KT CyclingExpert review
7.0/10
After a month of riding and racing, reviews spec list as remarkable for the price; includes downsides section.
Read the reviewX-Lab RS7 Road Bike
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X-Lab RS7 Road Bike
Shipping set by Strictly Bicycles at checkout · 6 listings at 7 stores
Build: Shimano 105 Di2
What these specs mean
Shimano road groupsets
- Claris
- Sora
- Tiagra
- 105Also offered
- Ultegra
- Dura-Ace
11 or 12-speed, mechanical or Di2. The sweet spot for most riders
A groupset is the shifters, derailleurs, brakes, crankset and cassette. Higher tiers are lighter, shift more crisply and have more gears; most riders stop noticing a difference above 105.
- Di2
- Shimano’s electronic shifting: a small motor moves the chain at the press of a button. Crisper shifts and no cable stretch; you charge it every few hundred miles, and it usually adds several hundred dollars.
About this item
The seller hasn’t written a description yet.
Why it scores 6.8: Good, from 6 sources. Early estimate: more sources will firm it up. See the breakdown
Every store selling it
6 listings at 7 stores, lowest first. Shipping is set by each store at checkout.
| Store | Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contender Bicycles Lowest new | Shimano 105 | $2,099.00 | View |
| X-LAB | Shimano 105 | $2,099.00 | View |
| Espresso Bikes | Shimano 105 | $2,099.99 | View |
| Strictly Bicycles Viewing | Shimano 105 Di2 | $2,899.00 | This one |
| Colorado Cyclist | Shimano 105 Di2 · Singularity Black | $2,899.00 | View |
| The Cutting Edge | Shimano 105 Di2 | $2,899.99 | View |
How it scores
Good · likely 5.8 to 7.8 · low confidence
From 4 expert reviews, 1 owner report, 1 community post, 3 store ratings.
Your score
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By what matters
Ride comfortnot enough reviews yet–
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Tire room & versatilitynot enough reviews yet–
Reliabilitynot enough reviews yet–
Value for moneyprice against similar products4.7
By source
Video reviews4 sources · 69% of the score7.0
Community discussion3% of the score6.7
Retailer star ratings1% of the score9.7
Problems owners mention
- bar tape slippery when wet
- power meter readings fluctuate wildly (later improved by firmware)
- 32mm tire clearance slim for all-road
- frequently out of stock
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
Everything's Been DoneExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
7.5/10
Carbon frame, wheels, cockpit and power meter for two grand; spent 200 miles looking for the catch.
Read the reviewDavid Arthur - Just Ride BikesExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
7.0/10
First look at AD9 and RS7; questions whether western brands can compete, calls some deals genuine bargains.
Read the reviewStotts BicyclesExpert reviewSponsored by the brand
6.5/10
170 miles over 10 hours compared head-to-head with Cannondale Synapse 1 Alloy at same $2,100 price; outcome left to viewer.
Read the reviewCommunity
Retailer promo calling RS7 a carbon bike that punches above its price for first-time road riders.
Victory Bicycle StudioOwner
Good ride and strong value for $2k, but bar tape slips when wet and power meter readings fluctuate; firmware fixed power meter.
bar tape slippery when wet
The Ride with Ben DelaneyStrictly Bicycles reviews
5.0 from 3 ratings
Store star ratings run high (most products average above 4.3), so they count less than written reviews.
Sources we checked
- Shopify Global Catalog1 found
- Hacker Newschecked, nothing yet
- Redditnot connected yet
- YouTube reviews6 found
- Xnot connected yet
- Expert reviews (web)not connected yet
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Compare with similar items
| This itemX-Lab RS7 Road Bike |  RS5 |  X LABS RS5 Shimano 105 Cable Road Bike, WaveBreaker White | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer rating | Highest rated | ||
| Price | $2,899.00 | $1,399.00 | $1,299.99 Lowest price |
| Doorprice Score | 6.8Doorprice Score Best score | 6.4Doorprice Score | 6.4Doorprice Score |
| Sold by | Strictly Bicycles | X-LAB | Bixby Bicycles |
| See details | See details | See details |
Other sellers
| Seller | Price | Est. tax | Condition | Policies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Bicycles Lowest price | $2,899.00 | — | new | Buy | |
| Strictly Bicycles | $2,899.00 | — | new | Buy | |
| Strictly Bicycles | $2,899.00 | — | new | Buy | |
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