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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Reviews of SunRingle Sun MTX33 26", 36 Holes SV Disc Rim, 559 ISO, Black

SunRingle Sun MTX33 26', 36 Holes SV Disc Rim, 559 ISO, Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I purchased these rims based on reviews I've had 8 outings on these wheel and so for their holding up well.

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The part arrived as advertised and the price could not be beatit should take some big hits this summer

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Buy KMC Z50 Bicycle Chain (6-7-Speed, 1/2 x 3/32-Inch, 116L, Dark

KMC Z50 Bicycle Chain
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The KMC Z50 is a fair-quality, 7.3mm wide chain for use on bikes that use sixor seven-sprocket cassettes or freewheels. According to the KMC specifications, the Z50 chain is too wide to work on eight sprockets or more. Also this chain has 116 links which should be long enough for most chainstay lengths and front\rear sprocket combinations on older bikes.

This is not a premium chain, but I don't believe KMC or SRAM make any other 7.3mm wide, 116 link chains for six or seven sprockets. (I am not familiar with the possible Shimano options for this, and their website is not helpful.)

So if you are doing hard riding with many shifts under load, you should check this Z50 chain after a while for stretch, to avoid sprocket and chainring wear. But since this chain is inexpensive, you can obviously buy spares to have on hand.

There are 7.1mm width chains by KMC and SRAM (designed for seven or eight sprockets) that may be be better quality, and these may also work on six sprockets. However, some of these narrower chains have 114 links or less. They may be an inch (2 links) too short for the 116 link chain length needed for a touring bike or old mountain bike with a long chainstay length (greater than 17.5") and a large top chainring and rear sprocket. To check this, you can count the number of links on your current chain. Or use one of the on-line bike chain length calculators that will tell you the needed chain length based on your chainstay length and the size of your largest front chainring and rear sproket.

Unlike the SRAM chains, the Z50 does not come with a master link. You should buy the correct size KMC brand "Missing Link" (master link) for a 7.3mm chain width. These links come in different widths for the various KMC chain widths. The Park brand master link pliers make disassembling the master link easier than doing it by hand, especially if the chain is dirty.

Using a master link to install or remove this chain is the appropriate way of installing and removing the chain rather than just using a screw-type chain tool to push a rivet in or out. Even though this chain has thicker side plates than the narrow chains made for more sprockets, pushing a rivet in and out still weakens the chain somewhat at this point. The master link also makes chain removal for cleaning easier.

KMC Z50 chain specifications:

grey color; weight 369g; 116 links; 7.3mm wide; straight side plates; for 18-21 speed bikes

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I've used these chains for recumbent construction for 18 months now and they hold up well. There is 12 feet of chain on my TriCruiser recumbents and strength with affordability is very important.

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you pay for what you get. this chain is secure. no quick link.

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Years ago I had a gold colored Shimano chain that seemed to spin with smoother and with a bit less resistance, but this chain is very affordable, $10 to $20 dollars. It works like a charm, shifts perfectly, and holds up well. I have had my chain a few years, do most of my riding on a Blackburn trackstand and then do a 15 or 20 mile ride on the weekends.The Z chain is like a Toyota, reliable as the day is long.

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Affordable, well-built chain. Bought four so far to equip own and kids' bicycles, all work fine. Long enough to fit extra-large frame, only four links had to come out.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Best Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go Trike Deals

Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go Trike
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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OK, I have read the reviews and am puzzled by the conflicting reports. I have six kids and have owned many trikes over the years. This one is by far the best I have seen. I think other reviewers may be reviewing different Radio Flyer trikes. This model comes in the primary or pastel colors, although the pastel is hard to find. It is very stable and I could not get it to tip with even very firm pressure. The handle bars do not turn all the way around, they lock safely before anything dangerous would happen. My daughter is 2.5 and was able to climb on and pedal right in the store. We have been all over the neighborhood this past week and she has not fallen once. My neighbor's 18 month old daughter tried it this afternoon and while she had a tough time figuring out the pedals, there was no sign of tipping or danger. This trike is obviously styled after the Kettler and I think they did a great job at a great price. The trike comes fully assembled and folds for travel. It can even be folded and hung on a hook in the garage. I paid $40 for this trike and I think it is a fabulous find!!

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When we first started searching for a tricycle for my 20 month old daughter we wanted to get the best one possible so naturally we started looking at kettlers. While looking at them at our local toy r us store my daughter found this one and would not get off of it. So my husband and I started to read about it and found that it had most of the features of a Kettler tricycle, no tip turn radius, the high back seat, the seat has a 3 postion adjust and it even had some cutesy features on it like the bell and handle bar tassels that you have to pay extra for on a kettler. The only thing missing is the push bar which we really didn't need because my daughter started pedaling the bike before we left the store.

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My grandson just turned 2 years old and wanted a bike. I broused Toys R Us and found this Trike. When I brought him to the store he went crazy. He just loves it and puts his "sippy's" in the back of the trike. It is the best toy I could have bought him. It folds up so you can take it anywhere.

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This trike was one of the top choices for a Christmas gift for my 27 month old son. The ages say 18 months -4 years, but there is no way is that possible. My son is 36inches tall and too big for this trike. When he tried to get on the trike holding on to the handle bars, it tipped over. I thought he did something wrong, so i placed him on the bike, then he tried to push forward on the handles bars to get his feet to go and the trike tipped again. I would most definitely try it out. I did put my son on the bigger version of this Trike , the fold n go XL, but he was too short to reach the pedals, but atleast if offers more room for growth.

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If i had to do it all over again, i would not have purchased this trike now knowing what i know. It really is a very poor design. Unlike most 3 wheelers, the rider sits right over the front handlebars, making it very unstable. Most 3 wheelers, have slightly extended front forks, which adds to a better center of gravity. On this 3 wheeler, anytime my grandson would lean the slightest bit forward, the trike would tumble forward. He hit his head on the floor once. I really wouldnt recommend this to anyone.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Avenir Men's 300 Series ROAD Saddle Reviews

Avenir Men's 300 Series ROAD Saddle
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $59.99
Sale Price: $49.89
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had a horrible saddle, got this, could now put seat WAY higher and get better leg geometry with no soreness. Guessing I have narrower sit bones and this seat is well shaped for me, and allows a forward fast-pedaling stance as well as a more relaxed posture toward the back of the seat to mix it up.

Performance Bicycle had some surprisingly good seat deals, but I guessed the narrower width of this seat was better (was 10-20mm narrower than most I saw in the price range). So far its true, and I'm amazed how much better the sleek seat looks! Minimalist, well shaped, firm but comfortable.. awesome! Riding way improved.

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This saddle came with my Rayleigh revenio 4.0. It's a pretty decent saddle for the price and I haven't had any complaints with it. Fairly comfy after a 40 mile ride. I have yet to experience any numbness.

Definately a good buy for anyone who wants a good saddle but doesnt want to spend over $100.

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