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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Friday, May 2, 2014
Cheap Mini Micro Scooter - Aqua
The product is well made. However it should be noted that the product has some shortcomings (if they are of any importance to you):
1. The steering is not foldable. In other words, it does not fold down in a nice compact way like the Razor scooters do.
2. The steering is not extendable. It is a one size device.
I did not know these prior to purchase since none of the other reviewers mentioned it. It is not too much of a problem, but it was certainly a bit disappointing for me given that this is more than twice the price of other scooters and yet lacks these basic features.
As other reviewers have mentioned, depending on your child, it could take some time to master. The downside to the "lean to one side to steer in that direction" is also that the turning radius is very large. Unlike other scooters, this makes sharp turns difficult to do.
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Updated on 11/28/12
We have now owned this for quite a while. Both my kids use it. The scooter has held up very well and still looks new despite almost daily use by two very active kids. As a result I have bumped it up to 4 stars.
1. The steering is not foldable. In other words, it does not fold down in a nice compact way like the Razor scooters do.
2. The steering is not extendable. It is a one size device.
I did not know these prior to purchase since none of the other reviewers mentioned it. It is not too much of a problem, but it was certainly a bit disappointing for me given that this is more than twice the price of other scooters and yet lacks these basic features.
As other reviewers have mentioned, depending on your child, it could take some time to master. The downside to the "lean to one side to steer in that direction" is also that the turning radius is very large. Unlike other scooters, this makes sharp turns difficult to do.
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Updated on 11/28/12
We have now owned this for quite a while. Both my kids use it. The scooter has held up very well and still looks new despite almost daily use by two very active kids. As a result I have bumped it up to 4 stars.
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This is the best scooter...our girls both got one for Christmas and as its 18 degrees out, they ride them inside( around and around the kitchen island...LOL...not a big space, but still fun for them until they could be outside), and it is quiet and SO good for our oldest's coordination...the younger (4) could ride ANYTHING skillfully within seconds, but our 5 year old is a bit less physically quick to find her balance etc. BUT... our oldest was riding it like a pro within minutes, and they both love love love riding them. These scooters are small and light but sturdy and so well made (SO awesome). They have a brake in the back that is super easy to use (also a cool feature) and the scooter itself CAN tip over, but the way its built makes it so it isn't tippy and so a child getting their balance will be ok. It doesn't tip over unless a kid literally falls somehow, and it takes little to no balance to ride them once the initial few moments of getting on the thing is over. Otherwise, it balances itself great. I would buy these again and again, and when they get older, we will get the larger size. Thank goodness my sister told me that these were what my nephews had and they were light years better than the other scooters they had owned and their friends had. Her boys are REALLY active and rode those things hard, but they LOVED them, and SHE loved them, and she said every friend that saw them asked her for the info because although most of them had scooters, they weren't as safe while still having all the fun of a scooter. If you want a scooter, THIS is the scooter for your younger kid...OR get the larger size for your bigger kid. I have nothing but RAVES for this scooter. Not one single "love this, BUTTTTT...." They have been 100% fantastic.Best Deals for Mini Micro Scooter - Aqua
The first time you take this out and slot the bar in (1 simple step assembly), it is hard not to be impressed by how cool this scooter is. The steering-by-leaning is a nifty technical set-up and has been very quickly mastered by my three year old. She had no experience with this sort of thing, but was flying around within minutes.Honest reviews on Mini Micro Scooter - Aqua
We had one of these for my son which we handed down to my daughter before buying it in pink, new, for her. All the kids on our block have them and they are totally awesome. Best for steering, balance, stability. Would buy again and again.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Mini Micro Scooter - Aqua
I got two of these scooters as Christmas presents for my twins. They have been asking for a scooter since the summer and since they just turned three, I thought it was a good age to get them something like that. I went to the usual stores first to look at three-wheeled-scooters and I was disappointed at the poor quality and/or the poor maneuverability. I was sure that there must exist a better option. I searched the web and VOILA!I found these. First off, the colors are awesome. Second, they look just like 'big boys&girls' scooters, which counts for a lot when you are three. Third, after reading scooter blogs, I was convinced that these are well worth the money in terms of quality of workmanship and maneuverability. I am so pleased with my choice my kids look like Pros on these wonderful little machines. We took them to the park the day after Christmas, and everyone (kid & adult) was staring at my twins who were effortlessly scooting around. They got the concept of how to operate the scooters within minutes, and after an hour there was no stopping them (or getting them off the scooters!!!). Learning how to use the break took a couple of days, but they got it down. The scooters were very easy to put together, and all the parts look to be well made. I'm sure we'll enjoy these for years to come.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Buy Wheel Master Pyramid Axle Set with Dust Cap - RR 3/8 x 26 x 126 x
Don't know what to say, it's an axle. Exactly as described, fit perfectly. A few minor scratches on it, but it's going inside a bicycle wheel, so who really cares? Significantly cheaper than anyplace else I've found, B&M or online. Got a lot of slack from several local bike shops when trying to find an axle, and they wanted to charge an arm and a leg. Found what I needed without the attitude for 1/10th the price!
the dust cap is useless cause
it is smaller than mine rear hub, however it fits to the front hub..
oh well..
Only thing was that I ordered the part on 8/3 and it did not arrive till 8/19. I love the axle, but shipping took a while.
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I had to guess as the bike I was replacing it on was an old french model, but it fit perfectly. Couldn't be happier.Best Deals for Wheel Master Pyramid Axle Set with Dust Cap - RR 3/8 x 26 x 126 x
I chose this rating, because I never received this part. I dislike waiting all this time, and never receiving anything.I would recommend this part to no one, because they never will receive this part, even though they paid full price for it.Honest reviews on Wheel Master Pyramid Axle Set with Dust Cap - RR 3/8 x 26 x 126 x
great fit, ..the dust cap is useless cause
it is smaller than mine rear hub, however it fits to the front hub..
oh well..
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My son wanted pegs in the back and the wheel axle was too short. These fit perfectly. I did have to use the washer nuts from the old axel to get the distance right, but at the end, the length, fit, finish and the threads are all what I had expected.Only thing was that I ordered the part on 8/3 and it did not arrive till 8/19. I love the axle, but shipping took a while.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3) Reviews
Be aware that these patches are for inside your tires, not the outer surface of your tubes, in situations where you can actually see the tube through a hole in the tire. If you're looking for glueless / pre-glued patches for your tubes, I recommend Park Tool brand for that as well though several other brands also make good pre-glued patches.
These patches are a great solution even in the worst of cases where the tire has such a large gash in it that there would otherwise be no way to inflate the tire without the tube bubbling out of the cut and exploding. The patches themselves are tough enough to hold up to debris (even glass) getting in the cut, and there is effectively no expansion out of the tire--whereas the old solution of using a dollar bill isn't nearly as good or durable.
They are rather thick--at least as thick as a tire sidewall--yet using one doesn't leave a big bump the way many glue-on tube patches do.
SIZE: I thought I would buy these three patches and try them out and then buy more immediately if they did, but each of the three is so large that you can cut several patches out of them--as suggested on the packaging. In fact, one whole patch is actually too big for a road tire, and really wouldn't be necessary in a mountain bike tire--unless it was a big three incher and the cut was reeeeeeeally bad.
CON: The only source of disappointment with this product is that the glue is only about as adhesive as that of a Post-it Note, perhaps not even that strong. The glue doesn't even hold the patch in place while you're installing the tube. However, the solution is not to glue it in place; just slip it in between the tube and the tire when you have the tube partially inflated and installed, then put the tire back on the rim and inflate to normal pressure.
Note that I haven't tried this on a mountain bike tire with low pressure yet, but have never personally had a mountain bike tire (2 inches in width or greater) with a hole that big in it.
BOTTOM LINE: Some riders pay $50 or more per tire, and when one gets a gash in it, even if the tire is brand new, that usually means putting it in the trash right away and spending another $50 or more. That's exactly what happened to me, but I didn't throw away the first tire thank goodness before buying these patches.
My replacement tire also got rather cut up over time to the point that I actually had to patch the tire itself in a couple of places. But with these patches I was able to reinstall the first tire which was otherwise completely new. And though I can actually see the patch through the gash in the road tire, it doesn't bubble out and I'm completely confident I could ride it like that for the remaining life of the tire.
I now carry one of these patches with me on every ride--just in case.
They are easy to use, and I found them to make a great item to carry in my kit as a just-in-case item. Comes in a nice foil-type package, so it'll stay in your kit for a long time without going bad.
Will buy these again as I need them.
These patches are a great solution even in the worst of cases where the tire has such a large gash in it that there would otherwise be no way to inflate the tire without the tube bubbling out of the cut and exploding. The patches themselves are tough enough to hold up to debris (even glass) getting in the cut, and there is effectively no expansion out of the tire--whereas the old solution of using a dollar bill isn't nearly as good or durable.
They are rather thick--at least as thick as a tire sidewall--yet using one doesn't leave a big bump the way many glue-on tube patches do.
SIZE: I thought I would buy these three patches and try them out and then buy more immediately if they did, but each of the three is so large that you can cut several patches out of them--as suggested on the packaging. In fact, one whole patch is actually too big for a road tire, and really wouldn't be necessary in a mountain bike tire--unless it was a big three incher and the cut was reeeeeeeally bad.
CON: The only source of disappointment with this product is that the glue is only about as adhesive as that of a Post-it Note, perhaps not even that strong. The glue doesn't even hold the patch in place while you're installing the tube. However, the solution is not to glue it in place; just slip it in between the tube and the tire when you have the tube partially inflated and installed, then put the tire back on the rim and inflate to normal pressure.
Note that I haven't tried this on a mountain bike tire with low pressure yet, but have never personally had a mountain bike tire (2 inches in width or greater) with a hole that big in it.
BOTTOM LINE: Some riders pay $50 or more per tire, and when one gets a gash in it, even if the tire is brand new, that usually means putting it in the trash right away and spending another $50 or more. That's exactly what happened to me, but I didn't throw away the first tire thank goodness before buying these patches.
My replacement tire also got rather cut up over time to the point that I actually had to patch the tire itself in a couple of places. But with these patches I was able to reinstall the first tire which was otherwise completely new. And though I can actually see the patch through the gash in the road tire, it doesn't bubble out and I'm completely confident I could ride it like that for the remaining life of the tire.
I now carry one of these patches with me on every ride--just in case.
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Yesterday, I was 60 miles away from home (and 15 miles to public transit) in a rural area and got a blow out. Got 3 gashes in my tire. One was so severe, the tube was bubbling out. Got the patches out and completed the ride (20 more miles) These patches really work, and you don't know its worth until you are stuck out there in the middle of no where. My riding buddies were impressed. The dollar bill or powerbar wrapper might have worked also, but these things don't have adhesive so a tear could continue to propagate and cause a disastrous blow-out. These are highly recommended.Best Deals for Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)
These saved my but a couple weeks ago and they are cheap, you should definitely have one of these in your seat bag.Honest reviews on Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)
I have been in the situation of being in the middle of a ride and having the sidewall of a tire fail. People have used a dollar bill, a piece of paper, or some other item to attempt to "limp" home. This item is made for just such an emergency. I hope I never have to use it, but I ride just little easier knowing I have it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)
Many people think this is a 'patch', and it is, but it's for your tire, not your tube! You may not need to use one of these on most typical fl@ts, but when you do need one of these, if you don't have one with you, you're not going anywhere (unless you want to try the paper money trick).They are easy to use, and I found them to make a great item to carry in my kit as a just-in-case item. Comes in a nice foil-type package, so it'll stay in your kit for a long time without going bad.
Will buy these again as I need them.
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