1/26/2012

Kettler Rear Bicycle Basket Review

Kettler Rear Bicycle Basket
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The Kettler Rear Bicycle Basket has some problems. Primarily, the spot welds wear out over time. After 3 months of daily use (mostly groceries, about 5-10 Lbs), the welds which connect the bottom brackets to the basket itself simply wore out--the brackets are the lower handles shown in the picture provided by Amazon. Now, there is no way to attach the basket to my bicycle rack. I believe the bumps and vibrations of my daily ride slowly weakened these welds to the point that they detached. The basket had other problems as well (over uneven pavement, it would occasionally fly off and tumble into the street), but the poor welding is what ultimately rendered the basket totally unworkable.
I would not recommend this basket.

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Slime Smart Tube Schrader Valve Bicycle Tube (20 x 1.50-2.125) Review

Slime Smart Tube Schrader Valve Bicycle Tube (20 x 1.50-2.125)
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Definitely works to prevent thorns but despite following directions when I deflate the tubes to replace a tire, the goo gums up the valve making it impossible to remove.

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1/25/2012

Go Glider 16-Inch Balance Training Bike (Large) Review

Go Glider 16-Inch Balance Training Bike (Large)
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I researched available balance bikes and decided that the Mini Glider is the best for my son. He loves it and couldn't be happier. Here's what sets the Mini Glider apart from the other choices:
- Super lightweight. Shipping weight is 6 pounds. Compare to the 14 pound Kettler Sprint. The lighter, the easier for a young child to manipulate. Watch my son mount, turn around, dismount, and even lift his Mini Glider with ease.
- Foot pegs for ease of riding and transition to a pedal bike. Most brands have no foot rest for training foot position. The Glider Rider Bike has a 10-inch footplate, but my son's shoes are already 9 inches long. His big feet fit on the Mini Glider's foot pegs with no trouble.
- Hand brake. Some others leave this out, saying that the child shouldn't go faster than his feet can stop him. My son figured out how to use the brake on his own. It is helpful to him when stopping at the bottom of a hill. At the end of the video, just before the last notes of the music, you can hear the "Shhh" of the brake as he brings the glider to a safe stop.
- Solid, no-pump tires. With a vehicle this lightweight, you don't need the hassle of airing up tiny tires. These tires are sturdy and give plenty of traction.
- Seat easily adjusts with the turn of one bolt.
- Minimal assembly required. Simply insert the handle bars, tighten with the included tool, adjust the seat, and go.
- Excellent customer service from the manufacturer. I had a question, and when I called the # in the instruction manual I spoke to a real person immediately.
My son is a tall (44-inch) 4 1/2 year old. Not particularly athletic or graceful, it took him until the age of 4 to learn to pedal a tricycle. When he became interested in bicycles, I got him the Mini Glider. At first, he straddled the seat and waddled with the glider. He soon progressed to walking, running, one-foot-pumping, and coasting with his feet up. The video shows his amazing progress from his second day of riding the glider through 2 1/2 weeks of learning. He loves showing off his skills to everyone, and he wants to go riding every day.
Edit: The new model now offered for sale has a quick-release seat clamp. No tool is needed to adjust the seat. They have also made the handlebars adjustable, for an even more customizable fit. Excellent!

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Slime Thorn Resistant Bicycle Tube (20-Inch) Review

Slime Thorn Resistant Bicycle Tube (20-Inch)
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A little tough to install, but the first tubes that beat our thorn infested neighborhood!

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1/24/2012

Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet Review

Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet
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This is a very comfortable helmet with a nice fit. Most of the helmets you'll find in this price range don't fit well. Believe me, I've tried a number of them. But this one fits me great.
One small piece of advice: It has a more rounded appearance from the front than most bike helmets do. So if you don't like the thought of a "round" look when someone's looking at you straight on, this might not be the helmet for you.

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The Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet is constructed with in-mold technology that fuses a tough outer microshell to the helmet's EPS foam liner. The fusion process reinforces areas around vents and ribs, making the helmet lighter, cooler and tougher. The Transfer utilizes Giro's Acu Dial system, which combines single-handed adjustment with a full-fit band for a quick, sure fit. This Giro helmet features a snap-fit visor, and 20 vents that allow cool, fresh air in and stale, warm air out.
The Transfer sport helmet comes in Giro's Universal Fit Adult U size (54-61cm), carefully sculpted and size-specific to simplify the fitting process. Giro's Transfer helmet is a lightweight 255 grams, and complies with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards for bicycle helmets.
Helmet Tips--You Should Always...
Wear a helmet when you ride
Wear your helmet low in the front to protect the forehead
Fasten your buckle and tighten your chin strap
Check your adjustments every time you wear your helmet
Inspect your helmet regularly for signs of wear or damage
Wear a helmet designed for your activity

About Giro Working late nights in his garage, designer/bike racer Jim Gentes created the first lightweight adult cycling helmet in 1985. Friends at NASA helped tune the final helmet shape and vent placement, and the result was the Giro Prolight, a helmet that was better looking than traditional designs while offering a superior fit and still met the industry's toughest safety standards. Plus, it was half the weight of traditional helmets. Since then, Giro has advanced its helmets, many of which have set the standards for styling, function, and innovation for progressive, performance-oriented riders on dirt, pavement, and snow. Giro helmets are worn by millions of riders, cyclists, skiers, and snowboarders around the world. Young-bloods and old-timers; hard-cores, heshers, and hipsters; rookies, experts, and a few regular Joes too--in fact, pretty much anyone that appreciates superior fit and function, cutting edge styling, and the very best ideas you get in a helmet.


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Nirve Hello Kitty Special Edition Retro Kitty Girl's/Women's 24-Inch Cruiser Bike Review

Nirve Hello Kitty Special Edition Retro Kitty Girl's/Women's 24-Inch Cruiser Bike
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My wife is thoroughly pleased with this bike and so am I. It is a very sound easy to ride bike. It is not heavy at all and rides very comfortable. I recommend ordering normal shipping form Amazon. Thanks to a downed economy, the normal delivery turns into express delivery due to fewer shipments.

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Ideal for women wanting to relive the Hello Kitty fixation of their youth or girls who want to step up from kids' bikes, the Nirve Retro Kitty 24 is a beach-town necessity. The single-speed cruiser bike is outfitted with all the cruiser essentials, including a single-speed coaster brake, full-length fenders, a welded kickstand, alloy rims, and classic 24-inch cruiser-tread whitewall tires. More significantly from a fan girl's perspective, the bike's frame is adorned with a two-toned pink Hello Kitty design with white accents and a pink pearl clear coat. The theme even extends to such accessories as a double-spring Hello Kitty saddle and a small Hello Kitty bell attached to the handlebars. Whether you need a good bike for cruising the boardwalk or just want to meander around the neighborhood, the Retro Kitty is a great choice.


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1/23/2012

Schwinn Training Wheels 16" - 20" Review

Schwinn Training Wheels 16 - 20
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We are long time Amazon shoppers and love it, but these are the worst training wheels I've ever bought. My 6 year old daughter fell over after 15 seconds of riding because the training wheels just buckled (bent). Enough said.

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