Park Tool 3-Way Internal Nipple Wrench - SW-15 Review

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This tool does not work on regular, classic, usual, normal spoke nipples. Who knew that "internal" means some new, exotic, incompatible type of whiz-bang spoke nipple.

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We all know Park Tools are high quality. This works exactly as intended. Highly recommended for all your bicycular maintenance needs.

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This is the tool I needed to rebuild my wheel, and it works as described. However, my only complaint is that the label/sticker on the handle that identifies the sizes easily comes up/peels off and I need to keep sticking it back down.

Plastic body appears tough I've used tools with rubbery handles that become gummy and sticky and fall apart but it doesn't appear that that will be an issue with this tool.

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If you don't have one, get one. Nice addition to a toolbox. Has the right sizes for truing those pain to true carbon wheels. Fits perfectly in the nipple opening. Does the job!

Review of DynaCraft Girl's Barbie Bike (Pink/White, 16-Inch)

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Nice bicycle, really strong construction, comes almost completely assembled only to put on the handle, front wheel, seat and training wheels. Looks very nice. But it said that it comes with three brakes, but it only comes with two, rear caliper brakes and the coaster brakes. No front caliper brakes as advertised. But it is still worth the cost and really will last for a very long time.

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dont forget if you are buying a bike online you will have to put it together yourself. my little girl did not like waiting for me to build it. think we will go to the store next time.

Buy Mobo Mini Luxury Three Wheeled Cruiser

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I'm giving this a "tentative" 5 stars as I purchased it as a Christmas gift for my 2 year old nephew and he hasn't seen/played with it yet. I'll update this review after Christmas with how it went.

Price:

IMHO, the entire recumbent trike market is way overpriced. But in that context, the asking price (although possibly still a smidge high) is about what I'd expect for this type of product.

Quality:

The trike appears to be made from good quality parts (i.e., no parts looked inherently sub-standard to me). The main frame, seat frame, and steering assembly are made of a sturdy metal tubing and the welds look decent. The steering linkage, fenders, fender supports, and crank arms are also made of metal. The pedals and tire rims appear to made of plastic. Once assembled, the trike seems very sturdy with all parts properly fitting together snug and secure.

~The caliper handbrake is adjustable.

~The front tire is inflatable (rear tires are solid).

~The front rim is freewheel (braking with handbrake only or possibly by dragging feet).

~The valve for the inflatable front tire is angled outward and can easily be accessed by a standard bike pump.

~Removable bike flag/post included.

Assembly:

The following parts came pre-assembled: 1) steering linkage/steering arm/complete brake assembly/front frame/forts/front wheel/cranks and 2) seat frame/cushions. So all I needed to do was to attach those two pre-assembled sections to the rear axle and put on the rear tires, reflector, bike flag, decals and put air in the front tire.

~In no rush, it took me about an hour to de-box, read instructions, and assemble the trike (and then another hour or so to apply the custom decals).

~Tools Do yourself a favor and use your own tools to assemble the trike. The manufacture is kind enough to include tools but I found them to mostly cause frustration (with the exception of the allen wrenches).

~Decals The manufacture also provides a nice variety of decals so you can customize the look of the trike. The nice thing about decals is that they are more forgiving if you misapply and need to adjust their positioning. However, if you haven't applied decals in a while (or ever), I would suggest you practice applying (then removing before it dries) one or two of the larger decals you don't plan on using as they can be a little tricky. Also, the instructions indicate to place the decals in water for a few minutes. However, the decals I received took about an hour in warm water before I could properly separate them from their backing.

Portability:

This trike is light enough for just about any adult (even petite moms) to easily lift and it's small enough to fit in the trunk/back seat of a typical compact car.

If I haven't added an update at the top of this review, then this product is still working for me as described.

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This is really fun for the grandkids. We bought it for our 2yr old but his legs are just a little too short for the closest setting. However the 5 yr old goes like crazy with it. He has a y-bike and it is just a lttle too big for him. However he likes it also

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This thing is absolutely ridiculous. While it is expensive, there is not a better "tricycle" out there for a little guy.

Huge advantages over regular tricycles/big wheels:

StabilityMy son has tipped over other tricycles and become scared to use them. With the low center of gravity this is pretty much impossible to tip even when turning on a hill/driveway.

Free wheelhas a freewheel on the front wheel, in other words you can coast without having the pedals move, very cool and unlike most tricycles/big wheels. Makes it much safer if the kid picks up a little speed going downhill and removes his feet from the pedals(I remember the pedals on my big wheel digging into my shins more than once).

BrakeHas a hand brake, no need to Flintstone it. However the handbrake is too big for my two year old to use yet (can't get his hand around it) so he is still using the flintsone method to stop.

Anyways my 2 1/2 y/o has no problems steering/pedaling this. In fact he can reach speeds faster than I can comfortably walk. Everyone at the park is quite impressed at the speeds he reaches (he luckily is very courteous and respectful not to run people over/pulls to the side of the sidewalk and waits if a dog approaches). He should get a good 2-3 years out of this bike, making a great investment, despite the high price.

Reviews of OnGuard 8021 Mastiff 6' x 3/8" Quad Chain Lock

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Great lock for the city. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is just because I don't know whether or not it can be broken through. No one has tried to steal my Vespa yet. The chain is long enough that it reaches pretty far if you have to park it kind of far away from whatever you're securing it too. And all you have to do is unvelcro the cover and pull it back if you need to tighten it up for a more secure fit. The U-lock itself is much more secure and durable than it even looks on the website. I would HIGHLY recommend this lock to anyone!

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Discount Nirve Forty-Nine Mens Black 3-Speed Cruiser

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The Nirve Forty-Nine is a splendid cruiser. Gearing is just perfect, this bike is very well constructed. I learned when purchasing that there are actually two models available, one with the front hand brake and coaster brake the other (less expensive) model with just the coaster brake (pedal). I highly recomend paying a little more and getting the hand brake. Overall I feel this bike is an excellent value for the money spent. If you are into classic styled cruisers this is a bike for you!

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only 4 stars as the bike only has 3 speeds. Once you go 15 miles per hour, it is hard to pedal. 5 or 7 would be ideal. the pair of pedals that came with the bike absolutely sucked they are falling apart and have to buy a new pair.

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This bike is one of the best cruisers ive seen. The packaging was perfect, all in the original box from the manufacturer. The product was shipped quickly and I had no issues whatsoever. Great transaction and great product.

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Great Nirve Forty Nine Mens Black 3 Speed Cruiser . Saw a picture of this and it looked better.

Buy WPS Shift Lever 83-88000

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WPS OEM Style Shift Lever 83-88000The product was a great alternative to actually having to buy the Honda made piece. It fits perfectly and looks just like the Honda part.

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Discount Avenir Skini Mini Pump

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I see no reason, what-so-ever, to purchase this pump. I bought it so that I wouldn't have to carry my frame pump on trips and thus be able to carry a second water bottle since the Aviner can easily fit in a Jersey pocket. I tried to pump up my tire (a presta 115 psi 20c) and I pumped and pumped and pumped and pumped and pumped, etc. and got nowhere near the needed pressure to even ride on the wheels a short distance without any damage to the rims. Then, upon trying to remove the pump from the valve stem, the screw down portion of the stem broke off with the stinkin' pump (Yes, I did "unlock" the pump from the stem). One of my fellow riders sarcastically asked if I got the pump from the "Dollar Store". It was a good thing he had his Zephal pump with him to get my tire inflated. I've been riding high pressure (presta valve, sew-ups [tubulars] & clinchers) since the early 1970's and never had such a useless, destructive, trashy pump. I've had Silca's (with and without Camy heads), Zefal's, and now a Topeak. All fine pumps! But, this Avenir is garbage as far as I'm concerned. I wish I tried it out sooner because I would certainly have taken it back for a refund. Now, all it is, is a reminder to try out things like this in the store, or immediately after purchase so they can be returned. I hate it!! It's a waste of money!!! I'll never ride without my Topeak frame pump again. That's just my opinion. You can always buy one and formulate your own conclusions.

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Simply put this item is junk, yes it's light and yes its small but it doesn't work. I made sure the Schrader valve ring was on but it can't lock on to the tire so all you get is an expensive air release. The other nuisance is the mount which is only available as a braze-on this just gets in the way of pedaling and shifting the front derailleur.

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The reversible pump setting allows you to adapt to your given valve but the schrader valve side is terribly designed (thought the other side might work). You can pump and pump and pump but nothing is going in because the valve isn't being activated so you disassemble the pump head, attach it firmly to the valve then reassemble the pump around the stem. Great, now the pump activates the valve and you can put air in but it is leaking out at nearly the same rate so your tire never gets enough pressure to ride on. In the end, you will just be frustrated, tired, and confused as to why someone would manufacture and sell a pump so poorly designed. That's when you, in your baffled state, decide to look online to find out if you are the only one having thes problems with this substandard junk. Hence the review. Bottom line: don't buy this pump

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Even after reading the negative reviews, i decided to give it a try.

I needed a tiny pump for a folding bike, to be stored in a Serfas saddle bag, where my other mini pump (19 cm) would not fit.

That scenario means thatb i just need to reach low pressure (40 psi) on a low volume tire. That is way less demanding than high pressure or high volume tires.

Having said that, i tried the pump a couple of times, at home and after some cumbersome fitting and a lot of pumping, i reached an acceptable pressure.

However i would never recommend it for high pressure or high volume tires. There are far better mini pumps here on Amazon

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Its a little bit of a hassle to use, but It definitely does the job when you dont have anything else, and it fits nicely on my bike and definitely makes my bike look cooler! Aesthetics are a plus!

Blackburn Flea 2.0 Front with Flea Rear USB Combo Bike Light Reviews

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These lights are great for being seen on the road! I wouldn't recommend them for being able to see much though, as they aren't the brightest lights out there. What's nice about them is that they're lightweight, easily rechargeable, and the velcro straps make it so that they can be switched between different bikes at a moment's notice!

The package comes with only one USB charger, but luckily these lights charge relatively quickly so I don't think you really need to buy a separate charger. One should do the job! Charging is pretty easy, just make sure the magnets snap together and the light flashes periodically to know that the electrons are flowing to your device.

The front light has three modes: Steady, Overdrive, and Flash. The overdrive mode is a little bit brighter than the steady mode. The flashing mode makes me feel like I'm going to have a seizure, but it does save on battery and still allows you to be seen by other vehicles. But since these things are rechargeable, I just go with the steady mode.

The rear light similarly has three modes: Steady, Flash, and "Chase". Chase mode means that the 4 LEDs blink in an artsy back-and-forth pattern, which saves some batteries and can draw attention to you on the road.

I think these lights are great for people who want something that is very lightweight, small, rechargeable, and allows you to be seen by other cars. If you're looking for lights that can turn night into day, these might not be for you.

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I bought this for all-day use on my commute to work and back. After 2months the charger stopped working for no apparent reason so I got it replaced. Last week there was a little bit of rain and that's when the tail light turned crazy. It just started blinking and switching on and off after the ride. On the following day it became obvious that water got into the light and it doesn't charge anymore.

Those lights would be really great if they'd just be a little more rugged...

I will definitly not recommend them to anyone.

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The Fleas are well-named. They're REALLY small and light.

I mounted the headlight on my helmet, and clip the taillight on the back of my helmet's adjustment strap. I run the taillight in 2+2 flashing mode. I find that cars give me a wider berth when I have it flashing.

Note that the combo comes with 2 lights (1 front, 1 rear) but only 1 charger. I initially was disappointed, thinking that charging both would be tedious. In reality, the units charge so quickly that it hasn't been an issue.

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I really like the size and design of the Flea, but it has it's limits. I use it for my AM rides (still dark outside) and it's great for being noticed by cars. The headlight lasts about 2 hours+ in the flashing mode (not in the "high-beam" mode) and I don't use it to see the road (have a Light & Motion on helmet), only to be noticed. The rear flasher lasts a couple of rides before being recharged. Charging has been the problemthe short little USB stick won't work on my PC because it's too short (only good for a lap-top?) and the light can't reach the contacts (bought an extension cord from Radio Shack as a solution$15). There is another problem with chargingthe units don't want to charge now! I'm in queue with Blackburn to receive replacements.

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I bought these for their ease of charge--tired of buying batteries for lights or constantly charging my rechargeable batteries. These worked great and for daily use for about 3 months.

Then all of the sudden, we could not charge the front or back light. We tried troubleshooting--cleaning the contacts, plugging them in other outlets instead of the computer, etc. and nothing worked.

Now we're left with pricey lights we can't get charged and we'll have to buy new ones to replace these since we ride so much at night. What a disappointment in what could be a quality purchase gone bad.

Cheap bottom Bracket - TruVativ Bottom Bracket - LE Square Tapered BB

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Like another reviewer, my bottom bracket arrived with the spindle in the bottom bracket backwards. If you try installing it that way, the drive side will be a few millimeters toward the bike & the non-drive side will be a few millimeters to far away from the bike. I pulled the bottom bracket apart and switched the spindle to the proper orientation and put it in the bike. IT IS NOT EASY TO FIX THE BOTTOM BRACKET. It worked fine after a lot of messing around to switch the orientation of the spindle. The one star review is a warning that you might be buying a defective product that you may or may not be able to even use. The bottom bracket is also MADE IN CHINA but the bearing and materials seem to be of decent quality. Truvativ is owned by SRAM, and I'm planning to contact them about the problems with the bottom brackets they're selling thru Amazon.

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I use this on my 10 year old Trek mountain bike. The fit was not perfect, had to adjust the front derailleur after installing. Will have to see how it holds up riding in rainy weather through the winter.

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I was about to return it but just as i was putting it in the box

I noticed that the drive side was shorter than the non driveside. Which means the bloody axel was backwards.!!!

Really now !! I was about to buy a larger size bottom bracket because i knew i measured it right but it was short. The rings touched the frame and that is very bad. So i smacked it a few times to pop out the bearings flipped it and reinstalled it. Took 45 mins worth of tapping i was being firm but gentle. Using my hand and a hammer. Reseating the bearings was the main amount of time. But if i didn't already know about that rule. Which is true for any bb. i would've been stuck. Thanks for the bottom bracket lesson reminder.

Michelin Airstop 700c x 18-23, 52mm Presta Valve Route-Road Tube Review

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Get the word out and do not buy these tubes. I've had a half dozen fail in exactly the same way. After about 200-300 miles of use, fill up the tire to 120 psi and go for a ride. Either during the ride or after (or before if you air it up many hours before the ride) the tire will be flat. You will check for a leak and find a hole or tear right where the stem meets the rubber. For shame...

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Excellent tube with a long valve for wheels/rims 27x1-1/4. This keep the air for more weeks. 100% recommended.... I like it...

Wheel Master Hub Axle Nuts - 3/8" x 26 x 6mm, Black Reviews

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I needed a replacement nut for a bicycle axle and could not find one locally. Once again I went on Amazon.com and they shipped it to me fast. The nut worked perfectly and my grandson is riding his bike once again. I highly recommend any bicycle axle replacement parts from Amazon.

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Best Bell Sports 7015387 26-Inch Universal Inner Tube Bicycle Tire Deals

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Yes this inner tube fit the bill exactly on my vintage (1971) 3 speed, Huffy 26" boys bike. It is getting hard to find this 1-3/8" size anymore and I am grateful to Amazon for still having them and at a good price also.

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Bought this tube locally at a national department store. I put this tube on my wheel. I DID partially inflate it, like you're supposed to, and work it around the rim adding air slowly to make sure the tube isn't pinching between the tire and rim. Pumped it up to only about 40 pounds and put the wheel back on the bike. 10 minutes later, the tube exploded inside the rim/tire. It blew out right along the seam. It didn't even have full riding pressure!

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It's still in the package; so it hasn't been used yet. I'm guessing it'll be fine as a spare if I use it.

Review of SRAM Chainring Red ,53T 130mm ,Black

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Compact cranksets are hugely helpful for hill climbing. I am not a super-thin rider, but I more than hold my own in the peloton. But my power's been lacking. I decided to experiment with this upgrade, and could not be happier. I've seen this set-up (52/36) referred to as mid-compact, whatever that means! All I can say is that it definitely gives you a lot more deep power, and still feels super-nimble on the rollers. Haven't been out on 9-12% pitches yet, but I do know that when I head to Marin and Sonoma I can really easily switch out the rings. I'm sold.

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Currie Technologies eZip Men's Trailz Electric Bicycle Reviews

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Overall

Great bike for the price. Improvements would be increased quality control on batteries and chargers, upgrading handlebar, and redesigning the battery terminals.

Buy it. It works fine for what it is.

Pros

Great value for an electric assist bike. Paid for itself in commuting savings not to mention health benefits.

Comfortable ride (thicker tires help)

Surprisingly quiet motor

Having both Pedal Assist and Twist features is nice

Cons

-Quality control issues combined with 90 day warranty:

-Battery replaced in two weeks (warranty replacement plus shipping charge) $25

-Charger replaced in four months $40

-Battery terminal 1 replaced in five months $20 (part only)

-Battery terminal 2 replaced in 11 months $20 (part only)

-Email customer service never replied to requests. Phone CS are helpful though.

Design Comments

-Basic handlebar design is generally uncomfortable, grips hurt hands without gloves

-Kind of slow with only 7 speeds

-Motor on another bike in the same line is 250 watt, not 450. Could this be marketing voodoo at work? Can't confirm this, though sounds iffy.

-Battery and Bike Weight

The SLA batteries work fine on this bike. These are most cost effective batteries on the market, not most advanced. If you want more of a performance feel to your bike, pony up 400 bucks for the Lithium battery.

Steel that is used in this bike frame is the most cost effective material and also the heaviest. Two other common bike frame materials, Aluminum and Carbon Fiber are much more expensive.

Currie offers the IZip line with improved components at a premium. Via Lento Aluminum frame with SLA battery (extra $200), Via Rapido aluminum frame with Lithium battery (extra $500).

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I actually bought this bike from Walmart.com to save on shipping costs. I have had it for 2 months now. I have to say that for the price it is probably the best e-bike you can buy. My first real test for my bike was a sponsored event called 'Bike Around The Buttes'. A forty mile ride with a few hills but mostly flat. I had 2 batteries for this trip. I pedaled at a moderate pace (12-15 mph) in battery assist mode. I was very nervous because I did not think the batteries would last that long. Surprise, the first battery went twenty miles. good thing too because the batteries lasted a whole lot longer than my legs did (I am 65 and about 60 lbs over weight :-). The second battery went about 18 miles. I had forgot to charge it up the night before so it had a short trip to work and back on it. fortunately the first battery had partially come back to life and it brought me the rest of the way to the finish. I was still able to maintain about 12 mph.

The instructions tell you to discharge your battery 2 times completely to 'condition it', but I think this information is incorrect. Please read this article. I just found it today, essential reading IMHO.

The quality of components on my bike are ok for a commuter. The tires are great for street riding, brakes work good, shifting gears is easy, the rims are aluminum alloy and look nice, brakes work great, seat adj. is easy.

I am planning on upgrading the front forks, and the rear derailleur to improve the looks and performance of my bike. I have recently changed out the pedals to sealed bearing units.

Out of the box my bike needed some tuning. the wheels needed truing (I tend to be a perfectionist :-), brakes needed adjusting, and motor chain needed adjusting after the first couple of hours.

If I had it to do all over I would buy it again.

enjoy.

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I have owned my eZip Trailz for a year now. I put on about 500 miles on it. I have found that for me an electric bike is the best, environmentally-friendly mode of short range transportation for commuting and pleasure. I have found that many on the market are too expensive and don't come with a free test ride. There are even some upwards of $1,000 that come with SLA batteries.

Pros:

+ affordable entry-level electric bicycle

+ reduction in carbon footprint

+ minimal sweat after a ride; longer distance achieved with same amount of effort as a non-electric bike. (This is the primary reason anyone would get an ebike, right?)

+ convenient battery lock and disconnection

+ free bicycle parking when commuting to work in the downtown zone

+ pedestrians and other bicyclists see you and whisper to each other "hey, that's an electric bike!"

+ torquey 450 watt motor

+ quiet operation

+ brakes and other components are more heavy duty in comparison to a non-electric bike

+ fat road tires are comfortable and has little rolling resisitance

+ 7-speed geared to allow a rider to pedal downhill up to 26 mph (but there is hardly any motor assist past 16 mph)

+ first electric bike; will not be the last. (I will never forget my "OMG!" feeling from the first ride.)

Cons:

bike not meant for trails (despite the name). Stay on roads and sidewalks to ensure the bike doesn't vibrate parts off.

bike is rear-heavy

rear rack support bars started rubbing away plastic battery casing leaving white powdery residue. Eventually lead to loud & annoying rubbing sounds when going over road bumps and cracks.

rear rack bolts loosened themselves off over time. (should've used loctite on them at the beginning)

left side terminal died after 300 miles. Right side died after 200 miles. Comes to find out, the positive wires connecting to the terminal blew off. Required new ring connectors and a little knowledge about cutting and crimping wires.

SLA battery shows weakness after 30-40 charges.

SLA battery drastically loses power after a few miles of riding. Battery didn't have the same amount of oomph as when new. Likely that the range suffers over time as well.(Tough to make it home if your ride ends at the top of a hill.)

After the breakdown at 500 miles, I removed the kit and rode the bike without the motor/battery for 100 miles without a problem. It felt just like a regular mountain bike. This year, I upgraded the bike with a brushless hub motor kit with a LiFEPO4 battery and have been riding for 600 miles now. The bike and all of its components has been holding itself well to the newly found power without a problem.

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Its about 3 weeks or so I have been using this bike. Easy to assemble bit heavy as expected for acid base batteries. I use it for my commute to and from Train station. I always use in peddle assist mode to enjoy my exercise and not that tired. Rides about 18-20 miles / charge. I wish it would be little lighter otherwise I would give 5 stars.

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I ordered this to help me make a 14 mile commute. The bike came well packaged and mostly assembled. Just follow the good instructions and you'll be up and riding in about an hour. (without the battery as it needs 8 hours to charge.)

So far I've put on about 60 miles and here are my impressions:

1. The build quality is good, very strong frame. The rear brakes and derailleur came factory adjusted and I did not need to tweak them. Nice! The front brakes are adjusted during the assembly process, but it's easy.

2. I would recommend putting loctite on the pivot screw threads for the hand brakes. One of mine vibrated off (never to be found) within the first 3 hours of riding. And they are metric, just in case you have to go through the same thing. I also put loctite on the screws that secure the hand brakes to the handle bars as are similar.

3. The battery/motor combination seems well tuned. I set my expectations low and road the bike for awhile without the battery assist. Then on the hill up to our house I used the battery, what a difference it makes, wonderful!

4. Beware of the weight of the bike and battery when you dismount. I'm a bigger guy so it doesn't bother me too much, but you have to take care when you are off the bike if you lift the front tire and the bike is at an angle. The weight of the battery makes the bike want to fall over easier. It's best to grab the seat tube to maintain control when you are moving the bike around.

5. I thought the heavier bike and battery combination would make the bike difficult to move, but the low rolling resistance of the hybrid tires make the bike seem easier to move than my knobby tire mountain bike.

6. The brakes are good and wide to give extra stopping power.

7. I highly recommend the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DX with Side Panniers. It fastens to the rack solidly and has plenty of room.

8. If you are going to be riding this for more than 30 minutes at a time, I highly recommend getting one of the wide saddle seats with the gel inserts. Unless you are gifted with an iron butt, you'll figure this out soon enough.

Cheers and good riding!