ZTTO has served me really well. Bought their alloy rims on my mountain bike and hasn't dented one bit after charging through some serious rock gardens.

@user-tb7rb6lt3d

20 күн бұрын

Their tools are good too, the bearing press kit is top notch

@pawelodz8050

20 күн бұрын

I have Ztto rotors and wheels in my mid drive e-bike. It works perfect and compare to my dt 1950fr and Fulcrum db800 they are really good for small price. My next wheels are Chinese definitely- i think DRIVE

@Pellagrah

20 күн бұрын

Zitto are really impressive for the price point with everything I've bought so far.

@komgen

20 күн бұрын

Ztto user here. 3 bikes have the Ztto P-three 6 pawls hubs. been using them since 2020 and are still running smooth

@RDTanZ

20 күн бұрын

Funny, my ZTTO rear hub star ratchet DT Swiss clone lasted 100kg, so maybe that was too much for it. Waste of an otherwise nice wheel build.

If you haven't done it already, you might be better off drilling the old nylon bushing out with a 11.5mm drill bit. The bushing *should* be 12mm OD, assuming you are going to use a hand drill and not a lathe, you'll struggle to centre it perfectly hence the 0.5mm reduction. The bushings are usually installed in blind holes so you may not be able to get anything in behind it and even if you do, the nylon is likely to rip apart as you pull it because it's soft.

@DCer0

20 күн бұрын

I think he fluffed it up already

@maxab7e63s5

20 күн бұрын

Hambini should do a video on how to replace the bushing because that looks impossible and since the body is hard plastic wont the steel bearing move internally?

@edthelizzard

20 күн бұрын

I pull my bushings with an old j-bend spoke. Works quite well.

@manfrommontreal

20 күн бұрын

Nice.

@owensnicholas

19 күн бұрын

What about using a blind hole bearing puller about halfway into the bushing? Expand it so that it digs into the nylon, and yank it out.

Replace the nylon bushing in the pedals with 3 MR128-2RS - 8x12x3,5mm bearings and your problem will be solved permanently. Even the needle bearings are prone to failures and wear. I upgraded all my Time road pedals to those 3 bearings and one pair has been going for about 6 years now, trouble free. Hope it helps.

@borano2031

19 күн бұрын

TIME uses nylon bushings in their Alium pedals. Rgr

@edthelizzard

19 күн бұрын

@@borano2031 I’m unacquainted with those pedals, but if you can extract the bushing and find bearings of the adequate size to replace it as in the iClic/Xpresso/Xpro road pedals, you’ll have smooth turning pedals for a long, long time.

@borano2031

19 күн бұрын

Correct, I have replaced one needle roller bearing in one of my Speedplay Zeros.

@Luke RE: MicroNEW Please don’t quote me on this since it’s been a few years, but I once watched an interview with a small US boutique maker who was trying to resurrect old-style, extremely durable mechanical road derailleurs by manufacturing them in the US. He had contacted a boatload of different, domestic manufacturers, but had simply hit a wall since the expertise and molds required to make all the small parts and shapes in a rear derailleur takes an enormous amount of expertise, specific molds and know-how. Long story short - the man was forced to contact Taiwan and China, since that’s where the factories and know-how are. I don’t remember the details 100%, but I believe the story of MicroNEW essentially went something like this: back in the day, all of the bona-fide MicroSHIFT components were made in a certain, specific factory in China. I believe MicrsoSHIFT didn’t own the factory themselves, but hired them for the work, since that factory and its personnel had decades of experience in the craft under their belts. They may actually have been the ones who had produced MicroSHIFT’s components ever since the company’s conception. At some point in time in more recent years when the political tensions between Taiwan and China rose to their current level, MicroSHIFT decided to move their manufacturing over to Taiwan, and if I recall correctly, apparently refused to migrate the original China factory’s workforce, since they already had enough key IP personnel on the Taiwan side of things. The end result: you have an immensely skilled factory in China with decades of expertise under their belts, along with a workforce that possessed the know-how of making the literal, actual, bona-fide MicroSHIFT componentry, who were also left hanging in the air by their long-term contractor. So what are they to do? They take the immaterial expertise that they have accumulated over the decades, the molds they already have, make a few tweaks here and there where needed for copyright laws and and keep on doing what they’ve always done - now simply under a different name: MicroNEW. The US dude said that he was thoroughly impressed by the amount of sheer talent and expertise at that factory. It was an eye-opener for me, too. I doubt the situation has changed in a few years, so when you’re buying MicroNEW, you’re buying a product made by literally the same guys, gals and factory that used to make MicroSHIFT products for decades, along with their QC. I have a good amount of spares in stock so I haven’t pulled the trigger on new derailleurs or shifting components for a while, but I’ve bookmarked MicroNEW products on Ali and have had a good feeling about them ever since I saw the interview. Hope someone finds this information useful.

@Ey_up

20 күн бұрын

Grant Peterson?

@CodSlap

20 күн бұрын

@@Ey_up Heheyy! I think it may have been him, yeah. Thanks! 🙂 I think it was his interview with Path Less Pedaled. Anyone who wants to check the details can check that one out. It’s an hour or so, methinks, but an hour well spent.

@Ey_up

20 күн бұрын

@@CodSlap They are along the way with pre production rear derailleur, v-brakes and hubs. As a rim brake/old git, I'm quite happy about that as older Shimano components are starting to go up in price and scarcity. I also have Microshift MTB components; I'll start looking at MicroNew! Ride on!

@CodSlap

19 күн бұрын

@@Ey_up Cool to know! Glad he’s gotten his project off the ground. Thanks for the info. 🙂

@stuvademakaroner9607

18 күн бұрын

Ltwoo has a similar story, they used to be a Sram factory for a long time. Now they make pretty good electronic derailleurs and shifters among other things

Another +1 here for MicroNEW. They are the *only* company offering 3x11 at the moment without having to mix up different shifters and components. The only problem is that most triple cranks are designed for 7-9sp so the thin 11sp chain can get caught in-between the chainrings if you're not careful. If anyone knows of a good 3x crankset that allows 22/33/44 on 11sp spacing, let me know. Agree about the serviceability too - who cares that the cables look dated? This is perfect for a winter bike where you just want to be able to swap out cables in 10 minutes.

@stuvademakaroner9607

18 күн бұрын

There is shimano deore T6000. 11 speed is well into 2x and 1x territory though, as a 1x8 rider I don't understand you

@Heimbasteln

6 күн бұрын

@@stuvademakaroner9607 as a 3x10 MTB rider what is really nice is insane range, I can go up the steepest hills and still pedal downhill. And as there are so many gears I will be able to find one that matches the cadence I want to go in that moment.

@stuvademakaroner9607

5 күн бұрын

@@Heimbasteln 1x8 gets me around town just fine and maintenance costs peanuts. You could say I went the practical minimalist route

@philadams9254

2 күн бұрын

@@Heimbasteln Which cranks are you using for that 3x10?

I have that ryet 3D saddle on the MTB I'm building, its so damn light, and the construction looks perfect, still waiting to ride it. I wish you had a twin brother that did MTB part reviews :D

@ryanw8987

20 күн бұрын

Just put that same saddle on my gravel/commuter bike a few days ago. The texture feels a bit weird (I often just wear unpadded compression shorts for my commutes) but overall it was pretty nice. The shape is nice and doesn't hit the back of my legs at all like the Fabric saddle I had on previously (though, really like the cushion on the Fabric).

@esanchez47

19 күн бұрын

nice! question, do you have the one with the carbon or plastic base? thanks :)

@ryanw8987

18 күн бұрын

@@esanchez47 I have the one with the carbon base. It doesn't flex much at all, but I've tried a few of the cheap saddles with plastic bases and they have a tendency to be too flexible for me, so I prefer it more on the firm side. I've found having a shape that's agreeable to my body is more important in the long run, extra cushion can feel good for short rides but cause problems on longer rides for me.

@esanchez47

18 күн бұрын

@@ryanw8987 thanks for the feedback man! I've never tried carbon saddles before. I've had mixed experiences with the plastic bases. In fact i bought a fake selle san marco like the one on the video (not the carbon one though) and after about 2000km it started to creak. I use a EC90 now (which it's shaped like a Power Comp).

@geneween64

18 күн бұрын

@@esanchez47 I have the carbon one

I have only just found your channel, and its one of the most informative ones around for products, and where savings can be made. true , simple , honest, you are a star , thank you.

You are awesome! I'm having problem getting saddle time nowadays but I make sure to keep watching your videos to keep inspiring me with this passion. Thank you and please keep it up! 🥖🥖🥖

each and every video of yours is always a joy to watch, packed full of interesting information and observations 🥖🥖

🥖🥖Luke, I really wouldn't worry about the play in the pedal bushing. Bushings need a little play to allow for the lubrication. Just relube them with a little graphite grease. Bushings are extremely good at handling high load at slow rotations like pedals. And dead reliable of course. Interesting to see if the roller bearing upgrade actually works out though....

Baguette, such great videos. Thank you for the hours of experience and effort.

I have to say, every time I’ve followed one of your recommendations, things have turned out right. So good on you. Also, since you turned me on to Siroko, I’ve loved them. They often have gear on fantastic sales, and they all fit, they work right, are well made and durable. And note, I’m not sponsored by Siroko.

AS ALWAYS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO PACKED WITH VERY USEFUL INFORMATION ,Thanks TV.

Would love to see a top 5 AliExpress lightweight upgrades, like TPU tubes, the best light weight cassette and so on

I`ve been using Micronew for years on my dropbar MTB, they are very tough and precise when shifting.

I used some of those MicroNew Shifters (R9 Version) on my Franken-ebike (Mountain Bike frame, Road Fork, 650b, Drop Bars and Bafang BBS01B kit) paired with a Sora 9 Speed Derailleur. Bulletproof for 2 years of commuting so far. Well impressed.

I have the shifters. They are fantastic. Use them all the time.🎉🎉🎉 Great show

Thank you again for your honesty. Essential

🥖🥖🥖 Have a Toseek carbon seatpost on my gravel/commute bike. I had just gotten it when i saw your video where you showed issues with their handlebars, so was really nervous. But after 1000+ miles, including some rough off-roading and a fully loaded bike packing trip, it's been rock solid. And I weigh around 210 pounds so I'm testing the durability pretty well 😁

@shershot

14 күн бұрын

Yes but I made sure it's the thicker post.

Constantly eyeing up those microNew shifters every time I see a 90s mountain bike crying out to be a gravel bike. Most of them have freewheel rear wheels that'll only take a 7 speed, but that makes it about £30 for shifters, £10 for some on-sale bars, and £20 for some gravel tyres

Hi Luke just thinking after all these years of buying stuff you must have quite a lot what do you do with it you could open a shop 😂 love the show I think it’s great that will take things apart as well keep it up 👍

I use another type of saddle - also full carbon - they're marketed as 135g saddle for less than $30, come with no logo or bontrager "branded". They've been great over the years, and really comfortable if you consider there's not much padding at all. 🥖

Already did 2000 miles this year on RYET 3d printed carbon saddle, Racework carbon crankset ,Sensar srx pro groupset, also ELITE wheels carbon wheelset, everything from aliexpress, cannot be happier, performing very well

On your recommendation I went with the Zeius saddle on my Winspace G2 , I set it up accordingly to my fitting measurments and it is the best saddle I have ever had.After 50 years on road , MTB now gravel the short nose and being slightly wider (10mm) make it fit perfectly .Its firm light doesnt rub and will take you anywhere. The rails are oval on mine and they are shorter than most but it was no problem to set up. 10 out of 10 many thanks Luke ;-)

About #5: I agree wholeheartedly. I ride this saddle on all my bikes and am completely satisfied. The frame is glued in. The bonding tore once, but it could be repaired.

I have been using Micronew 3x7 levers for a couple of years paired with v-brakes and they shift and brake beautifully. Incredible quality for such a cheap price.

the Toseek saddle you recommended has been my best buy. been running a couple on my bikes for 4 years now.

i did the same upgrade, from nylon bushing to bearing on crankbreothers pedals, still no problem on the mommuter bike

I purchased the same CF frame (only smaller) that you got 4 years ago and I have enjoyed using it for the past 4 yrs. I am still happy with it being rim brake but I did upgrade to DI2 shifting. The bike does double duty as my outdoor bike and my Zwift bike.

I'm a public servant with a family so I can't afford the name brand components I'd like. I LOVE your research and reporting on these parts! You are making high-end cycling accessible! [It's the bonus comment🎶]. I LOVE your work to find those needle bearings! Hope to see another video about that pedal upgrade!

Luke. They have updated that carbon crank to a different clamp style now. Would be great if you reviewed it

I agree about the sidebike shoes. The only problem I have had is that 2 of the 4 atop dials have had one end of the laces come away. I fixed them easily enough, but it took a bit of fiddling to take the dial off and feed the end back thru and tie it around a small washer.

This vid is well worth it, thnx 🥖

I bought a 2in1 shock/tyre pump years ago, its still my current pump and works well

I've had the same carbon bottle cages since ~2016 and they still going strong. However when I bought them for the first time around 2014, one of them snapped at the lower mounting bolt, but maybe I had overtorqued it as I did not have a torque wrench back then yet.

🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖those bearings!, I was looking for them for ages. Thanks very much for the product code! I hope you can upload a video about doing the pedal's modding soon🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

Micronew shifter is still the best. I am glad I have one.

I have been using MicroNew shifters for years. The front shifters are not the most reliable, but shift performance is excellent. I do not have much use for hydraulic brakes, so these shifters are ideal. I tried the Microshift Sword front shifter, but prefer the performance of the MicroNew. I tried floating rotors, but had warping issues, I went back to solid rotors.

🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖 These are my favorite videos!!! I love long term gear reviews. 2 questions, how does the Ryet brand hold up in general? Any solid recs on a flat top/aero integrated bar n stem?

I am 100% an MTB guy but as a long time bike mechanic I can tell you that those nylon bushings can last an eternity. On my fs Nicolai they almost exclusively use nylon bushings in the rear end and those things almost never wear out. So those bushings in these pedals should basically last forever. Indeed, I am very impressed by these pedals. Idk about the baych consistency or whether you just got a lucky pair, but if they’re all this good, they’re an easy recommendation for the vast majority of roadies out there.

Just woke up and see your new video watch right away😅

🥖 Good video, very interesting to see how these parts perform under proper use over so many miles 👍🥖

Yeah. That 3D printed saddle is the most comfortable saddle I have ever had. Such a believer I am that I got a second one for my CX rig. Cheers.

I have those bottle cages since last month because of your recommendation and they work great. Now im considering 3d printed saddle and ztto rotors (i have only bad experiences with rotors from aliexpress so far - they came wavy from the factory) :)

i must say you helped me save THOUSANDS thank you . truly I'm waiting on the rest of my bike now OMG less than $800us no carbon wheels , I figured I can wait for Santa . U show its SO SAFE if you do your due diligence.

I also have a pair of Sidebike carbon shoes with reflective material, sin march 2019.. I still in on service as my first cycling shoes 👏

9:50 had then same fake San Marco saddle and after a month the joint between the left rail and the shell came loose so it started creaking. Then since I didn't find it very comfortable I got a Scratch M5 🥖

Luke in terms of cheapo shifting, what about the 10-speed Ltwoo brifters? Think they were called GR7, looks like a more budget competitor to the Microshift Sword and I've heard the older Ltwoo stuff works very well

Hmm, I'm interested by your choice of the pedals at that price. They're light for sure, but I recently bought some hardly used DA pedals for £85, which isn't much more and they will probably last longer and can be serviced more easily and reliably

I can avocate for sahoo bicycle bags. They make nice quality stuff. Been using their bag for a year and it doesn't come apart yet. It probably will come up but rockbros phone mount hasn't faulted on me either. It's been used on a motorcycle on highway speeds too, this does not come off. Along with a X pattern rubber piece you usual get from other mounts. I tried so many mounts, one dropped my phone. Others too small for the new 6,5 inch and up. Thats the only mount I will keep buying.

🥖Are you sure the needle rollers and bush are a direct match for OD/ID? One of the reasons to use a nylon or delrin bush in this sort of application is to make up for more variation in tolerances (axle or housing). Needle rollers do need a good match in terms of axle diameter. I'd be interested to see the outcome. 🥖🥖

Nice video! this is the space were all of us who try and buy aliexpress stuff can share their experiences hahaha. Question: besides the weight, what would be the difference between the carbon and the plastic base? would the plastic one be more "resistant"? Thanks

For the pedals you could also get some Ultegra pedals which last forever and therefore will probably have similar of even better cost/km. And I prefer the adjustment which the old time system is lacking in my opinion. Mine are in their 3rd year and ca. 25.000km without a service and I am shocked how new they look and spin

I just bought some sidebike carbon tri shoes and am excited to race on them this year! if they are similar to the ones you have, they should be way better than my other crappy pair!

@vivaaloha2020

20 күн бұрын

how is the sizing on those shoes? Similar to Shimano? What brand were your old ones?

Really like these type of videos, goes to show what's marketing BS in the biking world and what actually is engineered. It'll be worth looking at more of the lighting side. There's some nuance to engineering in lighting but long as short of it is if you don't need 'that much performance' you just need a product which isn't designed stupid. Meaning it can be very low value/competitive in cost.

@JLneonhug

19 күн бұрын

Ps thank you for your videos! Please do continue (safely) using/abusing products more so we can see them wear/break! ❤

Really enjoyed this one ❤

THANK YOU!!!! Can you post a link or the specs for those two bearings you used for the pedals. Also has is that racework crank working for you. It looks like they have changed the design for how the left arm attaches to the spindle... so hopefully no more failure point (fingers crossed). but would love an update on that. Also curious if you would try the ryet cassette (11 speed is only like 160 grams).

How accurate do you find the sizing of the Sidebike shoes to be? Are they spot on? BTW, I just stumbled across your channel and wow; truly, what a gem of a find! Keep up the good work! 🥖🥖🥖

Double Dooo da loo doo, doo do do do doo 😱❤️

...also Sensah shifters, mine are paired with 105 and have been going strong for two years. Quality as good as Shimano in my view...love em.

@starlight23993

20 күн бұрын

I'm also using sensah shifter and 105 derailleur, there is one problem. the grease inside of the shifter are freeze at below 0°C ,and my left shifter doesn't work. So I changed the grease that can endure very low temperature .

@BostilCensurado

20 күн бұрын

The micronew shifters are way better

@claudiofiero8523

20 күн бұрын

I found that there are many models around. Are there any real differences other than the aesthetics between each other?

Thanks for the great tips. Just need a cheap Ali powermeter

🥖 I dare you to build a rim brakes gravel bike, Luke.

@pavelbogdanovru

20 күн бұрын

But for what?

@andresfelipebaquerobanol6543

20 күн бұрын

@@pavelbogdanovru just because. Xd. Wanna see him struggling once

@wtfiswiththosehandles

20 күн бұрын

@@andresfelipebaquerobanol6543 He'd be limited to narrow rims and narrow tires... main reason why MTB crowd forgot about rim brakes decades ago.

@andresfelipebaquerobanol6543

20 күн бұрын

@@wtfiswiththosehandles depends on the caliper arms. If the arm's are wide enough, then shouldn't be a problem.

@HNedel

20 күн бұрын

V-Brakes can handle MTB tires, have some on my cheap bike with 27.5“x2.20“, but are loathed and despised by most MTB riders.

I bought a pair of the micronew 3x8 shifters offer your last video on them but they never shifted properly with my shimano equipped Avanti blade from the early 2000’s

🥖 continued excellence, but I miss the moustache

Hey Luke, any chance you could do a video on all your workshop tools. I'm currently building up my toolbox to do most of my own services and I'm going through a lot of tial and error with Ali express. Cheers mate, love the videos! 🥖🥖🥖

Have the Costello copies but I went back to Shimano simply down to the clears lasting and easier to get. The genuine time cleats are better than the Costello but more expensive.

🥖Another one agreeing on the shifters, I was really surprised how solid and smooth shifting they are.

Are you going to review the new Wheeltop shifters? They look pretty good!

The needle roller bearing relies on running on a hardened precision ground shaft. I have my doubts that your knockoff pedals are specd with suitable shafts. Bronze bushings are self lubricating and more forgiving, just a thought.

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Question. What would you recommend for a handlebar stem? Looking to replace mine for a shorter stem. Thanks.

Luke, good day! Have you seen the brand BXT before? They have a frame called the BXT Pro 145, looks like an areo race frame with integrated stem. Looks kind of promising. Any thoughts? Potentially a video idea?

I need to know what exact insta 360 mount your used to get those rear and front low angles shot that got you & the bike in the frame like you had your own personal film crew riding with you. Any links or name of the exact setup?

Great video! Have you tried any carbon stems from Ali? Can you recommend any matey?

🥖 did you do a disc rotor review? noticed you had the deckas and i didn't see a review on those. got them recently for the weight savings

3:59 damm i just bought a pair of those :D

Would love to see how to replace those needle bearings

🥖 fwiw, my Micronew L2 front 2x shifting mechanism snapped 30km into a 210km overnight gravel ride. That sucked. The R10 rear mech shifter still works fine on my now 1x bike, now used as a commuter, 3 years later. I later had the identical problem with Microshift but after about 3,000km.

Top 🥖 of a video. How have the wheels on your bike faired.?

ive got the same carbon bottle cage and it lasted about three months before it broke. it was cheap enough to not bother me, but should have lasted longer

🥖 I've got Time Xpresso 7 pedals and Fizik shoes 🤣got them on offer.

I would love to see a video on dangerously cheap (and light) quick release axles! (maybe not relevant to your newer frames, but I'm looking to make cheap upgrades on my older road bike!)

🥖🥖 I see you replacing the bearings on your Elite Wheels D50s. Did you just press on the axle to get the first bearing out? Mines are getting the slightest bit crunchy, and I figure that’s the way to start. Thanks! Love you channel! 🥖🥖 🥯

So i have a set on expreso 12 thay have plastic bushing that wears super quick

Nice video. About the Sidebike shoes...Wide, medium, or narrow of foot? Thanks.

Would love to see the elite wheels 6 spoke wheels in a Review

ok, I'm sold to those shoes!

I wonder if Ztto's 11 speed cassette is also good. I currently use Sunshine cassette, and it's still fine after 7000 km. Ztto is cheaper though

Another proof most people don't need to expend thousands on equipment for leisure or commuting. As someone mentioned, delivery costs could be a deal breaker. 🥖

🥖 Would love to see the ways you use the bearing press tool on wheels

hey i used the same innova pro facemile. hope you review it later

Is the soundtrack from Soulpersona & Princess Freesia?

Sadly, since first using Ali Express, prices have gone up and up over the years, so nowadays the savings aren't what they used to be. Still better than prices here, but the gap is closing fast.

I probably won't buy any more of the cheap/fake carbon railed saddles. I had a fake Arionne. The top part was great - felt every bit as good as an Arrione. But.. the rails quickly developed the cracking/popping sound that sometimes happen with them. And then while riding I was often wondering whether that was the saddle rails this time... or could it be some serious problem like my steer tube breaking. The sound mine made was very difficult to recognize where it came from. I'll spend the $200 to get a real Fizik that might last for decades without any of that annoying sound. Some metal-railed 'Chinese' saddles would probably work ok.

Ive purchases countless stuff on Ali that has lasted although saddles are YMMV especially for those carbon railed ones Ive broken 2. The junction where the rail meets the seat is poorly engineered so it just breaks off easily

🥖warning. Steel railed version of the 3D printed saddle is not the same. It seems to be built with a nylon shell that is super flexible and not a stiff carbon shell. It’s completely unridable.

@dtaylor4319

20 күн бұрын

Same here, thought I was the only one suffering 😭

@nedt

20 күн бұрын

Same here

@DonnieX6

20 күн бұрын

Dang! Thanks for the heads up, was thinking to buy them!

@esanchez47

19 күн бұрын

that would be the one labeled as "plastic base"?

I have 5000km on my superteam wheels and they are still amazing and roll forever. UCI approved and probably the cheapest carbon wheels I have seen anywhere. I paid $558NZD or £268GBP for the pair, 11 speed and rim brakes.🥖

double bonus clips 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

🥖🥖🥖 9:07 ayyyy I run this toseek saddle. Around 1000km and so far my butt likes it. My only problem is that my shorts would snag on the pointy end.

Luke, are the Sidebike shoes size similar to Shimano? I noticed Sidebike does not run half sizes.

Dear Luke, enjoying your videos. Question, how wide is the 3d printed saddles? Greatings Bas

@esanchez47

19 күн бұрын

i was looking at aliexpress and it says it's 150mm