TKD Cycle7: The harbinger of things to come...

Welcome to an I/O Sam’s in-depth Mechanical Keyboard video production! Today we’ll look into the most aggressively priced premium custom we’ve seen in the market so far, the collaboration between Vertex and Equalz: the TKD Cycle7

Can this beautiful (and sweet sounding) $139 FRL convince people to join a group-buy in 2023? Let’s find out!

https://youtu.be/w7KllzwgmJY

Today we’re reviewing the premium custom keyboard that will change the mechanical keyboards hobby forever: The TKD Cycle7!

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