Rancilio Rocky

I’m using a 30 year original Rancilio Rocky grinder and Nancy espresso machine (Silvia v0.0). Same thing here, most parts are still available. I’m not so sure about temperature stability these days, but it still makes decent drinks and steams milk like crazy. The grinder is still in great shape with no issues dialing in a shot.

So I switched from my Rancilio Rocky to the Niche Zero. It is easier for me and I prefer the larger conical burrs of the Niche (64mm) and profile to the smaller flat burrs of the Rocky (50mm). Also to note, it was a lot of work to keep maintaining the Rocky, as with flat burrs you need to get into the grinder and clean it out pretty regularly.

A couple months after I decided to get myself a grinder (Rancilio Rocky) and it made all the difference. Some beans require different grind sizes which isnt really possible to adjust without a grinder at home.

You get what you pay for. I have a Rancilio Rocky I’ve used every day for 15 years. Granted, it’s a $500 grinder, and I take good care of it. Cheaper grinders will have cheaper burrs that will wear over time, or cheaper motors that will burn out over time.