XNT 9 SI 180 T Transom Mount Transducer
Humminbird XNT 9 SI 180 T
New transom mount transducer design. Compact dual/side imaging. 20/74/84 degree, 200/83/455 kHz with built in temperature. New design is more secure and is not a prone to kick up at high force of waves. It has an improved running angle and a optional lock down screw to override the kick up. Has same hole pattern as some older version transducers
For Use With: 797c
Gaiam 750ml Aluminum Water Bottle
An Eco-friendly alternative to plastic water bottles, the Gaiam aluminum water bottle is a perfect way to enjoy your favorite beverage. Available in several fashion prints, chose the bottle that reflects your personality while reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in our landfills.
3 Stars bottle
I have only had the water bottle for a few weeks and the tree is already rubbing off. Other than that it is a good water bottle.
2 Stars Poor cap and poor printing made for a bad experience
I’ve owned the Gaiam Grass Water Bottle for a month now. The sport top is absolutely terrible at dispensing water. The top mixes in a large amount of air while dispensing the water and provides you with a little amount of water for the effort. On top of that, I have washed the cap several times and it still has a plastic, powdery taste/smell that makes the water taste less than pure.
Second, the grass screen print is poorly made. The picture on the bottle is extremely pixelated, so much so you can make out out unevenness of the color several feet away.
The bottle says it should be hand washed and it means it. I have ran this bottle through my dishwasher twice and a small part of the print is already wearing away.
I would absolutely recommend against this bottle. I own other bottles with screw-off tops and I am much happier with them.
3 Stars Tree of Life water bottle
I love the look of the water bottle, but I have had it just for a month now and the light green paint is smudging already. Also, the dark green paint is chipping.
5 Stars Awesome.
I bought a Gaim bottle because I do not drink enough during the day, but I wanted something environmentally friendly. I absolutely love this bottle. First of all, I love all the designs (I have the one with the grass on it) and it serves me very well throughout the day. It’s held up great and it keeps my drink cool for several hours.
4 Stars Nice, Reusable Water Bottle
This is a rather attractive water bottle. It’s nice to be able to fill it with a cool beverage and not have to use a crinkly plastic bottle. Aluminum is also healthier to reuse than plastic, because plastic is porous and aluminum is not. Bacteria can grow in the pores of plastic, so plastic water bottles need to be boiled to be re-used a few times.
Anyway, I got the light blue flowered version of this bottle. It’s cute, and after about a month of use, it hasn’t chipped or dented noticeably. The poly loop cap is a little annoying. It’s sometimes difficult to screw into place and it allows for a small amount of leakage around the seal. But the bottle itself keeps my drinks cool, so I am happy with my purchase.
Victorinox Swiss Army Deluxe Tinker Pocket Tool
5 Stars Great Swiss Army Knife
I was looking for a knife that had pliers that worked instead of just cutting the item. This works great. The pliers grip and pull and don’t cut what you are working on. The scissors cut, the knives work great, really easy to pull out each piece. There are a couple things that I am not even sure what they are, but that’s okay too! (=
4 Stars A beader’s friend.
Having had a “Swiss Champ” and lost it, I can say that this knife does most of what the champ does, without the bulk. I make jewelry, and this little tool is excellent for quick stripping of old pieces or last minute tweaks just before a piece goes into the “done” pile. My only regret is that there aren’t any wire cutters on it. Otherwise, it’s perfect for my needs.
5 Stars Best pocket knife on the market
I have owned several SAK, but this is by far the best. All of the tools on the deluxe tinker are useful, and although a little heavy, it can very easily be carried as an everyday pocket knife. The first deluxe tinker was a gift from my wife. I had ask for a super tinker, but at the urging of our 6 year old son she bought the deluxe. My first thought was I will never use the pliers…there’re to small to be of any use and just make the knife bigger and heavier. Now I know, the pliers are what makes this knife a cut above the others. They can be used to turn the smallest screw or change a tire. Best pocket knife made.
5 Stars Swiss Army Knife
I have always wanted one of these knifes and it was a joy to get one. I have found it to be of very good quality as all of the components work very well.
5 Stars Victorinox Deluxe Tinker
Love the combo scissor and pliers. This is the only combo with these two tools I could find that wasn’t really big or fat. Worth the extra cost over the regular Tinker.
Schwinn Prelude Mens Road Bike 700c Wheels
The Schwinn Prelude Men’s Road Bike offers Schwinn quality and performance at an affordable price. With comfortable and responsive 700c wheels, a lightweight and durable Schwinn men’s aluminum road bike frame, and Schwinn road bend bar and stem, the Prelude handles well and is fun to ride. The Prelude has seven-speed Shimano A050 shifters for adjustability so you can maintain your speed as you ride up and down hills. The Promax dual-pivot caliper brakes offer sure stopping power. Aero 36-spoke alloy wheels maintain balance and alignment, and radial-laced front toe clips and straps keep you comfortable and moving on the road.
Specifications:
4 Stars Need a translator for the directions!
Ok, this is my first road bike, and I like it a lot…now that I have it built. The directions that come with the bike are p o o p! There are things not specified in the directions that are crucial in order to put the bike together. Like the lever that has to go through the front wheel in order to attach it to the front. Also, you have to install the front brake (which in not hard once you know what to do) that the directions presume that it is already installed. Just un-screw the end off of the bold (you can do this with your hands), and put it through the hole in the front of the frame, and tighten appropriately.
Besides the assembly, this bike rides great! I took it on a 23-mile ride the next day and absolutely no problems with it. Also, it is super light! My friends own GMC Denali bikes that are a size smaller and I own the large size in the Schwinn Prelude. There is no comparison that the Schwinn weighs significantly less. In conclusion, this bike is awesome!
2 Stars Not What I Expected
I had seen of lot of my comments in other reviews, but am nonetheless disappointed. For an item averaging above 4.5 stars, this bike does not meet expectations.
The shifters are indeed in an awkward position, and the brakes are only in the lower handles, which is also annoying. Most reviewers comment on being at least 5′9″, and I’d add…don’t buy this bike if you’re 6′ or taller. The petals and most of the time, my feet, hit the ground if you turn sharply.
Furthermore, the gear range (14) isn’t wide enough…the lower gear isn’t enough to climb steep hills and the highest gear isn’t enough to sustain pedaling once you have some real speed.
Overall, I learned I shouldn’t have been so cheap to buy a bike. If you want one, spring for the $400+ bike. The extra $200+ or so is well worth your happiness and willingness to ride the bike.
5 Stars very well
i bought this bike recently. it is a great bike and rides real smooth compared to older road bikes. the parts seem high quality and their easy to adjust if needed especially the brake calipers. it took me just a little bit to put it together, but thats because i took my time. if you purchase this bike you will not be disappointed. i haven’t rode a bike in years and one of the reasons was to get this bike was to help my diabetes. my first rode trip i was trying to take it easy and end up riding 14 miles. it felt really good i couldn’t wait for my next ride.
5 Stars Love this bike
I had no issues with the instructions and I love the bike. I have added Aerobars, gel padding for the handlebars and a new seat but other than that, this bike is very nice for the money. I’ll be using it in an Olympic Triathlon in Sept.
4 Stars Decent bike for the price
So I got this bike for a birthday present. Shipping was a lot quicker than I thought it was going to be. The bike came 3 days after ordering on the free standard shipping. It came in a huge box, basically the size of me. The bike came partially assembled. The back wheel and back brake were already attached to the bike frame. I had to attach the front wheel, front brake (which was a huge pain), and the gear shifters onto the handle bars. I also elected to put the front and rear reflectors on.
I brought the bike to a bike shop that one of my friends recommended to get a complete tuning before I even tried to ride the bike. When I picked it up they said there were a few of things wrong with it. The front brake was working but was very lose and was sticking. The guy who did the tune up recommended I replace the front brake eventually. He also mentioned something about some of the gears not working properly. But he fixed everything and replaced the front brake cable. The front brake is still a little loose, and I will replace it eventually. While I was at the bike shop I also picked up a water bottle holder which they attached to the frame and a one of the holding pouches which go under the seat.
So I tried out the bike for the first time. All the gears worked properly and smoothly. The strap pedals are a little annoying. You basically have to start peddling with one foot in one of the peddles, and then try and catch your foot in the other one while moving. I may look into replacing the pedals to ones without straps. The front brake was sticking a little bit but it works. Back brake works fine. I was able to get good speed with it. The ride was smooth. After about 30-40 miles on the bike, I got my first flat tire. The back tire went flat from what I’m 99% sure was a puncture flat (basically I hit a bump too hard). This is the most common problem to happen to bike riders so I’m not looking to much into it. I took the bike to another bike shop to get it fixed. It took all of 5 minutes to do, nothing terrible. I am definitely looking into getting some spare tubes and a flat tire kit because this particular one happened at a very inopportune time.
Overall I’m pretty happy with the purchase. For a little over 200 bucks, its definitely a deal. Some of the components are a little shoddy, but you can’t expect to get the same quality as a 600-700 dollar bike. My first replacement will probably be the front brake since there is no way to solve the problem of it being slightly loose. I would definitely recommend getting the bike tuned right after you put it together at a bike shop. [...] Do some research, call around to local places to get prices. You could end up saving a lot of money. One of the places I called, which happened to the be the closest to my house, was a 70 dollar full tune up.
UPDATE 6/6/09: Well I have had this bike for about 3 months now. I took this bike on a 42 mile bike tour through the rain and it made it through. Although the brakes started to stick about half way through. The brakes are the biggest problem on this bike and have been a nuisance since I got the bike. My back brake is basically shot. I think it’s something with the wiring. I’m gonna havta bring the bike in to a shop yet again to see what the problem is. The brakes are the only thing I can really complain about. Everything else has held up fine.
MSR MiniWorks WaterWorks EX Ceramic Element
MSR Marathon EX Ceramic Element It’s carbon core removes many chemicals including iodine, pesticides and chlorine. You can clean it multiple times before replacing it for low-cost filtering. Included ceramic gauge lets you know when to replace it. It’s a value you’ll want to drink to: Fill a 34-oz. container in just 1 minute; Solid block carbon eliminates odors, improves taste and removes iodine, chlorine and most chemicals and pesticides; If your filter clogs, simply take it apart, clean it and put it back together. New thread stop will keep you from over-tightening parts; Adapter base lets you screw your MSR filter directly onto wide-mouth Nalgene bottles and all MSR hydration bags; An inlet foam pre-filter removes large debris and keeps the intake hose off the stream bottom, extending the life of your cartridge; By using a bubble of trapped air, the AirSpring Accumulator pushes more water through your filter in less time; Weighs 4 1/5 ozs. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: MSR WaterWorks EX Microfilter - word search in our Store for ‘MSR’.MSR Marathon EX Ceramic Element