Discount Finish Line Rebuild Kit for Shop Quality Bicycle Chain Cleaner

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It was a bit difficult to get out some of the old brush wheels, but other than that the rebuild was easy and has added new life to my chain cleaner. Not sure if it would be worth the price if you had to pay for shipping.

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Product box was opened when received in parcel (could be courier or warehouse packer fault), a piece of replacement part for securing the brush wheel was missing. Disappointing.

Buy Kenda K270 Dual Sport Tire - Rear - 3.50-18, Tire Construction:

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I have run this tire on two dual sport (enduro) bikes for several years. I've tried Shinko 244 and Michelin Karoo's. Both of which wore out in 3000 miles or less. I can get 4500 to 6000 miles on a K270 Kenda. The 6 ply rating means, for me, no flats as of yet. My bikes are usually used for off road trails and these tires are great for dry pack, rocks, gravel roads, wet and dry steet use. They do ok in mud as a 50/50 tire but not as well as a full knobbie would do. Dunlop 606's are the best DOT knobbie for mud. I'm on my 3rd Kenda rear tire with my Suzuki DR650. They are loud on the freeway but all knobbie type tires are. Usually these tires sell for $65.00 so shop around...

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This tire will last a long time is great on road and off

got this for my KLR 250 can hit the curves and turns fast.

Off road tire will get you anyplace a bike will fit has great grip on rocks and dirt

and good in mud and sand

have 5000 miles on back 20% left

and 3000 on front 80% left

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Quick service for a tire needed for a Spring ride, suitable for a Dualsport ride on mostly gravel roads with acceptable wear on pavement. Spring will eventually get here.

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I say 50/50 tire, but in reality, unless you are going up a mountain on wet clay, this is a great off road tire. I ride every day, 365 days a year, on and off road. This tire corners nicely on pavement, isn't loud to an extreme like my previous tires,(D606). Kendas need to warm up a bit so don't get excited if you squirrel after rolling on to heavy within your first mile or so. A pair of these will do you just fine for the everyday and are dandy for trail work. Note, Not a Sand tire, and if you are a Nube, Let some air out before you hit the trails.

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This product came to my house exactly as anyone would expect from the pictures and fit my 1993 KLR 250 rear wheel

Reviews of Avenir Premium Schrader Valve MTB Tube (26 x 1-3/8)

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These tubes are great. They don't leak, they hold good pressure, and they work. They don't have 21.1 jiggawatts of thorn stopping ultra force, but that's fine with me. I ride on smooth paved roads with little debris. If you need some cheap but decent tubes, go for these. If you're a hardcore rider than you should probably get some nicer tubes.

Protipcut strips out of your old tubes and tape them onto the inside of the rim for mad-hardcore flat-reducing rim tape yo!

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Flat-free tubes are all but impossible to find in this size, but this may be the next best thing. The rubber is very thick, and these were easy to rotate into place.

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Exactly what I wanted! It never hurts to have several spares in addition to a pump and tools on board.

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Because I ride hard and am a little heavier than normal, I have tons of problems with pinch failures. Going on about a month of serious riding on the same set of tubes, haven't even had to add any air. Maybe it is just luck and coincidence, or maybe these are the best tubes I have used.

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I wanted a tube that offered a bit of puncture resistance without filling the tire with a bunch of goo that would add weight and throw the tire out of balance. There aren't that many tubes that fit Michelin's City 1.4" tires, these do. (1-3/8" = 1.375") which is slightly smaller than the 1.400" tire.

DT Champion 2.0 (14ga) Review

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Who would have thought to look in Amazon for bicycle spokes! I currently live outside of the USA where there are very few options for such a specialized item as a 303mm X 2.0mm DT Swiss spoke. Anyway, the item arrived on time and is exactly what I ordered. I rebuilt my 18 year old hybrid rear wheel in about a day. Thanks Amazon!

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DT Swiss is my go-to brand for spokes. These are just the basic straight gauge, and I do prefer double butted when available (affordable) due to the better strength-to-weight ratio, but straight gauge DT has never let me down. I've wrecked wheels, failed rims, and broken alloy nipples, but never had a material failure of the DT spoke itself. Considering the flotsam of broken bike parts that I have left in my wake, this complete lack of critical failure for such a common part is something to be noted.

If you want to talk about broken spokes, look at any of the machine built wheels coming out of Asia, and I'm lucky if I get one season before I have to rebuild the whole wheel with (you guessed it) DT Swiss straight gauge spokes...

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Good quality stainless steel spokes that are flexible enough to get them in position but hard enough to handle the load. Brass nipples are nice because you don't have to worry about them forming a permanent bond with the spokes due to corrosion. I would recommend these to a friend.

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These are high quality spokes made from high quality stainless steel. You can definitely tell DT spokes a part from those cheap no-name spokes. I have not broken one in 3k miles of rocky trail riding.

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It is a box of 100 bicycle spokes that measure 178mm and 101 nipples in a box inside that bigger box.

I use it for my 26" Rhyno Lite rim on my Bionx hub motor. Due to my weight and baggage and speed and poor road conditions and daily use, I break spokes a lot. Thought it was better to get 100 spokes for 45 dollars than 26 spokes for the same price at my local bike shop.

Best Michelin Pro 3 Race Road Tire Deals

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Put these tires on bike. Ride 2000 miles. Repeat. All of 2 flats in 2 sets that's it. Light, tough, puncture resistant when properly inflated (110-115 psi). Joe-bob sez: check em out.

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After years of riding the Pro Race 2 on my Giant TCR C1 with Mavic Equipe and Elite wheels I decided to go

with the Pro race 3 on my Kestrel RT-800 and my Columbus steel cafe bike. Here's the skinny: there are no

grippy-er tires on the market. Rain or shine these are the best. The tread is very durable, in spite of the

stickiness, which is very cool.

However, the puncture resistance is poor. The sidewall strength is poor. I have had too many pinch flats going

through potholes in the city. I keep them pumped up above 110# to combat the flaws in our pavement here in SF

and get decent rolling resistance for my 170# weight (my top weight has been 178#). But I still get bead breaks

and pinch flats.

They are extremely light. This makes them fast in a race. However, the max pressure is only 116#'s which is low

for a race tire at this price point. My other wheels with Vittoria Diamante Pros, which go safely to 145#'s

offer less rolling resistance and have NEVER had a flat.

Since I no longer race I am changing tires to the Diamante Pro and the Ultremo DD.

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I have been riding on these tires for 4 weeks now. I live in a very crowded area where there are lots of road debris; for the amount that the tires had to endure, I am very satisfied with the results so far. When I used to ride with cheap tires, I did not suffer from external punctures that often. But when I did, glass would be found embedded deep into the previous tires I used.

With the Pro 3's, I have not experienced one single puncture so far. I am impressed with the way these tires were designed. Although the front one is developing some cuts, the tires have proven that: one, they effectively shield against glass; two, the inner layers are resistant enough to withstand piercing, even if the outer layer is cut (the outer layer of any tire is going to be cut at some point, under harsh conditions).

Do yourself a favor and give the Michelins a try. Replacing several tubes and applying multiple patches can end up costing more money and time in the long term, more so than expensive tires that reduce puncture risk to a minimal level, so you might as well buy high-end tires.

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Terrific rolling resistance, good tread life (about 3000 miles), smooth riding, and very puncture resistant. Michelin Pro Race 3 is my new standard tire for high performance riding on all my bikes. If I got back into racing these would be my tires there also. Switched from Continental Grand Prix about 3 years ago. I'm amazed about how much difference these tires make. Better to put a few bucks here than just about anywere else for a serious cyclist.

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When I first put these tires on, I loved how much quicker and light they felt, especially when climbing. Cornering was about the same as my previous Bontrager Race. However, the sidewalls on these are paper thin and cannot take a pounding. I think it's because I'm 6'4" about 215lbs, and if I hit a large enough bump or pothole at speed, then a tire is going down. I called Michelin and sent my first set of tires to them. They replaced them for free which was great. I use Michelin Kryliums in the winter and have not had a flat. I changed to the new Pro 3 Race they sent me and went on a quick ride, 7 miles and my front sliced open!

If you are heavier or ride on harsh roads, these are not for you.

Best Shimano SG-3C41 Universal Hub Kit Nexus (36H 3 Speed Coater brake) Deals

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This has been a great 3 speed hub for my cruiser. I didn't want a derailer, etc. I've had this cruiser for 30 years as a one speed, so having the gears is really nice. I wouldn't try to climb / coast too many mountains with it. Works great for local hills, but some of the mountain jeep roads I went on this summer were too steep. The gears weren't quite low enough for me too ride up some areas. On long sections of steep downhill (all the way back down the mountain) disc brakes would be better because the drum brake could heat up under those extended conditions. Usually I'm riding around town and it works great for that. I did add a 23 tooth rear sprocket for fifteen bux that helps with hills and lets me use the 3rd gear more often. I would definitely recommend it for a cruiser or commuter, but not for serious mountain biker.

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This hub is awesome. Took a great deal of the challenge away from the wind and hills on my single speed cruiser. I now have many more options on places to ride. It's like getting a new bike.

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I have used the product for several months now. It shifts well, I also have used a Sturmey Archer src 3 speed. They are comparable. The Nexus is a little louder buts shifts more crisply than the SA. I would prefer a trigger shifter rather than the twist shifter. All in all it is an excellent hub. I have one installed on a 20" Adventurer steel folding bicycle. The coaster brake seems to grab a little quicker than the SA, but that may be the result of the 20" wheel as opposed to a 26" wheel. I like the ease of adjustment of the Nexus but also like the more traditional look of the SA. I have purchased another Nexus to install in a 26 x 1 3/8 wheel on a bicycle I am building.

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Great 3 speed hub I installed on a1940's heavy vintage bike. I also ordered the 22 tooth sprocket as it comes with a 19. This makes for a nice lower gear ratio.

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Ordered to build up a custom cruiser. This hub is amazing, 3 speeds and a coaster brake all in one. Very smooth shifting with a good spread in the gears. Coaster brake works great. Pretty easy to put together too.

Shimano SG-8R36 Universal Hub Kit Nexus (Silver, 36h 8 Speed) Review

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I installed this 8 speed Nexus hub on a recumbent bike I built twelve years ago which was originally equiped with a seven speed derailleur gear set. All my riding here in Florida is on flat land with few hills, so eight speeds is plenty. I'm not a "bike" person per se', so I was not aware of how advanced these internal gear systems had become. Initially was going to install on of the old three speed hubs I remember as a kid, but then was directed to the new hubs like this one. The unit appears vey well made and comes with two external gears that connect to you chain. I used the larger of the two. A snap ring holds the gear firmly in place. The instructions leave something to be desired, which is typical of products built out of country it seems, but there is enough data to get you going after a little study. The only real issue I had with the new hub is that it requires re-lacing the wheel with the correct length spokes. In my case, my rear wheel is a 24". After some research I found a "spoke calculator" program on line that provided me with correct length I needed. Figuring spoke length is not as easy as you might think and it's not something you can guess at. All of the math numbers for the hub are clearly stated with the directions. All you need to do is provided the exact specific dia. of your wheel. This is a little tricky and must be exact. There are many places on the internet that will tell you how to do this. As luck would have it, they needed to cut to length and threaded. My local bike shop provided the 36 stainless steel spokes and new nipples for $2.00 each, cut and threaded. Research showed this to be a fair price. Then, after being told the lacing process by a friend who used to work in a bike shop, I managed to lace and true my first wheel. It's not really hard; it just requires knowing what order to install the spokes and a little patience. It took me about two hours, start to finish. I built my own temporary wheel jig to allow me to true the wheel using stuff I had in my shop. No problem there. Also know this hub does not require any off-set or dishing. All spokes are the same length. I was a little worried at first about this, but it came out perfect when installed on the bike.

If you have not ordered your shifter you will not have the correct parts required to shift the gears. There are two options; a twist shifter and a "Rapid Fire" trigger shifter. The trigger shifter is like three times the price of the twist shifter, but it's what I used because that's how the original shifter system worked and I liked it very much. It's up to you you. Both types work well as designed. Anyway, the required cable connectors, come with the shifter, not the Nexus gear hub. Once you are at the point of making the cable connections is where the instructions become a little frustrating. Again, the internet confirmed the frustration with this part of the installation. In short, with the shifter in 4th gear position, there are two small yellow lines at the hub that will line up with each other. Once you have that relationship correct, the bike is ready to ride. The problem, is that they don't really tell you how rotate the gear hub part that the connector fits into. It's under a clockwise tension and trying to rotate it to the required position to install the cable end and set the adjustment length is a b---h. Understand that the hub parts appear to be a plastic type material so it possible to damage those parts if you are not careful. In the end, after a number of hours of four letter words, I finally broke down a machined my own tool that makes this job easy and painless. It basically looks like a small spanner wrench that picks up the small hole in the rotating part of the hub near the cable end.

Once you finished all of the above, you should be ready to ride assuming you have made any other changes needed for this conversion. If your shifter cable is correctly adjusted, shifting is smooth and fast. I did notice for a number of miles that the hub would seem to "skip" a gear every now and then but this is normal until the unit "beds" in. Now, after a hundred miles or so, it shifts like butter. It trouble free, quite and looks great.

Three other things worth noting are; the shifter functions in the opposite manner than the od derailleur shifter did. Where before I would "pull" the top trigger to shift up, the new hub shifts down. Not a big deal, but after many years of shifting with the old system, it takes a few miles to get used to that. Plus, and this is the feature I really love, you can shift to any gear, up or down, with the bike at a dead stop and no spinning of the pedals. I can't tell how may times I would get caught at a light or need to stop short and be in high gear. What a pain.

And lastly, when the hub is in 5th gear, it's direct drive, which means it's most efficient and no wear is being done to the internal gears. As such, I selected a crank gear that allows me to be in 5th gear at my most comfortable cruising speed and proper cadence of about 85 RPM. Just food for thought.

In the end, this project ended up costing a little over $400, which is more than I had counted on, but I turned out exactly like I wanted. Hope this helps for anyone thinking of making this change.

Ward C

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This hub is quiet (no ratcheting) and shifts very cleanly. It's actually kind of spooky how well it works. I've bought 3 so far and am very pleased with the performance.

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It's hard to justify a derailler system after using this. Your chain never falls off either and maintenance is almost non-existent.

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Smooth shifting and a wide range of gear ratios from low to high. Had my local bike shop build me a new wheel with the hub. switched out the old nexus 3 speed that was pretty useless.

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Avenir Folding Rear Wheel Basket Reviews

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It was not made to be installed on rear racks that are more than 1/4 in thick. Mine is about 1/2 in thick, and I had to bend the attachments to them fit. Also, the clasps on the side are a bit tight, and sometimes get stuck when I try to open/close the basket. However, it definitely comes in handy when I go shopping, and generously holds one standard-sized grocery bag.

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I like this item and it works as advertised but I wish it locked into shape better because it can rattle around quite a bit if not completely full, which can be annoying/distracting to people like me. Otherwise it does the job as well as any other similar basket.

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These baskets are nice and strong. I have placed milk, two liters, pizza and other amounts of things in one basket and it held just fine. Though I suggest that you use extra zip ties to hold them in place so they don't bounce around alot. That's the key to getting good use out of these types of baskets.

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Easily assembled, can lift one end and roll with the other, bottom tray easy to clean. Honestly, needed a nice mat for the bottom for comfort for our pooch. Have had for over 6 months, very satisfied.

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PROS: This price is the best I seen for this item. I really like the way the basket folds up and out of the way when you're not using it. Basket construction and paint finish (black) are better than most I've looked at. Using the included P-clips or the cable ties holds the basket on securely and makes the installation pretty simple. When expanded/folded out, I carried about 25lbs of groceries easily. I ended up purchasing a second basket to put on the other side a few weeks later.

CONS: Only a couple of minor things. I found it difficult to fasten the clip used to secure the basket in it's folded position. But to be fair to the product, this probably has more to do with the way I mounted the baskets to the bikes frame, than the baskets themselves. It's very possible the positions I used to attach them caused the basket's shape to warp a little. The second item is, getting the bottom flap's little tab down past all the horizontal ribs to lay flat, I found to be really difficult. However, it is easy to let it rest on the second to last rib. So that's what I'm doing and the basket is still very sturdy. And finally, more of a heads up than a con. I mounted these on the back of the bike and the first time I used them fully expanded, I didn't lift my leg up & out enough to clear the basket.....ouch!

A suggestion if you're looking to purchase this item .... get a 9"X13" flat piece of cardboard and position it where you plan to attach the basket. Check the bike's frame for at least two locations to attach the basket. Good news is...because of the baskets wire design, any part of the basket can be used as a mounting point.

Cheap Chopper Balance Bike

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Our son loves his Balance Bike. It is very well-constructed, durable, and easy to transport. We take it with us on vacations or for journeys into town. The customer service behind this product is also excellent. When my son took his balance bike into the woods, one of the wheels came off and we lost a nut and a spacer for the front tire. I contacted customer service and folks sent us the replacement parts for free. Can't beat service like that : )

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My 3 1/2 year old son has been riding this bike every day. First started him on small bicycle with training wheels but he got frustrated with pedaling and braking. Within few days on the balance bike he is motoring around like a pro and now beginning to balance the bike without feet on ground. This will prepare him for a regular bicycle if I can get him off of this one. He loves it, it looks good and assembly was a breeze (took about 15 minutes). I highly recommend this to any small child ready to have fun.

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great bike. strudy. love that there is a restricted amount that the front wheel can turn to prevent my son from over steering and getting hurt. bought it for our son's 3 birthday. at first was a little worried he was too short for it and wouldn't be able to go at a faster speed. but after a few times of him riding it he flys! he loves it!! he is now even lifing up both feet and balancing as he coasts and its been less than a month that we have had it. wish we would of gotten ine for our daughter when she was younger.

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THIS BIKE IS AWFUL! I bought two. One for my son and the other for my nephew. Both bikes put together by two different people continued to fall apart every time they rode them. After contacting the company they refused to replace or refund.

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It's nice looking and seems well-made, however it was billed for two and up and my grandson is a big two-and-a-half. It was too big for him at the lowest saddle position! He could just reach the ground on his tiptoes. That's the reason I sent it back for a refund (which was trouble-free).

Review of Razor Pro XXX Scooter

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i love the scooter so far and it is really strong and light for such a good scooter.if u are 5 feet or less i would cut the bars from 21 high to 18 or 19.not very dialed out of the box so just tighten the headset a little bit.it is reaaly good and would say a begginner rider up to advanced would want this.its pretty cool cuz there is threaded forks but un threaded bars and a triple clamp so there is no compression system but holds up really good.

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i just bought this scooter about a month ago and it has been the funest thing to ride it is so easy to learn tricks on and my favorite part of the scooter is the metal core wheels they are the bomb.

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it has everything and i can withstand any tricks cause it has a triple clamp and metal spokes wheels and the deck has the best whip and impact and the bars t=is high so it wont hurt ur back and the bars are wide if u prefer wide bars and also wide bars helps u tailwhip and barspin

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At the time of our order, the picture of Silver scooter showed a t-style handle bar and black grip tape. The scooter we received had a Y handle bar and gaudy blue and black "XXX" grip tape, giving a pro scooter a "kidy" look. The black and white colored scooter is representative of what we received with the exception of being painted vs aluminum. I am sure the scooter is great, seems built well, but it is not as described, my son can't live with the ugly grip tape.

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But decided to keep it anyway even though he was disappointed in color. Not sure why we need to write so many words on this.

Reviews of Wald 535 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (18 x 7.5 x 12)

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What's that you say? You want to haul 8 gallons of milk and still have room for the cereal too? Yup, that's how big this basket it. The dimensions listed in the add are for EACH basket there's one on each side. So if you want to haul a LOT of stuff, are not counting grams of weight and don't mind a little installation niggles: This is the basket for you.

The baskets are built like a tank. The wires are all welded to each other, are all zinc plated steel and are not a small gauge. These baskets will not break, ever, period.

UPDATE Jan19,2012: after daily commuting for 2+ years the baskets did not break but if you routinely carry more than a few pounds over rough roads, the wires on the inside of the basket start to bend slightly around the diagonal support bar. Eventually they bent enough to consume the 10mm clearance to the bike frame seatstay and the front inside of the basket started rubbing on the frame. I zip-tied a piece of inner tube between the wires and the frame to prevent damage. Eventually I zip tied a piece of aluminum bar stock between the basket wire and the support bar + seatstay to distribute the load on the wires.

Did I mention you can haul a lot of stuff? ....right....

Installation wasn't too bad, but is not for the mechanical inept. If you're not familiar with bike mechanicals, don't have a bunch of tools and/or aren't comfortable modifying the basket, it's hardware or the bike itself I'd advise getting a bike shop to do it. Don't be scared off, it's not that bad just know you're not getting yourself into a pure bolt on device. Likely it will require some finaggaling. I installed in ~20minutes, but I'm pretty handy and have all the tools and then some. I did have to bust out a drill and enlarge the holes in my bike's rear hanger bracket, but w/ a good HSS bit and some cooling oil it was not a major setback. The rest of the install went smoothly. The basket is unwieldy so a second pair of hands to hold it while you slip in the screws is greatly appreciated.

You may have to bend the upper brackets to fit the bike frame and keep the basket level, if so, bust open a can of spinach. I tell you the wire gauge is big and the rods are hard to bend. Lucky for me the basket installed level, no bending required.

UPDATE Jan19,2012: I used this basket on 2 bikes. On the second bike I did have to bend the rods down slightly. I assure you it was hard to bend them, a cheater pipe comes in handy!

The hardware that comes with the basket is the bare minimum to do the install. There are no extra bits like someone else mentioned. The basket did NOT come with install instructions, but those can be downloaded from WALD directly. The instructions may help, but I warn you they are not thorough by any stretch of the imagination. Basically, you're left on your own to figure it out. Also, the screws are low quality grade-nothing hardware. It would be easy to cross-thread, strip or otherwise damage them during installation. The nuts are all self-locking with a captured nylon insert so make sure you tighten them fully they will be hard to tighten, but you should know when they are fully seated.

Truth be told, many rear racks are kinda tricky to install so this is not so abnormal. The rack manufacturers have to content w/ a bazillion variants of bike frames and they try to accommodate best they can, but bottom line is it will only fit so many bikes w/o some modification or other.

Once installed, the bike looks rather handsome, like a freshly painted and washed pickup. The basket (being basically one solid welded piece) does not rattle like other piece-meal folding-basket paniers. Good stuff. I uploaded some pictures so you can see how it installs, the size of the beast and how it looks on the bike.

In summary: 4 stars for a well made item w/ a somewhat difficult installation. PS: Thx Amazon! free shipping and fast delivery sweet.

UPDATE Jan19, 2012. I used this rack commuting daily for a couple years on 2 different bikes. It's a great product. It is heavy, you really feel it going up hills. Just recently my bike was stolen so now I'm starting from scratch all over again :-( In reflection, I loved the size and convenience of the basket, but this time I'm going for something lighter, like an Aluminum tube rack with removable soft-sided pannier bags. This way I can throw my laptop, lock, lunch, etc in the panniers and when I get to the train station, sling the panniers and all contents (except for lock of course!) over my shoulder and away I go.

My personal record for stuff carried with this basket? 2 gallons of milk, 1L of OJ, 2 bottles of wine, loaf of bread, some fruit + veggies + other small items, and a 40lb bag of dog-food bungeed to the top! I don't recommend it; the bike was a little unstable but the point is, it can be done with this basket and none other on the market!

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My local bike shop attached this basket for me when I bought it from them today. As a college student with lots of class supplies, I needed good, fast transportation for me and all my stuff.I opted for the large size, but I was hoping they wouldn't be too wide due to traffic.

I really wasn't expecting the transformation: Before, it was an aqua and neon pink early 90's relic. After a new and very sturdy basket, I realized that I have a very fun-looking, useful two-wheeled utility vehicle with massive trunk space--for a bike.

You can't see it well in the diagram, but between the two baskets is a simple rack you can use to strap even MORE things to, so buying this basket is actually like buying three transport options at once!

From what I understand, rear mounted twin baskets are also the safest sort to get due to the location of extra weight and the ability to balance it between the two sides.

The baskets are big and roomy without being ridiculously wide (though they are not slim!), and on my sports bike I barely noticed the difference in weight while riding empty. The baskets are heavy, though, and can make transporting a bike by car a pain. There is enough room to throw a backpack or other large bag with in on one side and some more books, a canvas, and other things on the other.

The baskets ride level to my rear wheel, and don't get in the way of the rear reflector. I was afraid for a while that the build of the bike frame ad the basket wouldn't allow it to attach behind the seat properly, but I was wrong. I fit perfectly.

After years of not touching it, I feel like I've rediscovered my bike. These baskets are sure to turn "just another bike" into a gas saving tool.

Got an adult-sized bike? If you have lots of stuff to tote, then get these! You can't go wrong.

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I have used these baskets every day for the past 2 years to lug my books and laptop back and forth from home to law school and have hand no problems with the baskets. They are a great size they can hold several textbooks and a lunch bag in one side and a laptop in the other side without any problem.

My only complaint about these baskets (as I'm sure people would complain about all baskets) is that they are very heavy. I don't know how much they weigh, but I would guess it adds a good 10-15 pounds to my bicycle wihtout anything in them, which is a pain. Then again, loading the bike with books and a computer adds 10 pounds as well, so no worries overall.

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I came into one of these super baskets from a local shop and haven't been disappointed. To say that this basket has allowed my old-school three speed Raleigh to go above and beyond the call of duty would be an understatement. As others have commented, the one-piece construction makes a basket that is free of rattles when going over the inevitable bumps and holes. Additionally, the center rack frame and the basket top rims form a solid, sturdy platform which allows the carrying of large, awkward cargo. Some examples that my basket has hauled include--

> A 19" standard (CRT-type) color TV.

> Set of stereo speakers.

> Stereo receiver with cabinet, along with microwave oven (all on the same trip!).

> *Two* 30 gal trash bags packed full of empty bottles & cans (light but awkward).

And most challenging of all...

> Same number & type of bags, stuffed full with laundry (awkward and HEAVY--approx 60lbs).

This basket truly does convert a bike into a mini truck. Best of all, while carrying the above-mentioned cargoes, the baskets themselves were available for extra items. With memories of the front basket that was on my boyhood bicycle and the instability it caused, I would never have another one. But for all the capabilities of this great product, it does have a few shortcomings.

1.) I wish the baskets themselves were not tapered. With their present design, something that fits through the top of a basket might not drop all the way to the bottom. This includes the standard-sized grocery bag. It takes a little finagling to get a fully loaded bag and its contents to go completely into a basket.

2.) The struts that attach to the rear axle have no provision for levelling the assembly on the bicycle. As a result, even on my old-school bicycle, which this product seems to have been designed for, the baskets are inclined downward at the rear. For the future I am looking into the possibility of fabricating some sort of strut extenders out of heavy gauge sheet metal.

3.) For improved stability, the bottoms of the baskets should have some means to anchor them to their adjacent seat stay. When carrying heavy loads, the present design allows excessive sideways motion and wobbling, adding to instability. The struts do a super job of weight-carrying and controlling vertical motion but are not up to handling the horizontal forces that develop when riding with a lot of weight in or on the baskets. In addition, these forces are transmitted directly to the forward clamp and the tops of the seat stays it is attached to. This can't be good for either the clamp or the stays.

Otherwise, this is a product that I can't say enough good things about. For those of us without four-wheeled transportation this basket definitely meets the definition of a "labor-saving device."

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This did not fit my mountain bike so I had to return it. The space between the baskets was too narrow. I don't recommend this if the space between your hub nuts is 5.5" or greater.

Beach Hopper Women's Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Reviews

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This bicycle arrived with a manufacturing defect that was so apparent that it should have been noticed by quality control. But the seller, Cycle Source Group LLC, decided to ship it anyway. The bicycle cannot be ridden because of this defect.

Seller has acknowledged defect and promises correction.

Seller needs to improve their quality control considerably.

Addendum to review: Cycle Source did attempt to correct the problem by sending a replacement, but unfortunately this did not work either. The problem was solved by this reviewer by hybridizing existing parts.

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We are missing a very obvious part of the bike! I hope we can get it from the manufacturer without too much fuss. It's too bad our daughter couldn't ride her new bike on Christmas Day.

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The bike rides okay but I have to be very careful when turning or my foot will collide with the front wheel.

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This is a decent bike, you can get better for the $. I would suggest looking around. My wife ordered it without me looking at the features. No gears...or if you will, a fixed geared bike.

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It is a decent simple beach cruiser. It took me about half hour to put together but I had my own tools. The only issue was that I ordered the men's bike and they sent this one instead......so my wife got a new bike not me.

Review of Razor PowerWing Caster Scooter

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I purchased the Powerwing DLX for my 9-year old son. It was easy to assemble and works perfectly. My son learned how to ride the Powerwing within a couple of minutes and was spinning and coasting around the driveway in no time. The 143 pound weight limit means both his older brother and sister (but not Dad) can ride the Powerwing as well. Works as a great substitute for children too young to ride a RipStick. The safety pads on the rear of the scooter keep the rider from flipping over as they learn how to ride. The handle brake is a nice feature as well.

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My daughter is eleven, and this scooter fits her now, but it won't in a few months, as the handlebars do not adjust (c'mon Razor! Why not?). She is in love with this thing, and I find it so fun myself that I went ahead and bought myself a Trikke scooter in my own size. I anticipate this PowerWing being passed to a younger cousin before the school term is up, but for now it is a favorite item. My daughter is having a blast.

Warning: This takes some practice. But once kids get going, it's quite fast, and if you live around hills, please make sure your kids have helmets and pads on, as accidents are common. Turning needs to be done carefully!

We bought this scooter on sale. At its regular price, I would complain mightily about the lack of adjustable handlebars, which they really should have, and about a general lack of sturdiness. Smaller kids probably won't stress this so much, but bigger kids will easily bust this thing up in no time. The "wings" where the feet rest are made of plastic, and the caster wheels are tiny. One feels the bumps and other irregularities on sidewalks and street quite fiercely.

For a mere $20 to $40 more, depending on what one pays for this thing, one can get the smallest 5-inch wheel Trikke, which is quite similar in terms of how it works, and the Trikkes are very sturdy, very well made little machines. For kids such as my daughter there are Trikkes that cost around twice as much (their middle school and high school model with six-inch poly wheels) that seem much sturdier and safer than the PowerWing.

Not every kid takes to this type of scooter. It requires a fair amount of sustained practice and effort. The kids who will love it and use it likely will outgrow it and want to move on to a Trikke or a similar model.

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I bought this for my son's 9th birthday. HE LOVES IT! I even love to ride it! It is so fun! Well worth the money.

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I was pleased with the Power Wing. I bought it for my 10 y/o grandson and he loved it. The bigger size was just right for his age.

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What is the difference between the Razor PowerWing Caster Scooter (Black) and the Powerwing Deluxe? It is difficult to find this information, but here is what I have determined:

1) Color The original only comes in Black and Pink (as far as I know), while the Deluxe is chrome, green, and black. I thought the chrome color scheme was more fitting for a toy that would be used equally between brother and sister.

2) Build Strength The Deluxe appears to be sturdier than the standard model.

3) Handle Bars The Deluxe has adjustable handle bars, though both of my kids prefer the handle bars at the top most position anyway.

4) Size the Deluxe is slightly larger in every way.

I bought this for my 8-year old daughter's birthday. She wasn't expecting it, but she loves it. Her 10-year old brother uses and enjoys it as well. They both love the fact that you can make it go without pushing off from the ground like a regular scooter... even though it doesn't go very fast. That's not the important part to them.

Don't worry about the weight limit. I weigh 220 pounds and I ride the thing all the time. I'm not gentle when I ride it either! I'm not sure where Razor got their weight limit recommendation from... but it is extremely conservative.

You need a flat surface for this scooter! It is not meant to be going up or down hills. Okay... maybe down gentle hills. The Powerwing really only shines on a flat, smooth surface. We are somewhat lacking in this requirement, but believe it or not my kids enjoy riding even within the confines of an empty 2-car garage. Unlike us, people living in warm climates with those flat, wide, concrete driveways will be all set.

The build quality is very good and very strong. I only wish the brake lever attached in a more flexible manner. It comes installed for the left hand and, though technically correct, it feels weird to me. I figured I could just swap it to the right hand. Nope. In order to do this you would have to remove the grips, which are glued on. It would have been a simple matter to design the brake attachment to make it customizable, but Razor failed to foresee this low hanging fruit.

Overall though, don't hesitate to purchase... this thing is really enjoyable to ride.