Galfer Wave Center Lock Rotors
At ~$70 you get Carbon-Ti weight without the $240 price tag. After 20k miles across 6 pairs, here's the full picture—including the bad news about U...
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The latest news, product reviews, builds, and ideas from the weight weenie cycling mindet
January 24, 2026
RRSKIT 3D Printed Titanium Computer Mount
A $30 3D-printed titanium computer mount that's a clone of the Scott Addict RC mount. Rock solid with a Wahoo and Cycliq mounted, but needs some tweaking out of the box.
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January 23, 2026
Avian Parus Integrated Handlebar
Avian's lighter option at 210g average with T1100/graphene construction. A step up in weight savings from the Canary, with a stiffer feel.
April 4, 2025
Pro Cyclist MCL + ACL Tear Recovery
My 9-month journey from ACL + MCL tears back to 20+ hour training weeks. Detailed timeline with power data for anyone going through something similar....
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January 7, 2024
ELILEE X-Novanta Crankarms
For ~40g more than THM, you get a metal spindle interface that won't loosen, plus preload adjustment and 4/5-bolt chainring options.
January 7, 2024
CYBREI Carbon Chainrings + Bolts
At ~$200, I hoped these would be a cheaper alternative to Carbon-Ti rings. After 3,000 miles, the carbon layer delaminated and I've moved on.
January 6, 2024
CRW Works CS5060
Some of the lightest affordable aero wheels on the market. Hooked rims, minimal logos, and replaceable bearings - first ride impressions.
January 6, 2024
Avian Canary Handlebars
Took a gamble on one of the lightest one-piece bars at 247g and ~$250. Flexy, but I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.
December 6, 2023
Sixwheel 12 Speed Cassette Review
At $390, this high-end cassette promised Shimano-quality shifting with weight savings and custom colors. Here's how it held up after 3,000 miles.