Are Chinese Components Worth Your Money? | Factor Ostro VAM | Oompa Loompa Cycling 147
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Published 2023-08-31
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00:00:00 - 00:02:59 - Introduction
00:02:59 - 00:06:00 My old bike, the SuperSix Evo
00:06:00 - 00:09:33 Thoughts on buying a new bike.. hmm...
00:09:33 - 00:11:16 And then I got this bike, price was good
00:11:16 - 00:13:22 Frame was dinged up man, I went to repaint it
00:13:22 - 00:16:01 Carousell, and the bike and half the price!
00:16:01 - 00:18:06 If it wasn't this cheap, would you have gotten it or support LBS?
00:18:06 - 00:22:30 Let's talk about the bike
00:22:30 - 00:23:15 Why don't you own an OSPW? Is this a good answer?
00:23:15 - 00:25:13 Moving on.. Wheels, handlebars, saddle, DARIMO SEATPOST!
00:25:13 - 00:25:51 Titanium bolts, cassette, rotors, chinese carbon cranks..?
00:25:51 - 00:28:37 Total price of bike, weight and compare it to your SSE
00:28:37 - 00:30:20 Im buying another bike soon, for indoor training
00:30:20 - 00:33:19 Chinese components are not S**t
00:33:19 - 00:35:38 For the love of god, please wax your chain
00:35:38 - 00:59:20 IG QnA
00:59:20 - 01:05:20 Final last words?
01:05:20 - 01:05:43 Hub soundcheck
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Rider’s Bio
Height: 165cm
Inseam: 74.4cm
Number of years riding: 2
Strava Profile: www.strava.com/athletes/84076148
Bike Specs
Bike brand: Factor
Model year: 2021
Frame/Frame Size: Ostro VAM/49
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 11sp
Chainring size: 52/36
Cassette size: 11-30
Wheelset/Hubs: Light Bicycle AR55 Flyweight/Carbon Ti X-SP
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Boost 3D
Stem Model/Stem Length: see below
Handlebar Model/Handlebar Width: EXS Aerover 380x100mm
Bartape: Burgh Mosaic
Bottle Cages: Elite T-race Carbon
Lights (Front and Back): Bontrager Ion 200, Garmin Varia RTL515
Light mount: Niuju/Raceware custom
Computer: iPhone 14 Pro (yes bite me)
Computer Mount: SP aero mount
Power meter: Sigeyi AXO
Tires (please specify if tubeless/clinchers/tubular): Challenge Criterium RS tubeless 25mm
Bottom bracket: Hambini T47
Pedals: Look X-track Carbon Ti
Total price: 10k ish
Bike weight: 7-7.1kg
All Comments (21)
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Totally agree that westerners don't always make the best products 👍👍
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Please read the description for the list of components. Cassette is from Taobao shop named "rcrace单车" (Tao Bao is another version of AliExpress).
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This video have been an enjoyable watch! Thank you. More power to researching the hell out of the parts you want to buy and getting the best bang for the buck
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Great show, love this guy, authentic funny and free thinker
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I watched most episodes and this guy is by far my favorite guest. Kudos to the sucker.
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Good vid, this guy keeps it real
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nice perspective from this chap, very practical approach to cycling
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This is a very interesting bike! More of such content pls!
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Great video and lots of good information!
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Just like what he said, just do the things that you like about your bike and most important ride on. Great show bro.
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Loved this interview and the banter :) totally agree that the best bike is the bike you’re riding cos you’re out riding! ❤ Any links to that cassette?
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I wouldn't care about buying an unknown chinese brand if the quality wasn't so unknown. As someone who isn't chinese, researching is a total pain and near impossible when every seller claims "we're better than dura ace and only 1/100th the price!" I would love to pay a fraction of the price for a part that works just as well if not better.
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I didn’t get what he says about the chain wax? what product did he use? Thanks
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what's the cassette brand?
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I bought a superlight allu + steel Meroca 11-34 cassette that weight 230 grams which is 5 grams heavier than 11-32 Dura Ace for RM177 (SGD52). Smooth & quiet shifting probably will not last as long as dura ace... but you can just buy 5 for spare and it's still cheaper than Dura Ace.
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What cassette is that?
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What spindle size does he use?
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This guy cracks me up
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I notice you have a Garmin Varia. Any verdict on it? A must have or just gimmick?
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Whats the brand of the cassette again?
