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Aerozine Pulleys

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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
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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

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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Ashok C | 10 years ago
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Dunno if they'll work with 11.

I have the gold ano ones as this was the only color available here (India) and have used them on Shimano XT though only for races (weight weenie trait).

They shift well.

There is no upper (floating) 'Centron G Pulley' a la Shimano, so the rd adjustments need to be spot on. I found them a bit more noisy than the standard nylon/ plastic pulleys.
Tested the pulleys on some training rides that were bumpy as I thought they might crumple. They've held up just fine.

Yes, I'd recommend them - if one is into functional bling and has a budget for ditto.

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andyp | 10 years ago
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1 Likewise. Blue X-lite crank caps, on a Middleburn RS3 chainset with blue spider and middle ring. With blue chainring bolts.
And blue jockey wheels and breakaway bolt, obviously.

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Yennings | 10 years ago
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These remind me of the blue anodised X-Lite crank caps I put on my old Marin MTB in about 1996. Love a bit of bling!

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matthewn5 | 10 years ago
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I got a set of the cheapest ones with ceramic bearings on ebay (about £15) and fitted one in the guide pulley (upper) position on my commuter (Ultegra 6600).

The difference it makes to shifting is remarkable. The Ultegra guide pulley is cushioned, giving smooth shifts. These and their like are rigid, so you get much snappier Campag-like shifting. Recommended, if only for that!

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Roberj4 | 10 years ago
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Not bad value at £22 compared to £35 with other manufacturers.

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andyp | 10 years ago
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Ooh, is it the 1990s again? Bring back Bula hats!

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markwill | 10 years ago
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got a pair of these on my bike and really like them they look good and last longer than the standard plastic ones that come on your bike. the 11T makes it only compatible with sram and shimano but if you have got campagnolo you need a 10T jockey wheel.

http://www.charleysbikeaccessories.co.uk/collections//Aerozine

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Nzlucas | 10 years ago
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I bet they help with muck build up in winter too...

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ajmarshal1 | 10 years ago
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Things you never knew you wanted, but now do. Really, really badly.

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FMOAB | 10 years ago
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Ridiculous and fab at the same time - like so much bike bling 16

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banzicyclist2 | 10 years ago
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I definately want some if these for my Sunday best bike.
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russyparkin | 10 years ago
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are these fine with 11speed spacing?

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