Reviews

Elitewheels Low Inertia Aero Gravel Drive G45
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Elitewheels Low Inertia Aero Gravel Drive G45

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

Trifox WT11 Wheel Review, NTN Bearings can’t overcome this CRAP.
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Trifox WT11 Wheel Review, NTN Bearings can’t overcome this CRAP.

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

9Velo CD55 Wheel Review: Quiet, Well made and Fast
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9Velo CD55 Wheel Review: Quiet, Well made and Fast

9Velo is a relatively new company based in the Chinese coastal city of Xiamen. They are well versed in the manufacture of wheels with a claimed 50 years+ of combined engineering experience within the organisation. These CD55 wheels are the first to feature their new axial freewheel system which has up to 54 teeth of engagement. This is a well engineered wheelset and good value for money.

$7K Legend by Bertoletti: Appalling Bespoke Handmade bike frame
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$7K Legend by Bertoletti: Appalling Bespoke Handmade bike frame

This bike frame was personally delivered to Hambini HQ by the purchaser who lived in Boston, MA, USA. He had flown to Italy to pick up his dream bike frame and then onto Manchester to get a Hambini bottom bracket custom fitted to his bike frame.

What followed was quite possibly one of the worst pieces of manufacturing the bike industry has seen and an attitude towards public relations that Bertoletti probably regrets.

AbsoluteBLACK  Hollowcage $700 OSPW leaves company reputation in tatters
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AbsoluteBLACK Hollowcage $700 OSPW leaves company reputation in tatters

AbsoluteBLACK (real name LUCID IP SLU registered in Andorra) were destroyed on social media after their claims about ceramic bearings, power savings and watts were questioned. They systematically curated both their own social media accounts and comments on other accounts. They removed large numbers of comments that questioned their aerodynamic and power claims

Ribble Cycles CGR AL – Multiple Failures of QA/QC and Technical Service
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Ribble Cycles CGR AL – Multiple Failures of QA/QC and Technical Service

Recently, a Ribble CGR AL was sent into the channel by an unhappy viewer who had experienced numerous problems with the bike frame and Ribble’s service. In short, the bike was purchased from Ribble in 2019 and exhibited a creaking from the outset. Ribble attempted to remedy the fault twice,

Winspace SLC 2 Bike Frame: Engineer’s Review
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Winspace SLC 2 Bike Frame: Engineer’s Review

Introduction The Winspace SLC 2 bike frame is a great option for riders looking for a durable and lightweight frame. Made with Toray T800 carbon fibre, this frame is strong and stiff, yet very lightweight. It also features an integrated headset and bottom bracket, which makes it easy to assemble. Overall, the Winspace SLC 2…

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