An ode to bicycling, not bicycles.

Bike Snob Systematically Mercilessly Realigning

My wife recently bought me this book for my birthday, keeping up with my ever increasing interest in cycling for pleasure. Perhaps her purchase was spurred on by my compatriot, Bradley Wiggins, recent Tour de France win and my obsession with tracking my rides on my beloved single speed bike on my iPhone.

For some reason she did not think I would like this book; was unsure if I would like the writing style or content. She could not have been more wrong. On a plane heading to London, I was conscious of laughing out loud at page after page. The Bike Snob is very funny. Whether discussing the history of biking or classifying various types of urban cyclist, his relaxed and humorous style really works. Throughout however the Bike Snob's passion for cycling ties together his often wandering stream of consciousness narratives. I read Bicyling magazine, but in the Bike Snob I recognized myself, a shared love of cycling around Manhattan and Brooklyn for no other reason than to be out on a bike (Bike Snob is a New Yorker), and someone who is not above being honest about something so simple, cheap and easily accessible.

A superbly written, funny book.

(I now read the Bike Snob's blog religiously too).

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Still have my bike.

Kryptonite Evolution Bicycle FlexFrame 3 25 Inch

I've been using this product for the last three weeks now and i can only say good about it.

I have to say the internal space to lock the bike (3.25" by 7") is a little bit small as it won't go around a large street poles, but if you manage to find a small street pole or a bike stand, it's extremely good as its less space for thieves to use a lever and be able to break the lock. It is pretty lightweight for this kind of lock, it feels solid and it works like a charm. The included Flex Cable is very useful to protect the wheels while locking only the frame with the lock. The little velcro on the Flex Cable has fallen, but i could re-sew it to the cable, but it's holding by itself so i didn't bother.

I also bought the Avenir Seat Locker (3mm / 2 feet) with this just to lock the bike seat to the Flex Cable as an added security.

Very good product as far.

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Secure it and forget about it!

Avenir Seat Locker 3mm feet

This is a 3mm cable. Steel cables of all kinds are inherently insecure. They prevent casual theft and they can be cut with wire cutters or or the smallest bolt cutters or even scissors. Small saws cut through them easily as well. Any lock attached is likely able to be defeated with a hammer or picked or broken by anyone who knows how and has some practice.

What they do provide is protection against people from picking it up and walking away with it. Seats and other accessories are generally safely secured with cables because they are not the primary target of thieves. A thief who sees a good bike, and approached it, and finds it too securely locked for his particular tastes, may take things attached to the bike, such as lights, seats, bags, etc, especially those with quick releases.

My bike is a Folding Bike, as as such, it is pretty easy to take apart. The saddle is not special, however, it has a seat post rear rack attached to it, which has a Rack Light Rear Mounted Light attached to that, as well as a Folding Basket. All together, that is a lot of useful stuff which I bought and I do not want to see it walking away.

It is easy to use and there will be a variety of ways to use this cable. I secured it to the frame by putting wrapping it around the frame and putting the large loop through the small loop, and pulling that tight, and then wrapping the cable around the underside of the saddle frame, and then securing the loop to the rear underside of the saddle with a Master Lock 121T, which is small, secure enough, covered in a black coating to match the bike's scheme, and comes as a keyed-alike set, so I can use the other lock for this bike as well, and use one key for both.

I am very happy with this small cable. I do not think it would be secure with a thicker cable, as anybody will to cut this likely will be able to cut a thicker cable. If one wants to secure one's saddle more absolutely, it would be better to secure the bike itself or to remove the saddle when the bike is unattended.

I have a picture of it being used upload to secure my saddle. This cable can be used to secure any accessory, such as a basket, helmet, bag, etc, provided one can attach it to the item.

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Needs a little work

Champion 22 Metal Tree Target

This delightful book illustrates that there is no better place from which to see the world than from the seat of a bicycle (in my own situation, this would have to translate to seeing the world from the driver's seat of a rental car). As Mr Enfield so clearly illustrates, getting to know a new place and meeting some amazing people involves more than sitting on a tour bus, snapping photos.
Mr Enfield's writing shares an appreciation of the kind people he meets and the places he visits. He can point out odd behaviors without sounding cynical and he seems to know when to toss the map aside and head off the beaten path, something we all should do from time to time.
I've read this book several times, always wishing there were more. Mr Enfield has become one of my favorite authors and makes me wish I could follow in his tracks when I retire.

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Perhaps my favorite travelogue!

Freewheeling Through Ireland

This delightful book illustrates that there is no better place from which to see the world than from the seat of a bicycle (in my own situation, this would have to translate to seeing the world from the driver's seat of a rental car). As Mr Enfield so clearly illustrates, getting to know a new place and meeting some amazing people involves more than sitting on a tour bus, snapping photos.
Mr Enfield's writing shares an appreciation of the kind people he meets and the places he visits. He can point out odd behaviors without sounding cynical and he seems to know when to toss the map aside and head off the beaten path, something we all should do from time to time.
I've read this book several times, always wishing there were more. Mr Enfield has become one of my favorite authors and makes me wish I could follow in his tracks when I retire.

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PERFECT !!

Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Trainer

Let me say that I am no spring chicken and when it arrived on my front porch, I almost sent it back unopened - a huge, heavy box. I did drag it in to the house and opened the box to find a myriad of pieces. Not having an ounce of mechanical ability, I figured there was no way I would be able to assemble the thing. For the heck of it, I looked at the directions--well, the first step didn't look too hard, so I gave it a try, then step 2, etc. I must say that these were the clearest directions that I have ever seen and all the screws, bolts, etc. were sort of shrink wrapped on two cards, with a picture, number and name. They could not have made it any easier. As far as the performance of the machine, it does what it is supposed to do and I am very pleased with it. I only wish the manufacturer would have included a magic bottle of energy so I could work out more than 10 minutes at a time. :-)

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A Movie in the Making..."Thoughts to Die For"

Thoughts To Die For Volume

Bought this for my Sister in law who has some diabilities and is unable to drive a car. She was depressed that she couldn't get around on her own or was limited by the distance because she had to walk unless we took her. She now goes all over town and picks up groceries, her medications goes shopping,etc... She has her independance back... I have a piece of mind because of the quality of the bike... I bought a trike from wal-mart for the same money and after bringing it home, took it back the same day because it was junk. I got on amazon and within minutes found this trike. I am very particular on quality and this manufacture put quality and safety first on their list... I am impressed not to mention the price was spectacular. The bike did have some scratches on the side of it and was missing a small fender bolt but I was so pleased with the quality I didn't even care... Thanks Amazon!
Mike Thacker
Chillicothe, IL

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Excellent Bike!

Schwinn Meridian Adult 26 Inch 3 Wheel

Bought this for my Sister in law who has some diabilities and is unable to drive a car. She was depressed that she couldn't get around on her own or was limited by the distance because she had to walk unless we took her. She now goes all over town and picks up groceries, her medications goes shopping,etc... She has her independance back... I have a piece of mind because of the quality of the bike... I bought a trike from wal-mart for the same money and after bringing it home, took it back the same day because it was junk. I got on amazon and within minutes found this trike. I am very particular on quality and this manufacture put quality and safety first on their list... I am impressed not to mention the price was spectacular. The bike did have some scratches on the side of it and was missing a small fender bolt but I was so pleased with the quality I didn't even care... Thanks Amazon!
Mike Thacker
Chillicothe, IL

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Very good winter cycling wear

Bicycle Cycling Shorts Pants Extra

Found the Schwinn Legacy cruiser at Target, fully assembled. I was attracted by the awesome vintage look and the fact that it's a single speed cruiser with coaster brakes (brakes that operate by pedaling backward) like the bikes I had as a kid. Exactly what I wanted as an adult who hasn't ridden a bike in a couple of decades, and wants to get one for fitness and for cutting back on use of my car for things like grocery shopping. It didn't hurt that it had the lowest price tag of Target's cruiser bikes, either.

I absolutely love my Legacy! It rides well and is a great workhorse. I've gotten compliments on the vintage look. Only issue I had was that I had to borrow an allen wrench from a co-worker so I could tighten the handlebars, but that's hardly the bike's fault. Big box store employees who assemble these bikes most likely aren't bicycle experts, so it's a good idea to give the bike a good once-over before going for your first spin on it.

For what it is - an inexpensive, basic cruiser - the Legacy is an awesome bike.

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Finally comfort while I ride

Sunlite Comfort Saddle with Backrest

Found the Schwinn Legacy cruiser at Target, fully assembled. I was attracted by the awesome vintage look and the fact that it's a single speed cruiser with coaster brakes (brakes that operate by pedaling backward) like the bikes I had as a kid. Exactly what I wanted as an adult who hasn't ridden a bike in a couple of decades, and wants to get one for fitness and for cutting back on use of my car for things like grocery shopping. It didn't hurt that it had the lowest price tag of Target's cruiser bikes, either.

I absolutely love my Legacy! It rides well and is a great workhorse. I've gotten compliments on the vintage look. Only issue I had was that I had to borrow an allen wrench from a co-worker so I could tighten the handlebars, but that's hardly the bike's fault. Big box store employees who assemble these bikes most likely aren't bicycle experts, so it's a good idea to give the bike a good once-over before going for your first spin on it.

For what it is - an inexpensive, basic cruiser - the Legacy is an awesome bike.

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Old School Biking Fun

Womens Schwinn Legacy Cruiser Bike

Found the Schwinn Legacy cruiser at Target, fully assembled. I was attracted by the awesome vintage look and the fact that it's a single speed cruiser with coaster brakes (brakes that operate by pedaling backward) like the bikes I had as a kid. Exactly what I wanted as an adult who hasn't ridden a bike in a couple of decades, and wants to get one for fitness and for cutting back on use of my car for things like grocery shopping. It didn't hurt that it had the lowest price tag of Target's cruiser bikes, either.

I absolutely love my Legacy! It rides well and is a great workhorse. I've gotten compliments on the vintage look. Only issue I had was that I had to borrow an allen wrench from a co-worker so I could tighten the handlebars, but that's hardly the bike's fault. Big box store employees who assemble these bikes most likely aren't bicycle experts, so it's a good idea to give the bike a good once-over before going for your first spin on it.

For what it is - an inexpensive, basic cruiser - the Legacy is an awesome bike.

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Great little pump

Topeak Road Morph Bike Gauge

Before getting this I went to Target and got a $20 stand up pump with a gauge. I tried that out and with all my weight (~130lbs) I had trouble getting to 60PSI. I took that back and found this online. It looked great so I ordered two, one as a gift, and we're both very happy.

The valve head being on a flexible tube is great and helps to not put wear on the tube's valve. It extends a little and makes for a very easy pump, since you can hold it however you like. The bottom is rubberized and got a little skuffed when I used it on the side of the road but that's the least of my concerns. The little foot pad that flips out looks pretty weak too but I was able to easily pump to 65PSI by hand, and I am not a strong man, so there isn't much need to make it a "stand up" pump. The handle that flips out is very nice as well, helps the grip a lot.

To use this with a schrader valve, unscrew the front. There's a little piece you can turn around from presta, took us a while to find that. I don't have any trouble reading the gauge (with PSI and Atmospheres) but my father does at times. The writing isn't huge, though it does have large markings for major divisions.

My first trip out after putting this on my bike I realized my pressure was low about five miles from home. I pulled over and got this out (having never pumped my tires on my own before) and it was a breeze, back on the road in a few minutes. It may not be an expensive, "serious biker" tool, but I can't imagine what this is really lacking.

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Primal Wear Bones Collector

Primal Collector Cycling Jersey comes Large fits

I got this with the intention of filling small paintball compressed air tanks and it's working great for that. It doesn't require any kind of adapter for the fill valve that is on standard compressed air tanks. Some simple assembly is required. Pumping this thing is not easy requires either brute strength (100 lbs or more) or proper technique (utilizing your body weight) once you get above around 1000psi. Also it will take hundreds of pumps to fill even a small tank. My 13ci went from completely empty (0psi) to full (3000psi) in roughly 250 pumps, and that's at roughly 15-20 pumps per minute. So you can figure that a 48ci tank will take roughly 950 pumps and a 68ci 1300 pumps. If you intend to use this to fill larger tanks like the 48 or 68, don't expect to be able to do it in one night unless you are willing to spend 1-2 hours and in really good shape.

It only fills to 3600psi. It does have a pressure release so you don't blow out the O-rings.

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Perfect Size for Carrying Groceries on Your Bike

Pyramid Bicycle Bungie Cargo Black

I got this with the intention of filling small paintball compressed air tanks and it's working great for that. It doesn't require any kind of adapter for the fill valve that is on standard compressed air tanks. Some simple assembly is required. Pumping this thing is not easy requires either brute strength (100 lbs or more) or proper technique (utilizing your body weight) once you get above around 1000psi. Also it will take hundreds of pumps to fill even a small tank. My 13ci went from completely empty (0psi) to full (3000psi) in roughly 250 pumps, and that's at roughly 15-20 pumps per minute. So you can figure that a 48ci tank will take roughly 950 pumps and a 68ci 1300 pumps. If you intend to use this to fill larger tanks like the 48 or 68, don't expect to be able to do it in one night unless you are willing to spend 1-2 hours and in really good shape.

It only fills to 3600psi. It does have a pressure release so you don't blow out the O-rings.

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benjamin pump

Benjamin High Pressure Hand Pump

I got this with the intention of filling small paintball compressed air tanks and it's working great for that. It doesn't require any kind of adapter for the fill valve that is on standard compressed air tanks. Some simple assembly is required. Pumping this thing is not easy requires either brute strength (100 lbs or more) or proper technique (utilizing your body weight) once you get above around 1000psi. Also it will take hundreds of pumps to fill even a small tank. My 13ci went from completely empty (0psi) to full (3000psi) in roughly 250 pumps, and that's at roughly 15-20 pumps per minute. So you can figure that a 48ci tank will take roughly 950 pumps and a 68ci 1300 pumps. If you intend to use this to fill larger tanks like the 48 or 68, don't expect to be able to do it in one night unless you are willing to spend 1-2 hours and in really good shape.

It only fills to 3600psi. It does have a pressure release so you don't blow out the O-rings.

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The White Womandof the Green Bicycle

White Woman Green Bicycle ebook

As a West Indian creole child myself of the pre- and post-independence period described here, I found Monique Roffey's account of this ex-pat family's Trini lives absolutely spot-on. It was exactly like that, including the inertia, the inability to change yourself or anything or anyone around you, the racial prejudice and hostility working in both directions, the whole country messed up by sad bruised male egos whether colonial, ex-pat or local. The prose is splendid, capturing the texture and pulse of the island's climate, landscape, townscape, facilities, lifestyle, characters, dialogue, rhythm. When I am homesick, I'll turn to the 'White Woman' to remind myself why so many heart-broken middle-class West Indians went into voluntary exile.

A 5-star turn. Yuh don' good, gal. Thanks.

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7 blues and 5 reds

Bicycle Poker Standard Playing Players

Bicycle brand cards have been around for longer then I've been alive (since 1867) and they've rightfully earned the reputation for being the best quality. If you play cards regularly or need them for standard magic tricks these are perfect. No need to look further. All the good things you hear and read about them are true.

Having said that, keep in mind these are the traditional "808" poker cards, perfect for most users/players. But anyone shopping for playing cards should know Bicycle cards come in many varieties such as for use in pinochle, and Lo Vision cards for the visually impaired, or Jumbo Index sizes with larger type (often used for playing Bridge). They also make a "PokerPeek" design on their Pro series decks that simplifies looking at hole cards, and narrower bridge decks, and thicker Masters Edition cards designed to last longer. This is important to note if you are specifically looking for the thick material. These 808's are not the thicker ones, they are the traditional ones but for 99% of the poker playing and magic making world they are more than sufficient. They are much better than those cheapie no-name cards you might get at a variety warehouse or 99 cent store. Beware if you buy those, they might not be coated and they may last for no more than one long game before they start to bend and fray.

Bicycle also comes with different back designs (including the traditional rider back and older Vintage backs), and Big Bicycle cards that are four times the normal card size. All are traditionally available with red and blue backs, but other back colors (including black, silver, and even pastel colors) are also available. There is even a "Ghost" deck that is entirely black and white except for red hearts and diamonds on the corners of appropriate cards. Consumer paper versions of the plastic KEM type WSOP decks are sold under the Bicycle brand. And in 2010, Bicycle Playing Cards released special anniversary decks which include a redesigned rear side, redesigned Ace of Spades, and 1885-2010 written under the numbers on the corner on each card.

I have to say though, at $24.39 these 808's seem a little pricey, and I'm stunned to see the "retail price" for 12 decks is $37.99! But if you get these cards here at Amazon for $24.39 with free shipping then it's worth the price if you can't get them cheaper at a store closer to you (where you don't have to pay to have them shipped).

UPDATE: As of 2/9/12 these cards are now selling here for $18.99 to $20.00 (depending on the seller) and free shipping if you have Amazon Prime (worth getting, ask me how you can get it for free). NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK UP AND BUY if you're into poker and can't get them cheaper in a store close to you. This is the cheapest I've seen over the internet. They also make inexpensive barter/gifts to make friends for WTSHTF.

As an aside, many people don't know Bicycle cards are produced and distributed by The United States Playing Card Company (currently out of Erlanger, Kentucky), who also makes Bee (traditionally used by casinos), Tally-Ho, Hoyle, Kem, Aviators (no longer available I believe) and others. That does NOT mean these are all the same quality. They might all be the same quality, but I do not know because I have not used them all recently. I just mention it for a point of interest.

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Comfortable Riding

Wald Steel Handlebar 5 25 Black

I needed something for our office, to blow out equipment and PC's from dust and junk. Basically to clean incoming electronics off. In our previous building, we had a nice upper level where we had a full sized compressor for air. But in our new offices, it's a single floor and no place to keep it. So we've been doing without, or using a small vac here and there.

Finally decided that anything was better than nothing, so thought I'd give this a shot. I had it overnighted so I could do some testing this weekend. Fired it up in my house after assembling the hose and couplings. I had seen some of the reviews mentioning that it didn't keep it's pressure, so was curious about that. It comes with plumber's tape, for the threads, so I used it and got it assembled quickly enough. Plugged it in and powered it on.

LOUD.

I knew it would be from the other reviews, but I didn't realize just HOW loud. But I let it run and it quickly got up to 60 or 70 PSI, enough for me to test things with, and it seemed like it would do a decent job for my needs. I got it up to 70 again and closed the nozzle's valve, unplugged it, and brought it with me to the office. I let it sit there for about four hours, and it didn't lose any pressure at all - needle was still in the same spot. Plugged it in, found the worst server in storage I could, got the cover off and the hot swap drives out, and started to clean it up. Ended up having to take the screen off of a large window in my office and hang the server out the window to keep all the junk from floating around my office. With it running, I got about four or five minutes of decent cleaning power before I ended up with it running down too much to have good air pressure for cleaning, so I let it sit for another few minutes running, and finished up.

I haven't fired it up to 110 PSI yet (the supposed capacity according to the box) to see how long it will work at that point, but since I don't expect it to be as long lasting as the full sized one, it's more than enough for what we need.

Only complaint is that the nozzle for inflating car tires isn't a quick change nozzle, so I can't just pop it on after using the other ones. It's a screw on one, so you've got to re-tape again. But since I have a smaller electric compressor that is specifically for auto tires, it won't impact my use with this one.

All in all, for under eighty dollars, a great unit. Hose doesn't seem nearly as horrible to me as the other reviewers are talking - doesn't seem brittle to me at all, and is flexible enough for my needs, but I can certainly see where having a standard rubber hose would be a LOT easier.

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Perfect for what i need

Campbell Hausfeld FP209499 3 Gallon Compressor

I needed something for our office, to blow out equipment and PC's from dust and junk. Basically to clean incoming electronics off. In our previous building, we had a nice upper level where we had a full sized compressor for air. But in our new offices, it's a single floor and no place to keep it. So we've been doing without, or using a small vac here and there.

Finally decided that anything was better than nothing, so thought I'd give this a shot. I had it overnighted so I could do some testing this weekend. Fired it up in my house after assembling the hose and couplings. I had seen some of the reviews mentioning that it didn't keep it's pressure, so was curious about that. It comes with plumber's tape, for the threads, so I used it and got it assembled quickly enough. Plugged it in and powered it on.

LOUD.

I knew it would be from the other reviews, but I didn't realize just HOW loud. But I let it run and it quickly got up to 60 or 70 PSI, enough for me to test things with, and it seemed like it would do a decent job for my needs. I got it up to 70 again and closed the nozzle's valve, unplugged it, and brought it with me to the office. I let it sit there for about four hours, and it didn't lose any pressure at all - needle was still in the same spot. Plugged it in, found the worst server in storage I could, got the cover off and the hot swap drives out, and started to clean it up. Ended up having to take the screen off of a large window in my office and hang the server out the window to keep all the junk from floating around my office. With it running, I got about four or five minutes of decent cleaning power before I ended up with it running down too much to have good air pressure for cleaning, so I let it sit for another few minutes running, and finished up.

I haven't fired it up to 110 PSI yet (the supposed capacity according to the box) to see how long it will work at that point, but since I don't expect it to be as long lasting as the full sized one, it's more than enough for what we need.

Only complaint is that the nozzle for inflating car tires isn't a quick change nozzle, so I can't just pop it on after using the other ones. It's a screw on one, so you've got to re-tape again. But since I have a smaller electric compressor that is specifically for auto tires, it won't impact my use with this one.

All in all, for under eighty dollars, a great unit. Hose doesn't seem nearly as horrible to me as the other reviewers are talking - doesn't seem brittle to me at all, and is flexible enough for my needs, but I can certainly see where having a standard rubber hose would be a LOT easier.

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Unexpectedly Awesome

For a Good Time Call

I gave this external batt pack 5 stars because it works perfectly. the Light up power indicator is great, letting you know how much power it has- a very good feature. Its primary use for me was to recharge my Ipod touch and rechargeable headphones. The Xpal (given a full charge) is able to bring both devices back to full charge when they are dead. And or recharge my Itouch two times on the xpals one full charge. This is exactly what I bought it to do, and on the other had if you want it to charge a cell phone (Iphone or not even a smart phone std slider) XP2000 dose not have enough juice to fully charge a phone, it will give them a charge but not a full one at the cost of draining the Xpal completly. If you want a batt pack for your cell phone or larger divice I would suggest a 4000+ mh.

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great!! for long plane trips and in those times of bening on the move with small simple divices.

XPAL XP2000 External battery adapter

I gave this external batt pack 5 stars because it works perfectly. the Light up power indicator is great, letting you know how much power it has- a very good feature. Its primary use for me was to recharge my Ipod touch and rechargeable headphones. The Xpal (given a full charge) is able to bring both devices back to full charge when they are dead. And or recharge my Itouch two times on the xpals one full charge. This is exactly what I bought it to do, and on the other had if you want it to charge a cell phone (Iphone or not even a smart phone std slider) XP2000 dose not have enough juice to fully charge a phone, it will give them a charge but not a full one at the cost of draining the Xpal completly. If you want a batt pack for your cell phone or larger divice I would suggest a 4000+ mh.

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very good tires

Sunlite Kwest Tire 1 95 Black

Although this tire is labeled as a Pyramid Kwest 1.95 it is actually labeled Kenda Kwest. This tire is in my opinion one of the smoothest running tires available. I bought mine from Niagara Cycle, delivery was quick and they have knowledgeable staff. The Kenda.com people have no knowledge of this size tires. I have a set of 1.50's also. This is my second set of this tire and I have logged over 5000 miles on them (in one year)

Pros: Smooth running/rolling, soft compound grips in turns, wide big appearance on the bike. The tires look bigger than 1.95.

Cons: This relates to the soft compound and it is something you live with, it tends to pick up debris on the road. But the shoulder I ride on has lots of �rap on the side of the road. So like anything you have a feature you like, but has drawbacks, I will go for the handling.
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Gets the job done

Innovations In Cycling Inc Adapter

Having no experience with Presta valves, I thought this adapter didn't work until someone told me that the Presta valve on the bike tire needs to be unscrewed. The Presta valve on the bike tire is an all metal assembly - including the cap. The cap does not even disconnect from the presta valve, it just loosens and unscrews.

Before I unscrewed the Presta valve I thought the adapter wasn't pushing a pin inside of the valve; but after I unscrewed and opened the valve, it worked like a charm.

As a side note, a bicycle store put an additional plastic cover over my Presta Valve; but in normal circumstance the valve is just a metal assembly without any plastic cover over it.

If you're not familiar with Presta, look it up real quick on the Internet and look at pictures of the valve opening, etc.

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good collection

Edge Infinity Alastair Reynolds

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Perfect Tube replacement for Bugaboo Chamelon

Sunlite Bicycle Angled Degree SCHRADER

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