Saturday, September 4, 2010

Low Price Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set


The tail light is perfect - no arguments there. My issue is with the 1/2 Watt headlight. It works great for "being seen" but isn't enough light for "seeing" on dark, unlit roads. I like to use this combination for those evenings when I'm out riding and get caught just past sunset and it's still light enough for me to see. It's also a decent light for riding in city environments where there is enough ambient light from streets, cars and other sources. I wouldn't recommend it as your only light source. I got caught on a lonely, unlit bike path one night and at my average biking speed (~ 17mph) I could barely react fast enough. The light didn't have enough reach which necessitated that I slow down so I wasn't out racing the light. It's still a great light combo for general use but I've definitely got to find a brighter light for some of my night riding.Get more detail about Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Save Fisher Price Music Parade Ride On


My 19 month old received this for Christmas. He loves all the buttons and the sounds and music it makes. He has now figured out how to ride it as well and rides around the house. He also likes to push it around.Get more detail about Fisher Price Music Parade Ride On.

Discount Planet Bike Air Kiss CO2 Bike Tire Inflator


I was very happy with this little pump. I used it successfully once. I previously had the Innovations Ultraflate Plus CO2 by Genuine and this thing caused the co2 to blow up in my face (slight exaggeration)...on threading the Ultrafalte I somehow cross threaded and when it punctured the cartridge all the air went flying out as I had it close to my face to look to see if I was threading correctly. Thus, that day I was stuck in the middle of nowhere and a long walk into the dark evening. ANyway, this little Air Kiss seemed really nice (much simpler to thread)....Then, last weekend I was again way far away from any stores, out of phone coverage, and got a flat. I pulled out the air kiss and new cartridge expecting I'd be up and riding in a moment to find out that the little puncture insert (little metal washer looking thing) had fallen out of the Air Kiss and therefore I could not puncture the co2 cartridge and again was stuck.
Now, I not only carry a great little hand pump, but I upgraded my co2 to the Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator....this one is a much better desing.Get more detail about Planet Bike Air Kiss CO2 Bike Tire Inflator.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Cheapest OnGuard PitBull MINI 5006 Bicycle U-Lock


I have three PitBulls -- two standards and a mini -- and a Kryptonite of some description or another. The two standard Pitbulls and the Kryptonite are all the same age; the PB Mini is newer.

The difference? The two standard PBs and the PB Mini are going strong, doing their job without a hitch. The Kryptonite has permanently fused one of my bikes to my house. My LBS has decided to stop selling Kryptos for that precise reason.

All three PBs lock and unlock smoothly, show no sign of suffering from the abuse they put up with. I routinely bang them on stuff by mistake, drop them, subject them to tensions they shouldn't have to put up with, and I by bike commute in all kinds of weather, including slushy winter schmutz. The PBs have never yet failed me in any way.

The Mini is fantastic. It does make for tight clearances, and will rarely allow you to lock both frame and wheel (in the rare case that I'm worried about it, I use a secondary cable lock to secure my wheel). However, the tight clearance should make it much harder for potential thieves to crack using leverage.

I'm giving the PB and PB Mini four stars because nothing is perfect, and the 'universal' mounting bracket can't be mounted on my frame in a way that doesn't cause some kind of interference (either with water bottle or legs). However, I have a weird bike (an older GT Legacy with a 17"/~43cm frame and the attendant unusual GT seat stays), and the bracket probably would fit about 99% of the bikes currently on the road (and/or off the road!). I get by using a couple of velcro straps or simply hanging it from my bar-end mirror, so that's no big deal. Likewise, the keys are a tad chunky, but certainly no worse than your average overwrought dealership-issued car key.

The lock itself is awesome. Mine has been dropped, run-over, and otherwise mauled and is still going strong. If you love your bike, and want it to be there when you get out of work, or that late movie, or the corner convenience store, OnGuard is the way to go, and the PB Mini is a great option.Get more detail about OnGuard PitBull MINI 5006 Bicycle U-Lock.

Cheap Fisher Price Fire Truck Ride On


We gave this to my daughter shortly after she turned one. She's played with it alot. We've now had it for about a year and a half, and it's completely stayed together, the only thing is that the song has quieted down some but you can still hear it, and I think that when you put new batteries in it it gets louder again (but not too loud, it's a good volume). During the past year and a half that we've owned it, we've only had to replace the batteries once, which is really good. The song that it plays is fun and my daughter still plays with it. She also enjoys storing small things inside the seat compartment. Great toy. We pushed her around the house on it alot when she was younger, fun for all of us (good exercise too for the parent!) ;)Get more detail about Fisher Price Fire Truck Ride On.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Buying Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'N Ride Trike


Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. I love being able to push the toy when needed. I am, however, a little disappointed that the seat and/or pedals do not adjust for my child's shorter legs. The seat moves forward and backward, but it does not move far enough up for my son to keep his feet on the pedals. My son still loves the toy though. I also wish there was a way to lock the handle bars in a straight position, so the toy would be easier to push (without a rider to steer) when we're out somewhere and my son decides he wants to walk. We haven't had this toy for very long yet, but it seems quite durable and easy to clean. I would recommend this toy.Get more detail about Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'N Ride Trike.

Buy Topeak Pressure-Rite Anti-Air Loss Connector


This pressure air loss connector gauge works Great !!! I have a screw on connector from my air compressor, but this ensures I lose no air. Great Product !!Get more detail about Topeak Pressure-Rite Anti-Air Loss Connector.