Best Pinhead Bicycle Locking Skewer Set, 3 Pack Deals

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These didn't even come close to fitting my wheels, front or back. Measure your existing skewers before buying these, I think they're designed for road/commuter/fixie bikes.

It seems like they would deter the common "grab your wheel as they walk by" thief.

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I commute and keep a bike in New York City. These replace the quick-release skewers that come with most bikes, and make it nearly impossible to steal the wheels off your bicycle without the special key. This means that I don't have to travel with a separate locking system for the frame and the wheels, and can just use a U-lock to secure the frame makes for a lot less to carry, and locking up outside a lot quicker. Yet with the key, which lives on my keychain, it's very quick to release the skewers for roadside tire repair. I highly recommend for anyone in a less-than-secure area.

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The 2012 Pinhead wheel locks now come with security washers which prevent their opening by the Gator wrench. These POG security washers are also a free upgrade on the Pinhead website for all past wheel lock purchasers. This security washer is not required for Pinhead's solid axle wheel locks, seatpost locks, saddle locks or headset locks.

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Instead of buying a bunch of locks and cables, I decide to try these out. So far I've taken my bike out in San Fran a few times and left it locked up on Market, Valencia, Hayes Valley and down at the Embarcadero without any parts getting stolen.

Pros:

-seems secure so far

-really easy to install

Cons:

-the seat bit didn't work on my seats, so I've just overtightened the bolts hoping that someone won't be strong enough to untighten them :)

-you MUST carry the key with you when riding (I say this because of the next con)

-I've noticed that the wheel locks have a tendency to come a bit loose, so check them before riding (you'll notice when you start riding and your tire isn't moving...check the pinhead lock first to see if it's loose)

Overall, seems like a pretty secure product and it hasn't let me down yet.

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I bought these locks straight from my dealer the day I purchased my bike and had them installed before even leaving the shop. If you are a commuter, especially on in an urban area, looking to keep your wheels intact, these locks are hard to beat. Literally, even the most skilled mechanic, let alone thief, would have a field day trying to get these off without the special key. Sure, they add a little extra time to removing your tire but so what. I don't think there's anything better on the market that can beat this. As a commuter in Washington DC, I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for a simple system.

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.

Buy Campagnolo Centaur UD 10-Speed Steel Road Bicycle Cassette

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Purchased to replace a worn out 13-29 cassette I use for hilly rides. I'm running a compact 50/34 chain ring combo with a medium cage derailleur. It shifted perfectly... relatively small jumps between the upper gears (3 teeth), making for smooth transitions when climbing. A big thumbs up if you need the need the range.

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Reviews of Razor 3.00-4 Inner Tube (e300/Pocket Rocket/Chopper)

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Got them for my Generator hope they hold air. They were a direct replacement for the ones in it that leaked down all the time.

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Came on timeworks as well. Packaged as advertisedexpect for the very minor issue of not coming with one of those plastic valve stem caps that seems to be in the picture. Not sure if that was an oversight or the product just doesn't come with it. Given the price and overall value of the product still a "5" in my mind. This fit perfectly on our e300 Razor scooter front tire. The old tube had a slow leak that I couldn't find for the life of me. Anyway, this was an inexpensive way to fix our leaky situation. We're back up and running now.

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I ordered this after failing to find one in any stores, including ones that sell the Radio Flyer ATW. Removing the tube and reinstalling the new one was a headache, and I've replaced/ patched countless bike tires over the years. Such a small tube and tire is just hard to work with. But it worked, so I can't complain.

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This inner tube is just what the doctor ordered. Fit perfectly, and brought our hand cart back to life. Good find!

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Installed it in a tire and it held air. What more should you expect? Hasn't leaked since I installed it two months ago. Recommended.

Buy Avenir Air Source Dual Stage Mini Pump

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ALOT OF EFFORT NEEDED. GO WITH CO2 CARTRIDGE

HAS BOTH VALVE TYPE HOOKUPS

LOOKS GOOD ON BIKE IF THAT EVEN COUNTS

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lightweight and stays attached to frame through thick and thin.

Used a few times in adventure races and having the two pump volumn settings helps when building up the pressure.

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This is my first Amazon review and I write it to counter the klurz who damaged his stems and this pump's rating. It works well, looks good, connects easily and is priced right. If youre not a dope it will work well for you too.

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Although I did not buy this product through Amazon, I happened to stumble upon this page and feel that this pump is severely underrated. It functions great, and here a tip if you haven't discovered yet. Try pulling off the end cap. It comes with a cone and needle for various types of balls to air up.

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It destroyed a presta valve replaced tube with schreoder valve tube almost impossible to get it to seat on valve stem it ripped out some rubber inside pump when removed, could not get over 60 psi. In second stage mode, added no air and leaked around head assembly. Will be retuning for a refund.