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UNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar 31.8x400/420/440/460mm Outer Drop Bar Ultralight Bicycle Handle Road Bicycle Flared Bar
MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats
LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE
SENICX PR3 Gravel Bike Crankset 40T/42T/44T chainring 165mm 170mm 175mm Crank 10/11S Speed 24MM
IIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts
HandlebarUNO FL12 Gravel Bike Handlebar 31.8x400/420/440/460mm Outer Drop Bar Ultralight Bicycle Handle Road Bicycle Flared Bar
Created: September 20, 2024The 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.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super lightweight
- Comes in various sizes
- Aggressively flared design for better off-road handling
- Silver finish, which is rare and matches vintage builds
- Good finish quality with Uno logos and mirror/matte details
- Feels strong with no noticeable flex
- Respectable weight (298g)
- Short reach for comfortable positioning
- Affordable price (less than Β£15)
Cons
- Not super light (though acceptable for the price)
- Long-term durability untested (reviewer plans to update if issues arise)
Key Points
- 40cm at the tops, 46cm at the widest flare point
- Standard round shape except for flared ends
- Brushed finish on drops (covered by bar tape)
- Intended for gravel/touring use
SaddleMIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats
Created: March 07, 2025The reviewer examines the MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle, noting its low price and lightweight design but expressing concerns about the finish quality and durability.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very cheap (under Β£20)
- Full carbon construction
- Extremely lightweight
- Some users swear by the shaping
Cons
- Poor finish quality (visible imperfections at cover/carbon junction)
- Messy bonding of rails into shell
- Does not inspire confidence for rough use
- Compared unfavorably to higher-end saddles
Key Points
- 143mm width
- 135g weight
- Intended for road/MTB use
- Mixed user opinions reported
GroupsetLTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE
Created: July 08, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the LTWOO Bicycle Ceramic Bearing Speed Carbon Fiber Pulley Wheel Rear Derailleurs Guide Wheel for Shimano 105/UT/Ultegra/DURA ACE but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- The ceramic bearings spin really nice and freely when clean.
Cons
Key Points
- Designed for 11-speed Shimano, specifically for Dura Ace and Ultegra.
CrankSENICX PR3 Gravel Bike Crankset 40T/42T/44T chainring 165mm 170mm 175mm Crank 10/11S Speed 24MM
Created: July 08, 2025The reviewer discusses the SENICX PR3 Gravel Bike Crankset, highlighting its affordability and durability. They mention using the road edition previously and praise its performance despite not being the lightest option.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Affordable
- Durable and bomb-proof
- Comes with a single gravel narrow wide chain ring
- Uses a 24mm Shimano style axle with a three-bolt chain ring mount
- Includes handy preload tool for Shimano style preload system
Cons
- Not the lightest option
Key Points
- Weight: 580g for cranks, 687g with chain ring, just under 700g with all hardware
- Uses 24mm Shimano style axle
- Three-bolt chain ring mount
- Includes gravel narrow wide chain ring
Disc-BrakesIIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts
Created: July 08, 2025The reviewer briefly mentions the IIIPRO Bicycle mechanical line pull brake converted to hydraulic brake modified parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Allows running hydraulic calipers with mechanical shifters
- Neater system compared to running cables all the way to the caliper
- Majority of the way to the caliper is purely hydraulic
Cons
- Not the lightest
- Chunky to mount into handlebars
- Flat mount design may not be compatible with all bikes
Key Points
- Similar to the Hope system
- Short runner cable from mechanical levers
- Ceramic pistons
- Flat mount design