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

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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

Reviews of Wheel Master Velocity A23 Wheel Set - 700c, 32H, 5700 10-Speed, QR

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I just received the wheels; I haven't ridden them and hope to update this when my new bicycle is built and I do. So far, they look very good and weigh a lot 1150/950g including skewers.

They come with spoke holes uncovered so rim tape or Veloplugs are needed I use the latter on my other A23 wheelset and they work fine.

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Michelin A1 AirCOMP UltraLight Butyl Road Bike Tube - 700x18/23 Reviews

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So far so good with my first trial of these tubes. I've only gone a couple hundred miles on them, but I can say with certainty that the smooth valve stem is an absolute must. I tried them because of that after 3 flats in a row on Bontrager super lights all failing at the valve stem area. I recommend based on performance so far. No flat and they hold air well (I run at 110 to 120 psi).

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Hi buyers,

This item was defective upon receipt. Air leaked because valves did not close to keep air in on two sets. The valve on one of the sets got fixed after playing with it for a while. I was able to use the set with the fixed valve once for a ride. During that ride I got a flat (bad luck?). Seller promised to send a replacement and I waited for 3 months, still nothing. I also missed the amazon a-to-z guarantee deadline because I was not aware of it until recently. Do not recommend this seller and this product for above reasons.

Thanks and have fun shopping,

ak

Worksman Port-o-Trike Three Speed Adult Tricycle Blue Reviews

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I chose an adult trike, as I have a balance problem, and can no longer ride a bike. Assembly took some time, but it arrived more assembled than most. It feels sturdy and comfortable when I ride. The hand brake and coaster brake are easy to use. It is hilly, where I live and I have no trouble slowing down or stopping, on downward slopes. (If you do live in a hilly place, having 3 speeds is a very good idea.)

I find it is easy on my back and knees and feels stable, when I ride. However, if you are used to riding a 2-wheeler, you should be aware that a trike feels surprisingly different. You may need some practice before it feels natural to ride it. (On good advice, I found an open area and rode figure-8's until I got the knack of steering it.)

It has given me back the pleasure of pedaling, which I missed very much.

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bike assembly is real easy bike rides real good and comfortable.

one problem is my front tire cover or fender is gray should

have been chrome plated. also recieved front wheel with caliper

brakes should be drum brake as noted on product description.

Called factory and I was able to get a front wheel with drum brake.

I Love my bike well built and it is MADE IN THE U.S.A.

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Missing parts, damaged threads, mismatched parts. If you like a challenge and a chance to be creative this is for you. The bike came 70% unassembled in a box, the box was trashed, there was no protective packing inside, luckily not too much damage to the bike. I had to use my own screws and bailing wire to assemble, took about 6 hours. The bike itself is OK, I don't think 2nd gear is working, just goes straight from 1st to 3rd. I guess I will find out how it holds up. Amazon should be ashamed sending me a bike that was obviously returned before.

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First let me tell you Amazon was fabulous to work with during this nightmare. We bought US made product to support our country and had hoped for a better situation. Our first trike order arrived damaged, according the the manufacture Workmans! However, the product showed no sign of damage but the foldable pins didn't line up. UPS picked the product up and we received the second trike in less then 5 days. The process went very smoothly. Although, the previous follable pin issue was now not a problem this time; there were 3 other major problems. First, the intertube had 2 punctures requiring a new inter tube, secondly, you could peddle but the bike didn't move and it required a trip to the bike store for diagnosis. The factory didn't tighten a screw, thirdly a problem with the wheel feeling like it had a flat spot requiring another trip to the bike store and it had something to do with the tire rim which they fixed. Finally, after a few trips and other adjustments the bike was finally ready to ride. Obviously, this is a quality control issue! Amazon gave us a nice credit for the hassle and the purchase of the intertube but had one more thing happened we would have shipped it back for good! I am sad to say we were not happy with Workman's product and hope that they will do a better job with their quality control!

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We looked at many Adult Tricycles. Most where big and not easy to store. They were heavy and took up alot of garage room. We also wanted something that we could take with us when we travel. We decided on the Worksman Port-O-Trike 3spd. Upon arrival the Trike was simple to put together. Everything needed was in the box. The parts lined up for securing. The instructions are easy to follow and there is always the youtube video that helps those that need it.

Remember to check wheel tightness before riding. It will take a little ride time to get used to the balance of a tricycle over a standard bike. The 3 speeds make it easy to pedal. The seat and handlebars will set up for just about anyone to ride. The rear basket is set a little close and your feet will hit on it when you pedal. I reset the basket farther back, (had to drill two new holes), to fix this problem. We have been asked by several people where we got the trike. The size is what draws people to it. No more fighting the big 26 inch heavy weights. The bike is great if you need to store it. It is also great if you are older and would have a problem dealing with a larger trike. It is very easy to get on and off. it is a big plus being lower to the ground than a full size bike. If you are looking for a trike to ride around the neighborhood or take to the local market this is it. If I still had my boat

this would be my equipment transport. Worksman Port-o-Trike Three Speed Adult Tricycle

Pyramid Bicycle Loose Ball Bearings 3/16" Bag Of 144 Reviews

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What is there to say beyond that these are grade 300 (or thereabout) cheap cost-effective good-enough bearing balls for general-purpose bicycle applications?

I'll give it a try: I wouldn't use them in a turbine engine or something like that but for a typical non-racing ordinary commuting or pleasure bicycle they are plenty fine for the limited RPMs and loadings. Better ball bearings would shave a little bit of friction off and if you are a racer and want those last few watts of power then you will spend the big money on grade 5 ceramics. And by big money I mean BIG MONEY. This is totally wasted unless you are that top level where a tiny fraction of an advantage is going to make the difference of winning or losing by a few feet over miles of racing. But there are slightly better bearings than these for a bit more money but the cost/benefit ratio gets pretty steep and rather quickly.

For this price a home mechanic can afford to buy a couple bags of each common size and always have some on hand for the next project. When I pull apart bearings I just throw the old balls away rather than messing around cleaning and inspecting them. That's the beauty of cheap bearings and these bearings are beautiful. Just don't look at them under 30x magnification or you might be shocked. Under magnification they aren't so beautiful :-D But they work fine. This is bicycle mechanics, not rocket science. Good enough for your mother-in-law's bike. And if you want nicer bearings you can always pay more for them. But for most applications on normal bicycles these are just right.

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If you do hub maintenance, you'll find that when you remove the lock nut and cone race, you'll find the ball bearings. Now, some people are cheap and wash the ones they have and put them back in. That makes NO sense to clean everything up and use old parts. They will have small pits and scratches, and no lube will fix that. So, why not replace the 20 3/16th bearings in the front hub with new bearings? You do this once a year, so the $1 is not a huge expense when you consider that it makes your wheels spin like new. These are hardened steel and hold up very well. When I replaced them last time, I looked with a magnifying glass and found only superficial scratches, meaning they worked as expected. Of course, use lube generously when installing them.

For the rear hub, you'll likely need 18 of the ¼" bearings, so be sure to use the proper size for the correct hub. Always count the # that come out and replace it with the same #. While it may LOOK like you can fit one more bearing in, do NOT do that. It's almost universally true that front hubs use 10 per side, while rear hubs use 9 per side (of the ¼", that is).

If you're not into servicing hubs yourself, be sure to tell you local bike shop you want them to service them and replace the bearings. Otherwise, they'll save money by cleaning up the old ones and reinstalling them, and that just is not good enough for serious cyclists.

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I have an old bike that I have used to commute to school with for the past 5 years, and before that was pulled out of a trash heap. Needless to say just about every part that could need some repair did. I wasn't sure what size bearings I would need before I started refurbishing it so I picked up one bag of each size. These 3/16" balls are what I needed for refurbishing the front hub, the difference between these new bearings and the old rusty ones is night and day. Replace/repack your bearings regularly and the contact surfaces will last longer (ie, you wont need to buy new wheels or bottom brackets as often)

FYI, for those unsure, google 'Sheldon Brown Bearings' and he has some good info on what sizes are needed for what parts. The most important ones are 1/4" for most bottom brackets and rear hubs, and 3/16" for most front hubs.

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Rebuild two bicycle wheels with this bearings. Wheels roll smooth. same or better quality then the bearing I replaced. Would purchase again.

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It's a bag of loose bearings. I have replaced the bearing in a few wheels already. They work as they should. I'm not using them for a high-dollar racing bike, so don't know their real impact on rolling. The wheels that got them most certainly roll more smoothly than they did, but the old bearings were nasty, so that's no great surprise. They came very quickly though, which is nice.

Review of InStep Safari Double Tandem Stroller (16-Inch, Blue)

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Just purchased this stroller. I've been dying for a jogger ever since I had my first, and now that we have 2, I finally got one! I purchased this stroller because I didn't want to have to buy 2 double strollers: a normal tandem one for shopping and narrow areas, and a side-by-side jogger. Unless you're willing to pay upwards of $450, tandem joggers just don't seem to be an option, except for this one. So, for the price, and ease of not having to play musical strollers or having to find a place to store the extra (we live in Texas, the garage isn't an option due to the creepy crawlers), this is beyond great!

Here are my lists of pros and cons:

Pros:

Very tall handle-bar: I am 5'11" and my husband is 5'7". It works well for both of us, but especially for me.

The child sitting in back cannot reach down into the cargo area, such as I've seen with other tandem strollers, causing headaches for the mothers.

It fits my Chicco Keyfit-22 car seat with room for my rather tall 20-month-old in the front seat. Note for owners of the Chicco Keyfit-30: I don't believe it would fit the Keyfit-30 very well with a toddler in the front seat. The Keyfit-30 sticks out much further, and your toddler would likely be hitting their head on the back of the car seat.

When attaching a car seat, it has an adapter bar as well as a strap, which holds the seat securely.

It has a very smooth ride.

The parent tray has 2 cup-holders + a covered compartment in the middle.

Cons:

There is no handbrake. However, it comes with a wrist strap, so the stroller doesn't get away from you while jogging.

It is rather heavy. I'll have to get used to hoisting it into the SUV, but I need an arm workout anyway! LOL (Note: I've never owned any other double strollers, so it may actually be light for a double, but I'm just used to my single. I really don't know. You'll have to judge for yourself.)

The child tray is kind of rickety, and when folded, it sticks off the front of the stroller quite far. We just figured we'll leave it off most of the time, if we're going to be taking it in and out of the car frequently.

When folded, the back wheels make it kind of bulky. However, they are super-easy to remove. So if you have limited space, you can simply take them off and lay them flat.

I hope the info helps!

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I am SO sad that this stroller didn't meet my expectations! I was so pumped when I found it and hoped it would answer all my stroller problems.

Pros:

-pretty easy to push while walking on pavement (I saw a review somewhere that said someone was using this peice of poo to jog with--I would not do this!!) and turns like a dream

-the width is AMAZING!!! It can fit through any door and in any coffee shop...so great!

-basket is pretty roomy, fit lots of stuff!

-My three year olds were comfortable in the back seat

-I love the parent cup holder thingy (something none of my other strollers have) really perfect little set up (wish the child tray was set up as nicely)

-folded size is not bad for a double (folds to be about the same size as my single BOB SUS, pretty big single stroller)

-easy to fold--need two hands so you gotta put down the baby....

Cons:

-I think my kids would kill this stroller in a couple days use! The material is super cheap...I was particularly worried about:

1. Material of stroller wearing down.

2. The foot break is really flimsy--I am fairly sure I will break it if I keep the stroller. Also--one of my kids is very bouncy when excited....we were excited to try the stroller and so she bounced and bounced the foot break out of "lock" position over and over agian. She has always been bouncy but I have never had this problem with my other strollers (she is 30 lbs).

3. The child tray in the front is really flimsy and set much too high for even the three year olds to reach without straining. I am concerned about it breaking with regular use. I also had to remove the tray when folding and storing the stroller because the tray sticks way out making it really vulnerable to breaking as well as making it just that much more difficult to get the stroller in the trunk (no tray for back seat FYI)

4. I have a pair of 3 year olds and an 12 month old. Three year olds fit nicely in back seat but NOT in the front! 12 month old fit nicely in front.

5. The back seat reclines all the way and although I read the instructions and fastened the seat correctly, the seat kept reclining under the weight of my big kids (about 32 lbs)...very annoying.

6. Sun shades are not great because they are really small. BUT it helps that they move freely so you can adjust them with the sun. My 3 year olds couldn't use them at all because they are too tall and the shades hit them on their little heads (they are about average height amongst our three year old friends....)

7. I had a really hard time getting this stroller in and out of my Jeep...and my trunk is HUGE. It is pretty heavy folded (but feels light while pushing) I have an easier time with my other strollers probably because I'm not so scared to break them and just kind of toss them aboard..

8. Folding latch is a joke for a stroller I paid $250 for....I didn't find it to stay latched. This made it harder to try and get the darn thing in my trunk.

9. Back seat rider loooooved to kick back of front seat...ha ha ha...so hilarious that despite the fancy seating arrangement he still found a way to annoy his sisters....he thought it was brilliant!

I really need something that both of the older kids can sit in at the same time when they are all tired out from summer adventures(baby likes the baby back pack still)...and this is not it. I wish this was just even a tiny bit more sturdy...the size and mobility are great! Better wheels would go a LONG way too....back to the search for us!!! If you aren't looking for a rough and tumble stroller for children who belong in the Zoo--this may work for you. I would keep it for short walks/mall trips if I could afford to keep this and also buy something more sturdy for outdoorsy stuff (I jog often with my single and we frequent the beach...my BOB glides over any terrain and this has me super spoiled). We also have a trip to Disney in the future and I would be nervous to take this stroller....for fear of it breaking on us. I think we may just break down and buy the Mountain Buggy + one with the freerider scooter that attaches to the back. I really want a stroller that can get me into the coffee shop/mall/docs office with little beasties restrained and then down to the beach where I can watch them run free...perhaps impossible!

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This is not the first double jogging stroller I've owned, and certainly not the most expensive, but it's off to a good start where design and function are concerned. I took this stroller out for an inaugural run last night and here are my initial thoughts:

WEIGHT: It's a bit on the heavy side, so you'll definitely build muscle getting it in and out of the car. But on the ground, running was a breeze and I didn't notice the weight of the stroller, nor the weight of my girls I side. Even though it lacks the fancy suspension of a BOB stroller, I had no problem running with this stroller on the bike trail or off the bike on rough terrain.

TURNING: The tandem design of the stroller does require some extra concern when turning, but I expected that to be the case. When the front wheel is in swivel position, the key is to let the swivel do the work for you. When the front wheel is in locked position, making turns is a bit more difficult. However, I find this to be the case with nearly all fixed wheel jogging strollers, especially doubles. My "fix" (on all the jogging strollers I've owned) is to push down on the handlebars and raise the front wheel slightly off the ground. This makes turning a lot easier. I made several 360 degree turns this way (to "pick-up" slower kiddos who were jogging with me) with no concern for safety.

HANDLE HEIGHT/WIDTH: As a 5'6, 125 lb female, I had no issues with the height or width of the stroller handles. They are just right for me and, in all honesty, better than some of the other jogging strollers I've used.

TRAYS/ACCESSORIES: I agree with other reviews in that the tray system (especially the tray arms) could be greatly improved I,proved upon, especially in the front. My 2 yo rode with a sippy cup in the holder and although it did not fall out, it did make quite a racket.

As for the adjustable shades on both seats, I love them! When the back seat is fully reclined, the crown of my baby's head still got a little sun, so I might advise bringing along an extra blanket or a hat for baby if you are using the stroller in the heat of the day (which I wasn't, so it wasn't a big deal for me).

Not having a hand brake was not a deal breaker for me, as I normally don't use them even on strollers that have them. I went up and down overpass-grade hills while running last night with no issues or concerns about safety.

OVERALL: I feel that this is a great stroller at a great price. I love having the features of a double jogging stroller without the double girth, which takes it's toll on both doors and shoulders!

With a little practice (esp. for new jogging stroller handlers), this stroller can be perfect for meeting both your everyday ( swivel wheel) and recreational (locked wheel if jogging) needs.

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This is my 3rd double stroller.

I started out with a Sit-n-Stand. Didn't like that because my then 3-year-old would constantly escape/attempt to fall out and it was difficult to steer.

So I sold that one and opted for this same brand's double-wide stroller. I kind of liked that one. It had it's problems, like the fact it was too wide. Too wide for doors and for many of the sidewalks around here. It was a beast when folded and my 3-year-old's legs would dangle kind of far off the front, almost touching the ground. However, he could climb in all by himself, which I realize is a bonus now that I've got this one.

I sold that double stroller and got this tandem stroller. I agree with other reviewers that front seat's canopy is way too low too low for even my 17-month-old (he's 95%, though). My 4-year-old fits nicely in the back, but I have to lift him in there. I like that both kids can see!

Other reviewers have commented on this stroller tipping. I think that's the nature of 3-wheeled-strollers. I've almost tipped both my single jogging stroller and the double jogging stroller I had previously, which is why you have to be extra careful on uneven surfaces.

I use my jogging strollers for walking only. I don't think I'd try actually jogging with this one.

This stroller is very, very tall. I'm 5'9" and my arms are elevated pushing the handlebar and my sight is limited over the canopy. The height is good for me, and not-so-good for shorter folks out there, trust me.

This stroller also has the same stupid wheel/spoke design as the InStep double stroller. The plastic "spokes" are so wide it makes it *very* difficult to pump up the front tire with many bike pumps. My husband's mini-bike pump wouldn't fit so I had to buy a new bike pump with a smaller flip-lock to work with that stroller.

I have had this stroller for a very short time and if I find any more issues, I'll try to remember to update here. This stroller might be the best I can do, for the price. :-)

EDIT: 2ish months later . . . I've found this stroller is extremely difficult to back up. The front swivel wheel doesn't seem to want to cooperate. I've tested it out at the zoo and survived the madness. It's nice not having a stocky beast to force through doors! I also tried this out on garbage day and was able to get around the gigantic recycling cans (I live in Oregon). With my previous double-wide stroller that would never have been possible.

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I was looking for a double stroller for my newborn and 16 month old so that we can go for walks on the trails in the woods near our house. This stroller works perfect.

I have a graco car seat that fits well with the adapter, however I can't figure out how that safety strap is really supposed to work, but I tied it off so its secure. With the car seat in, my 16 month old fits fine, but I could see a taller / older child being cramped.

There was concern about the height of the handle bar because of other reviews but I am 5'3" and the height is fine, below shoulder height and generally comfortable.

I don't foresee ever trying to bring this thing shopping, it's a beast to lift but good to push. Stairs are do-able, going up is a bit awkward because its heavy, and after being out and getting sweaty the handle bar grip gets slippery.

One bad thing is that the toddler in the front typically drops his toys and there's no netting or compartment to catch the stuff. And it's hard to talk to the front passenger because they are obstructed by that car seat and seemingly far away but if you're on a quiet trail it's better.

Pedro's Pro Bicycle Spoke Wrench Review

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This is a great spoke wrench, but it's terribly confusing how amazon has them listed. I ordered the one labeled black (red in the photo), and I got the black one. Also the sizes:

3.2mm black dt

3.3mm green

3.5mm red

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You don't get it wrong very often Amazon, but when you do....

The colors of spoke wrenches aren't decorative. Each color wrench is a different size. So when I order a black one and you put a green one in my cart? That's not a fashion faux pas, that's the wrong dang wrench. Even better when you show the picture of the black wrench but the selected item is actually the green one. Duh!