Discount Avenir Quick Release Front Wheel Basket

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List Price: $35.00
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Well, I bought this quick release basket mostly to maximize the carrying potential of a Daihon folding bike. The overall design is deceptively simple. The top hooks will fit right over your handlebars and the retaining ring is nothing more than a Velcro strap and you will be largely using physics to help keep the basket in place. The actual basket itself incorporates the angled handles (facing the rider) to help keep retention of the basket with supporting hooks at the base. That's probably the only part that worries me. Moving parts as points of locking fixation kind of scare me.

I can only attest that it rides at low speeds without any problems and I've skittishly put my 6lb yorkie in the front basket to see if it can handle the shifting and the weight (not out riding, just letting him sit in it). Quite honestly if all you have is some small items (block of cheese and loaves of french bread?) or a helmet to tuck into the front when parked, this will be fine. The quick detach is pretty smart, but I would worry if you start going north of 20lbs or have roads with lots of bumps.

Overall, pretty slick design but doubtful of it's durability or weight capabilities so only pack stuff that you won't cry about if the basket starts to wobble.

-pros: quick and easy to install and detach, doubles my carrying capacity, does not sissify my bike

-cons: potentially not secure above certain weight tolerances

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This is the same basket as the Sunlite. Terrible design. The basket falls off when you hit a bump, all because the handles fly up. I had the misfortune of this occurring while I was on a ride with my toddler in his Topeak seat. The basket fell and hit the front tire.

Also keeping the basket on the bike in the garage in South Florida did it no justice as the paint peeled off from the rust forming below it.

Also your bicycle headtube is damaged by the rubbing of the hanging bracket since the part moves when you turn the handlebars.

The Wald quick release basket is much better with the permanent bracket that does not destroy the head tube on your bike, including your head tube badge.

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Searched and searched, and this was the only basket that would fit my hybrid bike (Ladies' Schwinn 700C Trail Way Hybrid 28"). The basket seems sturdy and easy to install. I bought it in black and may be switching it out for the white one. Great little easy on basket.

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I am a senior citizen who still rides a bike every day. I bought this basket after checking stores in my area. Many said "bike basket"? We don't carry them. I found this on Amazon and I love it. I hooked it up in three minutes, took it shopping and it held everything. Great for short trips, library books and purse. This basket is well worth the price.

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Basket pops off when you hit any little bump. I'll be buying some zip ties to attach it permanently, though I'll be sad to lose the ability to take it with me into the grocery store

Reviews of Little Tikes 3 in 1 Trike Red

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List Price: $99.99
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My little 13 month boy really loves this tricycle. He even makes us push him around in the house. The 3 step progression is a great idea. He gets bored with the stroller, but not this. The wrap around barrier is an added plus that I didn't see on the other tricycles. This is especially important for the younger babies. The big disappointment is how it's difficult to steer. I hope Tikes eventually fixes this. For the person pushing, it turns out to be a lot of work when you should be enjoying the walk.

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My 11 month old daughter has been using this trike since she was 9 months old. She loves it. She enjoys her rides in it much more than in her stroller, and usually babbles the whole time. I saw that other people said it was hard to steer, but ours isn't. The parent handle turn the front wheel, and I haven't found it to be tippy at all. It works well on dirt as well as pavement. The only problem that I have with the steering is that it has a wide turning radius so you need a fair amount of room to turn, or you can do a three point turn like I tend to if you need to turn 180 degrees. Also, I don't find that the shoulder straps fit my daughter very well. Overall, we really like this trike, and I have no problems with its safety.

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We received two of these trikes for a gift for our twins, and we really wanted them to work out for us. Unfortunately, there were several issues:

1. High center of gravity This trike is very tippy. Even with both hands on the parent handle, even small turns make this thing tip over.

2. The pedals don't "catch" on the wheels The kids can turn the pedals, but the wheels don't turn.

3. Most accessories are useless especially the sunshade. It's like a sail that will undoubtedly catch the wind and whack you in the face at least once or twice. And the shade it creates is miniscule.

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I would return this if we hadn't already put it together. The red plastic restraint does not stay on the trike, and the shoulder straps are too short and do not fit over my 14 month old's shoulders. There is no way to keep him secured to the trike. The sun shade is just silly. The steering is "loose".

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Great idea, daughter loves it, mommy doesnt. Very hard to steer you have to really turn it to make a subtle turn which then overcorrects it. I fear it will eventually snap. You really have to concentrate to steer this thing. Also, the cup holder is a joke. It's really narrow and will hold a small bottle of water. I dont buy bottled water, but use travel mug and sadly it doesnt fit. Her sippy cups dont fit either, but I just throw this in the basket. I do like the solid metal frame itself, but everything else is really flimsy. I'm researching others to see if it's worth returning.

Topeak The Mini 9-Function Bicycle Tool Reviews

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I bought this to replace a slightly larger, though less functional Parks multitool that was starting to fall apart. Compared to the Parks tool, this is smaller, lighter, more functional (it has a screwdriver), and easier to use. I always had a really hard time opening the Parks tool and I normally had to use a coin to lever the first tool out. I don't have that problem with the Topeak its design makes it easier to get open.

I like the selection of tools too although I'm pretty sure I have no use for that star shapped tool what the heck is that for? I would have prefered a flat-blade screwdriver instead of the star tool. If anyone knows where I'm likely to find a use for the star tool on a road bike please let me know.

It comes in a small case which is awesome (even has a belt loop). Whenever I pulled the Parks tool out of my saddlebag it would grab everything it could on the way out and I would end up spilling the contents of the saddlebag all over the road. The Topeak case solves that problem nicely.

This is a very basic tool. You will still need a chain tool and a spoke wrench at a minimum unless you really like long walks home.

Interestingly I'm starting to see the Topeak symbol all over my bike lately. I think I'm starting to like that company. They made my toolset, pump, and saddlebag. LOL hadn't noticed before.

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The tool's solidly built, and it performs all its functions well. It has enough tools to loosen almost any bike bolt or screw, without being needlessly encumbered. I'm pleased with my purchase.

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This tool is a must-have biking companion. With it you'll be able to adjust your seat, handlebars, and gears, at least. It's small, has just what you need, and fits snugly in its own carrying case. It takes up less room than most tire levers in your bag/pocket. It's robust and can take a drop (or 20) onto the asphalt.

A friend recommended I pick up this awesome little tool when I bought my first bike. It lived in my bike bag and was the first bike tool I ever owned (I now am a bike mechanic, so I have lots of tools). When my roommate bought her first bike, I loaned mine to her so she could adjust her seat. She wouldn't give it back. So I bought another one and it too was "gifted" to another riding companion. When I went to the store to buy my third one, another friend came with me and bought one for himself (I refused to give him mine, though he did try). I recently bought my mother a bike and guess what was the first thing in her saddlebag? You guessed it, the Topeak Mini 9. This last one I purchased for myself, to go in the saddle bag of my 2nd bike, mainly because I got tired of forgetting to switch the bag over.

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What more can you want from something like this? It's not too heavy, it's small as hell and therefore a cinch to carry. No complaints from me...I've used it from keeping my cleats nice and tight to various screws and bolts on the bike.

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Perfect size, a bit larger than a box of matches. Has enough tools to tighten up minor issues on the road to keep you rolling. Comes w/ its own carrying case if you don't want to throw it in a seat bag. My only dig is it is a little thick. Recommended purchase.

Review of Swagman XP 3-Bike Standard Hitch Mount Rack (2" Receiver)

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This bike rack is very sturdy and heavy duty. I had on back of my truck and carried two bikes to Florida and back, I would highly recommend it but it is not light. I weighs probably about 40 pounds I am guessing and I bought it to go on the back of my 5th wheel trailer.

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I bought this rack to replace a previous rack that did not work very well with my truck (F150). I absolutely love the stability, versitility and security of this rack. I used it on my vacation to the Upper Pennisula of MI and drove over 1200 miles round trip. The rack was perfect and even survived some very rough dirt roads! I would highly recommend this rack to anyone.

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The Swagman xp bike rack is the greatest. We are using it on the back of our 5th wheel RV. We had tried another brand hitch and it broke 1 month after using it on our trailer. In desperation we tried the swagman and it's working great!! We only use 2 bikes on the hitch which gives enough room so they don't touch. Very sturdy while hanging on the back of our RV. couldn't ask for more. Used the 5/8" swagman anti-wobble threaded hitch pin and it doesn't wobble. Highly recommend for the back of a 5th wheel trailer.

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Purchased to replace a cheaper rack. The idea was to put two bikes on the three rack unit for more space and protect the bikes. Good idea. The bike mounting units tilt to level the bikes. This is reason enough to choose this rack. Frame is strong and does a great job holding the bikes. Would buy again. This is the best rack in this price range.

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This is a well built bike rack. I is listed as a 3 bike rack. It works well with 2 bikes. It is not designed for girls bikes. to use with girls bikes you have to mount one holder and put on the bike. then using a wrench attach the next holder then you can put on the next bike. to take of the bikes you have to reverse the pocess. It wobbles in the reciever, it is not a tight fit it needs to be supported.