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Elegant Pacific Stratus Mountain Bike dirt bike Specs
Aug 10th
delivery was on time even earlier than expected. assembly was easy to me but required some tools but you can find them easily. my problem was that there is a problem with chains..it requires little fixation. anyway I am trying to sell this bike now because now I have a cruise bike and it is much more comfortable I guess because it is Trek 
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It was a bike for my daughter who lives in Texas and she is very pleased with it only to bad she got a flat tire right away and is unable to fix this
regards
More information on Pacific Stratus Women’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) here.
Unique GMC Denali Road Bike dirt bike Specs
Aug 8th
I purchased this bike as a bike to use for commuting, from walmart. The one I got was very well built. I had it only for about two weeks, but I had no problems with it except for two things. The minor issue is that during shifting it would skip, and sometimes not work, but this is common on department store bikes. The major issue for me however, was the grip shifters. I live in a hilly area, and I did not like constantly having to move my hands between the shifter and the brakes.
For that reason I returned that bike and got a much more expensive trek mountain bike. If you are planning to commute every day, you may want to give the bicycle shop a look. If you are limited on funds, or just want an occasional ride, then this is a good bike.
Oh, and I agree with the previous poster about the brakes, they are not worth much, but it is easy to replace.
The Denali is typical of mass produced, imported, department store bicycles. It will need some tinkering and adjustments, the extent of which will depend upon your experience, tools and desires. Most riders opting for this road bike will want to do things like true the wheels and adjust the brakes and derailleurs. They are close out of the box but need tweaking. Aesthetically, it is pretty with its anodized blue look, accented with black and silver stickers. The wheel stickers make the bike look expensive, but the metal name plates on the frame are a bit tacky and look like they’re about to fall off (although you probably couldn’t pry them off if you wanted to). Newer models don’t have the name plates.
Problem areas on my Denali were the brake lever hoods (which began splitting after a few day’s use), less than desired stopping power, and a bottom bracket lock ring that needed tightening. Installing upgraded levers with better hoods eliminated the splitting, and better brake pads improved the braking, although better calipers would help even more.
The ride is smooth, light and nimble, and the Revo grip shifters are excellent but take up a bit of top bar space. The seat is comfortable for a road bike, and the Denali pedals easily, making long rides a breeze. The kickstand is a welcomed addition (and removable for those who balk at kickstands).
If drop bars turn you off, a viable option would be to replace the stem and split road bar (needed to accommodate the grip shifters) and replace them with a 22.2mm mountain bike stem, flat handlebar and mountain bike brake levers, keeping the Revo shifters. This would involve installing new cables and grips and may be beyond the budget/capabilities of most riders, but what a wonderful, inexpensive hybrid you’d create!
If you’re looking for a bicycle that’s dialed in for you with personalized dealer support, go to a bicycle shop and be prepared to pay quite a bit more. If you want a true bargain, have some tools/experience and are willing to tinker, get the Denali. It’s a hoot to ride!
More information on GMC Denali Road Bike here.
Inexpensive Go-Ped GSR Sport Scooter Electric Bike Specs
Jul 22nd
This is my first Go-Ped scooter and I love it. It’s got just the right amount of power to cruse around the city. Great buy with a life time warrenty on the frame. Made in America means something to Patmont Moter works. I tested it out going up some steep hills and it takes them like a champ with only a little help. It gets great gas milage and is not that loud. I am going to add a few aftermarket parts though to make it more efficient. Like a real air filter, velocity stack, Exhaust, and larger fule tank. It’s a two cycle engine that are easy to mantain and find parts for, If you have a gas weed waker it’s almost the same concept. I only know the basics with 2 and 4 stroke engines but thats more then enough to mantain. Google provieds answers to things I don’t know and their are go-ped communites online that are great resorces to mods and things you can do. Well worth my investment.
Not a bad scooter. Slow acceleration, strong frame, good speed, great gas mileage, and not too noisy. Personally a prefer the goped sport because it has better acceleration and is more fun to ride. The pull start will break eventually and the gears will need replacement. Also you need to tighten the chain sometimes. Otherwise I recommend it but if you have the money get something with air tires.
More information on Go-Ped GSR Sport Gas Powered City Scooter (Gloss Black) here.
High Quality Aleron 350 Watt Electric e-bike Specs
Jul 17th
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More information on 2010 Aleron 36v 26″ 350 Watt Electric Bicycle LiMn Battery here.
Buy Miniature Euro Electric Scooter Electric Bike Specs
Jul 10th
I was hesitant after reading the many reviews that this was fast (15 mph) and that’s true – it is! After the initial shock and crash (on it’s own – it got away from him) he has mastered it with little effort. The handbrake is a bit tricky for little hands, so most of the time he uses his feet to help him slow down! However, this moped is easy to maneuver, is a lot of fun, and charges relatively quickly. If you are buying this as a surprise, the box is a big giant picture in four color of the moped, and there is some assembly required. They said it takes about 15 minutes, but I would give it more like an hour! It comes with the tools though, but make sure you buy the special “schrader” (you can get this at Toys R Us) bike pump to inflate the tires (although we have not had to do that yet, but they are NOT easy to inflate due to the angle of the spokes). Overall, great for years of enjoyment, and fun for adults too! The green color is great for both boys and girls, and all his friends want to ride it!
When my 11-year old started begging for an electric scooter, we were very hesitant. A neighbor has one and it’s the stand-up kind with a VERY loud motor that drives us nuts on the weekends. We gave in, and went shopping. While we were reviewing the standing scooter, we noticed the Razor Pocket Mod and it was the SAME PRICE! I, of course, thought it was adorable and my daughter was easily swayed.
It was easy to put together and charge, however pumping the tires was a wee bit difficult just because of the angle required. The tires are nice and fat/sturdy, too, so riding offroad or over small rocks wasn’t an issue. The biggest thing we noticed though, was that it is AMAZINGLY QUIET! What a blessing compared to the neighbor’s noisy scooter! It practically ‘purrs’ and you don’t even hear it until you are right next to it.
Seeing her ride it is incredible! It is VERY easy for any child that can balance and ride a bike. The handle brakes/gas takes a bit of getting used to, but after a few days she was a pro! Her papa rides a motorcycle, so he was dying to check it out. Weighing in about 180lbs, he was able to ride it as well! My daughter got a big kick out of that.
The battery lasts quite a while! An hour may not sound like a lot of time, but if it’s not continuous (kids stop/start chat/ride/play) it can last hours. It charges quickly and easily, and it’s small and fits well in the side of the garage. Though she’s 11, we were told by the salesman that younger kids who are responsible can definitely ride it.
It IS fast, though, which was a bit unnerving at first. It doesn’t sound like 15 MPH is that fast (I think that’s what it is), but when you see your child going down a hill that fast – it seems quite scary! It doesn’t turn quite as sharply as a bike or standing scooter can, so they have to learn it’s limitations. Definitely get a helmet and kneepads!
This is the BEST ITEM we have purchased for her in YEARS! Highly recommended!
Click here to find out more about Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter.
Elegant Mountain Trailz Electric Bicycle e-bike Specs
Jul 9th
I purchased the bike about a month ago. It was pretty easy to put together. It only took me about 30 minutes and I’m somewhat mechanically inclined. Changing a flat on the rear tire however is a whole different story! That took me a couple of hours to do. I would recmd putting “slime” in your tires so you wont have to change the tire for a minor flat. The bike rides great although it is heavy like others have said. I have a 1.2 mile commute to work but the area is extremely hilly. EXTREMELY. With the pedal assist engaged, I can easily get up the hills, but it definitely still gives you a good work out. Because of the hills (literally both ways) the range of the battery is greatly reduced. If I don’t remember to charge the battery at work and ride home that evening, I can definitely tell by the end of my ride home. There may be a defect with the battery however as it has just recently stopped charging when plugged in. I am ordering a new battery because the one I have now will not hold a charge anymore – or at least as far as I can tell. Currie doesn’t warranty the battery, so if yours goes, your’e on your own. All in all, it’s a good bike, very solidly built, for the money. Keep in mind that most electric bikes start at 1000.
Assembly: I’ve never assembled a bicycle before, but some assembly is required for the e-zip. I managed to put it together in about 3-4 hours, and someone with experience could probably do it in 1-2 hours. Some parts of the instructions aren’t terribly clear, but not too much assembly is necessary. The electric components are already installed, so it’s just a matter of putting together the handlebars, front wheel and brakes, and seat.
Range: The claim is that this bike has a range of 18-24 miles, but I don’t think this is accurate. My bike will go about 13 miles before the engine appears to run out of energy. The battery indicator says that there’s still almost half the energy left in the battery at that point, as there should be, but it acts as though it’s run out of juice.
Fortunately my bike commute is just 13 miles, so I can manage with the reduced range. A couple of times when I haven’t put as much effort into pedalling, it’s run out of juice on me after just about 10 miles, and it’s a tough bike to pedal without the electric motor going as it’s so heavy. As long as I put some decent effort into pedalling and go a little easy on the throttle, it will get me the 13 miles. You actually don’t want to go much further than that anyway, because sealed lead acid battery life is significantly reduced when the battery is discharged more than 80%.
Performance: On my regular mountain/road hybrid bike, my commute takes about an hour, averaging about 13 mph. On this electric bike, the commute takes about 50 minutes averaging about 15 mph. The ride takes significantly less energy, as the throttle makes pedalling much easier. Accelerating and climbing hills (and going against a headwind) in particular are a piece of cake in comparison.
The bike has 7 gears, but I only use about 4, if that many. Most of my ride is spent in the lowest gear going at about 17 mph. If I’m climbing a hill I’ll probably drop it down a gear or two until I reach the top. As I mentioned, the motor is engaged with a throttle on the right handlebar, below which is a battery level indicator (full/half/empty). The battery attaches into a slot on either side of the rack on the back of the bike (only 1 battery is provided and necessary). The bike is pretty heavy (50-60 pounds), especially with the heavy lead battery on board. The charger is included and the battery is removable, so you can take it off and bring it with you for recharging.
Battery: Recharging usually takes me 4 hours. The charger claims it takes 6-8 hours, but that’s probably if the battery is fully discharged (and you don’t want it to be, as that will reduce the battery lifetime, as mentioned). It costs about 0.2 cents per mile (2 cents per ten miles) to recharge the battery, so it’s practically free. The battery should last 150-300 charges, and costs about $100 to replace. You also want to recharge it immediately after use to maximize the lifetime of the battery. When I get to work I bring the charger and battery inside and recharge it at my desk, and do the same at home.
The only complaints I have are that I wish the range were a little better and the bike were a bit lighter. A few of the parts are a bit on the cheap side (like the seat), but easily replaceable with better parts if you’re so inclined. For $350 I really can’t complain. An electric bike conversion kit on its own will cost close to $300, and a regular mountain bike on its own will cost on the order of $400, so $350 for a combination of the two is great. I didn’t find any other electric bikes for under $500, so this bike is a great value as long as you don’t need to go more than 13 miles at a time.
More information on E-Zip Mountain Trailz Electric Bicycle, Model# EZ-MT8-BL here.
Stylish Pulse Kick and Go kids e-bike Specs
Jun 7th
My 5 year old loves this scooter. I thought it might take him a few tries to get the rhythm down, but he was sailing along right away. Great idea for a scooter!
We have all the scooters out there so I thought this one might be cool since you can’t push it with your foot. It is pretty cool. It’s nothing new since we are used to scooters but it gives it a new twist. It really works too. It’s great exercise. I think it’s more work than just pushing with your leg
More information on Bravo Nitrous Junior Scooter (Stealth) here.
