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		<title>Topeak Road Morph G Bicycle Pump Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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Topeak Road Morph G: 9.0 / 10


Advantages:

Light
 Efficient
Comfortable T-handle
Flexible, expandable hose with inline gauge
Fold-out foot pad

Disadvantages:

None


Dealing with too many flats lately? Or maybe you&#8217;re searching for a decent pump to top off your tires before each ride? Either way, a frame pump like the Topeak Road Morph G is more dependable than a mini pump. [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=0.0" /></div><div>Rating: 0.0/<strong>10</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_1005_5" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Efficiency</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Ergonomics</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 180px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Topeak Road Morph G: 9.0 / 10</h2>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p><span id="more-1005"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Light</li>
<li> Efficient</li>
<li>Comfortable T-handle</li>
<li>Flexible, expandable hose with inline gauge</li>
<li>Fold-out foot pad</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>None</li>
</ul>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>Dealing with too many flats lately? Or maybe you&#8217;re searching for a decent pump to top off your tires before each ride? Either way, a frame pump like the <strong>Topeak Road Morph G</strong> is more dependable than a mini pump. It&#8217;s also a lot more efficient. Which means you&#8217;ll spend more time riding and less time pumping!</p>
<p>And now, let&#8217;s make sure that Topeak&#8217;s Road Morph is the right pump for you. Do you agree with the following statements?</p>
<ul>
<li>The efficiency of a pump is more important to you than its size.</li>
<li>You want to spend your time riding instead of pumping.</li>
<li>You want to inflate your tires without worrying about damaging the inner tube&#8217;s valve.</li>
<li>You want a gauge.</li>
</ul>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s clear from the first statement that the Road Morph is not a mini pump. It&#8217;s 13.8 inches long, but really slim. You&#8217;ll be able to mount it on almost any frame. And its efficiency makes up for all the disadvantages you can think of regarding its size. And you might find that Topeak&#8217;s <em>Road Morph G</em> pumps air so fast that you won&#8217;t need that floor pump after all. So if you were thinking of also buying a floor pump, wait until you test the Road Morph first. You will be impressed, especially if you&#8217;re used to mini pumps!</p>
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<p>There&#8217;s one more advantage the <strong>Road Morph</strong> has over other pumps. It has a flexible air hose. After using this pump, you will never want to go back to using &#8220;hoseless&#8221; pumps! Why? Because with this hose, you don&#8217;t put a strain on the valve while pumping. This system also makes pumping <em>a lot easier</em>, because you don&#8217;t operate the pump between your two hands. Instead, you put it on the floor and pump using your body weight. And the hose expands 2.8 inches, like you see in these photos:</p>
<p><a title="Topeak Road Morph G Retracted Hose&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-hose-retracted.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Road Morph G Retracted Hose" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-hose-retracted.jpg" alt="Retracted Hose" width="100" height="27" /></a><a title="Topeak Road Morph G Expanded Hose&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-hose-expanded.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Road Morph G Expanded Hose" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-hose-expanded.jpg" alt="Expanded Hose" width="100" height="32" /></a><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>The Road Morph G has an in-line gauge. It&#8217;s built into the rubber hose. It reads up to 140 psi / 9.6 bar. The pump&#8217;s capacity (maximum pressure), though, is 160 psi / 11 bar. The majority of us don&#8217;t even go up to 140, so don&#8217;t worry about the gauge not showing 160 psi! The numbers on the gauge are easy  enough to read for a gauge this size. This means that if you have perfect vision, you <em>might</em> be able to read it without leaning toward it. Otherwise, you&#8217;ll have to get closer to the gauge to see it clearly.</p>
<p><a title="Topeak Road Morph Gauge&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-gauge.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Road Morph Inline Gauge" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-gauge.jpg" alt="Gauge" width="100" height="61" /></a><a title="Topeak Road Morph Gauge closeup &lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-gauge-readability.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Road Morph Inline Gauge Close-Up" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-gauge-readability.jpg" alt="Gauge" width="100" height="55" /></a></p>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p><a title="Topeak Road Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-g-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Road Morph with Gauge" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-g-1.jpg" alt="Topeak Road Morph G Bicycle Pump" width="99" height="100" /></a><a title="Topeak Road Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/topeak-road-morph-g-2.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Turbo Morph G" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-road-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-road-morph-g-2.jpg" alt="Topeak Road Morph Bike Pump with Gauge" width="55" height="100" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #800080;">Click on a thumbnail for a larger view. Press arrow keys or click on the left/right of the picture to see previous/next one.</span></p>
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<h2>Topeak Road Morph G (Gauge) Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Capacity : 160 psi / 11 bar</li>
<li><em>Size LxWxH : 13.8 x 2.2 x 1.1 in | </em>35 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm<em><br />
 </em></li>
<li>Gauge : In-line gauge, up to 140 psi / 9.6 bar</li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $39.99<br />
 </em></li>
<li>Head: Presta/Schrader</li>
<li><em>Weight: 0.49 lb / 220 g <br />
 </em></li>
</ul>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>It seems Topeak listened to customers and improved the foot pad&#8217;s design. It feels sturdy. I use it often, and it hasn&#8217;t broken. At first it was tough to fold it out, but that&#8217;s a bit easier to do now. There are some negative <a title="Topeak Road Morph G User Reviews" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-user-reviews-amazon.com">feedback on Amazon</a> regarding the foot pad, but I guess those reviews are obsolete now. Anyway, given the choice, I&#8217;d buy it again without even thinking about it! It&#8217;s available <a title="Check Road Morph's Price on Amazon" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-road-morph-amazon.com">at Amazon for less than $30</a>. <br class="spacer_" /></p>
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		<title>Topeak Turbo Morph G Bicycle Pump Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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Topeak Turbo Morph G: 9.4 / 10


Advantages:

Efficient
Light 
Ergonomic T-handle
Flexible hose
Fold-out foot pad
Nice design

Disadvantages:

Foot pad feels flimsy


Is Topeak Turbo Morph G the right pump for you? It is, if you agree with the following statements:

You need a full size frame pump, not a mini pump.
You want a gauge.
You want to be able to inflate your tires [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=9.7" /></div><div>Rating: 9.7/<strong>10</strong> (3 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="wp-smiley" title="Topeak Turbo Morph G Pump" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-turbo-morph-g-1.jpg" alt="Topeak Turbo Morph with Gauge" width="98" height="100" /></p>
<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_992_5" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Efficiency</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Ergonomics</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 188px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Topeak Turbo Morph G: 9.4 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Efficient</li>
<li>Light </li>
<li>Ergonomic T-handle</li>
<li>Flexible hose</li>
<li>Fold-out foot pad</li>
<li>Nice design</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Foot pad feels flimsy</li>
</ul>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>Is <strong>Topeak Turbo Morph G</strong> the right pump for you? It is, if you agree with the following statements:</p>
<ul>
<li>You need a <strong>full size frame pump</strong>, not a mini pump.</li>
<li>You want a gauge.</li>
<li>You want to be able to inflate your tires fast&#8230; </li>
<li>&#8230;without too much effort, using your body weight against the ground.</li>
</ul>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>When I was in the process of buying myself a new pump, I also wanted it to be my only one. That&#8217;s mainly because my apartment is small and even a floor pump would take too much space. So I got the Turbo Morph, and the only space it takes is on my bike&#8217;s seat tube.</p>
<p><br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>The package contains the following items:</p>
<ol>
<li>Topeak Turbo Morph G pump</li>
<li>Mounting bracket</li>
<li>2x Screws</li>
<li>2x Rubber pads</li>
<li>2x Zip ties</li>
<li>Basic instructions</li>
</ol>
<p><a title="Package Contents&lt;br /&gt;Topeak Turbo Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/turbo-morph-g-package-content.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Turbo Morph G package contents" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_turbo-morph-g-package-content.jpg" alt="Turbo Morph, mounting bracket, 2 screws, 2 zip-ties, 2 pads" width="200" height="99" /></a></p>
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<p>Mounting the pump can be done in two ways. You can use the mounting screws located on your bike&#8217;s frame. But your bike might not have such screws. Or maybe you&#8217;ve already used them to mount bottle cages. In this case, don&#8217;t worry. Topeak Turbo Morph can be mounted using zip ties (included). I mounted mine using zip ties, and it&#8217;s been holding up really well. It didn&#8217;t even budge when I rode down a cobblestone street the other day, though my arms almost fell off at the end of that road.</p>
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<p>The <strong>Turbo Morph G is light</strong>, weighs only 280g. But it feels really sturdy. The flip-out analog gauge is accurate. I compared the readings it gave me with a digital <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Device that measures pressure">manometer</abbr> and it was spot on. The pressure gauge is easy to read, unless your eyesight isn&#8217;t perfect and you&#8217;re not wearing your eyeglasses. In that case, our friend the Red Arrow comes to the rescue. It can be rotated and positioned on your goal pressure, so you don&#8217;t have to squint and strain your eyes to be able to see the numbers.</p>
<p><a title="Dial Gauge Close-up&lt;br /&gt;Topeak Turbo Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/turbo-morph-gauge-arrow.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Dial Gauge Close-up" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_turbo-morph-gauge-arrow.jpg" alt="Turbo Morph Gauge Close-up" width="200" height="150" /></a><em><br />
 A close-up of Turbo Morph&#8217;s gauge.</em></p>
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<p>Like other owners of the <strong>Topeak Morph</strong> series, you&#8217;ll like the <strong>flexible hose</strong> system. Other frame pumps have to be directly connected to the valve while pumping. The stress on the valve associated with this causes valve stem damage. Connecting a pump through a flexible air hose prevents  damaging the valve. And it also allows us to use the Turbo Morph as a floor pump.</p>
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<p>The Turbo Morph G pump can be used to inflate tubes with either Schrader or Presta valves. There&#8217;s a drawing on the back of the pump&#8217;s box that instructs us on how to switch between the two. Doing this takes about 15 seconds, and is needed only if you have bikes with different valve types.</p>
<p><a title="Switching between Presta and Schrader&lt;br /&gt;Topeak Turbo Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/turbo-morph-presta-schrader.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Presta/Schrader Head" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_turbo-morph-presta-schrader.jpg" alt="Turbo Morph G Presta/Schrader Instructions" width="200" height="100" /></a></p>
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<p>The T-handle is a great idea, and lets you push harder against the ground.  Its width is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm). Unless you have really big hands, you&#8217;ll be comfortable using it.</p>
<p><a title="Topeak Turbo Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/topeak-turbo-morph-g-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Turbo Morph with Gauge" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-turbo-morph-g-1.jpg" alt="Topeak Turbo Morph G Bicycle Pump" width="98" height="100" /></a><a title="Topeak Turbo Morph G Frame Pump&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/topeak-turbo-morph-g-2.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Turbo Morph G" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/pumps/topeak-turbo-morph-g/thumbs/thumbs_topeak-turbo-morph-g-2.jpg" alt="Topeak Turbo Morph Bike Pump with Gauge" width="65" height="100" /></a></p>
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<h2>Topeak Turbo Morph G (Gauge) Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Capacity : 160 psi / 11 bar</li>
<li><em>Size LxWxH : 12.7 x 2.3 x 1.2 in |</em> 32.2 x 5.8 x 3 cm</li>
<li>Gauge : Flip-out analog</li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $41.99</em></li>
<li>Head: Presta/Schrader</li>
<li><em>Weight: </em>0.62lb<em>/280g</em></li>
</ul>
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<p>For a quality pump with such an original design, Topeak Turbo Morph&#8217;s price isn&#8217;t bad at all. At the time of writing, you can <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=topeak-turbo-morph-amazon.com">buy it on Amazon for 17% cheaper</a> than the <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr>. And with Topeak&#8217;s amazing customer service, you can&#8217;t go wrong!</p>
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<p>The plastic foot pad hasn&#8217;t broken in months of use. A metal one would give the Turbo Morph G a more solid look and feel, though. Having said that, I wouldn&#8217;t think twice about getting another one, if I needed it. Good job Topeak!</p>
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		<title>Bell Triton Bike Helmet Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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Bell Triton: 9.5 / 10


Advantages:

Comfortable
Light
Fits great
Very good ventilation
Great price

Disadvantages:

None 


My mother-in-law decided to buy me something a couple of weeks ago. She knew I wanted some light shorts for the summer, so she got me those. And a hat&#8230; If you have a 25&#8243; head like me, then you already know what I thought. So [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=10.0" /></div><div>Rating: 10.0/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_959_4" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Comfort</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Fit</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Ventilation</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Weight</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 190px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Bell Triton: 9.5 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfortable</li>
<li>Light</li>
<li>Fits great</li>
<li>Very good ventilation</li>
<li>Great price</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>None </li>
</ul>
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<p>My mother-in-law decided to buy me something a couple of weeks ago. She knew I wanted some light shorts for the summer, so she got me those. And a hat&#8230; If you have a 25&#8243; head like me, then you already know what I thought. So I reminded her about my head&#8217;s size. She replied: &#8220;Don&#8217;t worry, I got you the largest size available!&#8221;</p>
<p>You should have seen the look on her face when I put that hat on.</p>
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<p>Finding the right sized hat might be difficult. But here&#8217;s the good news. It&#8217;s a lot easier to find a <strong>bike helmet for your large head</strong>. <strong>Bell Triton</strong> for the rescue! It&#8217;s nice to see that helmet manufacturers thought about people like us.</p>
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<p>Except for the larger size, Bell Triton has the characteristics of other <strong>quality helmets</strong>. It&#8217;s safe, comfortable and fits great. It has 17 vents, which provide a really good airflow. A snug fit can easily be achieved thanks to Bell&#8217;s <em><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="One-handed adjustment for Bell&#039;s Universal Fit helmets">ErgoDial</abbr> system</em>. You can adjust the Triton&#8217;s fit <strong>while riding your bike</strong>, because a thumb and a finger are all you need.</p>
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<p><a title="Bell Triton, Black&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-triton-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/bell-triton-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/thumbs/thumbs_bell-triton-black.jpg" alt="Bell Triton Bicycle Helmet, Black" width="100" height="74" /></a><a title="Bell Triton, Blue Silver&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-triton-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/bell-triton-blue-silver.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blue Silver" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/thumbs/thumbs_bell-triton-blue-silver.jpg" alt="Bell Triton Bicycle Helmet, Blue Silver" width="100" height="74" /></a><a title="Bell Triton, White Silver&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-triton-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/bell-triton-white-silver.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="White Silver" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-triton/thumbs/thumbs_bell-triton-white-silver.jpg" alt="Bell Triton Bicycle Helmet, White Silver" width="100" height="74" /></a></p>
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<p>Bell Triton&#8217;s <strong>visor is removable</strong>. So if you don&#8217;t like visors on your helmet, it isn&#8217;t going to be a problem for you. It&#8217;s easy to remove and reattach. There are four holes in the front of the helmet where the visor is mounted. But they&#8217;re tiny and unnoticeable from a few feet away.</p>
<p>Bell Triton is a large helmet. But don&#8217;t worry, it will look only natural on your large head. It&#8217;s all about proportions.</p>
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<h2>Bell Triton Bike Helmet Product Specifications:</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Vents : 17</li>
<li><em>Size </em>:<em> Universal Large </em>22.8-25.6 in | 58-65 cm</li>
<li>Certification : <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $40</em></li>
<li>Fusion <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet's tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner."><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet&#039;s tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner.">In-Mold</abbr></abbr> Microshell</li>
<li><em>PinchGuard Buckle</em><em><br />
 </em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="One-handed adjustment for Bell&#039;s Universal Fit helmets">ErgoDial</abbr> Fit System</li>
<li><em>Snap-In Visor</em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s strap levers help easily adjust the straps around the ears">Cam-Lock Levers</abbr></li>
<li><em>Weight : 10.2oz/330g<br />
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</ul>
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<p>I&#8217;ve had my Triton helmet for 4 months now, and I love it! The ventilation is very good. In the sun, your head will definitely feel cooler with the helmet than without it. This is especially true if you have dark hair.</p>
<p>Companies tend to ask high prices when targeting a specific market. But <strong>Bell doesn&#8217;t do that with the Triton</strong>. You can <a title="Buy Bell Triton from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-triton-amazon.com">get it at Amazon for around $35</a>. Also, you might want to take a look at the <a title="Bell Triton User Reviews" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-triton-user-reviews-amazon.com">user reviews</a>.<br class="spacer_" /></p>
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		<title>Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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Giro Me2: 9.5 / 10


Advantages:

Comfortable
Light 
Fits great and easily, thanks to Giro&#8217;s Acu Dial 
Grows with your baby 
Wonderful design, kids love it!

Disadvantages:

Chin strap not completely pinch-free. Nothing too serious, though 


It&#8217;s great to see so many people searching for helmets that would fit toddlers! Parents are usually concerned about the safety of their children [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=7.8" /></div><div>Rating: 7.8/<strong>10</strong> (4 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_914_4" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Comfort</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Fit</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Ventilation</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Weight</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 190px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Giro Me2: 9.5 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfortable</li>
<li>Light </li>
<li>Fits great and easily, thanks to Giro&#8217;s <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Combines single-handed adjustment with a full fit band for a quick, sure fit. Ponytail compatible">Acu Dial</abbr> </li>
<li>Grows with your baby </li>
<li>Wonderful design, kids love it!</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Chin strap not completely pinch-free. Nothing too serious, though </li>
</ul>
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<p>It&#8217;s great to see so many people searching for helmets that would fit toddlers! Parents are usually concerned about the safety of their children riding their first bike. You might think that a helmet is not necessary in the backyard, but want your toddler to get used to wearing a helmet when riding a bike. If your kid&#8217;s head measures between 18.75 &#8211; 20.5 inches (48-52 cm), then <strong>Giro Me2 is the best helmet</strong> you could buy them.</p>
<p>If your child&#8217;s between 1-3 years of age, <strong>Giro Me2 should fit</strong> perfectly. But just to be on the safe side, be sure to measure your child&#8217;s head circumference before you <a title="Buy Giro Me2 from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com">order this helmet</a>. Giro Me2 might last even longer if your kid has a smaller than average head. Girls have smaller heads than boys, so it can be an advantage if you have a baby girl. I don&#8217;t recommend buying this or any other helmet for infants under one year of age. They shouldn&#8217;t ride a bike (alone or with you) at this age anyway, as their body is not ready for it yet.<br class="spacer_" /></p>
<p>The main <strong>advantage</strong> the <strong>Giro Me2</strong> helmet has over other infant helmets is the fit adjustment system. You know how dressing a toddler can be a real challenge? Imagine you not only have to put the helmet on their little impatient head, but adjust the chin strap so that the helmet fits. With Giro Me2, you&#8217;ll only have to fasten the chin strap, and <strong>Giro&#8217;s <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Combines single-handed adjustment with a full fit band for a quick, sure fit. Ponytail compatible">Acu Dial</abbr> system will help you get the perfect fit</strong>. This dial is located on the back of the helmet. I&#8217;m not saying this will be super easy, especially if you have an active toddler with a lot of energy to spare. I&#8217;m just stating that the Giro Me2 helmet will be <em>easier</em> to adjust.</p>
<p>The majority of the parents who bought Giro Me2 stated that after the initial adjustment, putting the helmet on their kids&#8217; head was a snap. And even though some children aren&#8217;t glad at first, they eventually forget about it. This tells us that <strong>Giro Me2 is comfortable</strong>. It&#8217;s also light at 8.5 oz . The ventilation is good. There are 6 vents with bug nettings.</p>
<p>The design of this helmet is good, too. It sort of has a built in visor to protect the eyes from the sun. Your kid won&#8217;t only look cute, but will also get attached to the animal graphics on Giro Me2. This will get them excited about putting the helmet on before riding the bike. Well, my daughter never gets tired of telling us, every single night before she goes to sleep, that the cats on her bed sheets are happy she&#8217;s with them.</p>
<p>Giro Me2 is available in 4 colors: &#8220;<em>Blue Aviator Pigs</em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em>Pink Bunnies</em>&#8220;, &#8220;<em>Red Duck, Duck Goose</em>&#8221; and &#8220;<em>Yellow Chicks</em>&#8220;.</p>
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<p><a title="Giro Me2, Blue Aviator Pigs&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/giro-me2-blue-aviator-pigs.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Giro Me2 Blue Aviator Pigs" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/thumbs/thumbs_giro-me2-blue-aviator-pigs.jpg" alt="Giro Me2 Helmet, Blue Aviator Pigs" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Me2, Pink Bunnies&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/giro-me2-pink-bunnies.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Giro Me2 Pink Bunnies" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/thumbs/thumbs_giro-me2-pink-bunnies.jpg" alt="Giro Me2 Helmet, Pink Bunnies" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Me2, Red Duck, Duck Goose&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/giro-me2-red-duck-duck-goose.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Giro Me2 Red Duck, Duck Goose" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/thumbs/thumbs_giro-me2-red-duck-duck-goose.jpg" alt="Giro Me2 Helmet, Red Duck, Duck Goose" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Me2, Yellow Chicks&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/giro-me2-yellow-chicks.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Giro Me2 Yellow Chicks" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-me2/thumbs/thumbs_giro-me2-yellow-chicks.jpg" alt="Giro Me2 Helmet, Yellow Chicks" width="100" height="83" /></a></p>
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<h2>Giro Me2 Helmet Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Vents : 6</li>
<li><em>Size : Universal Fit Infant :</em><em> 18.75-20.5in</em><em> |</em><em> 48-52cm</em></li>
<li>Certification : <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $29.99</em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Combines single-handed adjustment with a full fit band for a quick, sure fit. Ponytail compatible">Acu Dial</abbr> adjustment system</li>
<li><em>Weight: </em>8.5oz<em>/240g</em></li>
</ul>
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<p>How can you beat such a helmet, especially at this price? You can buy it from Amazon <a title="Buy Giro Me2 from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-me2-amazon.com">for $26 or so</a>, depending on the color you pick. Sure, you might find something cheaper at Walmart, but it won&#8217;t be as comfortable as Giro Me2, not by a long shot.</p>
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Bell Influx: 9.4 / 10


Advantages:

Comfortable
Light
Very good fit
Well ventilated
Affordable
Impressive features for such a price!

Disadvantages:

N/A 


Looking for a new helmet? I hope yours is just too old, or you want another one for your cycling wardrobe. No one likes it when a helmet cracks, especially when it&#8217;s on your head at the time! Whatever your reason, Bell [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=8.7" /></div><div>Rating: 8.7/<strong>10</strong> (3 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="wp-smiley" title="Red Black White" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-red-black-white.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Red Black White" width="100" height="70" /></p>
<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_806_4" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Comfort</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Fit</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Ventilation</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Weight</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 188px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Bell Influx: 9.4 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfortable</li>
<li>Light</li>
<li>Very good fit</li>
<li>Well ventilated</li>
<li>Affordable</li>
<li>Impressive features for such a price!</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>N/A </li>
</ul>
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<p>Looking for a new helmet? I hope yours is just too old, or you want another one for your cycling wardrobe. No one likes it when a helmet cracks, especially when it&#8217;s on your head at the time! Whatever your reason, <strong>Bell Influx is a great choice</strong>. This helmet is really affordable at $64 <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr>. It&#8217;s better than most helmets in its price range, and you might even like it more than some $150+ helmets.</p>
<p>Maybe the first thing you&#8217;ll notice when you open the package is the size of the Influx&#8217;s 18 vents. They&#8217;re bigger than the average vents found in other helmets. In the Bell Influx, this is achievable thanks to Bell&#8217;s <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell composite skeletons that fortify helmets. Makes bigger vents and leighter weight possible.">Internal Reinforcement</abbr> technology. Helmets featuring this technology have reinforced skeletons. <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell composite skeletons that fortify helmets. Makes bigger vents and leighter weight possible.">Internal Reinforcement</abbr> is usually reserved to the high end Bell helmets. But fortunately, the <strong>Bell Influx has it</strong>, which is really good! This way we get to have <strong>bigger vents</strong> and a <strong>lighter weight</strong> for $64 only.</p>
<p>Bell Influx is available in 6 colors, but you might be able to find even<a title="Buy Bell Influx from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com"> more colors at Amazon</a>. Be sure to pick the right size (S, M or L) before ordering!</p>
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<p><a title="Bell Influx, Red Black White&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-red-black-white.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Red Black White" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-red-black-white.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Red Black White" width="100" height="70" /></a><a title="Bell Influx, Blue Titanium&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-blue-titanium.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blue Titanium" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-blue-titanium.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Blue Titanium" width="100" height="69" /></a><a title="Bell Influx, Matte Black Titanium&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-matte-black-titanium.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Black Titanium" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-matte-black-titanium.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Matte Black Titanium" width="100" height="71" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Bell Influx, Matte Bronze Orange&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-matte-bronze-orange.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Bronze Orange" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-matte-bronze-orange.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Matte Bronze Orange" width="100" height="69" /></a><a title="Bell Influx, Matte Titanium Olive&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-matte-titanium-olive.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Titanium Olive" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-matte-titanium-olive.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Matte Titanium Olive" width="100" height="68" /></a><a title="Bell Influx, Silver White&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/bell-influx-silver-white.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Silver White" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-influx/thumbs/thumbs_bell-influx-silver-white.jpg" alt="Bell Influx Helmet, Silver White" width="100" height="73" /></a></p>
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<p>Bell Influx&#8217;s visor is removable. When it&#8217;s removed, you can use the provided logo plugs to cover the holes where the visor attaches. As for <strong>Bell Influx&#8217;s fit,</strong> Bell&#8217;s <a title="Geared Positioning System (GPS), a one-hand adjustment system. Turn the dial to click in to your custom fit" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/technologies/bell/gps.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" >Geared Positioning System (GPS)</a> is very easy to use. You just slide the dial with one hand to get the most comfortable fit. <strong>The fit of the Influx helmet is incredible</strong>. Of course, it might not fit every head out of the box, but the adjustment system really helps.</p>
<p>Bell Influx weighs 10.5oz/309g, and feels light. The good airflow also adds to the comfort of this helmet. Featuring 18 large vents and the Channeled Ventilation system, <strong>the Influx will keep your head cool</strong> in the hot summer days.</p>
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<h2>Bell Influx Bike Helmet Product Specifications:</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Vents : 18</li>
<li><em>Sizes </em>:<br />
 <strong>S</strong> (20”-21.75” / 51-55 cm)<br />
 <strong>M</strong> (21.75”-23.25” / 55-59 cm)<br />
 <strong>L </strong>(23.25”-24.75” / 59-63 cm)</li>
<li>Certification : <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $64</em></li>
<li>Fusion <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet's tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner."><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet&#039;s tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner.">In-Mold</abbr></abbr> Microshell</li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell composite skeletons that fortify helmets. Makes bigger vents and leighter weight possible.">Internal Reinforcement</abbr></em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s own technology, used to manufacture helmets with complex graphics">Registered Graphics</abbr><em><br />
 </em></li>
<li><em>Channeled Ventilation</em></li>
<li>GPS Fit System</li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s own Visor design. Bell logo plugs included, used when visor is detached">Blade Visor</abbr></em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s strap levers help easily adjust the straps around the ears">Cam-Lock Levers</abbr></li>
<li><em>Weight : 10.5oz/309g </em></li>
</ul>
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<p>There&#8217;s a reason a lot of people <strong>love the Bell Influx</strong>. It&#8217;s not just because of the features, the comfort and the fit. It&#8217;s because of the relatively low price you pay to get them. You can get it for <a title="Buy Bell Influx from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-influx-amazon.com">$64 or maybe less</a>. Chances are you&#8217;ll love it, too. And you&#8217;ll want to get another Influx in a few years, when it&#8217;s time for a new helmet!</p>
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		<title>Bell Slant Bike Helmet Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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Bell Slant: 9.1 / 10


Advantages:

Comfortable
Light, and feels even lighter
Very nice fit
Cool design
Very good airflow

Disadvantages:

N/A 


I&#8217;ll tell you right away: Bell Slant is awesome! Why, you ask? Because it&#8217;s not only comfortable and looks cool, but also costs $54. It&#8217;s not heavy at 12 oz./340g. But it&#8217;ll feel like the lightest helmet you&#8217;ve ever worn, because [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=10.0" /></div><div>Rating: 10.0/<strong>10</strong> (4 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="wp-smiley" title="Blue Silver" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-blue-silver.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, Blue Silver" width="100" height="82" /></p>
<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_725_4" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Comfort</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Fit</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Ventilation</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Weight</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 182px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Bell Slant: 9.1 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfortable</li>
<li>Light, and feels even lighter</li>
<li>Very nice fit</li>
<li>Cool design</li>
<li>Very good airflow</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>N/A </li>
</ul>
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<p>I&#8217;ll tell you right away: <strong>Bell Slant</strong> is awesome! Why, you ask? Because it&#8217;s not only comfortable and looks cool, but also costs $54. It&#8217;s not heavy at 12 oz./340g. But it&#8217;ll feel like the <em>lightest helmet you&#8217;ve ever worn</em>, because of the excellent weight distribution.</p>
<p><strong>Bell Slant&#8217;s 21 vents</strong> provide enough airflow to cool your head on those hot summer days. But it&#8217;s enough to freeze it in the winter, too. <strong>Slant&#8217;s visor is detachable</strong>, so you can easily remove it if you don&#8217;t like it. Bell included logo plugs that you can plug the holes with when the visor is removed.</p>
<p>The Bell Slant helmet is available in the following <em>5 colors</em>. You might also find an Orange/Titanium Slant <a title="Buy Bell Slant from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com">at Amazon</a>.</p>
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<p><a title="Bell Slant, Blue Silver&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/bell-slant-blue-silver.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blue Silver" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-blue-silver.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, Blue Silver" width="100" height="82" /></a><a title="Bell Slant, Matte Carbon Black&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/bell-slant-matte-carbon-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Carbon Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-matte-carbon-black.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, Matte Carbon Black" width="100" height="82" /></a><a title="Bell Slant, Red Black&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/bell-slant-red-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Red Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-red-black.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, Red Black" width="100" height="77" /></a><a title="Bell Slant, Silver White&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/bell-slant-silver-white.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Silver White" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-silver-white.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, Silver White" width="100" height="80" /></a><a title="Bell Slant, White Lilac&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/bell-slant-white-lilac.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="White Lilac" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-white-lilac.jpg" alt="Bell Slant Helmet, White Lilac" width="100" height="77" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-small; color: #800080;">Click on a thumbnail for a larger view. Press arrow keys or click on the left/right of the picture to see previous/next one.</span></p>
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<p>The following are higher resolution images of Bell Slant, around 100 KB each.</p>
<p><a title="Bell Slant Blue Silver hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=bell-slant-blue-silver"><img title="Blue Silver" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-blue-silver.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Bell Slant, Blue Silver" width="100" height="82" /></a><a title="Bell Slant Matte Carbon Black hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=bell-slant-matte-carbon-black"><img title="Matte Carbon Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-matte-carbon-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Bell Slant, Matte Carbon Black" width="100" height="82" /></a><a title="Bell Slant Red Black hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=bell-slant-red-black"><img title="Red Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-red-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Bell Slant, Red Black" width="100" height="77" /></a><a title="Bell Slant Silver White hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=bell-slant-silver-white"><img title="Silver White" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-silver-white.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Bell Slant, Silver White" width="100" height="80" /></a><a title="Bell Slant White Lilac hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=bell-slant-white-lilac"><img title="White Lilac" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/bell-slant/thumbs/thumbs_bell-slant-white-lilac.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Bell Slant, White Lilac" width="100" height="77" /></a></p>
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<h2>Bell Slant Bike Helmet Product Specifications:</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Vents : 21</li>
<li><em>Sizes : Universal Adult</em></li>
<li>Certification : <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $54</em></li>
<li>Fusion <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet's tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner."><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet&#039;s tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner.">In-Mold</abbr></abbr> Microshell</li>
<li><em>Channeled Ventilation</em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="One-handed adjustment for Bell&#039;s Universal Fit helmets">ErgoDial</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s own Visor design. Bell logo plugs included, used when visor is detached">Blade Visor</abbr></em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Bell&#039;s strap levers help easily adjust the straps around the ears">Cam-Lock Levers</abbr></li>
<li><em>Weight : 12 oz/340g </em></li>
</ul>
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<p>Bell Slant is a very <strong>comfortable bike helmet</strong>. In fact, it&#8217;s possible you&#8217;ll forget you&#8217;re wearing it. The <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="One-handed adjustment for Bell&#039;s Universal Fit helmets">ErgoDial</abbr> fit system guarantees a snug fit, and it&#8217;s very easy to adjust it to your liking. If you&#8217;re looking for a good all-around helmet, chances are that <strong>you&#8217;ll love Bell Slant</strong>. And its affordability makes it even better. You can <strong>buy it</strong> <a title="Buy Bell Slant from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=bell-slant-amazon.com">for $54 from Amazon</a>.</p>
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		<title>Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Combo Bike Light Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blackburn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[light]]></category>
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My Rating: 7.5 / 10


Advantages:
 

Front and rear lights make you visible to others. Drivers will know you are there
For the price, Blackburn Quadrant (front light) is bright, and perfect for city riding
Water-resistant casing
Great battery life
Lifetime warranty

Disadvantages:

The Quadrant is not suitable for riding in complete darkness, especially at high speeds
Front light can get in your [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=4.5" /></div><div>Rating: 4.5/<strong>10</strong> (2 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="wp-smiley" title="Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Combo" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/thumbs/thumbs_blackburn-quadrant-mars-3_0-combo.jpg" alt="Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Light Set" width="100" height="59" /></p>
<p><strong style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Rating:</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"> 7.5 / 10</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Front and rear lights make you visible to others. Drivers will know you are there</li>
<li>For the price, Blackburn Quadrant (front light) is bright, and perfect for city riding</li>
<li>Water-resistant casing</li>
<li>Great battery life</li>
<li>Lifetime warranty</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>The Quadrant is not suitable for riding in complete darkness, especially at high speeds</li>
<li>Front light can get in your eyes, especially in blinking mode. Easy to fix with some dark-colored tape</li>
</ul>
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<p>Since I don&#8217;t want to waste your time, let&#8217;s get one thing clear. <strong>The Blackburn Mars 3.0 is a great rear light</strong>. Blackburn&#8217;s headlight, the <strong>Quadrant</strong>, is only a good choice if there&#8217;s <strong>enough ambient light</strong> already, from city lights, for example. It&#8217;s designed to make drivers notice you. It&#8217;s also good for the occasional dark road. But if you often find yourself riding in total darkness, I recommend you take a look at other, more expensive, lights. If you want to invest in an excellent headlight for those dark roads, I highly recommend <a title="Buy Planet Bike HID Alias from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=planet-bike-alias-hid-amazon.com">Planet Bike HID Alias bicycle light</a>. Its <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> is $400, but you can get it at Amazon for <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$330</span> $364. Just take a look at <a title="Planet Bike HID Alias Bike Light&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=planet-bike-alias-hid-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/planet-bike-alias-hid/planet-bike-alias-hid.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" >this photo</a> and see for yourself. Then compare it to other Planet Bike lights <a title="Planet Bike Lights Comparison" href="http://planetbike.com/page/learn/lightfinder/">on their comparison page</a>.</p>
<p>Mounting the Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 takes only minutes. Installing/changing the batteries in the Mars 3.0 requires a tiny screwdriver (jeweler&#8217;s set), so don&#8217;t forget to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=jeweler-screwdriver-set-amazon.com">buy one</a>, if you don&#8217;t have it. A set of those is really cheap, and chances are you&#8217;ll need them for other things, as well (glasses, watch, etc.). I really don&#8217;t understand why opening the battery compartment isn&#8217;t tool-free, like in the Quadrant. The 2 AAA batteries used for the rear light last for months, though, so don&#8217;t worry about it. The front light requires 4 AA batteries.</p>
<p>The Quadrant has 4 <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Light Emitting Diode">LED</abbr> and 3 modes of operation: 4 LEDs steady; 4 LEDs blinking; 2 steady+2 blinking LEDs. Since it&#8217;s designed to be seen from various angles, the light from the headlight can get in your eyes. Nothing a black tape can&#8217;t fix, though.</p>
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<p><a title="Blackburn Quadrant and Mars 3.0 Combo&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/blackburn-quadrant-mars-3_0-combo.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Combo" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/thumbs/thumbs_blackburn-quadrant-mars-3_0-combo.jpg" alt="Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Light Set" width="100" height="59" /></a><a title="Blackburn Quadrant&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/blackburn-quadrant.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blackburn Quadrant Headlight" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/thumbs/thumbs_blackburn-quadrant.jpg" alt="Blackburn Quadrant Bike Light" width="100" height="80" /></a><a title="Blackburn Mars 3.0&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/blackburn-mars-3_0.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Blackburn Mars 3.0 Taillight" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/lights/blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo/thumbs/thumbs_blackburn-mars-3_0.jpg" alt="Blackburn Mars 3.0 Bike Light" width="92" height="100" /></a></p>
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<h2>Blackburn Quadrant and Blackburn Mars 3.0 Combo Product Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li><span class="body_bold"><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Light Emitting Diode">LED</abbr> :</span> 4 White (Front), 7 Red (Rear)</li>
<li><em><span class="body_bold">Quadrant Run Time :</span> 110 hours Steady, 300 hours Flash</em></li>
<li>Mars 3.0 Run Time: 50 hours Steady, 150 hours Flash</li>
<li><em><span class="body_bold">Batteries :</span> 4 AA (Front), 2 AAA (Rear)</em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> : $33</li>
<li><em>Water Resistant</em></li>
<li>Lifetime Warranty</li>
</ul>
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<p>If you ride your bike mainly in the city and want an inexpensive light set, the Quadrant/Mars 3.0 is a good choice. This bike light set costs <a title="Buy Blackburn Quadrant - Mars 3.0 Combo from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=blackburn-quadrant-mars-30-combo-amazon.com">$29.99 at Amazon</a>. I recommend using rechargeable batteries. <a title="Sanyo Eneloop from Amazon" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=sanyo-eneloop-amazon.com">I use Eneloops myself</a>. Alkalines may give you a brighter light for a very short while at first. After that their voltage decreases from the initial 1.5V to below 1V at the end and the light becomes dimmer and dimmer. Rechargeable batteries give a constant 1.2V, so the light is brighter overall. Don&#8217;t forget to buy a charger, if you don&#8217;t already have one.</p>
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		<title>Kettler Sprint Balance Bike Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kids' Bikes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bike]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kettler Sprint]]></category>

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My Rating: 8.0 / 10


Advantages:

Adjustable seat (not tool-free, though)
Brakes
Three-year warranty

Disadvantages:

The instructions could have been a lot better
Handlebar not adjustable


If you&#8217;re reading this, then I think you already know what a balance bike is. And you also know that training wheels don&#8217;t really help kids ride a bicycle. They just make them think they&#8217;re riding a [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=6.8" /></div><div>Rating: 6.8/<strong>10</strong> (13 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<p><strong style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Rating:</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"> 8.0 / 10</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Adjustable seat (not tool-free, though)</li>
<li>Brakes</li>
<li>Three-year warranty</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>The instructions could have been a lot better</li>
<li>Handlebar not adjustable</li>
</ul>
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<p>If you&#8217;re reading this, then I think you already know what a balance bike is. And you also know that training wheels don&#8217;t really help kids ride a bicycle. They just make them think they&#8217;re riding a bicycle. The <strong>Kettler Sprint Balance Bike</strong> is a bike you&#8217;d want your children to have. The instructions are terrible, but aren&#8217;t a serious disadvantage. And if the fixed-height handlebar doesn&#8217;t bother you, this <strong>bike could be the perfect gift for your kid</strong>.</p>
<p>You won&#8217;t have to worry about the safety of your child when you buy the Kettler Sprint Balance Bike. The manufacturer made sure that little fingers won&#8217;t get stuck anywhere. The paint is non-toxic. The bike has a low-step frame design. Your kid will be able to get on and off easily, which minimizes the risk of falling. The padded saddle is height adjustable, so it grows with the child. This balance bike also has a rear wheel brake.</p>
<p>In addition to the &#8220;<strong>Flames</strong>&#8221; color at the beginning of this article, the <strong>Kettler balance bike</strong> is also available in three colors: &#8220;<strong>Princess</strong>&#8220;, &#8220;<strong>Original</strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Frog</strong>&#8220;. You can <a title="Buy Kettler Sprint Balance Bike" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com">order any of the four colors from Amazon</a>.</p>
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<p><a title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Flames (Black and Orange)&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/kettler-sprint-balance-bike-flames-black-orange.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Flames (Black and Orange)" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/thumbs/thumbs_kettler-sprint-balance-bike-flames-black-orange.jpg" alt="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Flames" width="100" height="96" /></a><a title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Frog (Green)&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/kettler-sprint-balance-bike-frog-green.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Frog (Green)" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/thumbs/thumbs_kettler-sprint-balance-bike-frog-green.jpg" alt="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Frog" width="96" height="100" /></a><a title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Original (Blue, Red &amp;amp; Yellow)&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/kettler-sprint-balance-bike-original-blue-red-yellow.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Original (Blue, Red &amp;amp; Yellow)" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/thumbs/thumbs_kettler-sprint-balance-bike-original-blue-red-yellow.jpg" alt="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Original" width="100" height="84" /></a><a title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Princess (Pink)&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/kettler-sprint-balance-bike-princess-pink.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Princess (Pink)" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/kettler-sprint-balance-bike/thumbs/thumbs_kettler-sprint-balance-bike-princess-pink.jpg" alt="Kettler Sprint Balance Bike, Princess" width="100" height="98" /></a></p>
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<h2>Kettler Sprint Balance Bike Product Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Tires : Tubeless Air Tires</li>
<li><em>Frame Material : Steel</em></li>
<li>Weight : ~14 lbs (6.4 Kg)</li>
<li><em>Wheels : Sealed Ball Bearing</em></li>
<li>Paint : Lead Free</li>
<li><em>Adjustable Seat : Height &amp; Tilt<br />
 </em></li>
<li>Weight Limit : 100 lbs (45.5 Kg)</li>
<li><em>Warranty : 3 Years<br />
 </em></li>
<li>Brakes : Yes</li>
<li><em>Foot Pegs : No</em></li>
</ul>
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<p>Don&#8217;t forget to buy your kid a helmet, too. It not only protects their head if they fall, it also sends them a message that it&#8217;s cool to be safe. Which increases the chance that they will also wear a helmet when they get their first real bike. Later in life, you won&#8217;t want them riding a bike without a helmet! <a title="Buy Your Kid a Helmet" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kids-helmets-amazon.com">Choose a little cool helmet here</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Buy Kettler Sprint Balance Bike" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=kettler-sprint-balance-bike-amazon.com">Buy the Kettler Sprint Balance Bike from Amazon</a>.</p>
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		<title>PV Glider Mini Glider Balance Bike Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kids' Bikes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bike]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mini Glider]]></category>

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My Rating: 9.5 / 10


Advantages:

Lifetime warranty
Foot pegs
Tool-free seat height adjustment
Adjustable handlebars
Brakes
Weighs 8 lbs (3.6 Kg) only

Disadvantages:

I honestly couldn&#8217;t find anything bad in this balance bike


Some people say that nothing is perfect. But if there was a perfect balance bike, the Mini Glider would be the most likely candidate. You&#8217;ll like its high quality. And you&#8217;ll [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=7.2" /></div><div>Rating: 7.2/<strong>10</strong> (11 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<p><strong style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Rating:</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"> 9.5 / 10</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Lifetime warranty</li>
<li>Foot pegs</li>
<li>Tool-free seat height adjustment</li>
<li>Adjustable handlebars</li>
<li>Brakes</li>
<li>Weighs 8 lbs (3.6 Kg) only</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>I honestly couldn&#8217;t find anything bad in this balance bike</li>
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<p>Some people say that nothing is perfect. But if there was a perfect <strong>balance bike</strong>, the <strong>Mini Glider</strong> would be the most likely candidate. You&#8217;ll like its high quality. And you&#8217;ll also like how the manufacturer payed attention to details. The quick release, tool free seat adjustment is more than welcome. And unlike other training/balance bikes, the foot peg and brakes are standard features of the Mini Glider.</p>
<p>To keep from disorienting (and possibly injuring) our little ones, the <strong>Mini Glider has a steering limit</strong>. Also for safety purposes, this balance bike has a rear wheel brake only. The brake lever is on the right-hand side of the handlebars. Also, the height of the <strong>handlebars can be adjusted</strong>.</p>
<p>The Mini Glider weighs <strong>only 8 pounds (3.6 Kg)</strong>, which makes it very easy for our kids to maneuver, and even lift the bike without the risk of injury. And at a certain age, even carrying it won&#8217;t be a problem. The light weight of the Mini Glider also means that <strong>you pay less for shipping</strong>. And after you receive the bike, it&#8217;s <em>very easy to assemble</em>. The tool is included in the box, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about having the right tool for the job.</p>
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<p>Currently, the <strong>Mini Glider balance bike is available in three colors</strong>: blue, pink and red. At the time of writing, <a title="Go to Amazon, Buy the Mini Glider" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=pv-glider-mini-glider-amazon.com">all three colors are available at Amazon</a>.</p>
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<p><a title="Mini Glider, Blue &lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=pv-glider-mini-glider-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/mini-glider-balance-bike-blue.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Mini Glider, Blue" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/thumbs/thumbs_mini-glider-balance-bike-blue.jpg" alt="PV Glider Mini Glider, Blue" width="100" height="75" /></a><a title="Mini Glider, Pink &lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=pv-glider-mini-glider-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/mini-glider-balance-bike-pink.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Mini Glider, Pink" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/thumbs/thumbs_mini-glider-balance-bike-pink.jpg" alt="PV Glider Mini Glider, Pink" width="100" height="75" /></a><a title="Mini Glider, Red &lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=pv-glider-mini-glider-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/mini-glider-balance-bike-red.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Mini Glider, Red" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/bikes/kids-bikes/pv-glider-mini-glider/thumbs/thumbs_mini-glider-balance-bike-red.jpg" alt="PV Glider Mini Glider, Red" width="100" height="75" /></a></p>
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<p>And some photos of the Mini Glider in action:</p>
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<h2>PV Glider Mini Glider Product Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Tires : Eva Foam (no flat tires)</li>
<li><em>Frame Material : 6061 Alloy</em></li>
<li>Weight : 8 LBS (3.6 Kg)</li>
<li><em>Wheels : Composite Ball Bearing</em></li>
<li>Paint : Lead Free, Bright Metallic (Blue, Pink, Red)</li>
<li><em>Adjustable Seat Height</em></li>
<li>Adjustable Handlebars</li>
<li><em>Seat Adjustment : Quick Release, Tool Free</em></li>
<li>Weight Limit : 100 lbs (45.5 Kg)</li>
<li><em>Warranty : Lifetime</em></li>
<li>Brakes : Yes</li>
<li><em>Foot Pegs : Yes</em></li>
</ul>
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<p>If you want your kid to ride a bike, the Mini Glider is the perfect bike. Forget about <em>&#8220;training&#8221; wheels</em>. These <em>do more harm than good</em>, since kids don&#8217;t learn to balance with them. Instead they become dependent on them. It&#8217;s like helping your children do their homework by doing their homework for them. The <strong>Mini Glider could teach them to balance in days</strong>.</p>
<p>With a price of $100-120, a lifetime warranty and several years of fun, this bike is a steal. I can&#8217;t recommend it enough! You can <a title="Buy the Mini Glider" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=pv-glider-mini-glider-amazon.com"><em><strong>buy it</strong></em> here</a>. Your kid will thank you later!</p>
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Giro Hex: 9.3 / 10


Advantages:

Comfortable
Light
Good fit
Nice design
Plenty of vents, great airflow

Disadvantages:

No bright, high visibility colors


Just like the Giro Xen helmet, the Giro Hex doesn&#8217;t come in bright, high visibility colors (in 2009, anyway). But this is hardly a disadvantage. There are many ways to make a helmet visible to drivers on the road. You can [...]<br /><div><img src="http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?value=9.0" /></div><div>Rating: 9.0/<strong>10</strong> (24 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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<div id="gdsr_mureview_block_554_4" class="ratingmulti gdsr-review-block"><table class="gdmultitable" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Comfort</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Fit</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 120px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Ventilation</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Build Quality</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 96px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-even"><td>Weight</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 108px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="mtrow row-odd"><td>Price</td><td class="mtstars"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png); height: 12px; width: 120px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/oxygen/stars12.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 12px; width: 84px;"></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gdtblmuravg"><td colspan="2"><div style="text-align:left; padding: 0; margin: 0; background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png); height: 20px; width: 200px;"><div style="background: url(http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/stars/starscape/stars20.png) bottom left; padding: 0; margin: 0; height: 20px; width: 186px;"></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2>Giro Hex: 9.3 / 10</h2>
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<p><span style="color: #429600;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/good.png" alt="The Good" width="24" height="24" />Advantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfortable</li>
<li>Light</li>
<li>Good fit</li>
<li>Nice design</li>
<li>Plenty of vents, great airflow</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/images/bad.png" alt="The Bad" width="24" height="24" />Disadvantages:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>No bright, high visibility colors</li>
</ul>
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<p>Just like the <a title="Giro Xen Review" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/giro-xen-helmet-review/">Giro Xen</a> helmet, the Giro Hex doesn&#8217;t come in bright, high visibility colors (in 2009, anyway). But this is hardly a disadvantage. There are many ways to make a helmet visible to drivers on the road. You can <strong>use some reflective tape, reflective stickers or stick a blinking <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Light Emitting Diode"><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Light Emitting Diode">LED</abbr></abbr></strong> on your helmet. Or you can do all of the above. Just don&#8217;t put a Christmas tree on it. It would be pretty to look at, but balance would be an issue.</p>
<p>Giro Hex also has a removable <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Point Of View visors allow 15 degrees of vertical adjustment, don&#039;t rattle and don&#039;t come loose over rough roads">POV visor</abbr>. Yes, and just like the Giro Xen&#8217;s visor, it can be adjusted on the fly. There are a lot of similarities between these two models. In case you&#8217;re interested, here are the main <strong>differences between the Giro Hex and Xen</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Giro Hex</strong> has 21 vents instead of 17</li>
<li><strong>Giro Hex</strong> doesn&#8217;t have Giro&#8217;s <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Giro helmet system that combines active vents with internal exhaust channels">Wind Tunnel Ventilation</abbr></li>
<li>The two helmets look different</li>
<li><strong>Giro Hex</strong> is $45 cheaper</li>
</ul>
<p>These are the main differences between the Giro Hex and the Xen. I should point out something though. The number of vents and the technology used make the two helmets almost identical in terms of ventilation. In other words, <strong>the number of vents makes up for the lack of the technology</strong>. In terms of safety these helmets are identical. All helmets in the United States must pass the <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr> certification, so theoretically they&#8217;re all equally safe.</p>
<p>The following Giro Hex 2009 colors are now available. These are the newest models. But you might find other colors, <a title="Buy Giro Hex" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com">especially at Amazon</a>, since they still have the 2008 models in stock.</p>
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<p><a title="Giro Hex, Matte Black&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/giro-hex-matte-black.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Black" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-matte-black.jpg" alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Matte Black" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Hex, Black Green&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/giro-hex-black-green.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Black Green" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-black-green.jpg" alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Black Green" width="100" height="87" /></a><a title="Giro Hex, Matte Brown Teal&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/giro-hex-matte-brown-teal.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Brown Teal" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-matte-brown-teal.jpg" alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Matte Brown Teal" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Hex, Matte Olive 45 Camo&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/giro-hex-matte-olive-45-camo.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Olive 45 Camo" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-matte-olive-45-camo.jpg" alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Matte Olive 45 Camo" width="100" height="83" /></a><a title="Giro Hex, Matte Titanium 45 Camo&lt;br /&gt;Buy it from &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com&quot;&gt;Amazon&lt;/a&gt;" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/giro-hex-matte-titanium-45-camo.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]" ><img title="Matte Titanium 45 Camo" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-matte-titanium-45-camo.jpg" alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Matte Titanium 45 Camo" width="100" height="83" /></a></p>
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<p>You might want to take a look at the next, high resolution, image of the Giro Hex (the Matte Olive 45 Camo color). It&#8217;s 330 KB, so it might take a minute to load if you have a slow connection. It&#8217;s always nice to have a really good look at the stuff you&#8217;re buying!</p>
<p><a title="Giro Hex Matte Olive 45 Camo hi-res" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/hi-res-images.php?id=giro-hex-matt-olive-45-camo"><img title="Matte Olive 45 Camo" src="http://www.bikeshake.com/bike-images/helmets/giro-hex/thumbs/thumbs_giro-hex-matte-olive-45-camo.jpg" rel="lightbox[roadtrip]"  alt="Giro Hex Helmet, Matte Olive 45 Camo" width="100" height="83" /></a></p>
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<h2>Giro Hex <abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Mountain Bike (Should be MB, don&#039;t you think?)">MTB</abbr> Helmet Product Specifications:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Vents : 21</li>
<li><em>Sizes </em>:<br />
 <strong>S</strong> (20”-21.75” / 51-55 cm)<br />
 <strong>M</strong> (21.75”-23.25” / 55-59 cm)<br />
 <strong>L </strong>(23.25”-24.75” / 59-63 cm)</li>
<li>Certification : <abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Consumer Product Safety Commission">CPSC</abbr></li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttInitialism" title="Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price">MSRP</abbr> </em>: $85</li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="In-Mold construction fuses the helmet&#039;s tough outer shell with the impact-absorbing EPS foam liner.">In-Mold</abbr> Construction</li>
<li><em><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Provides full adjustment of the fit tension and the helmet&#039;s vertical position.">ROC LOC 4</abbr> Adjustment System</em></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="This super cool 3 word sentence means that the helmet looks and fits great.">Super Fit Engineering</abbr></li>
<li><abbr class="uttAbbreviation" title="Point Of View visors allow 15 degrees of vertical adjustment, don&#039;t rattle and don&#039;t come loose over rough roads">POV Visor</abbr><em><br />
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<li><em>Weight : 310g </em></li>
</ul>
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<p>If you like Giro Hex&#8217;s design, <a title="Buy Giro Hex" href="http://www.bikeshake.com/product.php?id=giro-hex-amazon.com"><strong>buy it</strong></a>. It&#8217;s a very comfortable mountain bike helmet, keeps your head cool, and the fit is excellent. After you buy this helmet, please come rate it and tell me what you think. Others might find the info you&#8217;ll share very helpful. <img src='http://www.bikeshake.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>

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