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Canyon Ultimate Bottom Bracket Warranty Failure
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Canyon Bicycles Warranty Failure: Undersized, Oversized

When a £3,000 carbon bike goes wrong, you would expect the manufacturer to stand behind it. That was not the case here. This Canyon Ultimate CF SLX arrived after Canyon refused a warranty claim. The owner had gone through several bottom brackets in just a couple of years and on the last replacement spotted a…

Magene EXAR Ultra DB508 2025 Wheelset Review
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Magene EXAR Ultra DB508 2025 Wheelset Review

The Magene EXAR Ultra DB508 2025 wheelset enters the market claiming serious aerodynamic credentials, aggressive design features, and a no-compromise attitude. In this technical breakdown, we’ll take a closer look at the construction, component selection, ride performance, and engineering decisions that set this wheelset apart from the usual carbon rebrands flooding the market. Rim Design…

Winspace T1600
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Winspace T1600 – First Look and Mechanical Teardown

The Winspace T1600 is a carbon aero frameset that offers serious engineering quality at a price that makes most Western brands look absurd. This review takes a detailed look at the frame from an actual engineering standpoint, not the usual vague “ride feel” commentary from influencers and shop mechanics. With clean internal routing, tight manufacturing tolerances, and consistent carbon layup, the T1600 delivers performance without the marketing fluff. I have been riding the frame extensively with no issues to report so far. Everything fits, everything works, and nothing creaks. It is designed by people who understand structural mechanics, not branding. Wind tunnel test results will be covered in the next video. If you are tired of being sold £4,000 frames based on Tour de France photos and buzzwords, the T1600 might be the reality check you need. Especially if you’re still taking advice from someone trying to crowdfund a bike shop refit.

Nepest Nova
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Nepest Nova Carbon Wheelset Review: A shift from Aero towards Mechanical

As the cycling landscape continues to evolve, riders are increasingly demanding more than just low drag figures and flashy decals. They want real engineering, reliability, and performance that holds up under load and over distance. The Nepest Nova carbon wheelset, manufactured in Xiamen, China, enters this space with a strong showing. It combines contemporary design…

Favero Assioma Pedals: A deep dive into Dysfunction

Favero Assioma Pedals: A deep dive into Dysfunction

So, I recently had the pleasure of dissecting the engineering marvel that is the Favero Assioma power meter pedal. And by “pleasure,” I mean I aged about five years in disbelief. Despite the proudly flaunted “Made in Italy” label, these pedals are basically a how-to guide for what not to do when designing cycling equipment….

AVIIAV Aldo
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AVIIAV Aldo $3500 Korean Wheelset Review

Introduction After two and a half years of use, I’ve conducted an in-depth analysis of the $3500 Aviav Aldo bike wheels. These South Korean-manufactured wheels represent a departure from the more common Chinese origin for such components. Initial Observations and Durability: Despite the premium price point, the wheels exhibit some cosmetic wear, specifically stone chips…

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