FoldLite 10 Ft Folding Kayak Review

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(More customer reviews)The skin of these boats is made from coated 300 denier nylon- like an ultralight rain tarp. One bump against a submerged rock will slice the skin wide open. There are no flotation chambers, and no place to secure float bags for safety. The frame is made from folded corrugated plastic (Coroplast). There's no skeg to give the boat directional stability, with the result that it's almost uncontrollable. For the same money you can buy a quality inflatable with a heavy gauge PVC hull from Sea Eagle, and for a few dollars more you can buy a solid, reliable folder with an 1100 denier Hypalon coated hull from Pakboats or Folbot.

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Adams Original Shifter 7 Trail-a-Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased an `Adams Trail-A-Bike Folder Twenty-Four - 24", 7-Speed Shifter' and an `Adams Trail-A-Bike Original Shifter Seven - 20", 7-Speed Drivetrain' for two of our children so that we could enjoy family bike rides together. Both loved their new `bikes' although we were not able to use them often just after purchase due to the weather.
The 24" has continued to work well.
On the 20" we did have some problems with the wheel locking up as other reviews had mentioned. This occurred when walking the bike (bike not being pedaled). I found that I could move the wheel backward with my hand and this would "unlock" it and it would then function normally for a time. In addition to this we noticed an unusual noise from the trailer while riding it. I eventually took a closer look at the wheel and discovered that the axle was bent or improperly installed. It took some time but the seller eventually replaced the wheel for us and it seems to be working normally. In addition to the wheel issue we had trouble disconnecting the trailer from hitch on the adult bike. The seller was less helpful here stating that they could not diagnose the problem without being able to see it. I eventually fixed this with a file, although I'm not sure if that will reduce the life of the parts.

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Trailer Trail Gator Tow Bar Red Review

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(More customer reviews)have been wanting to get my family active into bike riding for some time. We live within three miles of shops, restaurants, entertainment, etc, yet we always drove. When my daughter was three, we spent a weekend at a local resort that had a lot of riding trails. I saw a gentleman hooking the trail gator up to his bike and stopped and chatted. He only had great things to say about it and I thought this was the perfect solution. When we returned home, I ordered the Trail Gator from Amazon. When it arrived and my husband installed it, it was pretty easy to attach. As other reviews state, you do need to adjust it a bit to the side, otherwise your child will lean quite a bit. We had to play with it for a while to find the perfect setting so our daughter would be sitting upright. However, now that we have had it for about 9 months, it is easy to attach and use. I ride my bike to work sometimes, and remove her bike from mine quickly. It also attaches just as fast. The biggest issue I have with the arrangement (not a problem specific to this product), is that she always seems to hit the brakes going uphill. We've decided that it is probably an adjustment issue, with her trying to scoot further up the seat as we go uphill. She is learning to pedal uphill, which helps a lot. Another problem, again, not specific to the product, is that my bike doesn't always like to shift down when I'm pulling her up the hill. I need to shift down before I get to the hill, otherwise I really struggle making it up in the higher gear. This attachment requires that you remove the training wheels, or purchase the flip-up type (due to going around corners). My daughter doesn't yet ride without training wheels, so we don't go anywhere and let her ride on her own, unattached. Overall, this product has been fantastic for my family. We ride our bikes at least once a weekend to get lunch, icecream, coffee or to the local greenway for a picnic. Sometimes we ride around the neighborhood just to ride. She loves to go on short trips on weeknights after work/daycare. This product has really enriched our lives and is hopfully setting up our daughter for a lifelong love of riding.


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Kent Dual Drive Tandem Comfort Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered the Kent Tandem and it took about 5 days to arrive. I expected this to be a "BICYCLE KIT" and it met my expectations 100%. I removed every component from the frame one by one and inspected/lubed/re-assembled back on the frame and adjusted. The ONLY thing that had even a trace of grease on it was one of the bolts for the stoker handlebar clamp(Seriously). Every bearing was dry. The rear wheel was missing 5 balls on the gear side.I mic'ed the balls on all the bearings and all were within .0001 in. or less difference. Both tires had maybe 10 pounds of air in them. I let what little air out and pulled the tires to inspect the wheels and spokes. The spoke strip on the rear wheel was pushed over and not covering the spokes in two spots so there was a sure flat if I would have just put air in it without checking. The front tire was OK. The front wheel was within .080 in. of true both horizontal and vertical. The rear wheel was out approx .600 in. horizontal and .080 in. vertical. It wouldn't even roll without the tire hitting the frame. I trued both wheels to +/- .020 in.("close enough" for a bicycle) along with setting a little backlash on the spokes in the process. As with everything else on the bike, The brakes and both derailers weren't even close to being adjusted correctly. The return springs on the rear brakes were in different holes. When adjusting the derailers I noticed the rear derailer was bent. I called the toll free # for Kent customer service and told the lady the problem. With no questions asked, she took my name and address and said she would get another derailer in the mail that day and I didn't need to send the bad one back. A close look at the frame and no cracks,bends or dents were found. The welds are not as pretty as they could be but they didn't look bad at all and showed signs of good penetration at the weld edges. While waiting for the new derailer I peeled off about 10 pounds of stickers and installed some aftermarket fenders,a rear cargo rack, two bells (The stoker has to have fun too),rear view mirrors and naturally some streamers on the handlebars. The replacement rear derailer arrived in three days. I'm VERY happy with their customer service. After assembling the tandem "KIT" and adjusting the seats and handlebars we took it out for a "Maiden Voyage" of 31 miles. The bike rode really well. The frame was MUCH STIFFER than our old Columbia tandem. Shifts were smooth, quick, precise and quiet. No "Auto shift" from frame flex on take off or climbs. The brakes worked nicely and took very little finger pressure to stop on the small hills we encountered. I think the supplied Velo seat will have to be replaced for me but my Wife seemed to like her seat OK so far. We managed to hit our fair share of bumps and pot holes along with going down some rough gravel roads so I was wondering how things were holding up. After we got home I looked everything over and all was as it should be. I didn't use the dial indicator again but "eyeballed" the wheels judging with the brake pads and spinning the wheels and they seemed to hold true. We really like the bike. It does just what it was designed for (cruising around the neighborhoods) and does it well. It's just what we hoped for and expected and we think it's well worth the $248.00 shipped. We had a BLAST riding "twogether" through the neighborhoods of three small towns Sunday. If someone is looking for a cruiser tandem and can assemble the "KIT" themselves then I would recommend the Kent. If you are not comfortable doing the work then I suggest talking with a local bike shop, Give them the list I posted here in this review of the things I HAD TO DO to assemble the bike for an example and get a estimate. It might cost more than it's worth if you have to go that route. Even with the missing ball bearings, I give it 4 stars for the style and price. Heck,you can't expect "top of the line" quality on a $248 tandem.

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Enjoy a bicycle built for two without breaking the bank with the Kent Dual Drive tandem beach cruiser. The durable, high-quality bike is comfortable and stylish, with a pair of soft gel saddles and extra-wide, bump-gobbling 2.1-inch tires. The components, meanwhile, are built for long-lasting use, including the 21-speed Shimano drive train, Revo twist shifters, and reliable alloy linear pull V brakes. Best of all, the frame features low stand-over heights (29 inches in the front and 20 inches in back), making it easy for both riders to hop on. Also equipped with a pair of water bottle holders and a heavy-duty kickstand, the tandem bike is perfect for people who want to spend a little quality time with a spouse or good friend.
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Shimano drivetrain
Revo twist shifters
Linear pull brakes
Lightweight alloy wheels
2.1-inch wide tires
Easy-access frame with low stand over heights (29" in front, 20" in back)
Comfortable gel seats

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WeeRide Pro-Pilot Bicycle Tandem Trailer Review

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(More customer reviews)We use this trailer for the past 2 months daily, averaging about 10 miles per day. My boys - 3 and 5 year old - just love it and don't want to get down. I am surprised to read the previous review that the product broke after a few uses. My neighbor also owns the same trailer for the past 5 months and never had any parts broken. I am actually getting the second identical trailer, so my husband and I can go for the ride with our 2 kids at the same time. I highly recommend this product.

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The WeeRide Pro Pilot is great for the whole family.Your child can pedal to help you along, or just coast and enjoy the scenery.Either way it's fun for both of you.The Pro-Pilot is built with sturdy construction - just like a regular 20" bicycle with regular handlebars, set and pedals.It's made of lite-weight aluminum and attaches easily and quickly to almost any bicycle with a seatpost.Also folds up for storage when not in use. This even comes with a safety flag to alert motorists.Customer contact information at 1-800-451-KENT (5368) or www. kentbicycles.com

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Trail-Gator Child Bike Tow Bar Review

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(More customer reviews)Puchased this last week and installed it relatively easly. Being a bit particular, I had a tough time getting the the kid's bike to trail straight behind the adults, and to stand straight upright. The first adjustment turned out to be a bit easier to accomplish then the second.
Seemed to work well, although I don't think I'd like to push the listed weight limit of 100lbs (didn't seem like it had a big margin). Very easiy and quick to hook-up the two bikes, but there are 2 things that you'll have to remember to do or you could have an injurred little rider (but the instructions do a fine job of warning you).
The kid's bike is supposed to have a front wheel ground-clearance of 3-5 inches, which means that if you're careful during the installation then you'll be able to adjust the adult seat height for different riders (for us it's the difference between my wife and me).
You'll pretty quickly learn the tricks, like turning the adult bike 90 degress to the kid's bike when you're parking them (which allows the adult kickstand to work). We had a 2 wheel trailer before, and this feels a bit different due to the kid moving around. If you've got a heavy kid and light adult it could take some getting used to. But, it is easier and lighter to pull this then the trailer, and the kid really does help with peddling (just make sure they don't try to peddle backward).
As an odd application, it occured to me that it would work well to transport an empty bike for somebody else to ride (i.e. how do you use your own bike to also pull an empty bike for somebody else to use at your destination). If you've got a frequent need for this, then it might work with even a full-sized bike. The installation effort wouldn't make it worthwhile for a short, single use, but it's an interesting idea.
Overall I think it's well made and a good purchase. It comes with a number of parts for fitting different bikes, and you can go to the manufacture's web page for a PDF instructions if you want to figure out in advance whether it'll work with your equipment. In terms of the equpment you get, it's a bit more expensive then the single-wheel tag-alongs, but the dollars out of pocket are considerably less, it's less equipment to store, your kid will get practice on their own bike, and it'll likely retain a good deal of its value for resale.

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