Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Cheap Cozy Cruisin Wagon


Love the wagon. It's super roomy and both of my kids (3 and 2) fit in it. Looking forward to taking the kids to the water park.Get more detail about Cozy Cruisin Wagon.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Buying Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount


Excellent light - works great, just as advertised; quite bright for any of your needs, and seems to be quite well-built!Get more detail about Planet Bike Beamer 5 LED Bicycle Light with Quick Cam Bracket Mount.

Buy Roller Derby Hybrid G900 Womens Inline Skates, Size 9


A brief synopsis: I have a pair of Rollerblade brand inline skates that are about 13 years old. They are a hard shell boot and I thought it was time for replacement. I began looking and especially liked the new hybrid type of boot, a combination of hard and soft shell materials which allows for greater ventilation/airflow and comfort-ability.

I knew what I wanted so it made the search easier. I wanted a hybrid boot; light, specifically searched for aluminum frames. I also wanted an 80mm wheel with very good bearings; either rated in the 7 or 9 category.

With my requirements; wah-la... I came across the Roller Derby Hybrid G900 inline skates. Out of the box, they looked great. The boot was attractive and the support system looked solid. The frame was light, the bearings quiet and 80mm urethane wheels. Unfortunately, I did not receive any instructions as to the care of the skates. Regardless, I could not wait to hit the pavement.

Upon my first adventure, the Hybrid G900 felt a little off. One boot was perfectly fine, while the other seemed loose (specifically my heel didn't sit right) no matter how much I re-adjusted my foot and how much I tightened it into the boot cavity. I persisted and noticed a lot of resistance in my ride. I expected to obtain certain speeds but encountered a lot of drag that prevented me without enormous effort. Ok, I thought to myself; perhaps they just need to be broken in. After all, I haven't bought new inline skates in 13 years.

I also wanted to mention that on the box of the Roller Derby Hybrid G900, there was an address for Roller Derby and an email address; no phone number. I decided to contact the company to see if this resistance was by design or simply a flaw. I made two (2) attempts in emailing them but received no replies; a bit disappointing.

I went out a total of 5 times, expecting better results. The friction was so bad that it prevented me from 180° and 360° turns. It definitely is not the Bevo Abec 9 Bearings. While testing, the wheels spin freely on the skates when not being worn. My speculation is that the urethane wheel material is "too" soft and that when the skates are on, there is too much friction against the pavement which essentially causes a slow ride and to certain extents uncontrollability, especially noticed in turns. After sever attempts, neither the boot comfort nor the resistance seemed to change. Therefore, I decided to return the skates.

Perhaps, the Roller Derby Hybrid G900 make a great "beginner" skate but as I classify myself as an intermediate skater; these skates did not fit the bill. So, if you're just starting out inline skating and want to `definitely' not go to fast - these skates may be for you.

I began to my quest to find a new skate. I decided to go back to the "Rollerblade" brand since I had a very good experience with my 13 year old pair. I encountered the Rollerblade Wing 10 skate. It has a soft and hard shell hybrid boot, an aluminum frame, lite 80mm wheels, and SG7 bearings. I bought these while the Roller Derby brand was being returned. Upon receipt of the Rollerblade Wing 10 inline skates, I immediately put them on and went out skating. Instantaneously, I noticed the extreme boot comfort and the resistance-free ride. No drag and I was able to make loose and tight turns without any issues. Excited, I went out for a 3 mile ride. The Rollerblade Wing 10 inline skates are a keeper! These skates were twice as much as the Roller Derby brand; but you get what you pay for.
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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Purchase OnGuard Bulldog STD 5010LM Bicycle U-Lock


I have this lock for about a year now. The lock is just about the most comfortable size - small enough to carry along, long enough to lock to most things. It's very sturdy, feels very hard to cut through. I also started to get some jamming especially in rainy weather, but oiling the mechanism solves the problem. I'd recommend it if you are happy to add oil once a year.Get more detail about OnGuard Bulldog STD 5010LM Bicycle U-Lock.

Order Power Wheels Little People Tot Rod


This is a really flimsy product. It is hard to maneuver/drive. It came without seat belt and when I called fisher price about this they informed that seat belt is discontinued as it is of no use. I do not buy that argument, my daughter almost fell on a couple of occassions (she is over 13 months). Overall there is no fun in this as there are no horns or whistles in this and it is very hard to drive (both for kids and for adults using the rod).

I decided to return it, but it is almost impossible to disassemble the steering wheel and without disassembling it you cannot put it in the box. I am still struggling to disassemble and am figuring out how to return this piece of crap.Get more detail about Power Wheels Little People Tot Rod.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Where To Buy Kettler Lil-Toote Kettrest


The Lil-Toote foot rest isn't the best design that I'd expect from the Germans, but it's adequate. You need to spend the time to ensure that it's attached properly. Assuming all pedals across the various Kettler trikes are similarly sized, the manufacturer should have considered a system where the pedals snap and lock into the footrest--instead of using the velcro. But at the end of the day, they seem to work o.k.Get more detail about Kettler Lil-Toote Kettrest.

Shop For Razor E100 Electric Scooter (Blue)


This was a Christmas present for our 5 yr. old daughter. It worked well 5 or 6 times, then suddenly would not run. When we turn on the switch the light comes on and it should be fully charged, but when you try it, it will not activate. Too bad. It was lots of fun when it worked. Our daughter was able to learn to use it within just a few attempts.Get more detail about Razor E100 Electric Scooter (Blue).