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

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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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Cheap Park Tool HHP-3 Home Mechanic Bearing Cup Press

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Hmmm, looks suspiciously like a piece of threaded rod, two washers and two nuts. Waaaaait a minute...that is exactly what it is! In fact, this is exactly the set-up I use for a headset bearing installation tool. Only I bought a piece of threaded rod (3/4 dia.), two thick washers, and two nuts from a hardware store. And it only cost me about $5.00.

Well, the handles welded to the Park Tool nuts means you don't need a wrench, but with the $50.00 you save by buying the threaded rod, washers, and nuts yourself, you can buy a nice wrench set, eh?

Oh well, I suppose if you have money to burn, this tool is for you. For the rest of us, buy the threaded rod, nuts, and washers yourself and save $50.00. It will work just as well. I know, because that is what I do.

I am sure the Park Tool works fine, as I own some Park Tools and they are all good tools, but this particular tool is incredibly over-priced for what it is. So it gets a one star rating.

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I bought this hoping to save some money on shop services, but this thing was an absolute nightmare to use. I was pressing in a a zero stack Cane Creek headset and it took two guys to get this thing to press it in. Save yourself a ton of trouble and get the Sette one, it is the same price and it has a quick release on one end (real pain to screw this thing on and off) and it has an incrementally sized press plate cone that would hold the press in place on the cups. The biggest problem with this thing is that it slides on the cups causing them to tip. The threads are also coated with something that makes it nearly impossible to twist the handles the first time on. Anyways, I hated this tool, wish I could return it...worthless.

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I have lots of Park Tools and many of them are nice, but this one was dead on arrival. By that, I mean, one of the handles will not even screw onto the threaded rod. It goes on a few threads then won't budge. What burns me up the most is that the factory sent this to me without even checking to make sure all the parts work together. I could make a fuss and return the item, but considering the cost to ship it back I think I'll take it like a bad meal in a restaurant...no complaints, but no second meal either. Sorry Parky.

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I considered the more expensive, shop quality head set cup press but decided this would suffice for this low frequency repair. The tool works great!

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I haven't bought this tool, but $50 for a threaded rod with some washers is ridiclous. I suppose if it cost Park a lot of research and development capital to make this tool, maybe it would be worth that.

I just went to Home Depot and built my own. One 1' length of 1/2" threaded rod, two 1/2" nuts, two 1/2" washers, and two 3/4" threaded washers. Total cost was less than $4! Perhaps I should buy a welder and start welding handles to the nuts, then sell these in direct competition to Park at half the cost, and still make a profit...

Discount Track Fixie Single Speed Road Bike Frame with Fork Headset Seatpost

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Product came a few days early which was good. Came packaged really well with bubble wrap and extra boxes for the smaller parts for the fork. Looks really well as far as the finish, really good on paint and clear coat. Some minor white blemishes on the right chain-stay, but not too bad or noticeable. The seat post clamp does't tighten all the way so I'm assuming a longer screw for the clamp is needed. which is why I rated 4/5 stars. I also checked out the bottom bracket area, and it looks really clean. It isn't painted on the inside, which is good, that way a bottom bracket is able to fit right in. I also did a test fitment on some 700c wheels, they are a little snug but also fits in. The rear was good, but has no room for chain-tensioners. Can't complain for the service and overall quality of the product for the price. I feel confident about this being my first build.

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There are a lot of pros and cons to this bike set. And this is a long review

For the budget i was on for my build this was the frame that i liked. I couldn't afford a LEADER or an unknown LV1 or a jamis sonic but this frame looks exactly the same. As a matter of fact the guy at the LBS asked me if it was a leader.

So the looks gets a 5/5

The dimensions on the bike are a little weird , the top tube is slanted more than my commuter was and also the bb sits pretty low ( i bought the largest size frame) my crank arms are a 170mm so that could be the problem but so far i haven't experienced any scrapping. Just keep in mind that 165mm cranks would prolly be a better choice

Weight is roughly 6lbs for the frame another whopping 2lbs for the fork ..if your like me and expected this to be light (which my commuter was a hi ten steel so this is insanely light in comparison) don't be fooled and get a carbon fork just to keep the weight down.

Now the big reason i gave this 4/5 wasnt because of the little over spray on the BBC threads and it wasn't because the unusual dimensions it was the PITA seat post.

First of all i don't care how much you spend on your frame set you expect to get correct parts right?. Well the seat post DOES NOT FIT. It is maybe .05-.15 mm off that doesn't sound like alot but trust me if you tried to tighten it normally the post will slip and slip and slip. The bolt they give you for the clamp is not only to short but doesn't tighten anything for the simple fact that its to short. I tried for two , TWO whole hours trying to wedge that mf'r tight enough to keep it at the height i needed but couldn't get it. I tried to tape the post itself and trust me that's a waste of time because as the post slips it pulls the tape up and off.

But i have good news i found a fix for it ....... Teflon/medical tape either or. Just put tape in the down tube and tighten that clamp as much as possible and you should be fine.

The whole problem with that is though , you shouldn't have to fix anything. The bike should come with the correct parts , period.

But aside from that shipping was quick for standard shipping , the bike looks great and is much quicker feeling than your average hi ten road bike so for the price i cant do much complaining . however if i did have an extra 150 dollars i would have gotten the name brand although i like the debadged look

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Most of the reviews says that the clamp is loose. Is it that the seat post is the wrong size? If so, what size should I get? Or should I just get another 27.2mm seat post?

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durable thick down tube exactly how i wanted it

the fork wasn't necessary or the seat post but its a good thing to have

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I ordered this on monday. Got it on friday. It was all wrapped up nicely. All sizes are accurate. I didnt have to re machine the bottom bracket. Seat post tightened just fine. Great frame. And it is LIGHT.

Reviews of Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Bike Wheelset 26" Alex Rims 36h MTB Commuter

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I bought two sets of these because I wanted to set up my cruizers with a few speeds. I was first looking at the Weinmann AS7X 26" Shimano Nexus 3-Speed Alloy Wheel Set with Shifter/Cable for $134. When I was ready to order them Amazon said they were out of stock and maybe not carrying them anymore. I found these and decided to order them. All in all the rims were very nice, they were true and made of heavy gauged aluminium. I knew that they didn't come with the shifter cables so I ordered two sets of them. My problem was that they don't come with a chain sprocket, or the shift pin for the hub. They were shipped in big cardboard boxes, but the hub stems had broken through on all four boxes exposing them. If they did have pins, they're sitting on the floor of a Fed Ex truck now. After buying two chain sprockets for $10 each, and two hub pins for $6 each and the shifter cables with the grip shifts for $12 I would have been better off getting the other ones for $134 complete. They are now offered again, Thanks Amazon....

If you decide to go with these rims make sure you are aware that they do not come complete and you'll have to order a few more things in order to get them working right. Maybe the seller could tell you this in the description so you don't have to wait another week for the other parts or wasting gas going to the local bike shop to get them there. The pins that Shimano has comes in two sizes, 168 MM and 198 MM. This hub takes the shorter pin, 168 MM. I hope this helps you out as far as selecting a rim for your particular set up. Again I want to say that my low rating is not for the rims which were absolutely fine, just the lack of the seller's description of what you're actually getting and NOT getting.

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Review of Phil Wood 3-Ounce Grease Tube

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This is a great product. I had the most irritating squeak in my bike and it took me forever to discover that it came from the pedal threads. Once I pinpointed the source, all I had to do was to remove them, apply a bit of Phil's Grease and put them back. Now I have a silent bike again.

This is a green, waterproof grease. The consistency is right and it is easy to apply. The tube is plastic (not metallic), which means it will come back to shape after use. Also, it seems to last forever, since the amount usually required to do the job is very small.

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When I was just working on one bike (well, one and a half since the other didn't get as much use), a tube of this grease lasted me a loooong time. So if you have one bike and only rarely work on others, this cost isn't too bad because the tube will last you for a few seasons. Over the past couple weeks, I've overhauled/rebuilt 6 bikes and I consumed this stuff really fast!

I'm not convinced that this grease is super special, but it comes in a convenient container. But if you consume a lot of grease, then a marine grease that costs a fraction of the price can be had at almost any auto store (or almost any store with an auto section). I found some that was almost exactly the same consistency as this grease (except it's blue instead of green). I repacked one of my dad's bike's wheel bearings with it and it rolls better than it ever has (my dad has a standard "test").

Anyway, convenient tube, but this just isn't a great value for a waterproof grease.

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This product has been around for decades and by no accident. Working in conjunction with Chevron, the people at Phil Wood asked Chevron to produce a superior grease within their lab principally for bicycle bearing application that upon surface contact with bearing system bearing, race, cone, and other application peculiar to bicycles would, without being sticky and thusly slow down momentum or efffect resistance immediately adhere to surface and not "wash out" under sheer load which is the single greatest threat in bearing systems, as well, demonstrate superior resistance to water. Chevron worked their magic and the consumer who uses Phil Wood Grease has always been the beneficiary of this Nonpareil product.

Everything about this product is exceptional.

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I don't know how it holds up in the long run. I've used it on all the threads when I was building up my bike. The tube should be plenty for general upkeep of a bike. The label say it's function as a grease and water repellent abilities will hold true until it gets exposed to dirt. Well I hope it will last for half a year a least.

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I use this grease for bottom brackets, pedals, brake attachments to braze-ons, seatposts, stem insertion and for any screw on attachments to frame. This grease has been in use for years by some of the best shops in the business. While many cyclists say that they use much cheaper lubricants, I have no problem spending a little extra for a product that has been time tested by the best.

Discount Razor Rip-Rider 360 Drifting Ride-On

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I bought two of these. The 160 lb. weight limit was very appealing, as I have a 14 year old and 7 year old. It is small...leg length is really for a 5-10 year old. The teenagers love 'em, but their knees are up to their chin. It is so much fun! The kids all took turns and loved the "360" spin when they put on the brake.

Unfortunately, the gears inside the front wheel broke on one of them. After a very frustrating attempt to contact Razor, I contacted Fogdog.com, they immediately offered to have it returned for a refund.

They were easy to put together. Came quickly from Fogdog.com. Other then the NON-Customer service from Razor...these were an excellent purchase.

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My son says there are very few things that are better than the Rip Rider. He received it as a gift for his 13th birthday. His 8 year old brother received one for his birthday a few months back and both were taking turns riding it. So now that they each have their own, they race and have a great time. I see no issues or problems with this product. Holds together well, even after bumping and crashing each other. We have yet to repair them. I would highly recommend this for any child.

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We bought this for our youngest child age 7 . He absolutely loves this. He is on it all the time. We have gotten comments from adults about how they wish there was an adult size one. The front tire is a solid tire ,so NO FLATS , and as far as the back ones, they are just like the wheels on the scooters. You can change them when they wear down. I would definitely recommend buying one of these. Razor Riprider 360 Blue

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I'll let our 7-year-old write this review: "I like that it can do 360 spins, and I like it because it has tornadoes all over it, and I like the front tire because it's a really cool black tire. And...I like how it feels to hold on to the handles, and I like how it feels to sit on it, and I really like to go really fast on it. AND I like when my little sister rides on my lap. And my little brother has stood on the back and it went perfect."

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I bought this due to the great reviews and my son wanted it so badly. He is 5 and yes on the smaller side but this toy should come with height recommendations. Our son is 36.5 inches tall. When he sits on this bike, he legs are about 10 inches from the petals. There is no way to adjust the seat or petals to make it fit various heights. You can imagine his disappointment and our sadness when his wide eyes spotted it under the Christmas tree only to find it impossible to use due to his height. HAD this product stated must be X inches to use I would have passed on buying it and bought something he could use. It will be years before he grows 10 inches to fit this bike. I'd return it but we put it together for the Chritmas WOW factor and got rid of the box so he wouldn't see it. If you child is small wait on buying this toy. We are very disappointed.