Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Pacific Outdoor Mountain Hunter 26-Inch Mountain Bike

Pacific Outdoor Mountain Hunter 26-Inch Mountain Bike is great for mountain biking, hitting the trails and going off road. I want a full suspension bike so I get it. Very comfort and control for my deep-woods adventure. The Mountain bike offers good quality and durability, making of the rugged yet lightweight aluminum. However, I'm disappointed the bike doesn't come with kenda cortez tires. And I have to upgrade them myself.



Pacific Outdoor Mountain Hunter 26-Inch Mountain Bike Features
* Aluminum 4-bar link dual suspension frame and fork can handle the roughest terrain.
* ProMax front disc brake and rear linear pull brakes provide sure sopping power.
* MTB tires and alloy high profile rims are strong and dependable.
* Shimano Altus 24-speed with Shimano EX-Fire shifters ensure smooth shifting performance.

Product review
* A good buy for the cheap price.
* The bike has received nearly no damage.
* All aluminum frame.
* Handle hills, jumps, and rough trails very well.
* The problem is that the gears may skip on you.

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Saturday, June 2, 2012

SRAM PG990 9-Speed Cassette for mountain bike


SRAM PG990 9-Speed Cassette is great 9 speed mountain bike cassette. This's a high performing shifting system. I bought the cassette to upgrade my old mountains bike. It's Relatively light weight, affordable and shifts great. After I have over 2000 miles with it, it still shifts very quick.  Highly recommended it.



SRAM PG990 9-Speed Cassette Features
* Color: 11-32T, 11-34T, Golden Nugget.
* Size:11-32T, 11-34T.
* PowerGlide II Technology.
* 11-34T 9 Speed.
* Lock Ring Material: Anodized Alloy.
* Sprocket Material: Blasted Chrome Plated.
* Includes a precision-forged 7000 series aluminum lock ring.
* Recommended Chain: PC-991, PC-971.

Product Review
* High end Sram cassette of Shimano product.
* shift smooth with no noise and does lasts a long time.
* Expensive, but worth for seriously riding up mountains.

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Yakima BeddyJo 2-Bike Truck Bed Mount Rack


Yakima BeddyJo 2-Bike Truck Bed Mount Rack, having two bike capacity, is easy to assemble, space saving and easy to use and remove. The rack secures the bikes upright and avoids the scratching and denting. It is really stable when I am driving. This is a heavy duty product, but is small. You can store it away in a corner when not in use. It's the quickest and easist way to haul a bike.



Yakima BeddyJo 2-Bike Truck Bed Mount Rack Features
* Fits many types of compact, mid-range, and full size trucks.
* Installs in your truck bed in seconds and no drilling or tools required.
* Fully compatible with bed liners.
* Fork bike mount design maximizes stability with 9 millimeters long throw skewer.

Product Review
* Simple design, but effective.
* Assemble in a few minutes by following One-page illustrated instructions.
* Very easy to use and holds 2 bikes securely.
* Before installing on rack, you need to remove bicycle front wheel.
* Not compatible with all trucks, such as the 05 toyota tacoma quad cab-short bed truck.

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike


Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike is a fantastic  starter bike for the cheap price. It comes with nice frame and is lightwieght. I bought this bike for my son to ride about 1-2 miles to school and back everyday. Rides smooth, handles well and turns heads wherever it goes. The seat is comfortable first. After riding about 60 miles, it kept getting lower and lower and became uncomfortable. Over all, excellent bike and the price is an excellent deal.



Giordano Rapido Single Speed Road Bike Features
* Size: 54cm, 56cm.
* Steel frame and fork.
* 54 centimeter seat tube (center to center)
* Alloy rims with alloy hub.
* Rear flip flop hub offers a fixed gear or in standard freewheel single speed mode.
* Alloy side pull brakes.
* Black Kenda 700 x 32 tires that're capable of withstanding less than perfect roads.

Product Review
* A clean looking bike for the price.
* It is made of Aluminum, not steel.
* Road tires are beefy enough to handle potholes
* You can remove the Chainring on the crank.
* Cheap Pedals and heavy Handle Bar.

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Mongoose Maxim Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)


Mongoose Maxim Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) is a great mountain bike wiht lots of features for a cheap price, such as 21 speeds, good constructed, spring loaded isolation from real wheel, and on-handlebar twist-type gear shift. I am expect to get the stainless spokes and an almost perfectly tuned bike. If you are looking for a bike to enjoy in your leisure time, this bike may work for you and also save lots of money.



Mongoose Maxim Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Features
* Color: Red.
* Used for the backcountry or riding a few local trails.
* A lightweight full-suspension frame and relaxed geometry
* Performs beautifully in hills and valleys thanks to the Shimano rear derailleur and 21-speed SRAM twist shifters
* Sure-stopping alloy linear pull brakes, a three-piece crank set, resin pedals, and alloy rims

Product Review
* Mongoose is a respected brand.
* A low price.
* Received quickly and I spent 10 min putting them together.
* The frame is constructed of heavy duty welded aluminum alloy
* The wheels, components, and handle grips comes with mediocre quality.
* Instructions is simplified in 3 pages.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

CygoLite Rover II LED Xtra: Dual LED Bike Light with Frame Mount NiMH Battery


CygoLite Rover II LED Xtra: Dual LED Bike Light with Frame Mount NiMH Battery is excellent headlight for commuting and street riding. After doing lots of research, I bought this light to ride my MTB as the sunlight was not available. The cycling Light delivers the most lumens of any light and its frame-mount battery is lightweight and can be used for 2 to 3 hours with the brightest setting. Plenty bright in the rainy dark back roads, actually brighter than my old halogen lights. It works great and love the cheap price.



CygoLite Rover II LED Xtra: Dual LED Bike Light with Frame Mount NiMH Battery Features
* Dual LED bike light with 3rd-generation, high-brightness LED bulbs.
* LED output equivalent of 25-watt halogen light (255 lumens).
* 4 brightness modes (high, low, boost, and flash) and 2 special modes.
* Ultra-compact NiMH battery runs for 3 hours on high setting.

Product Review
* It is Compact and has plenty of light output.
* Easily adjuste it for a high-beam effect when you are descending a dark hill.
* Easy to over-charge and cook the batteries. The battery life will improve after a few cycles.
* The battery cable is long enough to reach a jersey pocket.
* It's hard to insert light head into the bracket.

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Shimano 2012 Men's All Mountain Bike Shoe - SH-MT53


Shimano 2012 Men's All Mountain Bike Shoe - SH-MT53 features extra protection for aggressive off-roading. These Shimano MTB shoes come in European sizing, but them have  a larger toe box area for wider feet. The shoes do keep out dirt and rocks with the Mid-top hiking-style design. While I am riding, I can quickly convert they to use with Shimano SPD system pedals. That's very expensive but Worth the cost.



Shimano 2012 Men's All Mountain Bike Shoe Feature
* Size: 38-48 M EU, 41.
* Color: Black.
* Multi-layer stretch resistant synthetic leather and mesh.
* Designed for BMX, DH, Jumping, Urban Adventure, Freeride.
* Offer great ankle stability and walking support.
* EVA midsole and rubber sole enhances pedaling effi ciency and walking comfort.

Product Review
* Easy to use, especially for being my first time riding.
*  Ligtweaght, breathes and very comfortable.
* The price is too high for low top MTB shoes.
* If the shoes are Gore-Tex lined and more waterproof, that would be great.

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