24, 2026The reviewer tests the MEROCA TPU inner tube, noting its extremely low price compared to typical TPU tubes. They conduct pressure retention and puncture resistance tests, finding it performs surprisingly well.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Extremely cheap (costs just 10% of typical TPU tube prices)
- Better pressure retention than expected (lost less pressure over a week than some other TPU tubes)
- No issues with fitting the tube
- Valve held strong despite being plastic
- Performed well in puncture tests over glass and hardware, showing resilience
Cons
- TPU tubes in general have a reputation for losing pressure quickly
- Potential risk of melting the plastic valve if using an electric pump
Key Points
- TPU stands for thermoplastic polyurethane
- Super light inner tubes
- Claimed to puncture less and ride nicer than standard butyl tubes
- The tested tube cost significantly less than most standard butyl tubes
- Pressure test: After one week, the butyl tube dropped from 70 PSI to ~58 PSI, the MEROCA TPU dropped to ~49 PSI
ToolsZTTO Bicycle Tubeless Tyre Fast Repair Kit MTB Road Bike Tires Punctur Sealant Rubber Strip Drill Tool Handle Bar End Hidden
Created: January 24, 2026The reviewer tests the ZTTO tubeless repair kit. They find the core repair tool works well, but the integrated bar-end mount is not suitable for drop-bar bikes.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The repair tool itself works effectively ('fantastic').
- It looks neat and is purple.
- Comes with road-appropriate bacon strips that are a good size for road and gravel tires.
- It is designed to thread onto an included bar end for storage.
- The price is considered a bargain.
Cons
- The bar-end storage feature, marketed for mountain bikes, does not fit on a road bike with drop bars ('Is it going to fit? No.').
Key Points
- The kit includes a 'lipstick'-style repair tool with pokey bacon strips inside.
- Successfully repaired a punctured tire in the test.
- The bar-end mount is intended for flat bars, not drop bars.
Bar-TapeBUCKLOS Road Bike Handlebar Tapes PU Shock Bicycle Handle Bar Tape W/Bar End Plugs Anti-Slip Anti-Vibration Wrap Belts Bartape
Created: January 24, 2026The reviewer tests the BUCKLOS bar tape, noting it feels grippy and thick, wraps well, and has a sticky backing. They conduct a sandpaper 'rubability' durability test against Silca tape, finding the BUCKLOS wore through faster but still performed acceptably for real-world use.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Feels grippy
- Has a nice thickness
- Backed with a sticky strip to keep it in place
- Wraps really nicely (wrapability 9.5/10)
- Performed pretty well in the test
- In most real-world situations, it's actually going to last quite well
- I actually think it's a pretty good product
Cons
- In a sandpaper durability test, it wore through the surface faster than the competing Silca tape.
Key Points
- The tape is called 'Bianke' (likely a color/pattern name).
- The reviewer conducted a 'rubability test' using fine sandpaper, comparing it to Silca tape.
- After 5 minutes of sanding, the BUCKLOS tape surface had rubbed off, while the Silca tape was only marked.
- The reviewer concludes that technically both would still work after the test.
Bicycle Repair Tool Set Chain Wear Checker 6/7/8/9/10/11 Speed Joint Magic Buckle MTB Chain Link Plier Bike Buckle Chain Breaker
Created: January 24, 2026The reviewer tests a cheap chain tool set purchased from AliExpress. They find that while the chain breaker and quick link tool technically work, they have serious concerns about the included quick links and the accuracy of the chain wear checker, ultimately categorizing the set as 'junk' due to safety and reliability risks.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The chain breaker does the job.
- The quick link tool works, though its operation is confusing.
Cons
- The included quick links are a major safety concern; the reviewer recommends against skimping on these.
- The chain wear checker is inaccurate, giving a false reading on a known-worn chain.
- The reviewer categorizes the entire set as 'junk' and does not want to trust it.
- Potential for tools to not work, making the rest pointless.
Key Points
- The set includes a chain breaker, chain wear checker, quick link tool, quick links, and a chain holder.
- The chain wear checker's inaccuracy is highlighted as a critical flaw, as using a worn chain can damage other drivetrain components.
- The reviewer strongly advises using quick links from well-respected, major chain manufacturers for safety.