Buy Mr. Tuffy Bicycle Tire Liner

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I am a roadie cycle 40 60 miles per week.

I use Mr. Tuffy's "Orange" 700x20-25c liners. 100 120 psi in the tubes.

I have had nothing but positive results from Mr. Tuffy's. I live in New Mexico where we have these horrible thorns called "Goat-heads", the bane of all things pneumatic! Before the liners, I'd get a flat nearly every 3-4th ride.

I got Mr. Tuffy's and for the past 2 years, I've had maybe? FOUR flats. Three from small wire pieces from steel belts of tires, and one from a perfectly placed sliver of glass. NONE from thorns. From all the slashes I've had from the tires, I know I've dodged the bullet from glass many times.

There is no noticeable performance disadvantage but then, I'm not the most competitive cyclist. If you're a gram counter and like stopping to change your tubes, do without Mr. Tuffy's.

One potential caveat: I have friends who swear their Mr. Tuffy's caused pinch flats (I just don't see how that can happen but I know they wouldn't lie about it), but that's never been my experience.

I highly recommend Mr. Tuffy's!

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I ride in NYC, and there's a lot of sharp debris on the roads here. Since I installed these tire liners, I've had exactly one flat, and that was from riding over a board that I realized (too late) had nails sticking up out of it. I've pulled chunks of metal and glass out of my tires, thinking surely they'd be flat in an hour, and had them be in fine condition the next morning. Can't recommend these highly enough.

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I use Mr Tuffy for commuting.

I start with kevlar, high thread-per-inch tires such as Specialized Nimbus EX Armadillo or Continental Top Touring, then line them with these strips, and I never get flats despite riding through many broken bottles.

Some say that the stiff Tuffy plastic cuts the tube and gives flats. I don't think so, but you can always bevel the cut edge using a belt sander or sandpaper or a razor blade, before you install them.

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I have three road bikes in my household, each of which get 80-100 miles of riding per week, and all three are outfitted with Mr. Tuffy Orange (700x2_) size. These bikes are run along road edges, with normal due care taken not to run over things. Over the past two years, I have experienced 8 flat tires among the three bikes. In one case, a piece if super-thin wire poked in about 45 degrees off the tire centerline. The wire made it all the way to the tube, passing through the orange part of the Mr. Tuffy liner, (i.e. not the reinforced part). This would lead me to say the reinforced part is not wide enough.

All of the other flats were the result of punctures of slices that went through the (reinforced) grey strip of the liner. One puncture was some kind of sharp metal, which sliced right through the tire and liner and tube. Others have been surprisingly dull, rounded pieces of metal. Not sure if there is a strength specification associated with these liners, but they can definitely be punctured. The company offers a guarantee in the form of free replacement tubes, however you have to send in the old one and the liner I believe. For the cost of that shipping I could just go buy a new tube.

Despite the number of punctures I have experienced with these liners, without the liners I would surely have had more. I have pried many small bits of broken glass, thorns, and metal out of my tires with no tube punctures, so I guess they do help somewhat. I have decided to buy two sets of high-end Specialized Armadillo tires and just for grins, one set will get Mr. Tuffy liners, the other will not. The Armadillos are touted as super tough and puncture proof. We will see, I will report any interesting results later.

If you have a bike with decent tires on it already and are looking to improve puncture resistance, these liners are the best route, however, if you are looking to buy new tires and your option is cheaper tires and separate liners or higher end tires without separate liners, I would go the second route. Higher-end tires like the Specialized Armadillos have liners built in and therefore will be better balanced radially than a cheaper tire with a liner. If you are a road bike snob you will swear the higher-end tires feel better on the road.

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It is not an easy task to insert it and keep it centered in the tire.

I have the orange model with a 700 x 23 tire.

You insert it first in the tire then you put the tube in. This displace Mr Tuffy and with a 700 x 23 tire there is no room for one finger to recenter Mr Tuffy. It would be a good idea if Mr Tuffy had glue on one side to keep it centered on the tire. I read some review that Mr Tuffy pinch the tube, It can not if it is centered. I suspect that Mr Tuffy moved sideway during the installation.

Wheels Manufacturing Dropout-73 Derailleur Hanger Reviews

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perfect match for my son's schwinn s-30! factory brand originally installed...i was uncertain about it before ordering but, when i put on my glasses, i saw the "wheels" logo on the original and knew it would be ok.

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Product works as described, obviously easy to install. Works as a replacement for the original rear hanger. Weight seem to be about the same.

Time will tell as I've only had the product on for about 30 miles

Cheap Tour De France Stage One Elite Bike

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I purchased this bike after having to return a Tour de France Stage One Pro that arrived damaged. The component group and features of this model are far superior to the Pro but unfortunately the packaging wasn't and the bike arrived damaged.

As I put in my review of the Stage One Pro, the manufacturer must do something with their packaging! The bike comes wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard with plastic sleeves affixed to the hubs that are supposed to hold the bike away from the sides of the box. When I opened up the box I found that every one of the plastic sleeves failed and the bike was resting on the rear derailleur. I pulled everything out and found a deep gouge in the seat tube that went down to the metal and the RD hanger was bent at a 45 degree angle. Had this bike been put together and someone tried to shift to the lowest gear the RD would have been flung into the spokes either destroying the wheel, the RD, the frame, or any combo of the three. I checked on the Cycle Force Group support site for a replacement derailleur hanger but they don't list any of the Tour de France hangers, which would be a serious problem down the road if there were no replacements available. There was also a manufacturing problem with the saddle/seat post combination as the saddle would not rest properly in the post and stayed at an angle.

This being my second bike from Cycle Force Group received damaged I returned it and have decided not to purchase a bike from their company. The bike itself is not to blame really and if you get one that isn't damaged it is a great setup for a beginning rider. The assembly is not difficult (based upon similarity with the Stage One Pro) but the manual requires patience as they cram every model they make into one booklet. I can't comment on the ride quality with this bike as I never finished the assembly.

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So I'm new to bikes and thought I would start out with something that would be on the inexpensive side but still got the job done. I looked around at different bikes and finally came upon the suggestion of getting this one since it was my first bike. The price I got it for here on Amazon was the biggest reason to buy it so I gave it a shot. The first bike that was sent to me must have been sent to someone else before because there were things in the package that were already open (ie. parts to the bike). There ended up being a very small almost unnoticeable broken piece of the frame that was essential to keeping the brake line on and working. I sent it back and get a new bike within 3 days and everything was perfect on the new one. The second bike had never been touched and it has worked out great for me. I'm going to be using it for a few sprint triathlons and commuting for the next while so we'll see how she holds up.

Buy Avenir DLX Unicycle (24-Inch Wheel)

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I've had this unicycle for almost 2 months now.

I got it as my first unicycle, and it was great to learn on. Assembly was easy.

While learning, the only problem I had was if I had a significant fall and the seat hit the ground, it would get knocked out of alignment, even if the seatpost clamp was very tight. This could be solved by having a double bolt clamp, but it was more of an annoyance than a real issue.

Later on, one of the cranks became squeaky and loose. I solved this by taking it off (you'd need a crank extractor tool), greasing the axle, and putting the crank back on VERY tight. It hasn't come loose yet, but if it does I might use loctite.

The saddle is okay as long as you don't do any really long rides, if you really want comfort you'll need a better saddle.

The tire tread doesn't last very long, but 24" tires are pretty cheap.

Overall, I am satisfied with this unicycle given the very low price I paid for it. The problems I mentioned are easily fixable, and hopefully the makers of Avenir will take note of them for the next unicycles they make. If you want a first unicycle or just want a beater, this thing's a good bargain.

Update 3/21/12: I've stored the unicycle outside under shelter for about 2 months now, and the rim's gotten super rusty! Still rides fine but I'm amazed at how fast it rusted and I'm nowhere near saltwater. You get what you pay for I guess.

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No instructions in bag, but that was not a significant problem due to its simplicity. The tire would not hold air out of the box, so i had to fix the valve stem. As soon as i tightened the seat down enough that the seat would not slip down when sit upon, the bolt stripped out. Could have been a major problem had i not had access to a metal saw. Afterwards i had to buy a replacement bolt at the hardware store. One pedal crank continually comes loose and i have yet to find a solution. I would not recommend this product.

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Got this for my husband as a fun new toy. No put-together instructions, but pretty self-explanatory. Husband is 5'9" and it just fits him, so consider the smaller size if you are shorter than that (or if, say, you are going to share the experience of learning to ride with your nephew). Have Fun!

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(Some background: I used to ride a unicycle in my now long distant youth, and recently on a whim thought I'd get one again. I'm about 6' & 180lbs/80kg.)

So, I ordered the Avenir 24", assembled it, and rode it for literally about two minutes. I rolled into a hover and after about fifteen seconds the hub sheared such that the pedal axle spins inside the hub.

The overall build quality seems reasonably OK, probably on the skimpy side but for $80 I'd let that pass. But, I definitely cannot let the hub design pass: it's some kind of pressed/bonded arrangement and as a main load bearing point it's asking for problems. Reluctantly, since I'll have to spend more money most likely, I opted for a refund since I can't imagine this build quality resulting in anything other than disappointment.

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As a beginner, I purchased the Avenir 24" bike to get started. It arrived in a few days, assembly was easy and the quality of the parts seemed good for the price ($79.99). I watched some you-tube videos on how to ride and started practicing with the basic balancing. Within a couple of hours (over the course of a few days) the crankset spool twisted off the wheel hubs. It appears the spool/crank assembly is press fit with the hubs. It could be repaired by welding the assembly. I almost did that but since it was new I returned it and received a new one, Amazon return service was excellent. I assembled it, and within an hour or so the same failure occurred. this time I will get a refund and go for a SUN or something different. One note, I am 6'3" and 220lbs. Maybe this was made for little people. However these things should be able to handle it. I've seen people riding with someone on their shoulders or flipping through the air (just you-tube)so my pedaling four or five feet should be okay. Also I am not going to give up learning how to ride (I'm 58 years old)and I'll find the bike for me and do a review at that time.

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Wags

Reviews of Punisher Skateboards Jinx Complete 31-Inch Skateboard All Maple

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Bought this as a first skateboard for my 7 y.o. daughter. The board won't turn, so had to buy additional parts (bushing) for $10 at the specialized shop to fix that problem. After that no issues, the board was easy enough for her to steer.

To sum: very basic beginner board, cheap, isn't meant to last long, but works great if you don't want to invest $100+ in the first board for your child.

UPDATE: after a few months of using the board, in addition to replacing the bushings mentioned earlier, we bought the new bearings (for $12) to significantly improve how the board rolls. The old bearings started to make noises when the board moved.

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My Daughter loves it and uses it every single day. it's great exercise for her and gets her out of the house instead of on the PC or video games.

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this was a gift, it was picked out by the recipient. He was very happy with it.. It was just as he expected it to be. I would recommend it

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When I received the board I was not impressed. The bushings were plastic. I could not turn on the board, the wheels were not real. The deck is like target bought and all the screws were so loose that I had to tighten them myself. Do not buy from these people.

Review of BLUE LED Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle

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They light up at night and stand out. Highly recommend especially on busy streets. I bought several extras, but haven't had to use them. They last!

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Cheap SODIAL(TM) Blue Neon Car Bike Bicycle Tyre Wheel Valve Led Light

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So these took a while to get to me (they shipped from Hong Kong) and although the flimsy envelope they were sent in was (although not so clearly) marked as 'Fragile' the items arrived broken.

The lights themselves work but the part to screw them into my tires is broken so they're essentially useless. However the lights are very bright and light up with even the slightest motion, which is very cool. They would look great if I had a way to attach them to my bike tires..

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The light shows up really well it it looks really cool, the batteries died really quickly but that's kind of to be expected for such a cheap price. I just went to harbor freight and got a big pack of batteries for it for about $3 but you would probably be just as well off to order a bunch of these all at once since it takes so long to ship in.