Buy Pacenti Cycles Neo-Moto 27.5 x 2.3 650b Kevlar Black

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If you are switching to 650b.. These tires are great. They hook up well in all conditions. I highly recommend them.

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Title says it all. I bought these for tubeless installation on Stan's ZTR FLOW EX 650b wheels. I converted my Giant Reign that had 26" wheels and these tires allowed 650b/27.5" wheels to fit nicely. These babies seated easily without sealant when doing a dry test run for fit/compatibility. Awesome grip and traction in various conditions here in South Florida (wet, dry, rocky, rooty, smooth, etc). Need I say more? I will definitely buy again.

Cheap Park Chain Hand Tool

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This Park Tools CT-3.2 is the 2012 update to the classic CT-3 that is found in thousands of bike shops across the world. What makes this chain breaker a great buy is the adjustable shelf that slides to accommodate everything from single speed chains to eleven speed Dura Ace chains. However, this tool will not peen Campagnolo 11 speed chains (it will break them though for use with a Master Link). I am a bit of a collector for vintage bike tools and really prefer this tool over the following:

Shimano TL-CN32 Pro This is the 'master' chain tool from Shimano with the rosewood handles and $155 price tag. This tool is good but it will not break 11 speed chains (it needs to be updated). While I enjoy this tool, its handle is a bit large and harder to grasp than CT-3.2

Campagnolo 11 Speed Chain Tool No flaws, and works great (even for all Shimano and SRAM chains) if you can afford its $300 price tag. This is the only tool I am mentioning here that I dont own but I will ask Bill Gates how his is working out for him, next time we meet.

Park Tools CT-4.3 This is the 'master' chain tool from Park Tool which sells for about $49. Even though this is the deluxe model from Park, I actually prefer the adjustable chain plate of the CT-3.2. If the chain is larger (say, a seven speed chain), the 4.3 holds it well in its chamber, but if the chain is 11 speed, then it does not hold it as well. I also find that the vinyl coating of the 3.2 to be easier to grasp and turn than the plastic enlarged handles of the 4.2. The one upside it holds over the CT-3.2 is that it will break and peen Campagnolo 11 speed chains.

Pedros Pro Chain Tool 2.0 Really enjoyed this $45 tool when I first owned it, but the pins have a nasty habit of bending. The upper handles also are weak on mine and are wearing away.

So far, after hundreds of chain repairs with the CT 3.2 or its older brother, the CT-3, no broken chain tool pins. The size and weight of the CT-3.2 also mean that it can easily fit in a Camelback or repair pouch. A final added bonus is that except for the replaceable chain pin, the rest of this model is actually manufactured by Park in Minnesota. For these reasons, the CT-3.2 is my daily go to chain breaker or maker.

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This is my first chain tool, but I think I picked a good one. This thing is beefy, and easily removed a rusted chain from a mountain bike I'm rehabbing.

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Unlike earlier Park chain tools, this model (3.2) does not have a feature for loosening the link after the pin is pressed in, which is always required. Park suggests in their online help that you can loosen a tight link by bending the chain a bit. I have never been able to make that work. Unfortunately, I would consider this model useless for installing a chain due to the lack of a tight link repair feature.

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Take it out of the box, you'll be confident it's a great product. It feels good in the hands the way a tool should. That is, until you try to use it. Went to break a chain with it, within two turns of the handle the pin bent and broke off.

XLC Boxed Tube, 700 x 35 - 43C (27 x 1-3/8), SCHRADER Reviews

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These tubes were purchased for a hybrid bike I have. They work well, they are tubes. I bought extra because the price is right and when you need a tube you just need one. I put them inside a Kenda Kwest K139 Hybrid tire that I have come to really like. These are tubes, they hold air.

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Discount Arlen Ness 3-D Cat Eye Mirror - Left 13-068

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perfect replacement for factory mirrors...mirrors look great on all types of bikes...eye catcher...also very simple to replace the originals...quick delivery thru amazon...

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Review of Topeak Road MasterBlaster Pump

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This thing is massive, and fits snugly against the seat tube of my 63cm bike with the use of the factory, clamp-on pump holder.

Huge size makes this awesome for filling high pressure tubes in a fraction of the time that crappy pocket pumps require. Decent construction, high pressure option (which doesn't really seem to serve a purpose to me).

Definitely worth the $20 I paid for it.

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Another relatively hard to find item in this day and age. It works well. Provides good pressure. A little on the fragile side compared to my old Silca and Zefal pumps of the mid to late 70's. The finish scars easily and the gromet that fits over the presta valve, easily distorts, making it difficult to reinsert the dust plug. Other than that, it's fine.

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This pump looks good and feels good, but does not grip well to the head of my presta valves. Therefore, it's usually a chore to pump my tires. Thankfully I don't have to do that too often. My previous pump brand was Zefal, and I didn't have this kind of difficulty with that pump. Unfortunately it was lost or stolen.

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On Amazon, it says XL fits a 59-64cm bike. In person, the L package says it fits a 49-54cm bike. What am I missing?? I have a 56, and the L doesn't fit.

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so, i've given a couple frame pumps a try (Blackburn Frame Pump and Park Tool PMP-5 Dial Adjust Frame Pump) and was never fully in love with either of them. many people swear by them though and my new steel road bike has a frame pump peg so i was determined to keep trying until i found a good one! here are my thoughts on this one:

good:

narrow shaft means it doesn't kill your shoulder/arm to get up to high pressures. it may take more pump strokes than the competition, but they'll be easier ones. skinny-armed cyclists rejoice!

locks very well against my top tube. handle end goes on the pump peg, rubber end goes against the seat tube. no strap used. doesn't budge.

doesn't rattle at all (amazing, when compared to the VERY noisy park tool pmp5).

easy to get on/off valve stem.

build quality is excellent.

rubber seal does the trick of keeping it clean.

inexpensive.

not-so-good:

i wish it came in black.

not much else to say. i love it. i'm happy i have it. if it seems like it'll work with your bike, i highly recommend picking one up.

Reviews of Shimano CN-HG73 LX 9-Speed Chain, Grey

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Chain list for Shimano HG (HyperGlide) 9 speed:

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CN-YM81 Yumeya *****

CN-7701 *****

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Exact replacement for my Gary Fisher bike. I had to cut some links off which is to be expected, easy to cut anyway. I would suggest getting a Sram powerlink (master link) instead of using the rivet that Shimano uses. The powerlink is much easier to work with. Happy with this chain, my last one lasted about 1800 hard miles.

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Replacement chain for my mt bike. Ive been using this for sometime and I would purchase it again. Great product for the money. Thanks.

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I needed to replace my chain because the previous owner of the bike let the other chain rust and no matter what I did I could not fix the chain. This replacement chain was so smooth and made a huge difference.

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Yup. Put it on and it works. Then I bought one for my other bike and then I bought one for my friend's bike.

Review of Park Tool FR-3 Freewheel Remover for Sun Tour 4 Pin Freewheels

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You bolt this wrench in and then start turning. The nut holds it in so it doesn't slip. The tool comes with directions and works well. Use it without the axle nut installed and it won't work. It is that simple.

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Teeth bent before the gear cassette would come off. The metal seems soft for the intended purpose. Good fit for the Suntour free wheel.

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If you work on old bikes, you'll need a few versions of these although it's getting to the point where the old wheels aren't worth saving, sadly. Remember to use an extra-long QR to hold this on as if it slips you'll muck things up. If the freewheel is really tight, it's best to clamp this in a vice and use the entire wheel for leverage. Lefty loosen!

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Good quality product it has been work good so far nothing bad to say at this time would buy more if I needed it.

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The FR-3 works perfectly to remove old Sun Tour freewheels; the tool fits properly and I had no issues with it.

Blackburn Flea 2.0 Front with Flea Rear USB Combo Bike Light Reviews

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These lights are great for being seen on the road! I wouldn't recommend them for being able to see much though, as they aren't the brightest lights out there. What's nice about them is that they're lightweight, easily rechargeable, and the velcro straps make it so that they can be switched between different bikes at a moment's notice!

The package comes with only one USB charger, but luckily these lights charge relatively quickly so I don't think you really need to buy a separate charger. One should do the job! Charging is pretty easy, just make sure the magnets snap together and the light flashes periodically to know that the electrons are flowing to your device.

The front light has three modes: Steady, Overdrive, and Flash. The overdrive mode is a little bit brighter than the steady mode. The flashing mode makes me feel like I'm going to have a seizure, but it does save on battery and still allows you to be seen by other vehicles. But since these things are rechargeable, I just go with the steady mode.

The rear light similarly has three modes: Steady, Flash, and "Chase". Chase mode means that the 4 LEDs blink in an artsy back-and-forth pattern, which saves some batteries and can draw attention to you on the road.

I think these lights are great for people who want something that is very lightweight, small, rechargeable, and allows you to be seen by other cars. If you're looking for lights that can turn night into day, these might not be for you.

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I bought this for all-day use on my commute to work and back. After 2months the charger stopped working for no apparent reason so I got it replaced. Last week there was a little bit of rain and that's when the tail light turned crazy. It just started blinking and switching on and off after the ride. On the following day it became obvious that water got into the light and it doesn't charge anymore.

Those lights would be really great if they'd just be a little more rugged...

I will definitly not recommend them to anyone.

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The Fleas are well-named. They're REALLY small and light.

I mounted the headlight on my helmet, and clip the taillight on the back of my helmet's adjustment strap. I run the taillight in 2+2 flashing mode. I find that cars give me a wider berth when I have it flashing.

Note that the combo comes with 2 lights (1 front, 1 rear) but only 1 charger. I initially was disappointed, thinking that charging both would be tedious. In reality, the units charge so quickly that it hasn't been an issue.

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I really like the size and design of the Flea, but it has it's limits. I use it for my AM rides (still dark outside) and it's great for being noticed by cars. The headlight lasts about 2 hours+ in the flashing mode (not in the "high-beam" mode) and I don't use it to see the road (have a Light & Motion on helmet), only to be noticed. The rear flasher lasts a couple of rides before being recharged. Charging has been the problemthe short little USB stick won't work on my PC because it's too short (only good for a lap-top?) and the light can't reach the contacts (bought an extension cord from Radio Shack as a solution$15). There is another problem with chargingthe units don't want to charge now! I'm in queue with Blackburn to receive replacements.

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I bought these for their ease of charge--tired of buying batteries for lights or constantly charging my rechargeable batteries. These worked great and for daily use for about 3 months.

Then all of the sudden, we could not charge the front or back light. We tried troubleshooting--cleaning the contacts, plugging them in other outlets instead of the computer, etc. and nothing worked.

Now we're left with pricey lights we can't get charged and we'll have to buy new ones to replace these since we ride so much at night. What a disappointment in what could be a quality purchase gone bad.