Buy World Pride 2 Bicycle Bike Tyre Wheel Flash LED Valve Stem Cap

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When these first arrived I thought the batteries were dead. It was when I opened them up to see what kind of batteries they needed that I discovered the little pieces of paper meant to keep the batteries from going dead during shipping or sitting on a store shelf. Once removed, the lights worked great! They attract a lot of attention when I'm out riding at night and I've been asked about them a lot. I will say the photo in the listing is a bit misleading you have to be going VERY fast for them to look like a blue ring of light on your tire. This is true of all wheel lights though, so just a heads up about that. Also, if you screw them too far down on the valve stem threads you may inadvertently cause your tire to go flat over night as they can put just enough pressure on the stem to slowly leak air. No problem, I pumped the tire back up and didn't screw them on as tight. Since then, they've given me no problems and like I mentioned before, people really notice them. I like them!

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No failures or breakage of the 4 pair I bought. They even came with a little Presta-Schrader adapter.

Only problem is, it's illegal to put a blue light on a bike in California.

CVC 21201.3 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21201_3.htm

I'm going to try putting some clear red tape or plastic over the lens to see if I can get purple, which would be both legal and a cool colour!

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these work great. cool blue glow at night. doesn't really show much durring the day but that was expectied. also tried the color changing ones. these look better

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The lights work great but one stays on so I had to put paper between the batteries and contact during non-use.

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These are the good ones that ONLY light when motion so they don't suck out the battery like others I have tried. Keeps you safe on Bicycle and Motorcycle. Looks awesome too! SUPER DEAL. Took 3 weeks to arrive but who cares? Well worth it.

Review of Sturmey Archer S30 3-Speed 36h, Internal Drum Brake

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I like and use this 3 speed hub on a custom beach cruiser. It is inexpensive, available and works silky smooth. The built in brake is a plus to keep out sand and allows you to reposition the bike pedals for a strong take off from a traffic light. My only negative point is that the gears are wide where a regular derailer would have 5 gear steps that this hub spans with three. So, this results in a transition of pedaling too fast then too slow with a gear change on the road.

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I have the hub from the fishing reel company and the one with the artists name and 2 of these from SA. They are all different and they are all different compared to a deraillreurs.

With the SA you cannot play around with the way this works with the dropouts on your frame, in other words, do not try to loosen the axle to clock this one to work, you will mess up the way the bearing is adjusted and be in a spot with trying to bring it back to spec or not ruining it while riding on it in this state. This may be problematic considering the frame brace on this with the drum brake needs to be in a certain spot. I have one on my daughters bike with the front facing 45 deg dropout and on a track frame with horizontal dropouts and they both needed finagling to get right but they both work fine.

Next, be mindful of how this is adjusted in second gear and don't ride it hard immediately because there is going to be cable stretch and loosening/re-tightening of the cable as you dial it in on your first ride, be patient. I go with the 2:1 chainring to cog ratio, no issues with any of the chain rings or cogs and I use a lower cost $10 chain from one of the 2 big companies, I use an 18/38-36 on my two.

Finally, this does not shift like the precise fishing reel company's hub, it is a bit more laid back, and not at all like a derailleur. There must be zero tension on the chain when twisting into a new gear, do not force it! It is not like a derailleur where you may want a little tension as you shift to get the chain on to the next cog. I will be honest, I ruined my first one because I thought I should be mashing into the next gear, I also ruined the twist shifter trying to force it into what I thought it should do or wanted it to do before I adjusted it properly. It is just different and you need to get used to it. You would think I would toss it and do something different after blowing it up but my daughters setup has been perfect, 2nd one I did, and thought it was worth another try because operator error was likely to blame.

Because it is different and laid back, it does not lend itself to MTB riding because it is bit slower and you have cannot have tension on the chain,which is necessary on a MTB bike when negotiating obstacles, when changing gears. Do yourself a favor and keep this one on the road!

So, you cannot beat this for the money, it is smooth and quiet and comes with everything you need in the box to install it (everything). I did notice that SA is incorporating updates into the hub, improving little things from the ones I bought a year ago, so you know that SA is making constant improvements in the product which is a good sign that they are selling these and committed to a high quality product. I really like it and think I got a very good deal on it considering it comes complete..

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I really like this 3 speed hub. I converted my bike to a cargo bike (xtra-cycle) the same time I got this hub. I originally had a 38 tooth single speed sprocket on the front. The 3-speed hub didn't work too well with that 38 tooth sprocket. (Had to hold the shifter down to stay in 1st gear.)

Got a 42 tooth sprocket from amazon and the bike really works superb now, better with this 3 speed than with the original Nexus 7. I knew this 3-speed shifter was the one I wanted, from when I was a kid riding my cousin's Raleigh. Really impressed by it then and like it a lot now. Seems stronger, smoother, more mechanically sound than the nexus. Riding in the rain probably did the nexus in. Won't need to ride in the rain with this one but bet it would hold up if I did.

Recommend the cargo bike too. Really nice to have.

Reviews of Problem Solvers 3.2mm Shim, 25.4 Seatpost to 28.6

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When you buy these one at a time they are way too expensive. Can somebody please sell bags of 5 or 6 together ?

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I had a saddle I liked and an expensive CNC alloy seat post left over from an old bike project, and wanted to use the combo on a new project based on a different frame. Problem was that the new frame had a larger-diameter seat tube than the old frame. Sure, I could have bought a new and equally-expensive (approximately $30) alloy seat post of the right diameter; but I'm a thrifty guy. So, I looked around and found this adapter. I forget exactly what it cost (about $5, I think). I could have cut up some aluminum beverage can to make a free shim, but it would have looked cheesy and been mechanically questionable. This shim is solid and reliable.

This shim is beautifully designed and made. It has a lip at the top to prevent it slipping down when the clamp is loosened to adjust seat height. It also serves as trim to conceal the top edge of the seat tube, which usually would show chipped paint and rust. The visible part of the shim is a perfect match for the alloy seat post it surrounds, making it more attractive than a right-sized seat post would be. Highly recommended.

Buy 3-Bike Adjustable Class III/IV Hitch Bicycle Rack

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I have wanted to write this review for the Discount Ramps 3 Bike Hitch Rack for several weeks now, and it is finally raining so here we go. I took a very educated chance on the purchase of this rack after having studied just about everything that was available for the money and with the types of conveniences that this rack affords me. In short, I love it. No single rack is perfect and I have had many and used many more over my 60 years of biking. I carefully studied the support structure of this device and I knew I wanted a 2 1/4 inch receiver and not a 1 1/4" inch as well as the extra separation for my bikes that a 3 bike carrier offers even though I am only using it for 2 bikes at a time. This rack is well thought out and nicely designed and constructed. I have driven at very high speeds with expensive bikes on it over bumpy roads and many loads and unloads. I love it! Could I make a few changes? Yes but they probably would be peculiar to my purposes alone. It is light, easy to remove, load and fold up behind my van or truck. It is extremely functional for other things not just a bike rack and secures the bikes extremely well. I thought I would be taking it on and off my van after each use but to the contrary, I just leave it on all of the time now because it folds up and accommodates the rear door so well with the fold down feature. It is rugged, clean with good welds and I have no reservation about recommending it.

There is one detail that needs to be mentioned. The three swinging arm bars (I only use the long and the short ones for bike separation of the 2 bikes leaving the middle space free) really need to have a lock nut put on the inside of the twist knob to keep from losing the whole assembly should you forget to tighten up the knob after you have removed your bikes and are just driving around. I have noticed they loosen up if not tightened and that can be a problem. I also use a small rag around the cross bar of the bikes where the shielded rubber clamp secures the bike. I find it helps protect the bike from any scratches when tight and should the rubber begin to wear. Also the instructions could be a little bit better concerning the swing arms and the swing arms do not have a part number for ordering separately. Easy fix!

I have one more thing of great importance here to mention. One of the three swing arms was missing from my order which I made through Amazon but the rack came from "Discount Ramps" in West bend WI. I called Discount Ramps to report the problem and was most cordially greeted and helped without reservation. 2 days later some parts arrived and I almost fell down at the mail box. No one it seems is this good at customer service anymore. Unfortunately there was a miss communication concerning the exact part. I called them back and wanted to know how to ship their part back. They would not hear of it and bingo.. 2 days later the right swing arm arrived along with another part. I was flabbergasted! These people are the absolute best! I cannot say enough about the great service I received from them and the great product they build. I figured I would have to wait 2 months for something to arrive from another land.

I am so happy with both the rack and the company I cannot say enough about them. Aside from the added lock nut in the handles, I cannot find anything but good things to say about this rack especially for the money. Highly recommend it and the company, Discount Ramps. Great rack, great price, and great service from everyone.

Dr. Bill

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I have used this rack 15+ times. 3 cross country trips with 3 heavy early 90's Mtn. bikes in tow and is holding up quite well. The system is functionally very easy to use and adjust to fit bikes of multiple sizes. The materials are light weight and may not hold up for much of a beating. There is nothing out there that will touch this for the price. It also has the ability to swing down when lifting your rear hatch/tail gate etc...I guess the true test will be how long it holds up. The only real negative to me is the rubber that protects the bikes from the arms that hold them. Those busted within the first few uses.

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Have been very pleased with the Adjustable Bike rack. Using it on my Toyota Rava4. Can be tight with three bikes, but you get used to the way you have to place them.

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Has worked very well. Love the tilting option to get in the back of my vehicle. It is a little awkward getting it in the hitch.

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This a good unit for the cost. I fits quite well to my car's receiver hitch and the bikes stay in place. Granted, this is not designed to go off-roading to get to a remote location. However, for paved roads it does the job extremely well.

Discount Tacx Trainer Tire

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I used to use my old worn out tires on the I-Magic and wear them into oblivion to get everything but the oink out of them. However, they would slip and get bald spots and ride unevenly pretty fast and it made riding on the trainer less than stellar.

I figured I would give the Tacx tire a chance, and it is much much better than the old tire discards. It is really grippy and yet durable, doesn't run hot, gives excellent traction and is more quiet. It rides with a lower frequency hum and gives a more 'road-like' feel because it's not slipping at all.

I can't recommend the I-Magic (Fortius or the old one) from Tacx strongly enough, and this tire is a good one for those VR trainers.

UPDATE 8/10/11

I've done many many miles on the trainer, and the tire just failed tonight. I think this is a lot of miles for the one tire, and shows it is as good as I espected or better. The current Amazon price of just over $30 is much better than the price I paid from Niagara cycle works when I got the first one. Definitely a great tire for indoor use on the trainer!

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I got Tacx trainer tire as a cheaper alternative to the Continental trainer tire I used for about 2 winter seasons on my Computrainer. When I first put it on I thought it was super sticky and figured it would grip like crazy. Started my ride and at lower speeds found it to be pretty quiet. After the trainer warmed up and I calibrated it, the grip seemed to go down and the noise level went up. I will usually have to really crank down on the wheel tension (regardless of tire pressure) to get a really good grip but doing that just makes the thing scream when I really crank up the speed and it just doesn't feel like the tire responds as well to resistance changes during a ride like the Continental does. I think once this one wears out I will be spending the extra few dollars and going back to the Conti.

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I have been totally satisfied with this tire on my trainer. It is definitely quieter than my old used road tires and seems to last much longer. It does leave lots of residue on the roller, but I just clean regularly.

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I bought this tire to match with my Tacx trainer. I've used Conti trainer in the past without issue. This tire squealed from the start. I adjusted the tension multiple times a ride and used 8bar as advised. At two weeks (14 trainer rides ) the squeal is constant and the tire is hot and sticky to the touch. I'm pretty sure I just got a bad compound, but I usually get a full off season on my Continentals. Anything is better than this tire.

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Great tire. Holds a nice even pressure throughout the tire for consistent spinning and no wobble. No slip design. Would recommend.