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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Reviews of Fyxation Session 700 Dual Comp White 23c Steel Bead

Fyxation Session 700 Dual Comp White 23c Steel Bead
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $39.99
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I have been wanting to try these tires for over a year now, and finally found them for a decent price(about $30 apiece).They look great and ride great on rough city streets, packed dirt and gravel. So far, they seem to be as tough as advertised, but it is still too early for me to fully affirm their flat resistance. They are not racing tires but they are about as fast as touring tires I've had but with better grip, and without the drag of cx or mtb tires. Cons: The "anti-pinch flat" bead is a hassle to seat properly and bulged off when I first fully inflated them(some more work and care is required, but they are fine once properly on). Also, there was an incident were the black comp seemed to be melting into the white, but after an hour of riding I couldn't find any evidence of it. Overall, these are vary functional, cool looking tire that are well worth the price I paid.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Reviews of EWheels - Electric Trike Bicycle - EW-54 - Red

EWheels - Electric Trike Bicycle - EW-54 - Red
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought this trike last year on Bikemania.biz. Exact same model. It arrived in a crate, fully assembled and ready to ride. I got it for less than $1,000 and that included tax and shipping. Of course, the price of everything has gone up, so I guess it's not a big surprise that this did, too. It has been a great alternative to driving and walking. It takes me an hour to walk one way to work (hey...I'm 60yr old) but I can make it in 15 minutes on this. There is a little learning curve when it comes to driveways and sidewalks, but I eventually learned that it is better to accelerate than to brake on a downslope; the weight of the back end will make it hard to control if you try braking, so just speed up a little and you'll pull up out of the dip easier. I do feel quite conspicuous on the thing, but I've got it 'tricked out' with all manner of color-changing lights (also available on Amazon) which make you ridiculously visible at night...but that's what I'm aiming at. I also bought (on Amazon) a ClassIII safety windbreaker to wear after dark, and it has saved my life (literally). I work in an ER so I see the results of drugs, cell-phones and just plain stupidity when it comes to bikes vs autos. It can get up to 17mph, which is fast enough to out-run a barking wiener dog. I haven't tested the limits of range, yet, but so far it hasn't let me down getting to work and back and running errands. The basket will hold a lot of groceries, and since I don't have a car any more (l gave it away, but that's a story for another time), it has saved a lot of wear and tear on my neck and shoulders trying to pack 40lb of groceries home. I have taken the dog to the vet and back, with a fluffy blanket for comfort. I recommend a lock for the basket if you are going to leave your helmet or any valuables in it for more than a couple of minutes. Most of the time, I use the bike version of The Club to lock it up at a bike rack, but I also have a very heavy bike chain I use to secure it while I'm at work. You can also get locks that have an alarm that'll go off if it's disturbed. At 75lbs, this is not a dash and grab item, but if a thief will take an ATM out of a store, they can take just about anything. Fortunately, the security guys at my job keep an eye on it for me, and will park their car out back and wait for me if it's after dark when I leave. It's been a lot of fun. You can't let yourself get too self-conscious about people pointing and staring. Kids love it, especially at night with all the lights flashing, and I often hear, "COOL BIKE" when I pass by. One thing I wish I'd researched before buying is the location of bike repair services, especially ones that work on electric vehicles. There have been a few problems with it, but nothing major and nothing electrical. You just plug it in to a standard outlet to recharge. Make sure you keep a wrench with you and be willing to get your hands dirty if either of the chains slip off. Remember, it will still run on battery if your chain disengages, but you'll use the power up faster. I haven't had to use just the pedals yet....thank goodness; it IS heavy and I would likely wind up having to get off and push. There really is nothing like cruising along with a little wind in your face, especially if you've had a tough day. You will get to see and hear things you had forgotten existed when you were boxed into your car, and if you want to feel like a kid again......it's worth every penny :)

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I have to agree with the negative reviews on this product that I've seen on Amazon. I purchased this trike in March 2012 and have had nothing but trouble with it. It is a cheap Chinese made product without quality control. As previous reviews have stated their support is a joke. YOU, THE BUYER, ARE THE SUPPORT! Problems I have had are as follows, the pedals broke first because they are cheap plastic ones, the support center did send me some pedals, the same plastic type, I threw them away and went to WalMart and bought some good metal pedals. The rear basket does not fit to the frame well, fortunately there are holes drilled in the clasps so I was able to use cotter pins to hold down the basket. The front tire that came with it must have been a bad spare because shortly after receiving it, I had to replace it and the tube when the tire blew out. The fuse overheated and melted part of the plastic box containing the battery. I had to remove the burnt out fuse holder and replace it and the fuse. Later the battery connection broke off and I had to solder a good replacement connection to get the bike running again. The cheap seat broke as well and I replaced it with a more sturdy and comfortable seat. Finally the bike literally broke. I was not racing or going fast (Thank God I wasn't), just making a left turn after the light changed and the frame broke throwing me up against the curb. It cost me $117.70 to have it welded and a lot of aggravation trying to deal with E Wheels Support (still haven't been reimbursed). Except for the plastic pedal I have not gotten any support even though the website states the EW 88 is guaranteed for 1 year. My advice is DON"T BUY FROM E WHEELS or an E Wheel bike from their dealers.

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I would never purchase a product that tries to use fake reviews to get sales. 5star review has 8 Ewheels products and nothing else. There should be a way to flag this sort of thing. Amazon is a great resource but only if you can trust the sellers.

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In checking the previous review (1 star) which said that ewheels makes their own reviews, it appears true. Clicking the "show previous reviews" from each of the 5 star reviewers, all of their reviews are for ewheels products -all different products -all with a catchy "My daughter bought this for me" or "I have a caramel corn business and this is my mobile office." Definitely questionable business tactics. Will not buy.

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Make sure you click on the name of the person reviewing the ewheels product and then look at how many 5 star reviews each of them have written... all 5 stars, all on multiple ewheels products... all of them attempting to correct the issues the REAL customers have with their product. This is a sad and poor way to run a business. BEWARE.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Cheap Lezyne Valve Extender

Lezyne Valve Extender
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $14.99
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I bought these to use with my track wheels. The material at the base of the extender is so thin that it easily "unwinds" and pulls apart. Junk.

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I purchased a set of these extenders in January 2013 after obtaining a set of carbon deep dish wheels.

I use Lezyne road drive & floor drive pumps, and I really like the threaded chuck on those pumps; it means I never have to worry about the pump coming loose during inflation, or needing to hold the chuck in place with one hand. Much easier.

These are well-machined and come with a bag of replacement o-rings to ensure a solid seal with your presta valve.

As for Lezyne customer service, about a week ago I had a puncture, my first with the carbon wheels. Upon attempting to take the tube off, I found that the bottom of the extender had become corroded and it basically fell apart as I took it off. The other extender from the front wheel was just fine, so I used that to pump up the replacement tube and finish my ride.

I emailed a picture to Lezyne (I've uploaded the same picture here to Amazon) and they sent me a full replacement set of valve extenders in just 3 days, free of charge; excellent warranty coverage.

Given that only one extender corroded, I'm inclined to believe that I rode through some type of chemical which ate away the aluminum in that area. Who knows what the heck is on the roads these days. It is definitely not a manufacturing defect.

I'm very satisfied with the product and with the service I received. I'll continue using these on my Zipps in the future.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Discount Razor PowerWing Caster Scooter, Red/Black

Razor PowerWing Caster Scooter, Red/Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $99.99
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The Powerwing scooter is great. It has three wheels, and it comes in red, blue, and green. You mess up at first but then you get the hang of it. Then you will do some tricks, and it is fun.

My friend got this for his birthday, and he let us try it out. I thought it was cool, so I got this for christmas. It was fun when winter was over, and I tried some tricks. It was really fun. I love it.

I recommend someone who likes to do tricks or is bored with their scooter. You should have fun when you ride. Get a Powerwing--guaranteed you will have so much more fun.

The brakes are great. I've had mine for two years. A few parts have fallen off, but it still works. You have to be under 150 lbs, but that is why there is adult size too.

Kids don't have to have all the fun, and you can adjust the height of the handlebars so you don't have to bend over.

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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
Sale Price: $323.87
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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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