Cheap Huffy 12-Inch Boys Pro Thunder Bike (Black)

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This is a good bike once you get through the defective pieces... took me two bikes to get one complete bike without defects... one wheel was bent in both boxes, so had to take one from each box.. forks were bent for one... There has to be a better quality bike out there. Definitely was disappointed in Huffy.

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I had a similar experience to another reviewer of this bike. Just opened it for my son's b-day tomorrow and the fork does not fit the wheel. Talked to huffy cust. service and he said this is an ongoing problem and they aren't sure why it is happening. Rather than return the entire product through amazon, I am having them send me the proper size fork(he said they test the replacement forks to make sure they are the correct size). If all the parts are correct, the bike looks okay, but I would strongly recommend not ordering this bike until they get their manufacturing problems fixed.

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Item Shipped very fast and my son was very happy with the bike. Item was easy to put together. Excellent

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I wish I had read the reviews for this bike instead of paying attention to the star rating. My husband tried to put this together the day before the birthday party and the front fork was too small for the front wheel. We had to run out to Toys R Us to buy one of their bikes. We were very disappointed and are returning it. I will be extremely upset if I have to pay for return shipping.

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This is a sturdy well made bike and affordable our four year old son loves it and can't stop riding it and talking about how much he loves his new green big boy bike id definately recommend this its good looking and durable and so easy and fast to assemble

Buy Pearl iZUMi Attack Low Sock 3-Pack

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These are my go-to socks for running and biking. The fabric is thinner on the top of the foot, keeping your feet cooleryou can especially feel this when biking. Seams are almost unnoticeable and despite the thin fabric, these socks are pretty durable. I wear size 9.5 shoes, and the medium-sized socks are just about right for me, though I would probably go with large if my feet were any bigger.

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Just getting back into biking after a LONG layoff. All I ever have in the drawers are thick cotton Gold Toe's. They're good lasting socks, but too thick and damp for a 10 miler like me. I wasn't necessarily looking to buy name brand cycling socks, but at five bux a pair, I gave these "Pearlies" a shot. I felt the difference with the very first ride. Shoes slid on easier, moisture never developed and they don't even feel like they're attached to my feet. Day 4 for this 3-pack, so they're hitting the washing machine today. The label says to wash 'em inside out. I wear a 10 1/2D shoe and bought the Large size. I can't comment on their durability as of yet, so let's just say they fit good and feel good outta the box.

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I picked these up because my previous pair of Pearl iZUMi low socks were pretty decent socks. That was a few years ago, the ones I ordered most recently were super thin we're talking thin dress sock thin and they also seemed quite a bit bigger than the previous pair. My heel slips out of my cycling shoe with these socks. I'd highly recommend getting a bit thicker or nicer pair of socks, even for hot weather.

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They fit well in my cycling shoes. I didn't realize a difference the right socks would make, they are comfortable and not too tight. I am a women's 11 shoe, so the men's sizing worked well for me.

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Not much you can say about socks, but these are super comfortable. Wicks away sweat as expected, and no bunching while in the shoe. No pressure points either.

Master Chain Tool with Peening Anvil Review

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It's expensive, but it works like a charm. I just got it and tested it on some links that I removed from a SRAM chain. My old Park tool was very difficult to turn to push out the pins. I would have to put a vise-grip on the handle to turn the screw. It would get the pin out with great difficulty, but would bend the tool handle and mangle the removed link. I dreaded using that tool. This tool is a completely different experience. It's easy to turn the handle to push the chain pin out and nothing gets bent. Very fun to use and an excellent design; viewing ports to see how much of the pin has been pushed out and the base that hold the chain is shaped like a chain link to hold the chain precisely where it should be located. I love this tool and Park tools in general.

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Reviews of Schwinn Easy Steer Tricycle, Red/White

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We bought this for my son's 3rd birthday. He has been too small for most trikes we have tried, but since this one has an adjustable seat he can reach the pedals with no problem. It's great! My husband has a bad back so the steering handle on this is a lifesaver. Every morning as soon as Quentin wakes up, he is asking if he can ride his bike. This is great exercise for his legs and will prepare him when he is big enough to ride his bike with training wheels. After two weeks, my son understands the concept of pedaling and steering at the same time. Quentin usually loads up both buckets with his toys and I put my house keys and cell phone in the little bag that is attached to the back of the seat when we take our walks. My 18 month old daughter loves to ride on it and he pushes her around, so the seatbelt comes in handy. This was so easy to assemble. The handle is easily removed, but for now we keep it in place just in case he needs a little extra help or his legs get tired. My only complaint is that the tires aren't pneumatic tires, they are plastic. I really did a lot of research before buying the Schwinn. I love the Radio Flyer name brand, but was leery after reading all the reviews. I am so happy with the choice I made.

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Putting it together was fairly easy. The foot rest is great as my 18 month old cannot reach the pedals yet. However, we were not able to pivot the footrest to forward or retracted position. The footrest release doesn't seem to work. We had to unscrew the plastic caps and get the footrest to the forward down position and put the screws back. The seat belt buckle is a little flimsy. Not sure if that would last long. Apart from the footrest release and the seat belt buckle, everything else about this trike is great and of good quality. Walmart sells it for $59 and that's the best deal that I have found for this trike.

*****Update*****

Thank you 'KCebb' for your comment and instructions on how to move the footrest forward and back.

You have to pull the black ring down on the white t-bar to get the foot rest pegs to release. Its quite easy and simple.

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I was looking for a tricycle for my kid and wanted something made out of metal, not plastic. I've run across Schwinn and loved the design. It was easy to put it all togeter too, took about 15 min. It's very sturdy and durable which offers many years of use a big plus. Two storage caddies is a great idea, as I always have something in my hands and those are perfect to put your keys and phone so you can steer the trike without juggling stuff in your hands. The parent steering device is very sensitive and handy, it takes just a little turn for the trike to respond. And it's very handy for a kid who is just learning, so you don't have to bend over and walk along holding the child's handles. (That would give you back issues). Another good word to say is about the wheels, they are rubber, so they don't skid on a concrete, dry or wet. Safety seat belt is a great thinking too. Very good quality product.

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I am so pleased with this tricycle. As another reviewer wrote -it's easier to steer than a stroller. And it's a great transition for when the child still needs someone to push while providing the opportunity to learn how to coordinate steering and pedaling or, in our case, to practice steering until he can reach the pedals. I purchased it for my 2 1/2 year old nephew. Since he still can't quite reach the pedals the footrest bar is perfect -indispensible, really. The only difficulty I had putting the trike together was tightening the handlebars enough to control the steering. I thought it was defective (as other reviewers noted) until my neighbor came over with his socket wrench and did the job. The trike has a basket on the front to carry sippy cups, a pouch behind the seat for adults to put keys, camera, etc. and a bucket in the back to carry all sorts of treasures. It tips like a dump truck which my nephew really enjoys! It also has a seat belt which came in handy when my nephew decided to start standing up on the footrest. On top of all the great features, it's truly a sharp looking, attractive trike. I'd buy it again, and I'd highly recommend it!

The company is great with their customer service!! I've contacted them a couple times -once to recommend they have some kind of cover or cap over the screws on the seat (which they said was a great idea and would forward my suggestion). The other time was because a nut on the frame apparently fell off during use -they're sending me additional bolts and nuts. Also, they clarified how to extend and retract the foot rest -very easy to do once you know how!

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We've purchased this tricycle for our son's 2nd birthday and he loved it. It is a sturdy construction and the parent handle works great, easy to steer too. It's a well-known reliable brand, so I expect it to last till he is ready to advance to a bigger bike. I recommend it.

Reviews of Surly Track Cog 3/32 X 15t Silver

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Surly makes good stuff. This cog is no different. It is solid and heavy (a good thing for a fixie in my opinion). I don't have any doubts about this and expect it to last a long time. I've already but several hundred miles on it. Can't go wrong with this.

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Used this 15 tooth cog on my fixed gear conversion...40 tooth in the front, this 15 in the back. 27 inch wheels and 165mm crankset.

It's a Surly product, so you know it's quality. Make sure to get the lockring too.

Buy Fisher-Price Tough Trike

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My son calls this his motorcycle (well, it is a Kawasaki, right?). First off... he is very hard on toys! So far the only thing that is suffering on his bike are the stickers. He is only 35" tall and he cannot really peddle the bike just yet. He scoots and knows his feet are suppose to be on the peddles. He does get a little frustrated but I swear that if we had gotten this when he was younger (he's 2) he would have never learned to walk because he's been riding it since his first diaper change this morning.

This is just a bike and it does not make any special sounds, requires no batteries, nor is there much distraction with flashy characters and massive decoration. Putting it together requires a hammer and a screwdriver. The hammer is very important because the rear wheel assembly is very tight. It wasn't greatly difficult but you did have to make sure you followed the instructions on this one. We put it together in 10 or 15 minutes. Probably 15 since the boy was trying to help. The space under the seat is actually pretty big. He has a play phone he keeps in it plus his cheerios cup and a sippy cup can fit. So far so good... but we did just get it. If it breaks I'll update this with a time of how long it lasted.

UPDATE! 04.03.2013

We just now passed this tricycle on to another little boy. At 4 years old my boy is now on a real bike and we just didn't need this one. It looks exactly as it did when we got it with only slight wear on the stickers. It was left out on our patio in the hot morning sun, rain, sprinklers, cold and such. It showed no fading nor brittleness of the plastic after nearly 2 years. Woohoo!

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I purchased this toy for my 2.5yo because we bought him a bigger bike and he wasn't tall enough to use it (plus he hasn't quite figured pedaling out yet).

Regarding the child's size... my son is 38" tall at 2.5yo, he's about 30lbs, long legs and arms. If your child is SHORTER than this, he/she will be able to push with their feet no problems. When my son uses his feet to push him along, he hits the back wheels and it "jolts" a lot, but he can move it, he figured a way to take shorter steps.

Regarding the "slipping" of the wheels... yes, the wheels do slip; however, if you use it on the sidewalk a few times and the wheels get a little "rough" it seems to not slip as much, but its not enough to deter the child from using the pedals. An older kid rode the bike and it slipped a little for him going up a hill, but on the flat parts it didn't. My son of course tried it on the hardwood floors and it slipped BIG TIME.

Regarding the construction... I was able to put it together by myself in about 20-25 minutes, but I do read the instructions. I recommend putting the "seat" on AFTER you put the handles on... the angle of the screwdriver isn't "steep" enough when the seat is there, I had to put the seat part up in order to keep from stripping the screw. When putting the back wheels together, DEFINITELY have something "hard" under the opposite wheel when putting the little metal caps on. You definitely need a hammer, unless you are REALLY strong, but I still recommend the hammer.

Regarding tipping... we tried to "tip" it with our fingertips w/o my son on it and the front wheel turned ALL the way to the side and it didn't tip. My son rode it down a small hill, feet up (not on the pedals), and went to stop with his feet and almost tipped over. So, does it tip easily simply by riding it "correctly" no, not that I've seen (I think the weight in the back wheels keeps that from happening), but DO make your child wear a helmet in case they decide to do crazy things on it! :) Its low enough to the ground that if it does tip they shouldn't get TOO hurt, but you definitely don't want them bonking their head!

Overall the toy seems to be good construction, easy to put together, and fun for the kids, but you as the consumer need to be aware of your CHILD (their height, weight, and action on the bike).

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We bought this trike for our 2-year-old for his birthday because he LOVES motorcycles. He calls it his motorcycle bike and rides it everywhere. It has been on dirt, gravel, grass, and of course, the sidewalk. The pedals are a little far out, but he can push it with his feet. He is pretty rough on it, he loves to go fast and turn corners even faster, but it has only tipped on him once. I don't think any bike could have withstood that turn :) The tires, pedals, and all parts have withstood his craziness amazingly well. It was pretty easy to assemble and well worth the purchase. We thought about getting him a radio flyer, and he ended up getting one from grandparents, but we all like this one better. The Radio Flyer tips fairly easily and he still can't reach the pedals on that one, but it's also higher so he can't push himself quite as well with his feet, either. This is THE trike to purchase-it will be well worth your money!

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I bought this for my 2 year old son and this is of a very nice quality and I highly recommend this toy. While the manufacturer recommends for kids 24 months and older, my 2 year old son who is quite tall (3 feet, 95th percentile) can just reach the pedals and it will be few more inches of growth before he can pedal the trike.

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I bought this for my 20 month old grandson. It is a little big for him (a stretch to the pedals) but it is made for 2 and up, so that was expected. It assembles easily and seems pretty durable. I am very happy, well worth the price!!

Discount Park Tool SW-3 Spoke Wrench: 3.96mm; Blue

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I needed this size to fit the 26" Champion wheel that came with my E-Bike kit. Fits snug and clears reflectors, valve stem, and speedometer magnet.

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The Park Tool spoke wrenches don't round spoke nipples like some of the cheaper ones. Needed a particular size for all the Neuvation wheels I have collected and this works. Easy on the hands and good feel when turning.

Police Balance Bike Review

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Our oldest son, 3 yrs old has used a different balance bike in the past. We are giving that one to his younger brother for various reasons, and got him the smart balance bike. We got it, put it together and were VERY happy with the height as we have a tall 3 year old, and this will get him through the next year or two of growth spurts. He is only on the second lowest level.

What I am not pleased about is the seat. Its too wide for little legs. He said it hurt him, and stopped riding his bike. So, I had to take the whole bike seat apart, take off the seat padding, and have a woodworker friend of mine cut it down to an appropriate size using his old bike seat as a pattern. Really not happy that after I spent good money on a bike that I thought would work, I had to spend additional time/ effort/ money to "fix" the thing.

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This is the second Smart Gear balance bike I've purchased. The first one I bought for my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter who is now 4 years old. Although she received a pedal bike this past Christmas with training wheels, it's collecting dust in the garage because she prefers her balance bike. So almost two years later, with the bike being dropped more often than not when she gets off it, it's still in great shape. I particularly like the cutout in the frame which makes carrying it easy when the little one is done riding. It's lightweight and portable. That being said, my 18 month old grandson loves his sister's bike, so I just bought him the Police Style version. He's thrilled to pieces. Although his little legs just about touch the floor, he already is balancing as we take turns bending over and guiding the bike. It won't be long before he joins his sister. I can't recommend this type of bike enough and particularly this brand. The value alone makes it a perfect choice and the quality is there to last a long time. I would definitely recommend this bike for all toddlers.

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we purchased the police bike mostly because it was less expensive than the classic style smart gear balance bike. We already had one classic style and our twin boys were both enjoying the classic so much we wanted to get another. The police style sits more forward and is not ergonomic--it does not sit like a bike. My one son found it to be painful (in his inner thighs) and complained. We returned it and now waiting for another classic style.

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Bought this bike for my almost 4 yr old for Christmas and he loves it! From only 6 months of using it he is now able to use his other bike without the training wheels because of his improved balance. He still prefers to use the balance bike when we go out though

This bike is ideal because of the pneumatic wheels and the adjustable seat but is simple and the police design is great

Highly recommended!

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My 4yr old son has been using this bike since he was 2.6 yrs old. He absolutely loves it! It's height adjustable which we liked and he was able to glide within two days of using it. My only problem was that since he is a tough little boy and kept using the garage door to stop himself it broke kind of quickly. But we fixed it and away he went! For the money I say it was worth it!

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