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…
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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….
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…
Right then, pull up a pew and prepare to be utterly dazzled. I was recently blessed with the arrival of a Wilier Triestina frame, a true masterpiece of modern engineering, sent in by some lucky chap whose bottom bracket was merely “experiencing a minor hiccup.” Yes, in the same way that a torrential downpour in…
The Winspace SLC 3 is the latest evolution of the brand’s lightweight climbing platform, aimed at riders who prioritise low weight. Built around a carbon frame constructed with a blend of Toray T800 and T1000 fibres, the SLC 3 maintains a solid stiffness-to-weight ratio while keeping overall mass to a minimum. Key updates in this…
Nepest wheels, a brand I had not heard of before. Seemingly quite popular in Japan. Their Maui were wheels were sent in for a full teardown. They have allowed these results to be publicized.
Following on from Trace Velo’s video on his OG Ekin bike. He sent across an image of the inside of his head tube. I decided to annotate it.
The £900 AeroCoach Aeox wheel hub promised cutting-edge performance but delivered a masterclass in engineering failure. With garbage machining, grooves that weaken rather than strengthen, and a design doomed by radial lacing, it’s less a cycling component and more a £900 liability. Add in AeroCoach’s radio-silence customer service, and you’ve got a product that fails on every level. Want to see the disaster for yourself? Watch it implode literally, in this video.
Zero Friction Cycling, run by former policeman Adam Kerin, presents itself as a trusted source for friction-reducing products, but behind the scenes, a lack of engineering knowledge and unverified testing methods raise red flags. Despite requesting sensitive industry data without doing foundational research, Kerin’s approach appears more focused on marketing high-margin products than adhering to rigorous engineering standards. His testing setup is flawed, and the data he presents, particularly in support of ceramic bearings and chain lubricants, lacks scientific backing. Is this the work of an expert or just another slick sales pitch?
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