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jtomassetti
Posts:110
Super User
Super User
06/01/2010 11:16:07  
I looked up the bagtid web site.

The name of the product is Bag it ID”. It is basically a moisture resistant 4″x 6″ Bag that holds all your vital info for EMS or any emergency.

1] 8 Mil strong
2] Reclosable Bag
3] Holds your cell phone, money, CC, biz cards, etc.
4] Slips into you pocket with ease, just the right size

Write all your info on the ID tag. Then bag your valuables inside. The Self Laminating label contains the hand written ID info. The seller also supplys a Free Frame Sticker for your bike telling EMS to check your pockets for your “Bag it ID” info.
jagstar
Posts:4
Moderate User
Moderate User
06/02/2010 09:03:59  
I routinely use my RoadID wrist band whenever running or cycling. It has my name and important numbers to contact should I be unable to communicate. See it at RoadID.com. I never ride without it.
jtomassetti
Posts:110
Super User
Super User
06/02/2010 10:09:01  
Perhaps Jagstar is really Levi Leipheimer?

Anyway every one seems to agree that have ICE (in case of emergency) infomration on you and easy for rescuers to find is a good idea. Find something that works for you: RoadID, BAG It ID, write your ICE on your helmet in silver pen, ....
jtomassetti
Posts:110
Super User
Super User
06/19/2010 14:15:11  
The EZ BIKE STAND by EZ Bike Products is a new product for holding up bicycle when parked in the garage. I saw this advertized on FaceBook.

When my son came home from university for the summer he brought 4 bicycles with him. In addition my other son has a new mountain bike. Suddenly there were 5 more bicycles in my garage which is already crowded with bicycles. (it has never been used for parking cars). I decided to try out the EZ Bike Stand to keep the bikes from falling over. I bought two. The shipping cost is quite high because they are heavy. However, they arrived quickly.

They are molded black nylon plastic. They seem very sturdy and unbreakable. They were easy to assemble. The sides slide against the wheel of the bike holding it upright. The bike can be rolled easily in and out of the holder. The unit is heavy enough that it does not lift off of the floor even with a heavy bike in it. It is also light enough to be very portable.

After sliding the sides to the width of the tire, a large plastic wing nut is tightened against a bolt that holds the unit together. However, with heavy bikes such as mountain bikes the leverage starts sliding the bolt apart until the bike eventually falls over. This is exactly opposite of what the stand is designed to do so I am dissatisfied with it. I think the problem is that the metal washer slips against the plastic, I am going to buy a rubber washer. I think this will fix the problem. The EZ Bike Stand is a little expensive and perhaps a few boards nailed together would work just as well.

By the way, it is made in the USA (not China). You can find out more about it at www.ezbikeproducts.com
jtomassetti
Posts:110
Super User
Super User
06/27/2010 18:48:54  
The owner of EZ Bike sent me an e-mail asking how I liked the stand. I wrote back tellinghim my problem.

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: Thank you for your purchase!
From: bruce@ezbikeproducts.com
Date: Sun, June 20, 2010 7:08 pm


Hi Jonathan,

Hmmm. That shouldn't happen. Make sure the rosebud ends are all the way into the other side. Use a hammer and tap firmly on the slide to secure it to the other side. You won't break anything, but my guess is that they aren't all the way in. Try it and let me know what you find out.

Thanks,
Bruce Sladick
Owner
Tele: 205-441-8236
www.EZBikeProducts.com

*****************************
We did as he suggested and the mountin bike hasn't fallen over for the past 4 days.
Depot
Posts:117
Super User
Super User
07/19/2010 05:11:58  
Posted By Jeff Hohlstein on 03/04/2010 10:09:34

I HATE to clean my bicycle chain!

About a year ago, Dave VanDerZee introduced me to Rock "N" Roll (RnR) Absolute Dry chain lubricant. The first time it's used, the chain should first be cleaned the conventional way. I did this with both Jodi's and my chains and then lubed them with RnR. I wiped them dry following the instructions. I have never conventionally cleaned a chain since. After each ride I hang the bike on the car rack and backpedal wipe the chain clean. When I notice it becoming too dry, I add some more RnR at home and wipe it dry again. The post-ride cleaning takes about two minutes. The purists may argue that you can milk more life out of a chain using wax. Maybe you can, but I haven't noticed a wear difference and the convenience certainly makes up for it.

The application process can be a bit messy so put down plenty of newspaper and be careful how fast you spin the chain.

It can be ordered on the internet and some of the local bicycle shops have it.


Absolutely, unequivocally the best chain lube on the market, bar none. I was a hardcore White Lightning fan until I tried this and I can't say enough good about it.

If everyone tried this stuff just once, all other lubes would go out of business. Try it.

Larry Clark, Ride Leader of Record
NFBC Ride Director for 2009
2009 1st Place Male/Overall Mileage Winner: 11,605 miles
speedracer
Posts:5
Moderate User
Moderate User
07/22/2010 12:52:51  
Ok not only good stuff but to me the best im talking about Assos shorts i now have two pair of them and i can say that they are the best out there.Here is the link http://www.assos.com/en/25/products.aspx?cat=6,19,22
Depot
Posts:117
Super User
Super User
07/28/2010 06:06:11  
Assos shorts are good BUT they'll not last you any longer than other brands unless you properly care for them. I wore a pair of these out in about 9 months and they are NOT cheap (mine were $160.00/pair).

ALWAYS rinse your shorts out after wearing. Acid in your sweat is Lycra's worst enemy, so don't let it sit there. Assos' R&D has done extensive research on this.
Larry Clark, Ride Leader of Record
NFBC Ride Director for 2009
2009 1st Place Male/Overall Mileage Winner: 11,605 miles
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