Trace Velo - Unlocking MAXIMUM performance from your Chinese groupset!

Cheap Chinese groupsets from brands like L-TWOO and Sensah from AliExpress, can be VERY tempting. But out of the box, performance rarely matches Shimano gear.

However, I’ve been using these cheap groupsets on my bikes for MANY years, and believe with a few tweaks, hacks, and techniques, they can come very close in terms of performance to groupsets from SRAM and Shimano. So in this episode, I will share all my tips and tricks for squeezing every ounce of performance out of these cheaper Chinese groupsets.

I’ll cover things to look out for, ways to improve shifting performance, proper brake bleeding technique, and some general tips to ensure they run as smoothly as possible in all conditions!

If you fancy checking out any of the groupsets featured, these are the sellers on AliExpress that I personally use.

L-TWOO R9 Disc:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DklWe4h

Sensah Empire HRD:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4dKXvL3

BTW, they are affiliate links, but don't raise the price for you in any way, just help me out slightly with some commission.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:46 – Mechanical shifting tips
01:45 – Full length gear housing
03:11 – Gear cable liner
03:58 – More shifting tips
06:19 – Wear on chains/cassette
07:14 – Rattling shifters
08:09 – Tips for bleeding disc brakes
10:45 – Conclusion
11:26 – Bonus clip - C/SiC disc rotors

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Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.

In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!

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