Buy Shimano XT 9-Speed Chain

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List Price: $39.99
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As someone who has had multiple dangerous chain failures in the past, I don't want to skimp on this part of my bicycle. So when my last chain became damaged due to broken teeth on the rear casette, I decided to invest in the Shimano Ultegra 9-Speed chain. It appears to be the best chain I have yet used. While it has only been a few months since my purchase, I have been quite pleased its smooth drive and shifting operation. There appear to be no flaws in its design or manufacture. For comparison, the chain is approximately 0.5 mm narrower than my eight speed chain (6.2 mm instead of 6.7mm) it replaced. The true test will come after a few years in inclement weather. Meanwhile, I recommend this product.

Pros

Smooth operation

Cons

Expensive

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Yet another well-made Shimano product. I had 3,000 miles on my drivetrain and was starting to experience stiff links. The standard loosing techniques didn't work so it was time for the chain to go. The new Shimano chain worked like a charm, restoring drivetrain performance and general shifting smoothness.

Be sure to get the chain length right. Zinn and various online videos offer instructions and helpful tips. Also, a chain tool is necessary to complete the job.

Overall, a good value for a critical component of bicycle performance.

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This chain does not have a quick release link and comes strink wrapped to a piece of cardboard. You will need a chain break tool to push the pin in. I have no complaints with this chain, it was perfect for my build. I removed no links and it seemed to be exact length I needed. I built a 3x9 rigid bike with standard 3x9 Shimano gearing if that helps.

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This chain was exactly what I wanted at a good price. It comes with thorough installation instructions. There is a backward and incorrect way to install the chain, so make sure that you read the instructions carefully.

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I have a 1999 Team Fuji and I'm replacing the chain for the first time @ over 10,000 miles. I have a also have a pro built Scandium Fuji Team and the HG-93 has gone nearly 12,000 miles on that one. Additionally, I have a Trek carbon road bike where the chain has also gone nearly 12,000 miles !!!! I don't ride in the rain and I PRO GOLD lube/wipe my chains on the bike every 250-500 miles. I expected to be getting ~1,500 miles on these chains so I have been astounded at how long they've gone. I use a Park Chain checker and I could still push these bikes a bit more. But I'm off to put on new HG-93's on each of these three bikes. I am totally impressed by these chains. I've never broken one. I won't be

"upgrading" to 10 speed, 11, or any other thinner chains....

Review of Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror Helmet Adaptor Kit

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I purchased this item to allow me to move my Take A Look mirror off my glasses to a more secure mounting point on my helmet. I absolutely love the Take A Look mirror but I have very thin wire frame glasses that just did not provide a secure mount for the mirror. As others have pointed out this is just a simple piece of translucent plastic with two tabs that are supposed to attach to the foam on the inside of your helmet with included adhesive pads. The problem for me with this approach is that I could feel the plastic piece against the side of my forehead and due to the curve of the helmet foam the adhesive would tend to pull away from the foam on one of the tabs. I fixed this by carefully drilling out two very very thin slots in the foam just thick enough to allow a tight fit for the tabs with the adhesive pads removed. Once I was satisfied with the dry fit I removed the tabs from the slots and covered them with some 5 minute epoxy and pushed them back into the slots. The tabs are so thin that once they are epoxied back in the slots the integrity of the foam liner should not be compromised. A very small amount of foam is being removed here and the void in the foam is being filled by the mirror mount. Now my mirror mount is rock solid and sets about 1/4 inch out from the inside edge of the foam. This provides me a very stable rear view even over bumps. I just leave the mirror attached to the mount all the time, but it would be easy to remove and reattach over and over if you are so inclined. Once the mirror is removed you would barely notice the small portion of the plastic mount protuding below the surface of the helmet.

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First off, I love the Take A Look mirror. I recommend that product without reservation.

That said, this adapter did not work on my Atmos. The positioning of the straps and support system on that particular lid won't let me mount the adapter in any usable position. But I am not going to base my product score on that. I think helmet designs are diverse enough that it would be nearly impossible to design a simple adapter that worked on all of them.

But about the adapter, it is just a small piece of plastic with mounting adhesive. It is transparent so it won't be an eyesore when the mirror is not mounted. Simple and effective design. Can't say much more about it.

I like the idea of having the option to mount the mirror on my glasses or helmet, and if this product would mount on my hardhat, it would be well worth the price and I would use it and love it. Sorry to report that I cannot use it. I will just continue mounting the excellent mirror on my sunglasses.

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I purchased this at the same time I purchased the rectangular eyeglass mirror. I did not know that the mirror could attach to the helmet visor. I attached my old one to my eyeglasses but wanted another option because my sunglasses are thin wire frames and do not hold the mirror well. For what it is it is not bad but I did find that you need to be careful when adjusting the mirror or the helmet as the mirror can slide off the adaptor.

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I actually thought that I was getting the mirror when this adaptor showed up. I sent it back for a full refund to BikeWorldUSA who credited me for my mailing costs. I paid the additional money needed and they sent me the LOOK Mirror.

It was ridiculous to pay almost half the price of the mirror just for $.10 piece of plastic to attach it.

In my 30 years of riding with many different mirrors, I have never purchased a mirror that didn't include all the required attaching hardware. I can easily make the mirror attach with some plastic and double sided peel off posterboard squares.

I did this with my previous mirror that still works fine on another helmet.

I love the mirror itself for the multiple swivel options and it is much sturdier than the plastic mirrors. This is my second Look Mirror. I found that the plastic mirrors with the plastic ball and socket start to loosen after a few years. But the positive side to the plastic mirrors is they are made to easily attach to the helmet.

They should make the Look Mirror with either a helmet attachment end or an eyeglass frame attachment and give the buyer the choice

or just include the plastic attachment. Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror.

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This plastic bit is supposed to stick inside your helmet and then you can clip the mirror onto it. This worked fine for a while, until I went on a longer ride and really started to sweat. I'm talking about "industrial-strength" sweat! And the adhesive on the adapter, even though it's 3M VHB adhesive, was not up to the task. I love the Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Eyeglass Mirror but I ended up using cable ties to attach it to my helmet, after the adapter fell out on that ride.

Best Mechanix Wear MG-71-011 Original Glove, Camo, X-Large Deals

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I couldn't find the Camo anywhere, and everywhere I found the Mechanix brand they were $19.99 $25.99. Got these for much less. I will be using them for Turkey hunting and have already tested them while shooting, they are great and are like a second skin.

The only thing I would recommend is to try them on in the store, these have a tight fit and your size could be off from what you normally where. XL was a perfect fit for me and usually I have a little room in an XL work glove.

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I use this gloves and are very nice and comfortable, but they don't look like may hold up on medium or heavy duty work.

Changing tires, adjusting some bolts or fix my bicycle, some protection in cold weather for minor chores. Surely look great in Airsoft games.

But I'm afraid to use them for the big logs for the fireplace.

I made myself a little cut in one finger when cutting a piece of polycarbonate with a grinder and the disc barely touched the glove and cut the nylon ¿? like butter.

Enrique (Argentina)

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Use these in auto body and frame repair. I think they are a great safety necessity. Pretty cool camo look also.

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I usually wear size XL glove. This one ran too narrow across palm and will necessitate getting an XXL. Otherwise ok.

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I bought these to replace the worn out store-bought ones. I really liked those gloves. The ones from Amazon are the exact same model, but the manufacturer has changed some things, and they don't fit my long fingers and thumbs quite as well. Overall, I'm happy.