Review of Kendon Trailers Combo Trailer DB507(BLACK)

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As an owner of multiple bikes I really needed a trailer that we could either load all the rails with the dirt bikes, or just carry one or two street bikes. The Kendon has met our expectations and then some.

My only little gripe is when you mount the spare tire under the trailer, the clearance gets a little tight when cresting small speed bumps and crowns in the road.

The trailer pulls really well and tracks right behind my SUV. I really like the adjustable chocks and the low deck height makes loading and unloading very easy.

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Skyway Retro Tuff II Mag Wheel Set - 24" x 1.75", 3/8" Axle, Black Reviews

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These rims are high quality, but they can be a lot of work to put on your cruiser.

First of all old school cruisers tend to have front and rear 3/8" axles and 1.37" x 24tpi, just like these wheels, and accommodate a minimum of a 16T freewheel.

Modern cruisers almost always have 14mm drop outs for 14mm axles on the back, because they're thicker. Skyway DOES NOT make 14mm rear wheels for cruisers, even though they do for 20" BMX's, I wrote the company and asked. I got these nice little axle adapters (Dimension 3/8 to 14mm Axle Adaptor) that seem to work fine. I didn't trust just tightening down on them (though I admit I haven't had an issue with that in particular) so I got REDLINE Alloy Chain Tensioners 14mm Black. 125341 just to make sure the axles don't slide forward, so far so good.

My bike also had a 30mm 14T freewheel from the factory, of course now that I have a 16T minimum on the back, I did the math and a 41T chainring/front sprocket would have gotten my old ratio back. I went for a 42. It hit the frame, and the local bike shop didn't want to do trial and error parts fitting, so I wound up ordering parts off of Amazon and doing hit and miss until finding the sweet spot. Right now I have a 39T front sprocket on and that's working out, actually feels good, I have a 41 on standby that I think will work. The adapter to make sprocket fit my crank axle actually pushes the thing out further from my frame skewing the drive line. I'm going to see if that shaves down the 39T sprocket with time or not. If it does I'm taking a drill press another 39T one to make a 1" hole so it will fit my bike like the factory 36T one did.

Another issue obviously with bigger gearing comes a longer chain, so I had to get a chain breaker and put a longer chain on. This is another place where some serious Voo-Doo comes in. Leave a link in and the wheel nearly falls off the back of the drop outs, take a link out and the tire rubs the frame. I had to get a half-link. I found that experimenting with gear ratio's changes the position of the wheel, I may not need the half-link if I change my front sprocket.

Long story summarized:

If you have an old school cruiser frame these incredibly awesome! A no-brainer bolt-in replacement.

If you have something newer be prepared to put some effort into making these work for you, not for the easily intimidated.

SkyWay needs to seriously consider making some 14mm/30mm wheels, possibly even some cassette hub versions. The good thing is these are made in the USA, but being made in the USA doesn't mean you have to completely shun the Metric system.

My bike was an Ike victim, it floated around my house by the tires in a literal sea of salt water. I saved the frame and most of the parts by washing it with fresh water, then WD-40, then hosing it inside and out with Gunk L512 Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant with CERFLON 11 oz.. I saved it, but I did have to re-grease everything and the nipples on the original rims continued to corrode, changing those was not an option, I don't want to make my first spoke lacing something I want to use regularly and I've always been a fan of mags anyways so I went after these. If Skyway will release a 14mm back axle version I will buy it, especially if they pair it up with a 30cm freewheel just so I can take away all the adapters and other Voo Doo that I don't like using, I'll make use of my 3/8" leftover, I promise, and maybe even buy another rim so I have a full set.

------------UPDATE--08/15/2011---------------------------------

I had serious mechanical issues due to the VooDoo above, to the extreme I now have scars on one of my elbows due to losing a chain at a very bad time and place. I decided to actually build a bike around the rims.

I found an 11 year old frame at a local bike shop that had been sitting on the shelf unsold for a decade. The pro frame had long drop-outs in the rear meaning I can change gear ratios and not have to worry about not having room in the drop out, I just have to add and remove chain links until it's in there right. Also the drop-outs are 3/8ths to begin with.

This doesn't mean I wouldn't like to see Skyway make some rims with 30mm freewheel support and some with cog driver support and 14mm axles, but in my case I'm now making great use of great rims. The Gray Diamondback in the picture collection is actually using the same rims as the old pics of the green and black Lucky 24.

-----------Update--11/07/2011-----------------------------------

The front bearings gave out on me, I probably had 300 miles or so on the wheels, no enough for bearings to give out in my opinion. I found the replacements here on Amazon Nice Ball Bearing 1614DC Double Sealed, 52100 Bearing Quality Steel, 0.3750" Bore x 1.1250" OD x 0.3750" Width. They worked great, just make sure you know something about pressing bearings in if you decide to do it yourself.

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Orange Seal Tubeless Tire Sealant 4 oz. / 118.3 ml Review

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Had a pro bike-shop trying to use it with a compressor to inst new TL setup no luck! After 2nd try we went back to Std. Stan's sealant maybe it works as a repair only?

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Buy Mobo Mini Luxury Three Wheeled Cruiser

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List Price: $249.00
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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.

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.

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.