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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Review of Sunlite Rim Strips, 24 x 1-3/8

Sunlite Rim Strips, 24 x 1-3/8
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Great price and good product. Does what it is supposed to do. Protect the tubes from the spoke rivets. Recommended

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worked great on the bike i was putting them on. very pleased, my brother changed the old ones out with no problem.

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This was a special order for tubes I could not find at local bike stores. The tubes were delivered in a timely manner and were exactly what I ordered. Top quality at a good price!

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Review of Dimension Toe Clips & Straps

Dimension Black Toe Clip and Strap Set, Large/XL
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Title pretty much says it all. I ordered five different sets of straps and clips lol but ended up keeping this one. I also ordered the Origin 8 chrome quad gate clips, the Dimension -I thinkplastic half clips, NJ5 MKS copy single gate clips and Hold Fast Foot Retention System FRS.

I like this Dimension set the best because they are the lightest and fit my size 8.5 feet very well. Even though I have small feet, I ordered the large size and it fits great. I run them with two black staps each and it's super comfy. The set comes with Wellgo nylon straps. I had a extra set of black nylon straps that came stock with my bike. Having loops for the second strap would be better but I found it's not essential. Finally, this set is by far the cheapest option. Oh they also look great with my all white frame which I didn't expect.

In terms of the other straps: In my opinion, the Origin 8's were too fancy and will get scratched up easily. The Hold Fasts were super duper sweet but they were heavier and didn't fit the look of my bike (more track/classic than freestyle, risers, etc.) and they also hung lower from the pedal and touched the ground when the pedal was down. If I were going for a freestyle look, I would definitely keep the Hold Fasts. Hold Fasts are also considerably more expensive at $60. The single gate metal clips were too small (I ordered the medium) and the half clips didn't cover enough of my foot not enough retention.

I would recommend this if you're looking for light, low cost, comfy, good looking clips and straps.

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Very easy install and the perfect alternative to clipless pedals. Definitely felt a difference while using these toe straps. only downside is that one screw wants to slip through the plastic, but that I should be able to add a washer to fix that. Easy to strap on or off while riding. Satisfied with this product.

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put these straps on shimano replacement pedals for spin bikes and they work perfect. easy to put on, easy to tighten and they they keep consistent tension without coming loose around the foot.

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They fit good, had to modifiy the mount a bit due to my jacked up peddals, but other than that worked great. This is definately for the beginner cyclist but works well for a weekend warrior like me.

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Fast shipping, great price, and true to the product description. Very little use in them so far but I am excited to use them throughout this season.

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Reviews of Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubular Tire

Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubular Tire
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I've had decent luck with this expensive tire. Excellent handling and wear characteristics. I even have two waiting to go on my carbon rims, but I switched to a Tufo tire which doesn't have the deep sew-up ridge which keeps me from using Tufo tape to install the Vittoria. If you don't mind gluing, watch for this tire on sale. Also, the stem can easily be replaced at the surface and fitted with any of three different length valve stems to fit your rim depth. The stems are pricy, and you don't get a choice of which one comes with the tire, so unless you use the "standard" length, you'll end up with an expensive collection of unused stems. I take off a star just because the company doesn't offer a choice of stem length with the tire.

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I've raced on these for almost a year now and they have preformed well on zipp wheels. No flats, do not wear very quickly and fast.

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1st time using... flatted with about 9 miles on it. wasn't anything visible, as i was doing hill repeats, and was going up hill, (thank God), and going about 9 MPH.. nothing obvious on the road...Was disappointed to say the least. Seller said he would try to work with me, but yet to hear anything.. $79 for thye tire, $40 to put on... not happy :o(!!!

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These tires are phenomenal. I've raced them in two full Ironman races without issue, and probably have something like 4000mi on the set I am riding. I am 155lb and run them at 120psi every time. In addition to being fast and durable, they are incredibly comfortable. These tires (in tubular form) are the most comfortable road bike tires I've ever ridden, which is pretty amazing considering they are also the fastest and most durable.

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Excellent tire. Tire/wheel radii is not even; valve stem area. Valve stem threads were coated with teflon sealer. Leaks down to 110 psi from 150 psi in about 4 hours, not good (latex). Grips good even in rain and comfortable at 150 psi on carbon fiber frame. I am generally satisfied.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Kolpin Front Gear Basket Reviews

Kolpin Front Gear Basket
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $99.99
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I put one of these on each of my atv's. It fits perfectly on Honda Foreman, Yamaha Grizzly and Polaris Sportsman. It mounts easy and firmly not moving around. Carry all sorts of stuff. It is really handy and I'm glad I have 3 of these. Note: I put different cargo products on the rear. But for the front, this is a perfect size!

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I installed this on the front rack of a Honda Recon using the included mounting hardware with no problems. Thanks to the advice of another review, I used some cut up pieces of an old inner tube anywhere metal touched metal and there is almost no noise. It's just a simple basket, but with a couple of shock straps it holds most anything i need.

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Great ATV basket to use on the back of the ATV. Doesn't have to be installed on top of the front or rear racks, can be installed behind the rear rack. Very sturdy. Great product. Great price from Amazon.

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Throw away the useless mounting hardware and budget a trip to Home Depot to pick up hardware. Basket is sturdy. Installation directions are useless. Rattles like crazy when riding. I need to take it off and re-install it with some rubber between the metal. So...learn by my mistake.....while picking stuff at Home Depot, get some rubber spacers or washers to eliminate the rattles. The mfg. does not send you squat to stop the rattles or mount the unit.

I purchased a more elaborate expensive basket (Same brand the one with a tail gate that hangs off the back) for the back, but wish I purchased this simple one for the back as well.

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Nice rack, but no fasteners included for installation. I have contacted Kolpin about this. Hopefully they will respond and send me the appropriate fasteners. Other than this I'm happy with the rack. Looks well built.

I contacted Kolpin about this and they very promptly shipped me the missing hardware with no hassles. I was very impressed and will buy products that they make again.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

VREDESTEIN Fortezza Tricomp Folding Bead Road Cycling Tire Reviews

VREDESTEIN Fortezza Tricomp Folding Bead Road Cycling Tire, Anthracite/Red/Anthracite, 700 x 23
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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These are good tires that I have purchased and mounted many times. They do have a tight fit but I have always been able to mount them to my Campagnolo wheels with my hands and the occasional assistance of a tire lever. Have used Vittoria, Continental, Hutchinson, and Vredesteins and I now look specifically for the Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp. Usually can pick them up on sale in early winter. Good rollers, grippy in corners, and no major flatting issues. Sure, the occasional flat here and there but that is something I have experienced with every brand of tire I have ever ridden. I tend to get a couple thousand miles out of these tires if I push it.

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These are fantastic racing tires. They can hold up to 145 psi, and have a higher kevlar count than most other tires in this price range (less flats. They have a very hard and fast feel on the road, but not like a hard cased tire. Also, the Vredestein tubes are great, and you can get them with up to an 80mm stem, perfect for dish rims (i have 404's) because you can get rid of those faulty valve adapters.

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This is a good training tire. I have ridden Mich Pro 3, Specialized Turbo. The best thing is that at 145 psi, you glide across the road. I increased my cruising speed abut 3mph on the flats. NOT a great tire for steep climbs. The center tread is a bit grippy and makes the wheel spin up hard to maintain, especially at 12%. I have run over tons of sharp rocks etc...unlike the Mich Pro 3, no flats. I have about 1500 miles on this tire and like it. I will probably return to Mich Pro 3 or 4 though for the faster part of the summer.

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This is about as good as it gets for a racing tire. I'd consider it a poor mans Corsa Evo. They improve ride quality significantly, are sensational in wet, and also pretty cut resistant for such a refined riding tire. For those that had difficulties installing this tire on their wheel, I'd probably suggest they revisit proper installation technique. Make sure the bead is in the channel before working the second bead on. They need every millimeter to get seated. I've installed this tire on practically every rim made, without tire levers. If you have weak fingers and hands, consider soaking the tires in warm water in the kitchen sink before hhaving a go at it, and you'll be suprised. Its unfortunate that folks gave bad review for such a fine tire because they didn't know how to properly mount them. Great value for money. A racing or training tire. Not for a commuter though.

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For years I used this tire. Then decided to try Michelin Pro 3 and some Continentals. I'm back with Vredestein. The TriComps are the most durable of all I've tried. And it's nice to be able to cram 140+ psi into these babies!!!! They roll like a dream. The last set I had on my Trek Madone went well over 3,000 miles before I had to replace a tube. And even then the tire was usable for 1,000+ more miles. Just like the Michelins, be prepared for a tougher-than-usual roadside tube change: they can be difficult to press onto the rims. Carry and extra tire lever--or even 2--and you should be fine. If you've got weak hands, head to a bike shop for the fix.

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