ZTTO SLR Gen3 12s Road Cassette
An ultralight 12-speed cassette at ~135g and ~$90. Shifts well and saves serious weight, but every one I've owned developed an unfixable creak with...
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Reviews
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 tw...
January 23, 2026
Avian Parus Integrated Handlebar (First Edition)
Avian's lighter option at ~220g with T1100/graphene construction. A step up in weight savings from the Canary, with a stiffer feel. This review cov...
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...
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.
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.
November 15, 2023
Xpedo Thrust SL Titanium Review
The lightest Look-Keo pedals by a good margin at 168g. After multiple warranty claims and bearing replacements, here's where I landed.
November 15, 2023
Berk Lupina Short Saddle Review
5,000 miles on this boutique weight-weenie saddle from Slovenia. It slots right between the Power and Romin in terms of length.
Cassettes
ZTTO SLR Gen3 12s Road Cassette
An ultralight 12-speed cassette at ~135g and ~$90. Shifts well and saves serious weight, but every one I've owned developed an unfixable creak with...
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.
Handlebars
January 23, 2026
Avian Parus Integrated Handlebar (First Edition)
Avian's lighter option at ~220g with T1100/graphene construction. A step up in weight savings from the Canary, with a stiffer feel. This review cov...
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.
First ride
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 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.
Wheels
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.
Chainrings
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.
Cranks
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.
Rotors
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...
Training
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.
Accessories
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 tw...