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DT Swiss 36T Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit Review

ChainWeasel | June 23, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

DT Swiss 36T Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit

  • Material: aluminum
  • Hub Type: DT Swiss
  • Recommended Use: road cycling, mountain bike
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years

If you’re looking for quicker engagement on your pedal stroke, DT Swiss offers a 36T Star Ratchet Upgrade Kit to make its stock 18T hubs more responsive. The kit comes with a set of two of DT’s signature ratchet rings, along with a pot of the grease that the manufacturer recommends you use during installation. Upgrade a set of 190 ceramic, 240, 350, or 440 freeride hubs with the kit to take advantage of quicker engagement for covering attacks on the road or popping across obstacles on the trail.

Park Tool Spoke Tension Meter – TM-1 Review

ChainWeasel | June 21, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

Park Tool Spoke Tension Meter - TM-1

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  • Measures the absolute tension of each of the spokes in a wheel
  • The TM-1 works on nearly any bicycle spoke
  • Used for building or truing wheels, diagnosing wheel problems, or assembling new bikes
  • Measures relative tension between all the spokes in a wheel

The third most important tool on your workbench is your Park Tool Spoke Tensioner. The first two are, of course, your 5mm Allen wrench and your truing stand. The spoke tensioner gives you accurate readings of your spoke tension, so you don’t need to squeeze and guess anymore while you build your next set of wheels.

Voilamart 26″ Rear Wheel Electric Bicycle Conversion Kit, 48V 1000W E-Bike Motor Kit with LCD Display, Intelligent Controller and PAS System, 750W Power Limited for Road Bike Review

ChainWeasel | June 21, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

Voilamart 26

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  • 48V 1000W Powerful brushless gearless motor with 28mph (45km/h) speed; Restricted to 750W and 24mph (38km/h) speed by default as a road-legal pedal bike conversion kit.
  • Pedal Assistance System (PAS): enjoy cycling while driving electric bike with 330-440LB / 150-200KG Max Load Capacity.
  • LCD display shows battery level and pedal assistance settings; Brake Levers cut off the power supply to the motor safely; Twist throttle has battery level display
  • Comes with all the components you need to a full conversion, including Rear Wheel(of 7 speed sprocket), Motor Controller, Controller Bag, Pedal Assist Crank Sensor, Cable Ties & Plastic Coil, Twist Throttle, One Pair of Brake Handles, Manual, LCD Meter. (Note: Battery not included)
  • CE approved; 48 Volt electrokinetic cell battery with a nominal capacity not less than 11.6Ah is required.

The Electric Bicycle Kit Key feature:
* 48V 1000W and 750W super power brushless gearless hub motor
* Nylon tire & alloy rim & stainless steel spoke
* Rare-earth metal magnet are used in the motor to efficiently produce large power
* Aluminum alloy powerful controller guarantee big current supply
* Adjustable 5 level intelligent pedal assist with twist throttle
* LCD display shows battery level and pedal assistance settings
* Brake Levers cut off the power supply to the motor safely
* Crank speed sensor for pedal assist

Upgraded Intelligent Motor Controller:
* Allow you to swap two power modes between the full 1000W power or 750W power by a single blue switch wire is embedded in controller. (Only for Twist Throttle)* Still remain the full 1000W power with no speed control.(Only for Pedal Assist System,”PAS”)

Notes:
1. Battery and charger are not included in package.
2. The system requires a 48 Volt electrokinetic cell battery with a nominal capacity not less than 11.6Ah.
3. Press the “M” button on the LCD Meter to start the system.
Caution: For your Safety, Please turn off the battery before connecting the Controller！

Specification:
Wheel type: Rear
Motor: Brushless gearless
Tire: Nylon
Rim: Alloy double wall
Torque: 45 N.M
Spokes: Steel, 12G x 2.6mm
Wheel Size: 26 inch
Wheel Axle: Length 210mm x Dia10mm
Max load capacity: 330-440lb / 150-200kg
Net weight: 22lb / 10kg

Mode 1 Power: 750W / 48V; Max speed: 24mph / 38 km/h
Mode 2 Power: 1000W / 48V; Max speed: 28mph / 45 km/h

Package Includes:
1x Brushless Gearless Motor Rear Wheel
1x Intelligent Motor Controller
1x Pedal Assist Crank Sensor
1x Cable Ties & Plastic Coil
1x Pair of Handle Bars (included Twist Throttle)
1x Controller Bag
1x Pair of Brake Handles
1x Manual
1x LCD Meter

Superteam 50mm Clincher Wheelset 700c 23mm Width Cycling Racing Road Carbon Wheel Decal Review

ChainWeasel | June 17, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

Superteam 50mm Clincher Wheelset 700c 23mm Width Cycling Racing Road Carbon Wheel Decal

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  • Material: Carbon Fiber-Toray T700
  • Test: All pass EN quality standard test
  • Weight: 1630g±20g/pair excluding skewers
  • Warranty: 2 years under normal usage
  • Location: US warehouse

Type: Carbon road wheelset
Rim Size: 700Cx50mm clincher 
Rim Finish: 3k Matte
Rim Depth: 50mm
Rim Width: 23mm
Spoke Holes: Front 20 holes + Rear 24 holes 
Feature: 12-layer carbon on brake track (6-layer carbon on rim body) 
Cassette Body: Shimano 8/9/10/11 speed
Hubs: Powerway R13 Hub Black
Spoke: CN494 Black
Nipple: CN Alloy external nipple Black
Included Accessories : Brake pads ,Quick release(Skewers) Black
Max Recommend Rider Weight: 120KG
Max Recommend Tire Pressure: 125PSI
Weight of Wheelset: 1630g±20g/pair excluding skewers
Logo Painting: Customized are available
Warranty:2 years under normal usage
Location: this wheelset will ship from our US warehouse when you purchase

VCYCLE Nopea 700C Road Bike Carbon Wheelset Clincher Front 60mm Rear 88mm Shimano or Sram 8/9/10/11 Speed Review

ChainWeasel | June 15, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

VCYCLE Nopea 700C Road Bike Carbon Wheelset Clincher Front 60mm Rear 88mm Shimano or Sram 8/9/10/11 Speed

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  • Vcycle basalt braking surface has the advantage of high temperature resistance for it can reduce the carbon road bike wheels’ probability of burning side.It also has good braking power,improving the braking effect.
  • Novatec road hub which is made in Taiwan is durable,light and it can use 3-5 years under normal usage.
  • 23mm is suitable for elementary training and competition. It makes our wheelset has lighter weight, better stability and road sense.Also,it improves aerodynamics by creating a more uniform airflow over the wheel.
  • Skewers is lighter than steel skewers and it has high intensity, long service life.Brake pads are custom-made according to the carbon road bike rim and protect the brake side at the greatest extent. Four complimentary aero bladed spokes and nipples can replace the damaged spokes and nipples.
  • 24 months warranty for manufacturer defects

Mavic / Shimano Road Bike Wheel Set Mavic CXP22 700c Rims + FREE Continental Tires Review

ChainWeasel | June 7, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

Mavic / Shimano Road Bike Wheel Set Mavic CXP22 700c Rims + FREE Continental Tires

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  • Strong Lightweight Mavic 700c Boxed Alloy Clincher Rims
  • Smooth Shimano Claris HB 2400 Hubs
  • High Quality Stainless Spokes, 32h front 32h rear
  • FREE Pair of 700c x 23 Continental Ultra Sport Tires and tubes
  • Reliable, Serviceable Ball Bearings

Order Now and Get FREE Pair of Continental Tires plus Tubes (pre-mounted as shown). These high quality Continental road bike tires and tubes are worth up to 50 alone.

Aerodynamics within everybody’s reach. The aerodynamic Mavic CXP 22 rim offers a pin joined rim extrusion and an impactful graphic approach.
Technologies: UB Control: Usiné Brut Control. The braking surfaces are milled to improve braking friction and eliminate shuddering.
Features: 6106 aluminium alloy Pinned Traditional drilling UB Control Aerodynamic profile Clincher
Front Hub: Shimano Claris HB-2400, 32 Holes, Black, 100 mm. Rear Hub: Shimano Claris FH-2400, 32 Holes, Black, 130 mm 7*/8/9/10 speed compatible.
Note: 7 speed needs a 4.5mm spacer.

Order Now and Get FREE Pair of Continental Tires plus Tubes (pre-mounted as shown). These high quality Continental road bike tires and tubes are worth up to 50 alone.

DT Swiss Freehub body SRAM XX1 12×142 TA 11sp HWYAAX00S3188S Review

ChainWeasel | June 6, 2018 | Cycling Equipment

DT Swiss Freehub body SRAM XX1 12x142 TA 11sp HWYAAX00S3188S

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  • Also used for 12 x 157mm spacing
  • Compatible with all DT Swiss star ratchet hubs that have an aluminum axle
  • DT 12 x 142mm and 12 x 148mm rear hubs use the same end caps
  • End caps do not convert non-Boost hubs to Boost 148mm spacing. DT 142x12mm and 148x12mm hubs simply share the same end caps
  • DT Swiss XD Drivers

Select one To convert 240 and 350 DT Swiss hubs to Shimano 11 speed road drivetrain To convert 240 and 350 DT Swiss hubs to SRAM XX1 11 speed MTB drivetrain