Solar head/neck protector

Halo Headbands HSWHITE Solar Headwear

I had bought this for the holidays but just gave it to my son at 2 1/2 for something fun for us to do outside this fall and he LOVES it!!!! He also has a Kettler trike that was given to him as a gift, but he will not even attempt to pedal it. He will let me push him on it but won't even let me put his feet on the pedals. This Kazam bike is just adores!!!! He feels like a big kid on it. We have the seat at the lowest setting (he is a very tall 2.5 yo, more the size of a 3.5 year old), and in less than a month he can now lift his feet off the ground while coasting for a couple of seconds. His balance on the bike has greatly improved and we have to plead with him to put the bike away to come in for dinner. He can propel himself quite fast on it now and is beginning to balance independently. I anticipate this spring he will master the bike. I was looking for a gross motor activity for him this fall, and this bike has been a great way for him to burn off some energy - he has even made it entirely around the block on it! It has also taught him to steer, which has carried over to his other ride on type toys. I'm sure eventually he will pedal a bike, but he's not interested now, so the Kazam has been a great way for him to enjoy the bike experience. This was a wonderful purchase and I am so glad I didn't wait until the holidays to give it to him, as he would have had to wait many more months to enjoy it. I highly recommend this bike!!!!

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Awesome little bike! Highly recommend

Kazam Balance Bike

I had bought this for the holidays but just gave it to my son at 2 1/2 for something fun for us to do outside this fall and he LOVES it!!!! He also has a Kettler trike that was given to him as a gift, but he will not even attempt to pedal it. He will let me push him on it but won't even let me put his feet on the pedals. This Kazam bike is just adores!!!! He feels like a big kid on it. We have the seat at the lowest setting (he is a very tall 2.5 yo, more the size of a 3.5 year old), and in less than a month he can now lift his feet off the ground while coasting for a couple of seconds. His balance on the bike has greatly improved and we have to plead with him to put the bike away to come in for dinner. He can propel himself quite fast on it now and is beginning to balance independently. I anticipate this spring he will master the bike. I was looking for a gross motor activity for him this fall, and this bike has been a great way for him to burn off some energy - he has even made it entirely around the block on it! It has also taught him to steer, which has carried over to his other ride on type toys. I'm sure eventually he will pedal a bike, but he's not interested now, so the Kazam has been a great way for him to enjoy the bike experience. This was a wonderful purchase and I am so glad I didn't wait until the holidays to give it to him, as he would have had to wait many more months to enjoy it. I highly recommend this bike!!!!

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LED safety vest for bicyclist

Grip On 30282 Grip Safety Vest

Be seen and be safe! I wear this vest to run and bike in the dark and it is obvious that drivers can see me much better. The LEDs are nice and bright. You can adjust the blinking pattern or even make the lights stay on continuously. The vest also has broad reflective bands. The mesh fabric helps you to stay cool. The vest is designed to fit loosely, but does not move around too much while I am running. It does not interfere at all while I am on my bike. A velcro adjustment tab on each side lets the vest easily accommodate a wide range of body types and sizes and lets you get a custom fit. The vest is powered by a couple of AA batteries. Since the LEDs use such little power, the batteries will last a long time. My only complaint is that the on/off switch is a little hard to use and is a weak point in the vest's construction. I've used these vests for a few years and I am now on my second one. The first vest worked for about 1.5 years and then the lights went out. I think the little wires near the switch simply broke. But for the price, this is not such a big problem. Just be careful when you store it -- do not wad it up or put something heavy on top of it. Some reviewers may think that you will look dorky running in this vest, but I live in a college town and several students have said the vest is cool!

Update: Some other reviews talk about using this vest with a backpack, so maybe my experience will help you. I carry a backpack when commuting to work on my bike. I am a medium-sized, not fat or thin. I can wear the vest OVER my small backpack without changing its adjustment. I wear the vest UNDER my big packpack and have attached a blinking light to the big pack. Add some spokelits to you wheels are you are good to go!LED Adult / Youth Safety Bicycle Light by Nite Ize

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fantastic

Park Tool PCS 10 Mechanic Repair

After paying a couple of hudred dollars recently to have two bicycles tuned up at local repair shops, I decided to start doing it myself. At first I balked at the price of this Repair Stand, but when it arrived, I couldn't believe the quality workmanship of this tool. It telescopes out to position a bike at the perfect height to work on and when you're through, it folds up relatively compactly for storage.

I've already put it to use to tune up my wife's Cannondale, so the stand is already starting to pay for itself.

You can't go wrong with this Repair Stand. It's beautifully designed and extreemely well constructed. Instructions for assembly are the typical crud coming from China, but the diagrams are self explanatory and the tools required to assemble the stand are incuded as a convenience.

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Excellent utility trailer

Aosom Elite Luggage Trailer Removable

My choice to go with this trailer was price, and to allow me to once again enjoy my hobby of RC flying. I received the item quickly, about 2-3 days from the order being placed.
The instruction manual was very easy to understand, I only needed to refer to it because of the placement of the wheel bearings, spacers and retaining clips. The only tool needed to assemble the trailer is also included.

The pan of the trailer bed is sturdy and very adaptable for my needs, I ended up modifying it to carry the planes, (will void the warranty but not worried)
My trailer is set up to carry 2 RC aircraft, each can weigh between 7-13 pounds, plus all the field kit to support a whole day at the field.
I am up to about 46 lbs, tires and tubes are still good, no trailer bed warping either
Purchased some replacement tubes and happy to say that I have not used them.
Recommended that you do check the Schrader valve cores and ensure they are seated correctly, one was not and lost air overnight.

Although I do not use it, the supplied top is a tight fit and perfectly okay
Trailer will fold flat for storage
Wheels are super easy to remove
Wheel guards are a plus and easy to remove if you need to access a narrow gap

My one and only complaint, is that the webbing strap is very weak and already separated where it attaches to the carrier arm. I was able to secure it with a couple of cable ties and is now okay.

In conclusion and after using this now for a couple of months, I am very happy to have this trailer - Price, Quality, and Adaptability = 5 Stars

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Tandem bikes ROCK!

Kent Dual Drive Tandem Comfort

We received the Kent Tandem Bike about two weeks ago. We purchased this bike so my oldest, who is autistic, could ride with the family (as opposed to going in shifts with one of staying home to watch him). The brakes needed a little adjusting and the wheels needed to be trued (slightly). The only complaint was with the tires. The stock tires are from a company called Duro. The size is 26 x 2.0 but they are squarer looking then round. The tires have a groove down the middle. The shoulders of the tire come in contact with the ground and the center doesn't. It feels like this creates a lot of resistance as it did not coast well (even inflated to the maximum PSI of 45). Because of the square tire stance, the bike felt off cornering. I replaced the tires with Bontrager Solana balloon tires (26 x 2.35) and it made a world of difference. The Bontrager tires are rounded with only the center making contact with the road. With the new tires, the bikes is very sturdy when cornering and coasts well also. Even with the extra $40 spent on tires, I would recommend this bicycle. My Autistic son loves it as well!

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Epic Stuff

Venus half shell Kilgore Trout

Written by Kurt Vonnegut under the name of his alter-ego Kilgore Trout, this book is an absolute masterpiece. When I first read it a couple of years ago, I thought it was simply a great comedy and parody of a sci-fi novel, but now with a few more years' perspective (and I like to think) maturity, I have found much meaning which I missed the first time around.

This book comments on everything -- morals, ethics, philosophy, religion, creation, sexism, racism, politics, government, friendship, love, the past, the future, and everything. And it isn't boring, it's instead typical of Vonnegut in that it's a fast-paced romp through the materiel. This book will leave you rolling on the floor laughing, while at the same time reconsidering your point of view on everything.

This book is a must read, and I hope they reprint it soon.

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