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Aerozine Pulleys

Aerozine Pulleys

7
by themartincox
UPDATED Thu, Oct 15, 2015 04:24

First Published Jun 26, 2014

12
£22.00

VERDICT:

7
10
The finishing touches to the super-light machine or flashy replacements for the post-winter commuter
Weight: 
10g
Contact: 
nrg4.co.uk

For those riders who absolutely must have the lightest bike possible, Aerozine have part of the solution. Finely machined and ultra-light, these rear derailleur pulleys add a splash of colour and trim a few grams of weight from your ride.

Simple to install, the Aerozine pulleys replace your standard jockey wheels, making spring time an ideal time to get a set after the winter road paste has done its damage.

Although the Aerozine pulleys have cartridge bearings rather than the bushings you find in most jockey wheels, I can't say I felt myself going any faster, but they add no perceptible lag to performance either. If you're looking for an excuse to upgrade, then, performance isn't it, but looks and weight are good enough reason.

At first glance, the Aerozine pulleys are a luxury but if you need to replace your jockey wheels anyway, then they are perhaps a good choice - just make sure they match your frame colour.

Verdict

The finishing touches to the super-light machine or flashy replacements for the post-winter commuter

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road.cc test report

Make and model: Aerozine Pulleys

Size tested: Blue

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Performing a dual role of both weight-loss and winter replacements they do a solid job, can't really fault them.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Material AL7075 T6

Size 11T Bering Seal bearing

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
10/10

They are small, light and blue and they spin without any fuss- there's not much to add.

Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
6/10

The blue is going to come off the contact areas pretty rapidly.

Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
 
10/10
Rate the product for value:
 
7/10

if you need to replace worn jockey wheels they are fine, if you are looking to save weight they do a job at a price.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Perfectly fine.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The blue colour; it matches my eyes.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing really, there's not much too it.

Did you enjoy using the product? I am ambivalent really.

Would you consider buying the product? Maybe, if i needed to replace the wheels anyway.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? See above.

Anything further to say about the product in conclusion?

A fun addition to the bike. Hard to justify a purchase on weight grounds unless it is super important to you, but as a stock replacement they seem a good option.

Overall rating: 7/10

About the tester

Age: 37  Height: 176cm  Weight:

I usually ride: Raleigh SP Race, Hoffman BMX  My best bike is: Raleigh SP Race

I've been riding for: Under 5 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Experienced

I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, commuting, touring, sportives, general fitness riding, Adventure-packing, crossing-countries

 

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