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I attached this to my bicycle and loved it. Super bright, easy to put on and batteries last forever.

I bought this as a cheap backup for my bikes light, however they work very good and exceeded my expectations. A great buy at a good price

This product is great. The leds are very bright, it's easy to mount and holds firmly. The only con i have about it is that you can get blinded by the front light since the top part of the lamp is covered with glass and the light from the leds reflects and refracts in such a way that it shines into your own eyes. But it's easy to solve it by sticking something there on top to protect your eyes. Otherwise great product and design.

Great product! I've had it on my bike for over four years and it still works like a charm. Lights up the road really well. Living in an area where people drive like maniacs, this product makes me visible, I havn't gotten run over yet. ;)

I have two sets now. I have a front light and a back light. I got them as a kit and really saved. I have two bicycles and I enjoyed the first one so much I got another one for my electric bicycle. I like the way they blink. I have never seen a front lite that blinks. Most of them don't. The batteries last a long time too.

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I like it very bright headlight well made comes with battery not generic Chinese ones mine came with Duracell's only problem so far was when left out in rain headlight will come on by itself i had to take apart and dry out then was OK tail lite functions great even in rain. can't go wrong for this price

I've had these lights for two weeks and have used them maybe 4 times. For a cheap set of bike lights, I am impressed with the quality. The headlight puts out enough light to safely bike up to maybe 15 mph. It's definitely NOT good enough to actually use as a road cycling headlight, but it's better than I was expecting. The headlight has a solid beam mode and a strobe mode. The tail light has a solid beam, strobe, and alternating mode. Each run off of three LEDs. The headlight takes 4 AAA batteries (based on reading the specs--I didn't actually open it to check) and the tail light takes 2 AAA batteries. All batteries are included. I have not had them long enough to estimate the actual battery life. Now for the bad part. The mounting system is terrible! I could tell it was going to be a problem before I even put it on my bike and I was right. It's made entirely of plastic, except for a rubber strip to protect the paint on your bike, and works by sliding the light into place along a small rail platform. To release the light, you push down on a cheap plastic lever that pulls a connected cheap piece of plastic out of a notch on the light. Two problems with this system: (1) the lever will almost certainly snap at some point--as a mechanical engineer, I would bet money on it, and (2) it is difficult to tell when the light is actually secured in the holder. On my second ride, I hit a small bump going 20mph and !surprise! the headlight popped off and landed roughly on the road, breaking a piece of plastic on the inside that holds the front of the light in place and secures the connection between the LEDs and the batteries. Although the light somehow still works, I had to put tape all the way around the headlight to keep the front attached. I apparently didn't snap the light completely into the holder. Being that you will obviously have the light pointed in a downward angle to illuminate the ground in front of you and that the light slides in from the front, the light will slide forward out of the holder as soon as the connection is loose. Even if you were extremely careful and made sure it was thoroughly snapped in, I believe that the plastic in the mount would wear down over time and loosen the connection. If you plan is simply to put the light on and leave it there, this is a great set of lights. If you're going to be putting them on and taking them off frequently, expect to run in to some serious problems with the mounting system. Pros: -Headlight looks and feels like it's good quality -Can actually be used to see at night at slower speeds (as opposed to simply making you more visible to cars) -Multiple modes -Not expensive -Actually comes with batteries Cons: -Horrible mounting system (not an issue if leaving the lights on the bike at all times)

This is a excellent light set for the price. easy to install and operate. Light is very bright and the best part is it comes with batteries installed. How can you beat that - buy it, get it, install it and use it!

See and be seen. Quality, value and a lifetime warranty. You can't beat that! What I love most about these lights is the mounting system. It's quick, easy, and secure. It's also pretty easy to remove/reattach the lights for parking. The tail light is great. Couldn't ask for anything more. The headlight is plenty bright for what need. Naturally it isn't going to act like car headlights, but it really does help. If there are streetlights, you probably won't be able to really see the headlight's path, but if you actually NEED to see at night, it definitely pulls through.

As I already commented on the two star review, this light is rock solid. Dropped it down the concrete stairs ( by accident, off course ) and not a scratch. So I decided to leave a review. Also, the light throws very nice round and long beam, and also illuminates path on both sides of your front wheel.

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Great light to chuck on the back of my helmet strap for a higher lightpoint to supplement the mars 3.0 on my seatpost. I do a lot of night riding and even after a 1 1/2 months the battery is still not dead (chase mode, at least 15 hours). It's super bright but i only use it as supplementary to a more comprehensive light system (Cygolite 350 mitycross on front, mars 3.0 on seatpost, cateye on the rear rack point on my road bike. This is typically combined with reflective gear when I'm doing serious riding. I'd much rather not get hit by a car again and a lack of visibility will be no excuse if I do.) I'm also going to add the front flea soon to the front of my helmet and possibly one for the handlebars of my commuter bike). However, I would invest your money in the usb charging version. I haven't had to use the battery charging system yet but it seems like a hassle.

Pros: Very bright, useful in full sun. Very lightweight. Easily straps to seat post Cons: The brightness is very focused so the unit must be mounted in a near vertical position. This means that clipping it on to your clothes won't be very effective. If you don't have an exposed seat post you may not have any mounting options. After 3 weeks and maybe 10 hours of use 2 of the 4 LEDs lost most of their brightness. I received no response to an email to the company, but Amazon sent a replacement right away. Unfortunately the second unit was DOA and would not accept a charge. Amazon wouldn't give me a third try, and I can't blame them. Summary: This is a wonderful light, if it works and if you have a place to mount it.

I haven't been using this as much because you have to recharge it each use. Includes a charging system that drains juice from any standard 1.5v battery, AA's, C-cells.

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This dvd is actually a documentary that details the life of a young man in Ghana who is born with a disability. The subject, Emmanuel, is amazing and will inspire anyone who watches. While slow in some places, it is still excellent. Would be excellent as a teaching tool when the subject is Africa.

This is a powerfully inspiring story of what one person can do to change his world. And he did it with a great physical handicap. I was amazed at what he accomplished and his totally unselfish attitude. For some the video may start slowly as it follows a documentary style, but it soon picks up the pace and you become captivated with the story events. It also helps to know that it is the true story of Emmanuel and he is the main actor- he plays himself- in the video. Makes me want to do more and sacrifice more to help others.

This film was extremely inspirational and informative. The filming was well done. A great film for educational purposes on disability.

I am an Episcopal priest and watched this film in seminary. I have shown it at camp and other events at church. The video is excellent for youth and for training your leaders. It takes away the "I can't" mentality and replaces it with discernment for what one person can do.

Most documentaries and biographies look back on events and maybe recreate some of them. This movie is very special because the camera tags along during the journey of a courageous athlete. The key events are filmed as they occur and are woven into a lovely mural afterward. One man faced his disability head on. He not only overcame his personal limitations; he transcended the conditions presented by his deformed leg. He dedicated his life to serve the higher mission. His deeds have improved the conditions for all of those like him in his homeland of Ghana West Africa. His tenacious actions have changed the perceptions and attitudes of people throughout the country. This is an amazing saga that includes the fields of sports, medicine, charity, politics and education. The story of this man's life has inspired millions from many walks of life in Ghana as well as the USA. The story could inspire you too.

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This is a good indoor training DVD. The workout is substantial and the scenery makes the time pass very effectively. This DVD comes the closest to simulating a real road ride of various ones I have tried.

I love this DVD- I have had it for over a year now and have yet to grow tired of it. Highest recommendation.

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Took me about 30-40 minutes to go through the manual and figure out all the settings and then was up and running. I have a hairy chest, so sometimes have to use gel to make the chest strap pick up a reading, but it fits well and is a great training tool. I exercise a lot more often and am excited about seeing my results now in heart rate average, calories burned etc. The alarm works great too, to tell me when I am under or over a chosen heart rate zone.

I have been using this heart rate monitor for the last 4 months. I am very pleased by it. Bought the Timex to replace a lost Sigma PC15. The Timex is a huge improvement! My heart rate is picked up more quickly, more reliably, and without having to use gel. The menus are easy to navigate, especially if you have used other Timex sport watches. I haven't yet read the manual, but should to understand the recovery mode. The size is comfortable on my wrist - not huge and heavy, but large enough to see when running for this 50+ aged man. The chest strap is more comfortable than the Sigma, which would occassionally pinch me and leave marks. The Timex hasn't pinched, and is smaller in width. The watch chronograph will work with or without the heart rate monitor. The Sigma would not.

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I always had problems with the alignment and distance using the original magnet that came with my bikes computer. This little magnet has not needed any adjustments since I installed it. They should just sell this magnet with each computer instead of the little round magnets.

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If you're looking for a pair of shorts for biking and running don't buy these. I've been wearing these while training 6 days a week for the last couple of months while training this winter for a 70.3. Most of my riding has been on spin bikes and the padding doesn't help at all even with the wide comfortable seats on the bikes. The padding actually feels rougher than the straight compression shorts I was wearing. And then when I get off the bike to run--after a couple of miles they start to chafe in exactly the place they should be adding comfort. I've really tried to give them a chance, and they aren't horrible; it's just annoying to find a chafed up spot at the end of a not too long workout (and for about $50 they probably should do more). / I've also taken care of them as recommended and they're properly sized. // I know all the cool kids wear combo swim/bike/running clothes, but I'm thinking I'll just wear a proper pair of bike shorts and then take the extra 30 seconds at T2 to change into running shorts for the run.

These Tri shorts are good quality Tri shorts that will last many years. Beware: the sizing runs slightly smaller than normal. I am 6ft 3in and weigh 220 pounds and the size XL feels a tad too small on my waist (size 38) and on my thighs. I just ordered a second pair size XXL and will keep the size XL as well. The size XL will be usable, but they feel slightly small. Have a great workout !!

Third pair of tri shorts that I've owned: My first being some Sugoi's which were to thick on the padding and a little awkward to run in. My second being some TYR "Splice Male 9" Race Shorts" which had to thin of padding and the seams started to come undone after the first use. Well that brings my to my third, the Pearl Izumi's which I've heard so many good things about online. The padding is perfect for all three disciplines. They're really comfortable to wear and I ended up using them 5-6 days a week when I was training. They were $10-$20 more expensive than my previous shorts but totally worth it with the quality of the material. When I first bought them the elastics that surrounds my legs looked a bit loose but they adjust themselves once they're exposed to water. Triathletes like myself tend to have bigger quads and leg muscles so I think thats what the manufacturer had in mind when making these. !!!WARNING!!! These are not entirely bullet proof and buyers should really pay attention to the label that states NOT to expose them to chlorine. I was a bit lazy and would go in the chlorine jacuzzi at my gym after swimming. The shorts held up okay for 2 months but after that they started to get a bit see through in the front and back and loose in areas. 3 months later they are still usable though... Tips for tri-short newbies: If this is your first time owning a pair of trishorts learn how to take care of them and prolong their lifespan for training. When you finish a nice hard workout cycling or running just wear them when you walk into the shower to rinse them off. It's best to rinse them with cold water so after swimming. You can just spray them in the sink and then hang them somewhere out of the sun to dry. Also, NEVER curl your shorts in a ball (especially wet) for a long period of time. If you train in a chlorine pool or know that you will come in contact with chlorine (like I did), do what I am doing now: Buy a separate pair of shorts for swimming called jammers...I would suggest getting the "Speedo Men's Race Endurance+ Polyester Solid Jammer Swimsuit". They are meant for chlorine and give just about the same feeling that the Pearl tri-shorts give in the water minus the padding. They're $36 but totally worth it as both shorts will last you a long time. Oh and with regards to the speedo jammers, be sure to order a size larger than what you normally wear because the legs are known to be very a bit tighter than regular sizing. Overall the Pearl Izumi's are a great choice and I will be ordering another pair soon!

This is a good cycling short. The material is a bit heavy for triathlons. Of course, this depends on weather conditions.

The shorts arrived on time, it was comfortable, padding was good but not excellent, the thigh part of the short was a little small for X-large.

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I bought these shorts and to be honest it's my first pair that I've ever bought! I am currently using them for spinning class but later plan on using them on my bike in the summer! The only thing I find frustrating about the shorts is that the croch doesn't seem to fit me very well. It tends to be loose which then catches at times on the seat of my bike when I'm doing standing, sit backs etc. The only thing I could think of that may help is ordering a smaller size which means the sizes don't run completely true. Overall though I am happy with the product.

My husband thinks I look sexy in these! And I love 'em. I wear them alone or, as the weather got colder, under longer pants. Initially, the padding took about 2 min. to get used to, but it sure feels good when I'm riding.

Fits and wears better than more expensive shorts I've had in the past. You can machine wash *and* dry these! I've worn them many, many times now and nothing has come unraveled yet. Can't say that about some other brands I've used.

The short are very simple, nice padding, makes cycling more comfortable. Some people have commented on the size. I think they are sized appropriately. I normally buy small, so I bought these shorts in small and they fit fine. So I wouldn't advise anyone to buy a size bigger. My only problem is with the cheepish material. The material is plain shiny spandex.

I bought these shorts for my wife who rides her mountain bike to school. The trip is 30 minutes each day. After ONE day, the area where the shorts rub the seat is rubbed through and ripping. And even before she put them on, we could see they were made very cheaply - the padding was put in misaligned and the shorts weren't very comfortable -- but note that this problem with the padding is completely separate from the material ripping. One star, wasted money - too bad. I wish I could exchange them.

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These are great for my spinning classes. They feel exactly like the $60 name brand pants I have. I highly recommend these shorts.

This is a great pair of bike shorts for the low price I had to pay. The padding was firm and adequately comfortable for those long rides. I wish I had bought these shorts months ago when I started my long rides!

I like these shorts because they have padding for the butt and wife likes it because there tight on me.

Out of the box I was surprised at the quality of these shorts for the price. As a pedi-cab driver, I've worn them for a 16 hour day, as well as many 5-6 hour shifts and I've found them to be very comfortable. (note that my behind might be a bit more calloused then average) I've had them for about a month now and they seem to be holding up well.

very comfortable, no chafing, plenty of padding in the right places. I rode with it in the rain recently( I know I know, that's stupid) and it retained it shape and comfort even being wet. great price too!

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If your goal is performance improvement, then this book is invaluable. A must have for people with a power meter.

I was expecting this book to help me learn about my power meter and it's usage. I read over half of the book before I droped it. This book is for the "BIG RACER" not for someone that just wants to have fun and ride. From my understanding you need to buy webservice from them and ride for a little while and then spend twice as much time after each ride recording the information. What you eat, what you drank. What you ate and drank the night before and the morning of the ride. I guess the book is ok and would be worth having if you use their web service. Really seemed more like an instruction manual that should be given away free if you are a paying customer on their website. All charts in the book are from their website which you have to sign up for.

It is a book with a lot of good information. Also a lot to digest the first time you read the book. You have everything you gain and nothing loses.

This is great book for an introduction to training with a power meter. Discusses specific power meters and the pros/cons of each. Then gives a good start to power and lot's of examples on how to use the power data and what it all means. I will be referring to this book often as I train.

This is a fantastic presentation about training with power with one exception. The Book/Font size does not support the detail in the charts. Even with a magnifying glass I could not discern the detail. This book should be repackaged in a way that supports the veiwing detail in the charts since this comprises of much of the material presented