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Blackburn Mountain Air Mountain Bike Pump

March 18th, 2010

Blackburn Mountain Air Mountain Bike Pump




Value is king, and the Mountain Air has it in spades, with a high-volume aluminum barrel and sleek shape. The ergonomic head and handle melt into the contours of your hand to increase grip and leverage when in use. Max Pressure: 90 psi / 6.2 bar. Barrell Material: Aluminum. Weight: 148 g / 4.9 oz.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars quick change
I like the screw on/off mechanism for changing back and forth from schrader to presta. Nice if you have bikes with different valves in the family. The grey plastic chamber makes a nice seal over both of these valves too. It’s a good pump to have on the road/trail for emergencies for a good price. Ride on!

5 Stars Estupenda
muy buena opci?n de compra, es de aluminio, compacta y con buena presi?n, se las recomiendo

4 Stars Almost perfect
I really like this pump. It is small, easy to use, inflates my bike’s tires in just a few pumps.

What I don’t like about it is the hardware that attaches it to the bike’s frame. It uses Velcro straps and they allow the pump to slip out every now and then (not all the way out, e.g. it did not fall on the road, but enough to start interfering with pedaling). It happened to me once or twice, so it is not a real issue, but if it keeps happening, I may need to come up with a fix for the mounting hardware.

5 Stars It is so good
This small hand pump resolve problems and it is so easy to carry on with you.

5 Stars Space Saving and Effective
This pump works great for typical maintenance of your bike. Unless you are pumping up bike tires all day long, who needs a floor pump that takes up space and cost twice as much or more. This little guy is simple to use, feels sturdy in my hands, is easy to stow, and carries a good warranty. I would definitely recommend this pump.

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8 Lumistick Glowsticks Glow Stick Bracelets Mixed Colors Tube of 100

November 17th, 2009

8 Lumistick Glowsticks Glow Stick Bracelets Mixed Colors Tube of 100




The best brand of glow sticks on the market. You will receive 1 tube of 100 LumiStick luminescent light bracelets. Each tube contains a even mix of 5 colors — Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Pink. Your order will also contain 100 connectors so you can hook the ends together to make bracelets and necklaces. Once they start glowing, LumiStick brand glow light bracelets will last you all night. They will glow super bright for 8 – 10 hours. Then, they will start to fade out but may continue to emit some light for up to 36 hours. These LumiStick brand glow light bracelets are fresh from the factory. They come directly from the factory and were manufactured just a few weeks ago. We are constantly getting new shipments from the factory, so you know these are as fresh and new as they come. They have a shelf life of 2 years. Inside the glow light bracelets are two chemicals that emit light or glow when they are mixed together. Inside the glow light bracelets is a thin glass tube, when you bend it for the first time, you break the inner glass tube. This mixes the two chemicals together. Just shake it up and presto — it starts glowing like magic! Lumistick brand glow light bracelets brand glow-in-the-dark products are non-toxic. They are not radioactive and they are not flammable. The almost never break open, but if they do, the chemicals inside can be washed off skin and clothes with ordinary soap or detergent.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I served it’s purpose
I don’t know if this was worth the shipping cost since I probably could have gotten it at a local store for less, but the convenience was there.

5 Stars Great for Burningman
Great for illumination at Burningman. They last all night. I used them to light myself and my bikes. If you play with them too much they break and squish all over. The drawback is that in the morning they are MOOP. However they don’t require expensive batteries.

2 Stars Cheap light sticks, but not the best quality
Some of them light up well but for the most part, they are cheap for a reason. I wish they made better glow sticks cause I would have bought those for more money if available.

5 Stars Great gobs of glowsticks
This price is incredible for this many glow sticks. They were a huge hit at my kid’s Bar Mitzvah celebration…. They were very bright and colorful. Great product.

5 Stars intertaining
kids were surprised had a blast putting them together to make what they wanted excellant vibratent colors

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InStep Take 2 Double Bicycle Trailer Blue

September 10th, 2009

InStep Take 2 Double Bicycle Trailer Blue




InStep’s Take 2 Bike Trailer offers a comfortable and safe ride for children while tagging along on family bike rides. The trailer features a powder-coated steel frame, 16-inch mag wheels with a quick-release design, and also folds easily for transport and storage. This trailer attaches quickly and easily to most bikes with its universal coupler. A weather shield provides extra protection from the elements and will keep your little ones dry from the rain and out of the direct sunlight. The Take 2 Trailer will support two children and up to 100 pounds.

The Take 2 bike trailer attaches to most bikes with its universal coupler.

Key Features:

  • 16-inch mag wheels with quick-release design
  • Folds easily for compact storage
  • Attaches to most bikes with universal coupler
  • Weather shield provides extra protection
  • Powder-coated steel frame
  • Maximum Weight Limit: 100 pounds
  • Folded Dimensions: 31.5 by 30 by 16 inches
  • Assembled Dimensions: 31.5 by 30 by 30.5 inches
  • Assembled Weight: 27 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars For the Grandkids
I have not used the trailer because of time constrains. It will be used this coming weekend.

The trailer is just what I wanted.

From placement of order to receiving the item, there were no glitches. I rated the overall service as 5 stars.

Look forward to my next purchase.

Efrain

5 Stars Great Bike Trailer
I bought this trailer to carry luggage, not children, and it has worked out great! I went to Martha’s Vineyard for a weekend and was able to put my backpack and my wife’s backpack plus food items and more in the trailer and it worked great!

4 Stars Great price
We love our trailer but the only thing is, make sure you are athletic and in shape before you purchase it. My husband has to attach it to his bike b/c I get too tired to trail the 2 kids around in it (they are about 30lbs each). I have to say that it is really roomy and lots of fun for the kids! It attaches to the bike easily and is easy to assemble, etc.

1 Star Very cheap materials
Though we were initially thrilled, we were not so happy when the first of the restraint straps broke within a few weeks of purchase. A few weeks later a second strap broke, rendering one side of the trailer unusable. Six months later, straps on the other side began fraying and snapping. Mind you, this was with infrequent use and with two children under the age of three–not really heavy or active kids. The trailer was kept outside in mild weather, covered and in the shade. Now (at just over a year of ownership) all of the straps have completely rotted apart and it is completely unsafe to put our kids in it. After reading through several of the other reviews, this is clearly a recurring issue.

Though we ultimately purchased the Instep Take 2 for less than $100 (on sale), I wouldn’t buy this trailer again for half the price. I’m all for saving a buck where you can, but this is a *complete* waste of cash.

5 Stars Great Deal, Great Price
I couldn’t be happier with this product. It works perfectly for our little one, and can’t imagine anyone spending the money on a name brand bike trailer when they could get this item for less than $100. I will say that the cloth seats and belts inside seem a little on the cheap side, but it works perfectly for neighborhood strolls. I would recommend this item to anyone on a budget who wants some quality outdoor bike time with their baby.

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Planet Bike 1007 3 Comp Floor pump with Love Handle More Durable than OId Comp

May 19th, 2009

Planet Bike 1007 3 Comp Floor pump with Love Handle More Durable than OId Comp




Bike pump with elevated industrial class 160 psi gauge and pressure rating over 200psi. New Auto-Valve dual head for hassle-free inflation of Presta or Schraeder Valves. Quality construction using the best materials for years of dependable service. Rebuildable.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars No problems yet…
Not sure this pump will stand a lot of use- it feels pretty flimsy to me. Just getting to a standard pressure I felt the thing flexing and wobbling. Maybe it will be fine- but I was expecting something a little more solid. Should have paid more I guess.

4 Stars Planet Bike floor pump
This pump not only can handle the high air pressure required by bikes and trekkes, it has a gauge so you know what the pressure is while pumping. It is easy to hook up and fill the tires to the proper air pressure.

4 Stars Pumps air like a champion
This pump is a great value. It isn’t the nicest one I’ve ever used, but it certainly gets the job done.

5 Stars Very Utilitarian
I’ve only used the pump a couple times since I bought it but it seems to work great. I received a very prompt answer from the maker about a question I had, used the pump on my bike and then later on my car tires, worked fine both places. I ordered this on a Wednesday morning and it was on my front porch the next afternoon. That’s fast shipping!

5 Stars Excellent pump
Excellent pump! Don’t think I’m gonna need another one for a very long time! I especially like the easy to read pressure gague.

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OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U Lock and Extra Security Cable

May 4th, 2009

OnGuard Bulldog DT 5012 Bicycle U Lock and Extra Security Cable




Massive, 13mm hardened ultra steel shackle provides maximum cut resistance. Dual Steel Bar locking mechanism delivers up to 10 tons of pull strength while the M-Cylinder technology puts drillers and lock pickers out of business. Rough and tumble Ballistic plastic withstands mistreatment while protecting your bike”s finish. Includes All Tube, multi-position, QR mounting bracket, 4 laser cut keys with 1 light key for use at night and cable. Vinyl covered and weatherproof. Dimensions: 3.5″ x 5.5″.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Cracked Barrel After 6 Months
I bought this lock because it was a bit less expensive than other locks. But after only 6 months the barrel is cracked and seperates when unlocked. I do not want to chance that the lock will not hold up to theft so I am going to replace it.

5 Stars Like it
I saw the comments about keys sticking but my key turns like a hot knife in butter. Seriously, it’s very smooth. The cable that comes with the lock is useful if you want to lock up one of the wheels. I don’t think much of the mounting bracket but I carry my lock in a messenger bag.

5 Stars Great heavy duty, all purpose lock
This lock is a great all purpose lock. If I’m going to be away from my bike for a while (live in Los Angeles) I bring the heavy Ulock and connect with the cable. The Ulock, cable combo is less appealing to thiefs when my bike is sitting next to other bikes with less durable locks. For “ins and outs”, i only bring the cable and use a small lock (not included) to connect the cable with an object.

3 Stars Could be better.
This i pretty bulky but I was able to mount it in place of my beverage holder. Later I put a rack on the back of my bike and used a strap to hold it place. This thing is heavy, I dropped if from about 2 feet up and the plastic cracked became loose. This is weak. They need to fix that. It still works, but it’s annoying. Maybe they’ll send me a new one if I complain.

I used this with no problems for about a year now with the security cable. It is worthless if you don’t know how to properly use it. I can’t tell you how many bikes I see locked up by the front wheel. Also if you’ve never been robbed, don’t wait to get apartment insurance like I did. It’s cheap compared to replacing all your stuff. My place had 2 security doors and my apartment had 2 dead bolt locks. Illusion of security… Locks and doors only prevent crimes of opportunity. If someone has the tools, they’ll get in. At least they didn’t get my bike.

4 Stars Great but overpriced
This lock is great and the extra cable is nice. Best U-lock that I’ve seen. However, buy it from WalMart for $15. Thats what I did….

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