Reviews

Aerocoach Aeox Titan Wheel Hub Failure
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Aerocoach Aeox Titan Wheel Failure

One of my viewers recently shared some shocking photographs of an Aerocoach Aeox Titan wheel following an amateur time trial event in the UK. These images reveal a catastrophic failure that exposes serious flaws in the manufacturing and design of these so-called high-end cycling components. Aerocoach: Overhyped and Underperforming Aerocoach, a UK-based company, touts itself…

Verve Infocrank
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Verve Infocrank – was it defective? The manufacturer doesn’t know or Care!

In the world of cycling, reliability and customer service are paramount. The recent video from the Hambini YouTube Channel sheds light on a troubling experience with Verve Cycling’s Infocrank. A Tale of Frustration The video dives into the exasperating experience of dealing with Verve Cycling’s Infocrank. The product failed to meet expectations, and the company’s…

Look Keo Pedal Teardown
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Look Keo Pedal Teardown and Bearing Replacement

One of my viewers sent in a set of Look Keo Blade pedals for a Hambini style teardown. Thanks to Paul of Shimano reaming fame for these. Pedals might often be overlooked in the grand scheme of cycling components, but for dedicated cyclists, their importance is undeniable. The Look Keo Blade pedals have earned a…

Elitewheels 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
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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.

9 Velo CD55
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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.

Bertoletti Legend 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 OSPW
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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

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