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I've been skeptical about LED bicycle lights and have owned several that have been disappointing. But, The Dawn Patrol LED has outshone all the others. It actually puts out more light than my wifes halogen bike light.

Not only is it bright, but it doen't take up much handle bar space and with the 3 AAA batteries, seems to be pretty light.

It stays in the mount really well but can be quickly removed for other uses.

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This light can illuminate an oval roughly 7 feet wide by 20 feet long when aimed about 8 feet in front of a bike. I find that useful for typical bike speeds to avoid flats, but don't expect much detail beyond 50 feet (if you angle it up more). I don't think it's safe to ride with this light much faster than 12 MPH in pitch dark conditions. The flashing mode may cause headaches if left on too long, but it will get people's attention.

Comparing it to a high-tech flashlight with variable brightness, it seems to produce maybe 20 lumens (subjective). That may not seem like much, but the light is focused effectively for bicycle use. There is a dark ring and halo surrounding the center beam and enough side-scatter so you don't get tunnel-vision.

The light weight of the body gives the feel of something that won't pitch up or down on its mount. It uses a typical clamp and rubber band spacers. There is a slide-forward clip so you can remove it in seconds if you want to sweep an area. Because of the impressive battery life, I can see buying one as a good "cheap" household light, even if you lack a bike.

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Took this on my bike to Yosemite park. I mainly stayed on trail. Did not fall off, which is a common problem for some of the lights of similar design. Stayed in remote motel near Bodie and rode the bike in absolute darkness it is bright bright !! Could easily see about 75+ feet.

The light can be used as a torch if needed. Also works with rechargeable NiMH AAA battery.

The blinking function is great for in-city rides.

Will buy two more for my kids.

Only con is there is some light scatter/reflection through the top part of transparent plastic(that covers the LEDsm not the black body) that creates some annoyance. Also you need to carry a small screw driver if you plan to change battery in the field.

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*EDIT* October 29, 2011

I finally got around to updating my review and wanted to let everyone know that Amazon replaced the light quickly and easily. No hassle. First return I have ever made to Amazon in all the years I have been an Amazon customer. But I found that they stand out when it comes to returning and replacing defective products too. Is it any wonder I love Amazon.com?

OK, so I have been using this light a lot on my daily/nightly bike rides and I'm completely happy with this little wonder. The amount of light it puts out is more than adequate for me, but I do have good night vision anyway. One thing I really like is the width of the light beam which gives me more confidence riding at night. During the day I still use it because I want to be seen by car drivers. For this I use the blinking mode since I don't need a steady stream of light during the day. And the batteries last longer.

The nubbin-type plastic lever that broke on the first light I received seems to be stronger on this one, so maybe I just got a bad one at first. It happens. Still, if you ride in winter then you will want to take extra care when removing the light from the mounting bracket since very cold temperatures will make the plastic more brittle. That's not a design flaw, it's just the nature of most rigid plastics like the plastic this light is made of.

Being able to easily release the light from the mounting bracket is pretty slick so this little powerhouse can draw double duty as a torch whenever you want or need one. Nice feature.

One review I just read that is more recent than mine contained a complaint about the small screw that must be removed to install or change the batteries. The small Victorinox Swiss Army knife I carry on my keyring (purchased from Amazon, of course, a few years ago) has a small Phillips head screwdriver, and it's the perfect size, so unscrewing the plate in the housing to get to battery compartment is a complete non-issue for me.

I guess you could say I am very happy with my purchase. This light is exactly what I need and wanted, and the ability to double as a torch is a really nice value-added benefit.

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Based on other reviews for this light I went ahead and bought it. The reviews about the brightness and how lightweight it is are 100% correct. Unfortunately, I only got to use the light once before running into trouble.

When I tried to unclip the light from the mounting bracket, to slide it off and use the light as a torch to shine the light on my U-lock to lock up my bike, the plastic nub-type release lever snapped right off. This small plastic part doesn't require much pressure, and I didn't apply much either. The plastic is just brittle, thin, and cheap. It's a design flaw that needs to be corrected. Left as it is this flaw makes this headlight much less useable since I can't really use it for the primary purpose I bought it. Attaching the light permanently to the mounting bracket with super glue or something else isn't an option either because the light must be removed from the mounting bracket when you change the batteries thus compounding Bell's design flaw.

Since I have removed the headlight from the packaging, installed batteries, and used it one time, I don't think I can return it to Amazon for an exchange or refund even though it is within 30 days and definitely defective. So my only option may be to contact Bell and see if they will replace the mounting bracket. If they do, I'll revise my review and upgrade it, along with reviewing the actual light more than Bell's design flaw. If they don't, then I'll still revise my review so it reflects the level of customer service I receive so others can be warned and aware before making a choice in purchasing a bicycle headlight.

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Purchased at a local Walmart and after installing I went out to test on a short ride at night. I was fairly impressed so I ended up pedaling back to Walmart to purchase a second one. Mounted on both left & right side of the stem I can honestly say that I'm impressed. Using two allows you to adjust both to aim at the same point for an ultra bright spot.....or have one slightly pointed up while slightly pointing the other down for an elongated oval of light which I find fantastic for fast riding. They easily detach so you can use them as a flashlight and having both is also a good fail-safe just in case something happens to one or the other. I haven't rode in the rain with them so I can't comment on that nor have I ran the batteries down so no comment on battery life either. The mount is pretty solid as well..... I would give this light 4.5 stars if I could and a perfect 5 if I could get this performance out of one light instead of two but for the price I paid (ruffly 10 bucks each, total of $20 + tax for both), I'd say the value is definitely there.

Review of Nirve Lahaina Women's Cruiser Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

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I love this bike. It rides really smoothly. I went bike riding with my family and had my daughter in the wee ride bike carrier. I thought because it only had three speeds that I was going to get tired really fast. But it turns out that the ride wasn't bad at all. I love the colors. The pictures does no justice on how gorgeous this bike is. Everywhere we went I kept getting compliments. One thing I didn't know is that you can't pedal backwards like you could on a regular ten speed bike. When you pedal backwards it's actually the brakes. It took about one week for the bike to delivery and I assume putting the bike together wasn't so hard. I let my neighboor assemble it for me. I do know from all the bikes he assemble this did take the longest. Because of the fenders.

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Love, love, love this bike! I bought the 3 speed automatic and find it so enjoyable to ride since I don't need to concentrate on changing gears. Also, I like the foot brakes back to basics in the most modern way. (I just purchased the Nirve Fifty-three for hubby.)

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I love this bike. It is sooooooo comfortable, strong and the seat is very soft. It is a beautiful bike and you can tell its a high quality bike. I love it!!!!!!

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I absolutely am in love with my new beach cruiser. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I paid our local bike shop to complete the bike as I am not at all proficient in putting stuff like that together. I have only one complaint and that is the fact that the rear reflector fell off as I was riding it home. The nut was very loose I guess. I don't know if it's the shops fault or amazons but since the rear of the bike was the part that came 85% already done maybe it was whomever sent me my cruiser. The fender is so low on the tire that I'd have to remove the tire to put the rear deflector on so my dad bought me' a red flashing light that he attached just below the saddle. And now I also need to go back to the shop to attach the basket because he didn't have the proper tools. Other than the extra money spent and the faulty deflector, I am quite happy with my Lahaina Beach Cruiser

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I've owned mine for nearly 2 years now and I LOVE it. We go for family rides around the neighborhood and I even pull a bike trailer with my single speed Nirve.

Review of Mobo Triton Ultimate Three Wheeled Cruiser

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There seem to be a lot of both 1 and 5 star reviews here, and I think I can explain that. This bike is, in effect, a recumbent trike that can accomodate everyone from a 7 year old (and maybe smaller, for all I know) to an adult. But it IS a trike without a chain or gears -the pedals go direct into those little wheels. What it is perfect at -and useless for -are both directly related to that fact.

What it CAN'T do is pick up much speed at all... or for that matter, get up a steep hill very easily. So if you're looking for a bike that'll handle a commute or trips to the store, you'd be nuts to buy this thing. It'll be useless, you'll hate it, and you'll and be mad about being out a bunch of money. So... there's your one-star reviews accounted for.

What it CAN do is give excellent exercise and cycling experience for people who *can't* normally ride a bike. While you wouldn't want to ride real far in it, taking it for a mile-long spin through the local park is no problem at all. So: let's say you have a bad back or, as in my case, an autistic kid who's a flight risk on a bike. Well, this thing will get you in the fresh air and give a you a very pleasant but meaningful workout.

For an autistic kid, it's a godsend. My son needs constant supervision, so we can't just have him tooling around on a regular bike. The Triton is *just* fast enough to be fun for him, and yet just *slow* enough that I can keep up with him at a good brisk walk. There's little danger from him falling off a bike so low to the ground, and I can keep up on foot to make sure he doesn't go veering off into a road or something. And the bike itself is fun and unusual enough that when his schoolmates see him on it at the park, they're fascinated and want to try it out themselves. Which is high praise indeed!

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We purchased this bike for our adult Down Syndrome son. He loves it. Since it has arrived he spends at least 1 2 hours each day riding it. His weight is slowly coming down; his energy level has increased tremendously as also his self confidence and independence.

We had tried traditional bikes, but he struggled with them due to balance and the seating. The Triton with its recumbent seat and rear wheel navigation gives him security and control.

Without a doubt, we would highly recommend it for any special needs individual. It is just FUN!

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I don't know what I expected from a $200 bike but it sure wasn't this. First the good points, the paint job is great. The frame is sturdy and appears solidly constructed. Now the bad, the engineering behind the adjustable frame is poor at best. In order to ride the bike at all you need to stretch it out to one of the last notches which makes the bike unstable. Even moderate pedaling causes the bike to buck like a wild horse and it feels like it could fall apart at any time. The crank system is too short and feels like a circus bike, it also does not stay assembled. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to ride a bike that keeps loosing its pedals. I have owned this bike for less than a week and I need to replace one of the tires already. Most everything about this bike has been frustrating and disappointing. As far as the "fun" that this product promised me, the only thing fun will be getting rid of it. I would not recommend this product to anybody.

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I bought this trike so I could get a little fun and exercise while nursing a broken foot (I'm 38). It does NOT go fast at all -you reach the max speed very quickly, and at that point the pedals just flop around. The neighborhood kids LOVE it and ask to borrow it all the time. It IS a fun little ride, with the steering allowing you drift through turns. (It can tip over, though.) I wouldn't use it for serious exercise, though.

Kolpin Polaris Ranger Xp 2010 Full-Tilting Windshield Reviews

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I didn't really want to spend this much for a windshield for my Polaris Ranger, but after reviewing all the others, this one really stood out. The mounts seem very solid, the windshield is the thickest Lexan available and is the most versatile in varied weather conditions. Having a solid full windshield on my previous UTV was limiting, especially in warm weather. The ability to pop out the upper half of the windshield to two different positions allows cool ventilation and minimizes dust swirling in behind it, which also keeps it cleaner in dusty conditions. Even with the foam padding and the edge trim there is a bit of a rattle on rough trails with the windshield in the closed position, mostly due to the wide span and the Lexan being less rigid than glass. It looks like it should last a long time, just make sure to use some proper plastic polish to help keep the mud and dust from sticking.

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Great windshield for our new Polaris Ranger. It rubs the hood a little and squeaks but other than that we really do like it. Installation was not simple but do-able. Great to open when it is dusty or hot.

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I bought this because I also have a snow plow for my ranger. I was looking for a way to shield the snow from blowing up and over onto me. This product not only blocked the snow but also made a huge difference when riding in the cold. It blocked almost all of the air and allowed me to ride comfortably all winter. Now that its warming up I simply detached the upper section when the quick release and can enjoy the wind in my face again!!!

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I thought this was going to be a great purchase but it turned out to be just ok, first off the directions are garbage, second when we finally got it attached everything looked great, but then we turned the ranger on and the window vibrated pretty fierce after a few adjustments we got it calmed down but not perfect. my point is if you can afford it buy glass I wish I did.

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Winshield is just what I wanted for my Ranger. It installed fairly easily, after I discarded the instructions, which were confusing at best. I have bought from this company before, and will again.