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A frustrating experience - Wheeltop EDS-TX bike build
There has been a lot of hype around this Chinese electronic groupset fromWheeltop, but to be honest, I've found it slightly frustrating…
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A Chinese company called Wheeltop released an electronic drop bar groupset earlier this year that was set to rival Shimano Di2. It’s fully wireless, can support anything from 3 to 13 speed cassettes, is available in hydraulic disc or rim brake configurations, and offers great value costing around £500.
I did an unboxing a few months ago (A Chinese Wireless Electronic Groupset - Wheeltop EDS TX - First look), and was very impressed at the design and overall build quality. Ho...
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The LIGHTEST cassette on AliExpress!
Просмотров 45 тыс.21 день назад
This cassette from RIRO is INCREDIBLY lightweight, and beats even the top offerings from SRAM RED and Shimano Dura-Ace. But what’s the compromise? This road bike cassette from RIRO is a hybrid of machined aluminium, and monoblock steel. I bought it from AliExpress, and it only weighs 146g! For context the same cassette in Shimano Dura-ACE (CS-R9100) weighs 193g, and from SRAM Red (XG-1190) weig...
I disagree with GCN... Elitewheels Velo Six Disc review
Просмотров 60 тыс.21 день назад
A few weeks ago, GCN reviewed these Velo Six Disc wheels. I’ve been riding the same wheels for 4 months, and disagree with what they said about stiffness… I’ve been riding carbon road bike wheels from the Chinese company EliteWheels for many years at this point, and in April this year, Elitewheels sent me their new Velo Six Disc wheelset. When first riding them, I initially thought they were ve...
Riding the world's fastest UCI legal road bike
Просмотров 89 тыс.Месяц назад
I ride a lot of cheap bikes, so I decided to rent the fastest UCI legal road bike in the world. Riding it over 2 days in nearly 40°C, it turned out to be an interesting choice… SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo I build and ride lots of cheap bikes, mainly built with parts I source from AliExpress. They are usually endurance style bikes, so tend ...
Rival to Dura-Ace? The cheapest monoblock cassette on AliExpress...
Просмотров 92 тыс.Месяц назад
This monoblock cassette from ZTTO is cheap, durable, and the same weight as Shimnao Dura-Ace, so is it worth considering? I am always on the lookout for ways to drop weight from my road bike on the cheap, and this cassette from ZTTO really fits the bill. You can get it for £55 ($70) on AliExpress, and as it only weighs 199g, it’s only 5g more than a Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 cassette. Many of the ...
5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Parts, that have genuinely lasted!
Просмотров 64 тыс.Месяц назад
I buy virtually all my bike parts on AliExpress. So here are 5 cheap things that I use nearly every day, which have lasted me many years, and thousands of miles! SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo AliExpress has a bit of a reputation for cheap rubbish, but it does have some fantastic cycle equipment if you know where to look. I've been buying vir...
$100 brake caliper vs $20 rip-off - AliExpress special
Просмотров 53 тыс.2 месяца назад
These disc brake calipers from AliExpress look INCREDIBLY similar to JuinTech F1 calipers, but cost MUCH less. So what are the differences, and do they work? SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo I love mechanical disc brakes on road bikes. They’re simple to use, easy to setup and maintain, and you can make use of older mechanical groupsets, so are ...
Premium Chinese wheels, 2 YEARS later… Elitewheels Drive 50D
Просмотров 67 тыс.2 месяца назад
I’ve been using these Drive 50D wheels as my daily drivers for just over 2 years. Elitewheels make some great budget options for road bikes, but how do their more premium wheels stack up? Affiliate links below: SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo Drive 50D - 15% off all wheelsets with ‘TRACE15’ www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-aero-50mm-disc-bra...
Can I trust this AliExpress bike rack???
Просмотров 40 тыс.2 месяца назад
Bike racks for cars using suction cups are nothing new, but they have always been very expensive. So can I trust this cheap one from AliExpress? Magicshine Glasses - 20% off code ‘TRACEVELO’ magicshineuk.com/product-category/accessories/sunglasses/ I have used a Saris Bones 2 as my go-to bike rack for about 5 years. It’s great, but there are loads of straps and buckles so it takes AGES to set u...
These mechanical disc brakes are ridiculous! - JuinTech GTF-6
Просмотров 105 тыс.3 месяца назад
These 6 piston mechanical disc brakes from JuinTech might be the most powerful ones I've ever used, but can they justify the incredibly high price? SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo I have always had a soft spot for mechanical disc brakes on road bikes. They’re simple to use, easy to setup and maintain, and you can make use of older mechanical g...
Chinese Electronic Groupset 6 months later - L-TWOO eRX
Просмотров 81 тыс.3 месяца назад
There were definitely some teething issues with this eRX groupset from L-TWOO when first released, but how is performing 6 months down the line? AliExpress store where I bought my eRX groupset: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnM6ach The eRX from L-TWOO was the first electronic road bike groupset to come from a Chinese manufacturer. At around £600, it comes in WAY cheaper than competitor offerings fr...
Every brake compound tested - The ultimate guide for road bikes!
Просмотров 57 тыс.4 месяца назад
Disc brakes on road bikes are everywhere, so understanding which brake pad compound suits your riding style is important, because they all have strengths and weaknesses. SIROKO CLOTHING - 10% off (automatically applied via link below): srko.co/tracevelo Noah and Theo brake pads: ebay.us/TAD9fO Disclaimer - This is an ebay affiliate link, so I get a small commission from ebay if you use it, but ...
A Chinese Wireless Electronic Groupset - Wheeltop EDS TX - First look
Просмотров 105 тыс.4 месяца назад
A Chinese Wireless Electronic Groupset - Wheeltop EDS TX - First look
Gravel bike suspension for only £90!
Просмотров 86 тыс.4 месяца назад
Gravel bike suspension for only £90!
Can you save money with 3D printed cleats?
Просмотров 24 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Can you save money with 3D printed cleats?
How can old mechanical disc rival modern hydraulic brakes! - TRP HY/RD
Просмотров 107 тыс.5 месяцев назад
How can old mechanical disc rival modern hydraulic brakes! - TRP HY/RD
TriFox X18, 6 months later - Is this Chinese frame even viable?
Просмотров 46 тыс.5 месяцев назад
TriFox X18, 6 months later - Is this Chinese frame even viable?
My Cheapest Carbon Wheels: The 3-Year Test - Elitewheels
Просмотров 119 тыс.6 месяцев назад
My Cheapest Carbon Wheels: The 3-Year Test - Elitewheels
This AliExpress bike light is crazy!
Просмотров 224 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This AliExpress bike light is crazy!
Cheap bike parts - My best & worst of 2023
Просмотров 113 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Cheap bike parts - My best & worst of 2023
Prototype groupset problems: L-TWOO eGR update
Просмотров 38 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Prototype groupset problems: L-TWOO eGR update
5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Upgrades!
Просмотров 307 тыс.7 месяцев назад
5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Upgrades!
These cheap carbon cranksets are failing...
Просмотров 51 тыс.8 месяцев назад
These cheap carbon cranksets are failing...
An OUTSTANDING groupset, when it works… L-TWOO eGR
Просмотров 63 тыс.8 месяцев назад
An OUTSTANDING groupset, when it works… L-TWOO eGR
I made the world's most reflective bike frame
Просмотров 67 тыс.8 месяцев назад
I made the world's most reflective bike frame
Can I fix this cheap electronic groupset? L-TWOO eRX
Просмотров 62 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Can I fix this cheap electronic groupset? L-TWOO eRX
Converting Rim Brake to Disc Brake
Просмотров 82 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Converting Rim Brake to Disc Brake
Problems after 300 miles - TriFox carbon bike frame
Просмотров 67 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Problems after 300 miles - TriFox carbon bike frame
L-TWOO eRX groupset completely dead...
Просмотров 54 тыс.10 месяцев назад
L-TWOO eRX groupset completely dead...
Unbelievable value! 100% Chinese ELECTRONIC bike build
Просмотров 108 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Unbelievable value! 100% Chinese ELECTRONIC bike build

Комментарии

  • @lolczyslaf
    @lolczyslaf 16 часов назад

    Finally, a decent review of EDX in a flood of paid commercials that are nie everywhere on RUclips. Never disappointed by Luke 🥖

  • @alenkovacic7913
    @alenkovacic7913 16 часов назад

    That cassette is shit... No way to adjust the shifting to get it working. I have R8000 RD and I have tried every possible combination...

  • @stephencooper7383
    @stephencooper7383 16 часов назад

    Good review! I’ve had the same front derailleur issues, & this is despite the initial set the screw limits first. I’ve ended up running a 1x on my bike - 46t chainring, with a 12 speed 11-34 cassette. No chain rub, just great for cruising on the flat 🥖🥖

  • @rc8rider
    @rc8rider 16 часов назад

    I think a pair of circlip pliers would have removed that crank top cap.

  • @GeorgeD1
    @GeorgeD1 16 часов назад

    Testing with a wonky cassette and crankset was a sure way of giving you trouble, I think. I was testing a couple of cheap cassettes I got from AliExpress on my 12-speed Ultegra Di2 bike, and had I not known how the groupset works with its genuine cassette, I would have been quite disappointed in the whole thing, because the cassettes look totally fine but...don't work well even after endless adjustments and test rides. It's really (not) surprising how much the cassette/crankset and chainrings affect the performance of the whole groupset.

  • @gregschramm8180
    @gregschramm8180 16 часов назад

    105s non electric way easier and cheap.

  • @sepg5084
    @sepg5084 17 часов назад

    Sram-style cranks really load up their retention bolts, i snapped one while riding. Went Shimano-style crank, which uses pinch-bolts. Never had issues.

  • @AquaLoki
    @AquaLoki 17 часов назад

    Frame looks exactly like my GIant TCR.

  • @detmer87
    @detmer87 17 часов назад

    Upgrade it to Shimano Claris 😂😂😂

  • @Grzegorz_Grabowski
    @Grzegorz_Grabowski 17 часов назад

    This bike looks fantastic. I absolutely adore it and this red suits it so well.

  • @brygry
    @brygry 17 часов назад

    You want circlip pliers to remove your top cap; preferably right angle ones. Simples.

  • @mark_rallye
    @mark_rallye 17 часов назад

    1x is the way! 😁 No front derailleur -> no problems

  • @GunnzTT
    @GunnzTT 17 часов назад

    I'm undecided between the wheeltop or the ltwoo on my next bike build. In your opinion which one should I use, or wait to see Magene's offering?

  • @carlosgaspar8447
    @carlosgaspar8447 17 часов назад

    the hacksaw drifted so much it will be featured on the next fast and furious.

  • @razorree
    @razorree 17 часов назад

    Shimano does the same, you can't use snall chainring and 2 smallest sprockets, but with big chainring you can whole cassette

  • @_slowpoke
    @_slowpoke 17 часов назад

    OG Kevin

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
    @Rose.Of.Hizaki 17 часов назад

    Funhouse?? i'd say that shirt was more of an *ART ATTACK* 🤘🤘

  • @willappleton
    @willappleton 17 часов назад

    di2 like that aswell for shift up down (avoid chain tension/cross chaining )

  • @Velo757
    @Velo757 17 часов назад

    🥖🥖🥖You can also get that group set in RIM BRAKE and that lets people go wireless on pretty much any frame so that's really cool! 🥖🥖🥖

  • @martinoporto8676
    @martinoporto8676 17 часов назад

    Qué buenos tus videos. No soy muy bueno con el inglés pero entiendo TODO lo que decís. Sos muy detallado en tus análisis, respondes cosas que todos los usuarios reales preguntaríamos.

  • @virgilashruf718
    @virgilashruf718 17 часов назад

    Where did you buy the shirt? It's amazing! I want it too

  • @simonR19
    @simonR19 17 часов назад

    I ended using cable ties, to hold the hoods back on my wheel top build.

  • @alistairmacfadyen9365
    @alistairmacfadyen9365 18 часов назад

    Was going to buy this group set, but I will wait until there is an iteration of the product.

  • @PeterSmithCA
    @PeterSmithCA 18 часов назад

    Was looking forward to your review after our email exchange. I found the amount of positive reviews slightly suspicious to be honest. Berm Peak did a review a while back on a prototype model perhaps and detailed the app/software frustration, but others seem to gloss over it, or just mention it as if it's minor.. And perhaps to some it is, but after using LTwoo's app ony eGR on the fly, i don't think I'll be looking at this one anytime soon and if i get a road group set, stick with LTwoo eRx. Both are similar in price here anyway! 🥖🥖🥖

    • @Fleckinger
      @Fleckinger 17 часов назад

      And almost all of this "sweet voiced" reviewers have affiliate link to wheeltop website.

  • @youtube_chose_word_for_you
    @youtube_chose_word_for_you 18 часов назад

    you never got clean cut if you only use regular hacksaw blade. you need use special blade use for cutting carbon fiber. park tool sell it.

  • @fat_pantani
    @fat_pantani 18 часов назад

    Maybe try a Shimano chainset ?

  • @Ben-t4l
    @Ben-t4l 18 часов назад

    link for the saddle?

  • @rupiamasterconfig
    @rupiamasterconfig 18 часов назад

    I know it's your main YT business reviewing chinese products, but, a trick question 🤔: aren't you tired of so much that (cheap chinese stuff) ?? Jesussssss, just pain in the a****, hours of labour, frustrating at all. I gave up on cheap chinese products: reliable parts from the big 3 brands or quit cycling. Almost 35 years being a bike mechanic and have no more patience for this kind of suffering! My free time is just for riding, my repair room and my tools just for basic maintenance. Freedom!

  • @RoadBikeCC
    @RoadBikeCC 18 часов назад

    Luke's Vintage Shirt on a Vintage Road Bike, Rim Brakes, Down Tube Shifters for the Win 🖖👍

  • @alexanderlawson1649
    @alexanderlawson1649 18 часов назад

    Bib shorts at 71 quid ?, I picked a good pair up in Lidl two weeks ago, £5.99.

    • @manueldias1301
      @manueldias1301 16 часов назад

      Not even close regarding the padding. I have those from Lidl that I use for a small ride (up to 1 hour) or indoor training. With Siroco you can do longer rides (8+ hours)

  • @pierrex3226
    @pierrex3226 18 часов назад

    it pains me to say that L-twoo ER9 is better because i really dont want to recommend it (horrendous customer support that refuses to honour warranty, beta products that just randomly break for no reason...), but i've put 7k km on my er9 and whenever it's making noise, it's my fault. if i calibrate it properly, it doesnt rub, doesnt drop chains, doesnt rattle and so on. A FD that rubs like you show in the video would drive me insane in 10min, it's just not usable. Ditto on rattling shifters, wtf is that? I thought wheeltop was supposed to be better than ltwoo, not the other way around.

  • @toddkruger6849
    @toddkruger6849 18 часов назад

    Did you ever do a video talking about this frame?

  • @BostilCensurado
    @BostilCensurado 18 часов назад

    You bought exactly the saddle i was eyeing up before i woke up and realized i dont weight just 60kgs

  • @jemaleddin
    @jemaleddin 18 часов назад

    No mention of the "Trace Velo" color scheme available on the QONQI frame?

  • @TimR123
    @TimR123 18 часов назад

    I’d love to see a longer term comparison of the LTWOO and Wheeltop group sets. They are each part of establishing a new segment of the e shift market and will be in many people’s short lists

  • @raian8461
    @raian8461 18 часов назад

    6:40 They now make funnels that has 2 rubbers to press in and seal instead of threading so that you can thread different size adapters in the lever easily and then press the funnel!

  • @mtb4life817
    @mtb4life817 18 часов назад

    Hey I’m a 16 year old mountain bike racer, and I’m just getting into road riding for training and I am wondering if you could compile a list of your favorite budgets frames and other components, it would be a big help. Thanks🔥

  • @TheMoodyedge
    @TheMoodyedge 18 часов назад

    Another absolutely crap Chinese groupset.....there is a pattern here.

  • @CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte
    @CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte 18 часов назад

    Bend the CAGE WIDER , the other issues well u know lol thank you for your work

  • @maximefortinmusic
    @maximefortinmusic 18 часов назад

    I had some similar experience, but after a tries, it's doesn't rub anymore. I understand this is frustrating, but I guess the time spent on tweak proportial to the discount we get from other electronic shifter models.

  • @Breakawaybiking
    @Breakawaybiking 18 часов назад

    The FD is the crux of the wheel top groupset. I took my front deraileur off and made it a 1x setup. After that, all my issues went away!

  • @PeakTorque
    @PeakTorque 18 часов назад

    They refused to send me one after initially contacting me asking for a review. I said on my terms - they were not to control the narrative, unbias fair review etc and they immediately pulled out without citing a reason.

  • @JoakimPekkari
    @JoakimPekkari 18 часов назад

    I checked out OG-EVKIN's site and noticed there was a Trace Velo colorway, very nice!

  • @EugenPara
    @EugenPara 18 часов назад

    Please, a detailed video of crankset. Thank you

  • @Robutube1
    @Robutube1 18 часов назад

    In this episode: Luke beta tests a cheap Chinese groupset for the manufacturer at no charge and concludes that you get what you pay for.

  • @justindhill
    @justindhill 18 часов назад

    You shouldn’t have to do this, but I contacted Wheeltop and asked them to unlock the front derailleur trim adjustments in the app and while they cautioned me against futzing with it, they granted my account the necessary permissions without any argument. Worth writing in to them to see if you can get it tweaked to your liking!

    • @justindhill
      @justindhill 18 часов назад

      Additionally I found that one of my shifters was missing an o-ring in two spots compared to the other side which was causing the rattling. My solution was to sand down two nylon washers just enough to take up the slack where needed and then cut a wedge out of them so I could snap them in. Quiet as a mouse now!

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian 18 часов назад

    🥖🥖🥖 Interesting review. I was considering replacing my mechanical 105 with this ( there is a rim brake version) because of the multi speed compatibility, but I think I will wait for version 2.0.

  • @simonlynch4204
    @simonlynch4204 18 часов назад

    OMG... Parktool pin pliers would have fixed your issues without hacking...

  • @manoftheroad55
    @manoftheroad55 18 часов назад

    What temperature was oven heated Please.. gear change inner cable for pulling through...

  • @lionreza
    @lionreza 18 часов назад

    more Timmy mallet than Pat sharp