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Favero Assioma Pedal Axle Failures
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Favero Assioma Pedal Axle Failures

A concerned viewer recently reached out to the Hambini YouTube channel, reporting a peculiar failure of a Favero pedal axle. While Favero is widely respected for the precision of their power meters, there’s scant discussion about the quality of their mechanical engineering. In the “Unfortunate F*cker of the Week” segment, featured in Hambini’s Sunday reaming,…

Elitewheels G45
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Elitewheels Low Inertia Aero Gravel Drive G45

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

Eurobike
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Eurobike VLOG Part 1

As an avid cycling enthusiast and an engineering (s)expert, I was thrilled to be part of Eurobike, the world’s leading cycling trade fair. This event was a unique blend of innovation and tradition, attracting cycling aficionados from all corners of the globe. My presence there, brought an additional layer of excitement for those who followed…

Hambini Engineering featured on LawStreet: Shimano Crank Lawsuit
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Hambini Engineering featured on LawStreet: Shimano Crank Lawsuit

I was named in the class action lawsuit brought by various claimants against Shimano and Trek. Some more on that will be coming soon in a YouTube video, but until then, you can read the full article here. The author of the Law Street report did a cracking job of selecting the perfect annotated slide…

Trifox WT11
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Trifox WT11 Wheel Review, NTN Bearings can’t overcome this CRAP.

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

Silca announces a New Carcinogenic Wonder Lube – Silca Anti-Seize
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Silca announces a New Carcinogenic Wonder Lube – Silca Anti-Seize

Josh Poertner, the owner of Silca, recently published a video on YouTube where he hailed his new wonder product as better than grease. He claimed he was inspired to use this product after having toured the Rolls-Royce Aerospace facility in Indianapolis. Aerospace Grease designed for 1500C In the video, he described his new “Lubricant” called…

9Velo Gravel Wheels
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9Velo CC45 CC55 Carbon Wheel Review: An Engineering Masterpiece

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

Bearing Extraction: Using Blind Bearing Pullers
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Bearing Extraction: Using Blind Bearing Pullers

Blind bearing pullers, initially created to remove bearings from rotating equipment without rear access, have been popularized for removing wheel bearings. Despite their increased use, these tools can inflict unnoticed damage on wheels. Primarily deployed in automotive and machinery maintenance, blind bearing pullers slide through the bearing, expand behind it, and retract, exerting a steady force without damaging surrounding areas. However, concerns arise when these tools are used without considering potential damage to internal preload spacers, causing potential legal repercussions for negligent installation in professional settings.

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