Showing posts with label road bike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label road bike. Show all posts

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Sunlite 14T 3/32"Single Freewheel, Fits Flip-Flop Hubs Only, Black Review

Sunlite 14T 3/32'Single Freewheel, Fits Flip-Flop Hubs Only, Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this Sunlite 14T 3/32"Single Freewheel to put on the opposite side of a flip flop hub to be used with an electric motor and now the bike is an e-bike.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Evo 3Pc Skewer Set - Fr, Rr, Seat Review

Evo 3Pc Skewer Set - Fr, Rr, Seat
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I got these for my bike around campus because I was afraid my quick release attracted thieves. These skewers work great.

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Product arrived on time, and nicely packed. Front and seat post skewers fits fine, however the rear skewer was TOO SHORT for a 2013 Diamondback Insight 1. Someone else mentioned that it was too short for a Giant as well. I can confirm that all the skewers are long enough for a 2010 Trek 7100.

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All of the experts recommend the removal of the quick release levers from the saddle and wheels and these do serve their purpose. The rear axle skewer was too short ( Giant Bicycles ). Guess we'll have to risk it.

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My son needed a set of these skewers for his bike when he went off to college, since he had quick release for both axles and seat, and that is just too risky. These were simple to install and although they don't actually lock, it is definitely more trouble to remove these than the quick release type, and for the price, they fit our need perfectly.

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Delivered right on time and worked like a charm. No issues at all for what I needed to ensure the security of my wheels and seat.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Cheap Kolpin 1487 Rhino Full-Tilting Windshield

Kolpin 1487 Rhino Full-Tilting Windshield
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $399.99
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There is no way to safely operate a Rhino without eye protection at speeds over ten miles per hour, due to bugs and other airborne debris flying in the faces of passengers. We haven't found a practical way to protect our grandchildren with glasses or goggles, so the windshield is a must. In hot weather, a full-coverage windshield without a kick-out feature is also essential, not only for comfort, but to preserve the "off road" experience. My research led me to believe that this product is the best solution for the money.

I found the construction and quality to be well above my high expectations, but had to do a double-take on some of the installation instructions, including correcting a miscue where I installed both Lexan panels backwards because there is no description or clear picture showing which way the curved edges are supposed to go. Not a big problem to correct, since it can be done without having to remove the brackets on the ROP structure. I was surprised at the recommendation for the employment a torque wrench that is calibrated down to the 5 foot-pound value specified for most fasteners, but am confident that my installation without one worked fine (there is a description of how to tell when the approximate torque value has been achieved).

If you have a Rhino and care about your eyes, you need one of these Koplin Windshields!

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We love this windshield. Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Allows a decent amount of air flow when opened wide open and closes off air flow when closed. I would definitely recommend.

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This is the 4th windshield for my 06 Rhino, I'm hard on them, so I needed a unit that would hold up to no only brush and rough terrain but the Rhino being hauled on the road at 70 mph. The Koplin seems to handle all of this just fine.

Got the unit on time. packaging was great, no problem. The unit fit right on with no problems. Took me about an hour to install by myself, but it would have been much easier with two sets of hands. The windshield works great. It will adjust to let more or less air in the cab as needed, very easily. I have no complaints with this purchase.

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Install took about an hour. Instructions was not very friendly. Glad it came with pictures. Like other reviews, the windshield rattles at low rpm between the upper and lower pieces. If you open it up about an inch, the rattle quits and the air goes over your head so you don't even feel it. But still thinking about putting some type of latch to join them solid when closed. To me not an issue, but wanted to mention it. Other than that, love it.

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I received this product fast but that was because of Amazons' prime account which is defiantly handy when you want free 2 day shipping. I haven't really went out on the trails to test it out yet but I did install it and do a short test ride I can tell you that installation was not hard the instructions were alright you will have to look and read every step more than once but overall they were good enough for a do it yourself install. I recommend to have a extra set of hands it'll make it that much easier. The only time consuming part of the install is alignment making sure your gaps are good and everything is level, there is room for play. On the test ride the only thing I noticed is where the top window meets with the bottom it does shake and make noise over bigger bumps and rough terrain, it's not really a big issue but it is there. I haven't tested the scratch resistant qualities yet but I will say it looks like it will hold up well and for the brackets on the top windshield for the tilt mechanism they look like a strong and sturdy set up which I'm glad they are not flimsy. I don't think they will break or wear out. The tilt takes a matter of 5 second to go from closed to full tilt which is nice and the wind doesn't hit you directly in the face unless you're probably 6' or taller that's good for bugs and other things you might run into on the trails but all in all I am happy with this product thus far and if I had more riding time with it I probably would have giving it 5 stars so hope this helped.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Discount Avenir Skini Mini Pump

Avenir Skini Mini Pump
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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I see no reason, what-so-ever, to purchase this pump. I bought it so that I wouldn't have to carry my frame pump on trips and thus be able to carry a second water bottle since the Aviner can easily fit in a Jersey pocket. I tried to pump up my tire (a presta 115 psi 20c) and I pumped and pumped and pumped and pumped and pumped, etc. and got nowhere near the needed pressure to even ride on the wheels a short distance without any damage to the rims. Then, upon trying to remove the pump from the valve stem, the screw down portion of the stem broke off with the stinkin' pump (Yes, I did "unlock" the pump from the stem). One of my fellow riders sarcastically asked if I got the pump from the "Dollar Store". It was a good thing he had his Zephal pump with him to get my tire inflated. I've been riding high pressure (presta valve, sew-ups [tubulars] & clinchers) since the early 1970's and never had such a useless, destructive, trashy pump. I've had Silca's (with and without Camy heads), Zefal's, and now a Topeak. All fine pumps! But, this Avenir is garbage as far as I'm concerned. I wish I tried it out sooner because I would certainly have taken it back for a refund. Now, all it is, is a reminder to try out things like this in the store, or immediately after purchase so they can be returned. I hate it!! It's a waste of money!!! I'll never ride without my Topeak frame pump again. That's just my opinion. You can always buy one and formulate your own conclusions.

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Simply put this item is junk, yes it's light and yes its small but it doesn't work. I made sure the Schrader valve ring was on but it can't lock on to the tire so all you get is an expensive air release. The other nuisance is the mount which is only available as a braze-on this just gets in the way of pedaling and shifting the front derailleur.

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The reversible pump setting allows you to adapt to your given valve but the schrader valve side is terribly designed (thought the other side might work). You can pump and pump and pump but nothing is going in because the valve isn't being activated so you disassemble the pump head, attach it firmly to the valve then reassemble the pump around the stem. Great, now the pump activates the valve and you can put air in but it is leaking out at nearly the same rate so your tire never gets enough pressure to ride on. In the end, you will just be frustrated, tired, and confused as to why someone would manufacture and sell a pump so poorly designed. That's when you, in your baffled state, decide to look online to find out if you are the only one having thes problems with this substandard junk. Hence the review. Bottom line: don't buy this pump

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Even after reading the negative reviews, i decided to give it a try.

I needed a tiny pump for a folding bike, to be stored in a Serfas saddle bag, where my other mini pump (19 cm) would not fit.

That scenario means thatb i just need to reach low pressure (40 psi) on a low volume tire. That is way less demanding than high pressure or high volume tires.

Having said that, i tried the pump a couple of times, at home and after some cumbersome fitting and a lot of pumping, i reached an acceptable pressure.

However i would never recommend it for high pressure or high volume tires. There are far better mini pumps here on Amazon

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Its a little bit of a hassle to use, but It definitely does the job when you dont have anything else, and it fits nicely on my bike and definitely makes my bike look cooler! Aesthetics are a plus!

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