Scuttlebug 3 Wheel Ride On Color: Blue/White Reviews

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This was a great purchase, I wish I had bought it earlier. My son loves riding down our driveway hill on it. What's even better is our neighbor's son also has one, so they both will "race" down together. This is my son's favorite toy. Money well spent!

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Buy SRAM I-Light 730 3.0 Watt Dynamo Disc Brake Front Hub 32 Hole 9mm

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I have used the SRAM i-light dynamo for bicycle commuting at night for about a year,in all weather and it has never failed me. It provides flicker free light at low speed and powers up the headlight right away. I am very pleased with it and am about to purchase another one for someone elses bicycle that I am building a wheel for. The generator has worked in rain, snow , and extreme cold.

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I was a bit worried that I would be adding too much drag to make it worth it.

I can't tell that it is there as drag is so minimal.

Excellent value.

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Ok, received and satisfied.

I'm quite satisfied, always buy here and intend to continue, it Everything's alright, tks. it's alright

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This thing failed after 6 months of use. I purchased it online and had it laced locally. Now I need to unlace it, ship it back, wait and have it relaced? What a POS and what a PITA; unbelievable, 6 months. I am extremely unhappy with this junk.

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I respoked the hub and used my old rim. There is quite a bit of drag even with the light off, so I just pedal in a lower gear. You need a wheel truing stand to properly install this.

Cheap Dicta 14t 3/32" Metric Freewheel

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I purchased this item as a cheap fix for one of my sons practice BMX Race bikes, my other option would have been a $400 rear wheel assembly. It seems to work good for the money however it is a bit noisy, not a big deal in our case but something you should consider if replacing your oem freewheel.

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Schwinn No Pressure Bicycle Seat Reviews

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I bought a Raleigh GRUV bicycle a few months ago so I could do some riding with my girlfriend. The GRUV is an odd looking machine, but it was absolutely the most comfortable bike I test rode. Having not been on a bicycle for over 25 years, I wanted to build some endurance before I got together with my gal for a pleasant weekend ride. After my short "practice" rides in the evenings, I suffered from some mild but noticeable numbness in unmentionable, "manly" areas. I never suffered from this when I was a youngster, so I figured it would pass after I got used to riding again. I figured wrong. I went for my much anticipated weekend "date ride" (about 10 miles worth of nice, paved trails). By the end of the trip, the "comfortable" stock seat on that bike had caused many miserable and painful "sensations". So I did some research and came-up with the Schwinn No Pressure Bicycle Seat. Ordered it right here off of Amazon. Installed easily on the seat post that came with the bike. Took a bit of adjusting to get the height set where I wanted it. It seems more comfortable when it is positioned a little lower than a regular style seat. GOOD LORD what a difference! It does take a bit of getting use to, but once you get the feel of it, you'll love it!! Now I can ride for hours and when I'm done, I don't feel like an alien abduction victim who's been "probed". It's not a 100% solution to the "male pressure" problem but pretty darn close!! If you're a casual bike rider, looking for a comfortable seat, give this one a shot. I'm betting you (and your private parts) will be much pleased and satisfied!!

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I got this seat for my mountain bike because I realized that I wasn't a hardcore mountain biker who wants the lightest seat possible with best control; I'm a casual city rider who hates pain between the legs and worries about his man parts. So I was looking for a comfort seat. I compared this with the seats that have two pads and have glowing reviews from people with prostate problems and this was, well, cheaper. It also looks a bit more comfy.

This seat is comfortable to sit on. Very comfortable. Like an office chair or better. If all we did on bikes was sit, this would be the best seat money can buy. However, we also pedal on bikes, and that creates a bit of a problem. Specifically, as you pedal your legs push down on the front edge of the seat on the downstroke and after a while it hurts. Normal bikes (not the cruiser kind) have the center of the pedals right under the seat. That's fine if your seat is a narrow ridge that is squashing your man parts and your legs are dangling off the sides, but if you are sitting on a nice comfy office chair seat, your legs come out in front. So the situation is not optimal. That's why most other prostate protecting comfort seats look really scary: the pads are out behind the seat post, so the post is precariously positioned between your legs. I haven't really tried them, so I won't comment more on them.

Anyway, if you have a bike with a comparatively upright natural position (high handle bars and the like) and especially if you have a bike that has the pedals out in front of the seat, then you are going to absolutely love this seat. When you just sit in it, there really is no pressure. It's shaped like your backside. It's padded. It's really nice.

But I don't have one of those bikes. I have a trek 4500 mountain bike. So here's how I handled it...

At first I lowered the seat, but it feels funny because your knees go out in front and then bend almost underneath you, putting an undue proportion of the work on your thighs. So I raised it up to normal seat height (about the height of the handlebars). Then we run into the upper leg pain from the front edge of the seat. The manual says to keep the seat level, but what do they know? so I angled the seat forward. Ahhh, very comfortable to pedal. And if I want to just sit and coast, I can sit just a bit farther back, almost on the back edge. Not as comfy as an office chair, but pretty good still. I can sit or pedal on this forever (from a soft tissue point of view). Pain between my legs? Zero. Worries for my future sexual prowess? Zero. I love this seat and this setup. When I see a bump on the road, I don't worry about lifting myself off to prevent nasty shocks being transmitted to my most delicate areas. I just sit down and relax. Shocks are spread throughout your bottom. Ahhhh. Makes me want to invest in a recumbent bike next time.

But is there a downside? Oh yes, having the seat angled forward puts a lot of your weight on your handlebars. Result: a crazy workout for your arms. I don't think I have sufficient arm strength to ride this all day long. I never really ride more than my 5 mile commute anyway, so I don't mind a bit. In fact, it's kind of nice. Now riding my bike gives me wicked triceps as well as amazing leg muscles.

So what I'm saying here is, you need to adjust adjust adjust this seat until it's right. Try crazy positions. You might end up very happy like me. Or maybe not.

There's some talk here about trouble controlling the bike. I haven't noticed any significant changes from a horned seat. I guess I wasn't using the horn between my legs much for control. I tend to keep my hands on the handlebars. One time I do notice things a little funny is when I get up to pedal hard for some reason. That's fine, but then when I go to sit back down, my backside has to feel around quite a bit more before I find the seat than it did when I used horned seats. It's not a big deal. Certainly it won't make me want to trade this seat in for anything else.

What would I tell the schwinn people if I was giving them feedback? Well, they should probably address the issue of the seat positioning the rider too far forward on the bike. I wouldn't go to an extreme and start changing fundamentals, but they could have the little bars under the seat that attach to the post come forward just a bit more than they do. That would probably open up this seat to a lot of people. Other than that the design is pretty great.

This seat has eliminated all my backside and between-the-legs pain, which was seriously hindering my enjoyment of cycling. Forget all those people saying you should wear special biking shorts (yeah right), get your seat professionally microfit (doesn't help), or just wait out the pain. This seat takes some adjustment and a bit of getting used to, but I would never go back. In fact, without this seat I won't cycle.

One other small peeve: there is a velvety fake suede surface to this seat. It's fine (in fact it kind of grips your backside) except when you leave your bike in the rain or snow...it holds water and snow more than the usual fake leather stuff.

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I've been using this saddle for several years now and I have finally become annoyed enough with its shortcomings to replace it. Specifically, at normal angles, if you ride for a while, the front edge of the seat digs in to the back of your legs and it's uncomfortable. You can angle it up higher but then it doesn't support much of your weight and you are constantly sliding off. Not to mention, the bars underneath don't come very far forward, so the seat is always a little too far forward on my bike (it would be better if my frame was bigger).

I bought the Hobson Easyseat dual pad bicycle seat to replace it and it is much, much better for the following reasons:

* The two seat pads rotate somewhat as your legs move, so they can support you all through the stroke.

* They do an even better job of keeping pressure off your junk than this seat does.

* The surface does not absorb water, has higher friction (so you don't slide off) and overall has a better build quality.

It's a bit heavier and a little bit more expensive than this saddle, but I would definitely suggest using the Hobeson instead of this one unless you have a very upright-style bike with pedals out in front of you and a very upright posture.

TL;DR version: Get the Hobeson Easyseat instead.

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WOW!! This seat is great! I had an ileostomy about a year ago, and during the recovery process I gained a lot of weight. This weight, coupled with a very tender backside, meant that I needed an extremely comfortable seat. I saw a seat at Wal-Mart that had springs, gel, and was nine inches wide. When I pushed on it, it seemed like a very comfortable seat so I purchased it. After installing it, I rode approximately two blocks and had to get off, needless to say, I returned it, and purchased this one. This seat is truly a godsend! I don't know how they make it so comfortable, ( there are no springs that I can see ) but it is like sitting on a heavily padded bench. It also adjusts front to back, like a car seat, once it's set, tightening the mounting nuts locks it securely in place. I found this feature handy due to the fact that I'm over six feet tall and needed the leg room. A previous reviewer commented on feeling like they were falling off when riding downhill, I did not have this problem at all, maybe due to my weight. (?) I have nothing bad to say about this seat. Schwinn, ya done good!

Amazon did good too, delivery in only five days!

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I recently started biking again as part of a fitness challenge and renewed desire to continue to stay fit. So I combined going to and from work with biking and walking. Sometimes, I bike 15+ miles between morning and evening trips. However, soon after starting biking, my butt and thighs were hurting and getting sore...so men, you are not the only ones with this issue! I am of average proportion and like many others on here I wondered what happened from when I was a little girl. I rode everywhere for hours and the saddle was not even cushioned (I am in pain just thinking back)! I started to buy another gel cover for my saddle, but all they had in the store were whole gel seats...so I decided to give amazon a whirl and found this nifty seat...it stands to reason that without the horn, there should not be any thigh burn issues-and there are none. Changing out the seat was a snap-less than 3 min...I am not experiencing some of the problems with the adjustments that other have, so I am happy. I almost did not buy this because of some of the reviews mentioning this. I am not sure why someone did not come up with this idea eons ago...I know for rding hands-free the horn comes in handy so you can use your body to steer the bike, but other than that is is so 'superfluous'-and-as we all know: a pain in the derriere and places elsewhere. Now, I wonder if this is already out there in gle version. However, I will never ride a bike with a horn again...I want a booty-cradle (After all-if cradles work for babies-they also should work for our bums). Happy trails.

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I purchased this seat recently because I thought I would like it better than the hard seat that I previouly had. I really liked the fact that it didn't have a middle part sticking out that was so uncomfortable on my other seat. What I have found is that while it's more comfortable than my other seat, it's not as great as promised. It is much more comfortable once it was properly adjusted but I now have the feeling that I might slip off especially when going across slanted driveways or down hills. I am still on the lookout for the perfectly comfortable seat.

NEW DAHON CURVE D3 FOLDING BICYCLE WITH RACK AND FENDER Review

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I *love* bicycles, and I really love folding bikes. Having owned several bikes, and several Dahons, I think I can speak about this one. Things I like.

reasonable fold.

reasonable weight

decent ride. Remember, this is a smaller bike. Smaller bikes are a bit nimbler (some would say "twitchy") and smaller wheels have less gyroscopic force. This is a double edged sword. It makes it easier to accelerate (great for stop and go), but it also makes smaller wheels "twitchy". Bigger tires add some low-tech shock absorption

3 speeds. Its enough for shorter distances. I used to want more speeds (and I still appreciate it for my other bikes), but it really *is* enough for commuting and short (say 5-6 miles and under) distances.

built in rack

built in bike pump and fenders

reasonable cost

good build construction

feels solid (for a folding bike, which is never as solid as a non-folder)

simple, durable.

the twin rack. it keeps the bike vertical,

Things I don't like:

wish its fold was a bit smaller. Not bad for trains, apartments and offices. A bit big to bring onto a coach type bus. There's no way to squeeze it small enough between your legs and still get it behind a seat.

a bit clumsy to carry. Like most dahons, the center of gravity doesn't line up w any comfie holding point. I usually hold it by the seat, but it just doesn't feel right.

no easy way to roll it. Here to fore, my favorite folder is a Strida. More compromises, but when its folded, I just roll it along. This bike, you have to carry. Its a 25 lb suitcase, with no convenient handle. How far do you want to tote it?

the twin rack. Its tipsy.

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As a previous owner of a Dahon folding bicycle with 16" wheels (the Dahon Piccolo D3, a 2005/2006 model), I have to say that the Curve is a huge improvement upon its predecessor.

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One of the first things you'll notice is that it features a body with an ergonomically curved and minimalist design that makes it easy to carry. Just by grasping and feeling the weight of the bike, you can tell that it's a sturdy, energy-efficient design. The improvement also makes this bike more compact and easier to store when folded.

Another thing I love about this bike is how easily it folds and locks itself, especially in comparison to the Piccolo D3 I once owned. On that model, I was pretty excited about the folding mechanism that included a magnet on the side of the front wheel. When folded, the front magnet would cling onto the magnet on the side of the back wheel, essentially locking the fold in place. The problem was that the overall design of that bike was flimsy, and some other component of the bike would always get in the way and prevent the magnets from even touching. The Curve, which also features the same magnets, seems to have solved all that. I don't struggle to fold it at all. It takes some getting used to, but eventually you'll reach a point where you can literally do it in under 10 seconds.

A feature also worth mentioning is the internalized 3-level gear. The internalization essentially makes the gears weather proof and makes the chain less likely to come off in storage, which is what had happened to my Piccolo D3 after putting it in the trunk of a friend's car. Even if the chain did come off, fixing it is a lot easier because the Curve has a bipedal stand, allowing you to park your bike upright and elevate the rear of the bike to spin the back wheel. The stand may not seem like much, but after owning a bike that had a stand only at its side, this is something worth getting excited about.

The gear itself makes the Curve a useful utility bike for the crowded urban setting. At level 3, you can match the speed of cars on the road. At level 1, you can pedal through a crowd without excessive acceleration and climb a hill at ease; more so than regular bikes because the 16" wheels rotate faster for every pedal. This is something that I'm sure people who live in hilly areas would appreciate a lot. The small wheels also lets you turn much faster and easier, which is desirable if you're riding around a lot of people and buildings.

Last but not least, the seat. It's also an air pump! I guess they come standard on Dahon bikes now, but my Piccolo D3 certainly did not have that.

The Cons:

Having small wheels and a compact design are the strengths of the Dahon Curve, but admittedly, these features also contribute to its cons.

First off, having small wheels means having less of an ability to ride smoothly on terrain that is rough (i.e. unpaved, crumbling, or rutted roads), is abruptly uneven or steep (i.e. speed bumps, edges of sidewalks, or narrow grooves), or too soft (i.e. soil, mud, or grass). You can feel even the slightest of cracks on the pavement translated into a sharp vibration up your spine. Riding through grass feels like 50lbs was added to the weight of your wheels. Not only are such terrains a nuisance, they can be dangerous as well. I've cycled along what seemed like small grooves on the road in the past. Because of its size, the front wheel exacerbated the depth of the groove, causing it to slip and make me temporarily lose control of my bike. On another occasion, I sped across a road not realizing quickly enough that there were potholes ahead. It was too late to slow down and avoid them so I had to endure the turbulence that was channeled through my entire body. Had the potholes been deeper, my front wheel would have certainly been lodged, causing me to flip forward onto the asphalt.

The size of the bike and the rarity of its design also make it an attractive target of theft. This is exactly how I lost my Piccolo D3. I had just fixed the chains and locked up my bike at the mall, only to find that a few hours later it was gone.

Conclusion:

Losing my still-missing $360 PIccolo D3 was bad, but losing my $600 Curve would be much worse. Theft is a real concern pretty much anywhere, but with proper locks, or just by taking advantage of the compact size and carrying the whole thing with you, it is easily avoided.

As far as the dangers that accompany the small wheels, I sincerely hope that people who read this heed my warning. The Curve is an urban utility bike and is meant more for the sidewalk than the road. Even a simple jerk of the handle can cause a wobble, so it does take some getting used to before you're comfortable riding on 16" wheels. Just be alert and pay attention to the ground. Design yourself a path to follow within the streets that you regularly commute through so that there are no surprise-potholes. Most of all, don't ride the bike too fast. If you're a speed hog, this is not for you.

I use the Curve for my commute to school and work, all within a 3 mile radius from home, which I found saves me time compared to using the local bus system (no waiting for the bus, no limitations in direction, and no stopping for people). The folded size is very reasonably compact so I'm also able to store my bike at work and in the trunk of a car when necessary. Don't even need to fold it when riding the elevator. After understanding the limitations, I realized that the Curve still offers conveniences that are well within my needs. This is why I decided to overlook the cons and rate the product 5 stars. The pros and cons are really just dependent on your needs. I wish the Curve came in other colors, but it's all worth it after a few, near-daily compliments from strangers. Even if you did need the speed and stability of bigger bikes, I imagine the Curve would still make a great compliment as a more casual ride. Overall, the Curve has enhanced my daily life :)

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My husband and I bought Dahon Curve bikes to be able to take along when traveling or for short trips in town. The Curve is surprisingly comfortable. I rode 30 miles one day last week and felt fine afterward. It doesn't wheel along nicely when folded, but it wasn't too heavy to carry into a building. When I had to park it outdoors at another building, it was easy to take the seat off to make the parked bike less attractive to thieves. I like the tire pump that's integrated into the seatpost; it works great. With such tiny wheels, panniers would drag on the ground and interfere with pedaling, but it's possible to carry small objects on the rack. We also found a basket that will mount on the handlebars. The bike has a good stable ride, is comfortable, folds up small enough to fit two of them into the trunk of a Camry, and it's cute.

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I tested the bike at the bike shop and it felt fantastic riding it. I ended up NOT purchasing it because of folding size. I purchased Brompton bike because it folds smaller then D3. There is no questions that I would have purchased Curve D3 if it folded smaller (and it costs much less then Brompton bike), but for me the most critical point in folder is size when folded. You'll be happy with Curve D3 if you not looking for absolute smallest high quality bike.

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I am brazilian, so, firt of all, be kind with my bad english.

Now about the little bike:

I just bought a dahon curve D3 and I am just in love with it!

I use the bike to make errands in my neighborhood and to comute to work. Here where I live (Rio de Janeiro) the sobway don't allow to go in with a bike without a cover in the week days, but this problem is easialy solved with a "carryon bag", that you can buy here or in any other shop that suits you. This kind of bag "lives" under the seat of your bike, is light and very easy to put the curve into and out. Just great to comute.

The other great feature is the internalized 3-level gear. Its pratically water proof!

And the thing is beautifull, all red, everybody likes it and I am still getting used to be complimented by its beauty.

The cons: As a person in love, I still can't see the cons, but they must exist, of course :))))

Review of SRAM Shifter X-9 Trigger

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I bought these in hopes of improving shifting accuracy, and reducing lever effort as compared to the X-7's that came stock on my bike. I do believe that they require slightly less effort to shift, say about 10-15%, but that might also be my wishful thinking. As to the shifting accuracy, I would say less of an improvement, but still a slight improvement. Was it worth the ~$100 shelled out, and the time it took to install and dial them in (about 1 hour for both). I am undecided on that. As and upgrade to the X-7 it is very slight, and probably not worth it, but they are a good shifter, and if I was doing a build I would chose the 9's over the 7's, as the price difference is minimal.

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Never had any issues w/ Sram X.9 shifters. Great feel and quick shifts at a decent price. Would recommend to anybody.