Home Gym Equipment

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I bought two of these to install two road bikes in my garage. Due to warnings I read here, I didn't expect to be able to store two bikes one rack. The racks do fit one bike nicely but I wouldn't recommend for storing two. The rack incredibly easy to install with just a single screw. I liked these racks so much I bought two more.

I am hanging a single bike on this rack, so I dont know about how it would be with two...but it is well constructed and an excellent value for the price. It is fairly idiot proof for mounting on your wall, and rubber coated to prevent scratches. I highly recc.

It claims to have room for two bikes and if you are VERY careful and move the handlebars into a specific configuration you can make it work, but in reality it needs to be larger for two bikes. Great for one.

I ordered this product because I needed to get two bicycles off the limited space on my garage floor. No problems with delivery and the rack itself is well made and looks good. Installation was also easy - one screw in a stud. (The screw is cheap metal and strips easy) My major problem is that the rack only holds ONE bike, not two. I know it'll hold only one 'cause I tried every concevibale angle to hang the two bikes and it just doesn't work. If you want a rack for one bike - this will do, but if you want a rack for TWO bikes - find another product.

Drilled into a wooden stud this rack holds two bikes very securely. Does exactly what we want it to do.

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This is a good concept, and it looks very slick, but I doubt it would stop a dedicated thief with time on his hands. This system is very easy to take off with the key, but very irritating to take off without the key -- which is what you want in a lock. The skewer is easier to take off than a normal bolt (when you have the key), and looks much better than a normal bolt as well. The seat lock isn't as impressive -- I'd leave it off unless people continually steal your seats.

This is a very cleverly produced lock in which three pins in the key fit into downward tapered groves in the lock, and I am very pleased to have this lock on the wheels on my bike. The directions, however, caution the user to be very careful not to over tighten the lock - and for good reason!! While a snug fit works well with the wheel skewers, a much tighter fit is needed with the seat so that it doesn't slide down. I kept tightening and trying the lock on the seat until it no longer fell down when riding. Unfortunately, this degree of tightness prevented it from being loosened for an additional adjustment. I had to grind the lock off to get it loose. So...., a good product, but not when used where a tight fit is needed. A better bet would be the two piece wheel set, also sold by OnGuard (OnGuard Wheel & Seat Locks 2 piece set Front & Rear Wheel QR Locks).

Great way to guard against component theft- which is often overlooked. Without locking skewers, any thief with an allen key can walk off with your seatpost or wheels in a few minutes. My only complaint is that they do not have the option of a headset lock. If you want to get that, my recommendation would be the "Pitlock" skewers (made in germany, more expensive). Still, a great value and a major deterrent against theft.

I was a bit hesitant to buy this due to the price, but after using them, I think it is was well worth it! It's nice not having to worry about taking your seat and/or front wheel off when you park your bike, or carrying extra cables around with you. If you think about it, the cost is well worth it if it saves you the time, money, and hassle caused by getting your front tire or seat stolen just one time. These are easy to install and the locking mechanism is pretty ingenious. I will definitely be purchasing these again for my next bike!!

This is a great product. Easy to install. Real piece of mind. Beats stringing cable through wheels and seat. Buy it!

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I've seen a lot of people mention problems with the tension on this and there is an easy fix for that. When you first get the unit the band that controls the tensions tends to stretch out a bit, after the initial stretch if you make this adjustment you shouldn't have to do it again for a very long time. There are 2 screws on the sides below each pedal, remove these and the plastic piece slides out from below the pedal. There is one screw in the center of the tension control nob, remove that then pull the nob off (it may be a little tight as mine was). Remove the calorie meter and there should be a button release to detatch the cable. Now the whole cowling of the unit should slide right off. Turn the tension knob as far out as it will go (counterclockwise). You will find a strap and latch, very similar to ones you might find on a backpack. Release the latch, and pull the strap till it is tight, then close the latch. Now reverse the process to re-assemble and you should be good to go. One problem I did have with the unit is a bearing in one of the pedals after just a few days of use. The pedals are kinda cheap so I was planning on replacing them anyway with some bike pedals with rat traps. They are standard bike pedals so finding replacements shouldn't be to big of a problem.

I thought I'd try a new brand of cycle since it was less expensive than my old one and it was starting to squeak loudly. This brand of cycle was the wrong choice. The pedals kept falling off and they are incredibly difficult to screw back into the socket because the socket twirls as you try and screw the pedal into the socket. My exercise time was constantly interrupted with trying to put pedals back onto it, which was extremely frustrating. The other reviews were right that there is no way to tighten the speed of the cycle; it pedals very easily no matter how much you try to tighten the belt on it. I could have handled that part of it because I just pedal faster to get a better workout; however, the pedals falling off made me so frustrated I am just going to give this away and go back to the the brand I've used for years: Isokinetics.

Me and my Mom uses this. Its ok sometimes are feet falls off the pedal lol. But other than that it does a good little exercise on your legs and arms.

The Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Cycle is ideal for sitting on a table and working your arms. It is well built and easily moved around due to it's light weight. The computerized monitor makes it possible to set goals for your work out.

Got the machine in, and found: 1) Digital display hard to control and understand. Have to reset it a lot to get it to work. 2) The feet bolt into base, but easy to strip as it attaches to a thin metal vs a nut. other than that, it works and functions as expected.

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I purchased this bike cause I needed a heady duty one (handles up to 300lb body weight) and one that just plain works well with a basic electronic console. The instructions are easy to understand, the console has 6 programs, calorie counter, heart rate monitor, speed and distance and elapsed time. There are 8 resistance levels as well. The bike is solid and built very well and I am impressed since it is a $200 bike but seems built like a $400 one. I recommend this bike to anyone who wants a well constructed, very very quiet and basic bike that works as it should.

UPDATE TO ORIGINAL REVIEW March 2, 2010 I would like to update my review to FOUR STARS. FIVE STARS for the bike and ONE STAR for customer service. When I received the bike, it was during one of the snow storms. During shipment, the bike was probably in the cold and damp surroundings. Now the bike and electronics are WORKING GREAT ... I suspect the electronics was sensitive to the damp and cold (just guessing) Also there was a plastic layer over the sensing pads on the handle bar. Not clear plastic (I'm not that stupid)...it appeared to be part of the sensor. Bottom Line is the bike works great. Solidly built and quiet. Resistance variation adjustment works great. And most importantly for a correction...The pulse rate detection is very, very accurate ... right on. The sensor was working before I removed the plastic coating, so I really believe the trick is to NOT JUMP TO CONCLUSION ... wait a week for sensor to adapt. BTW, "jumping to conclusions" and "pressing my luck" was the only exercise I had before receiving the bike Sorry for misleading with my original review. But CUSTOMER SERVICE has still not gotten back to me. Someone should let cust serv know that weather may affect the sensors and THEY could have told me to wait a week to see what happens. ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW: The bike seems very solid and well built. The problem is the Electronics and Customer Service 1. Customer Service is non-existant. I went to the web site and left them a question over a week ago and I have not heard back from them. 2. The pulse rate detection portion is intermittent (for more than one user) In the brief period of time that it is working, the numbers are way off. The bike reading is 105 pulses per minute and on a medical device that I have the actual reading is 85. 3. The electronic panel data displays numbers/readings across the bottom of the panel and they do not ALIGN with the silkscreen lettering. It's hard to tell what the numbers represent. If I had to do it over again, I would have purchased a bike WITHOUT the worthless electonic panel for $50 less Maybe even a Stamina ... solidly built but then again NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. By the way, yes the medical device is accurate and there is more than one of them all reading the same result

After opening the box, the number of bolts, washers and screws were less than described in the manual. I called customer service and they responded that some assembly is already done and that's why there aren't as many as shown in the manual. So I put the bike together and it was fairly simple. Only one washer didn't match (regular washer versus curved) ... that didn't really matter, it worked. The performance of the bike is everything I expected it to be. Very quiet which I love! The resistance levels provide a good workout. Note the programs that come with it are more geared toward how fast you are pedaling and it does not control the resistance. You control the resistance with the knob. This is a good product for the price.

I received this bike for a Christmas present. I had asked for it specifically after reading favorable reviews. (and, of course, based on the price!) It was pleasantly easy for my husband and I to put together and I jumped on it right away. The bike is quiet, the seat adjusts from very high to very low, even lower than what I need (I am 5'2"), and it feels sturdy. The battery powered screen has a place for your pulse, calories burned, time, miles, and speed. This bike is quiet enough to sit and watch tv while riding and you can hear your show just fine. My butt did get a little sore from the seat, but I got used to it. The bike is easy to move around with the wheels, however it does stay in place once you put it down. I recommend to anyone looking for an affordable exercise bike.

I needed a stationary bike after a total knee replacement surgery. Decided on this item due to v.good reviews it received on amazon.com. Received the bike in beginning of Dec.'09 and I love it. It works for me well. It's well designed and built. Manual is clearly written and there shouldn't be any problem(s) with assembling this bike.

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Works as advertised. Best feature for me is the constant readout on cardio equipment without having to place my hands on the equipment's reader.

I am really enjoying having this heart rate monitor. It appears to be accurate -- all the time -- and is helping me to know what works for me, in terms of increasing my heart rate and burning more calories. I cannot think of any negatives to this particular model. It's great!

Before settling on the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor, I did a lot of research on the various types of HRM out there. I was looking for a HRM that wouldn't just give me my heart rate, but I also wanted a bit more features, but I didn't need a lot of features that the higher numbered FT models offered. When I saw the FT7 model, I was surprised to see so little reviews or mentions of this model. I'm not sure why, maybe this is a newer model or Polar just prefers directing people to the more expensive models because I kept seeing numerous reviews for the F6 or F7, FT40, and FT60 models. After comparing various Polar HRMs, I settled for the FT7 because it had all the features that I was looking for in a HRM. Watch/HRM - Monitors heart rates. I found the monitoring to be accurate except underwater. (I'll go into detail about that a bit later.) - Counts Calories. The Calorie counter seems to be quite accurate. I have used it for walking, spinning classes, swimming, and strength training sessions and the calorie counts are reasonable. - Target heart rate graph. The graph is useful for seeing where you are and if you're within your minimum and maximum HR "fitness" ranges during a session. - Very user friendly. Even though there aren't any instructions on setting up the watch, I didn't think they were needed. I didn't even bother looking at the manual until I was done configuring the watch, but I've never been one to read manuals. However, others may find the lack of a detailed manual a bit frustrating. - Stores Training Files. Which include records of session durations, calories burned, average HR, Maximum HR, and the amount of time your workout HR was spent in the target range. - Weekly Summaries. This basically sums up the total amount of time spent training, the total calories during each session, and how many sessions during the week. - Settings are very easy to change especially if you have any weight changes and want to keep an accurate count of calories being burned. - There is also a backlight, which is quite handy if you're somewhere with minimal lighting. - I also found out that if you hold the "down arrow" button, you can change the time to a second time zone that you can set by going through the "quick menu" which is accessed by holding down the "backlight button (*)" which also leads to the "button lock" feature. If you hold down the "up arrow" button, you can change the "Watch face" to just display the time and date or the time and date and logo, which is smaller on the face, but it includes seconds and FT7 logo along the bottom. - The women's watch is black with a gold stripe down the center of the band. I found the design to be all right. It is less flashy and colorful as the other models, which is one reason I like this watch. I can wear it with my work clothes and it does not stand out much. - User changeable batteries. This was something I really wanted out of my HRM. I never liked sending something to the manufacturer for replacements even under warranty. I just don't like dealing with shipping, waiting, and extra fees. - Water Resistant. I have used this HRM in the pool and the monitoring is relatively accurate when it actually reads the transmitter. I believe the Polar website notes that in some highly chlorinated pools or seawater the transmitter will not be picked up underwater. The pool in my gym is very chlorinated and there were times when the HRM will not pick up my heart rate. But if I just sit still in the water for a minute or so the watch will pick up the signal again. Though this can get annoying if you are trying to swim laps for endurance. The watch still gives me a fair calculation of calories I have burned during my swim sessions. Though the calorie count is most likely lower since I'm not sure how long the watch is not reading my heart rate during times when I am swimming several laps nonstop. I also tried using this in a saltwater treated pool and the moment I went underwater the transmitter does not work at all. So I'm guessing that this HRM will not work if you are swimming in the ocean. Chest Strap - The Chest strap is very comfortable, and I usually don't feel it, but then again it might be because I'm used to having something strapped around my chest all day. And I have had no problems of it slipping. It is also recommended to wet the straps a little. I usually just wet my hands a bit and rub against the cloth area, and I'm good to go. - User changeable batteries. The transmitter pops off easily from the strap, and like the watch, I can change my own batteries, but unfortunately the watch and transmitter use different types of batteries. - Another perk is that most of the machines in my gym also pick up the transmitter readings, allowing me not have to keep glancing at my watch while I'm on the elliptical or cycling. Overall, I really like this watch. For the price I paid, it was worth it and it gives me all the basic things I need to monitor my workout sessions. If you want a simple watch that gives you fairly accurate heart rates, calorie burns, training records, and user changeable batteries the FT7 is a cheaper option to the FT40 and FT60 models.

I bought the FT7 HRM about two weeks ago and have been sing it for all my workouts ever since. It works. It gives me all the features I really need- such as a record of calories burnt, time spent exercising, Max and avg heart rate and time spent in fat burn vs. boosting aerobic capacity. The chest strap is comfortable, you tend to forget about the fact that you are wearing a heart rate monitor once it is on. So absolutely no complaints. The only reason I havent given this 5 stars is that the watch looks fairly unattractive, as does its screen. SO it is functional but not stylish. And I dont see why adding style to a product should be so difficult!

I looked at this heart rate monitor for a few months. My local gym was selling it for $40 more. Shipping was quick, set up was easy and it even synchs to the equipment at the gym.

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I had been looking at this sport watch for 6 months, and had read the reviews in Runners' World. I felt I had researched well, and my husband ended up purchasing this for me for Christmas. I have yet to be able to use the watch while running because it is very difficult to figure out. I have a master's degree, and use electronics frequently, so one would think I could easily figure this out. I tried several times, and my niece also worked on it for a week. No luck. I had one more person to try, and he had gotten other runners' watches working. It took him several hours, but he did get it working. I have not yet had the time to try it out, but I will say that if I still can't get it to work, it goes back. All I am interested in right now is my time, pace, and distance. Another MAJOR complaint is that the owners manual is not packaged with it! There is a quick start guide that was worthless. I did what it said and got nowhere. I spent over $200 for the watch and footpod, and then I am expected to print out the owners manual on my printer (40 pages!)? So, I hope that once I can use this watch, it works, and that I have to rewrite this review.

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This a great universal toolkit for cyclist,hikers,photographers or just to keep in the car. Throw in a Leatherman toolkit and you can do root canals!! I have several of their other toys and am impressed with the overall quality. At the $29 price I don't hesitate to recommend this tool for backup anywhere. Irv Weiner

very versatile tool, perfect for any bike and any other thing around the house. but specially for bikes this is a must have.

I have not actually used the tool yet but I have attached it to my bike. The next time I go for a ride I will be prepared to fix the bike if it breaks down. The tool has everything I need.

I've had this tool for nearly a year now and I use it daily. It has never worn out and still works perfectly. A must buy for anyone that works on bikes or just wants an emergency tool to carry with them on the trail.

The tool set is great, but has a lot of extra stuff which you will not need when you are riding on trail..

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I've tried a few frame pumps in the past, ranging from $20 - $50 and one of them from Topeak too. The magic of this pump lies in its ability to connect to the tire while leveling this on the ground to use your whole body weight. I was very skeptical when I read this could reach 100+ psi, because on the box/label of all the past hand/frame pumps I've tried it said the same. "Capable of reaching 120 PSI..." something to that effect, keyword there is capable. When I first got the Road Morph G (g stands for gauge, took me a while to figure it out b/c no where on Topeak's site does it differentiate), I tested it out on my 700x23 road tire by deflating it and pumping it back up. After about 50-60 pumps or so, as it doesn't get very hard until it reaches 70psi on the little gauge, I can tell this pump is different. I consider myself above average strength for my weight, but it really shouldn't matter if you use your one arm and bending your knees properly to use your body weight to push down. As other testers have said, the flip out foot stand feels very flimsy and I wouldn't be surprised if that broke one day, however, it works very well so far. It does get considerably harder after it hits 90psi according to the hose gauge, and I kept going 'til it was between 100 and 120 on the reading, skeptical of the reading I plugged in my floor pump and it read 105psi. Wow, I was impressed. I didn't find the lack of instructions a set back, mainly b/c I have prior exposure to it. I can see how it would confuse most beginners, especially the part about switching b/t presta and schradder valves, seasoned veterans need not worry as it's no different from any other pump. The mounting brackets was not as flexible as Topeak's other pumps, as it does not offer a mount with your bottle cage (your bottle cage and the pump takes one mount, so you still get 2 bottle storage). I just used the velcro straps and mounted it on the top tube, so far, so good. The first time I had to use this, I was about 10 miles in on a Saturday morning ride, and had a leak in my front tire. Other times before, the pumps were only good as a 'get me home' pump, with the Topeak Morph, it's in a class of its own, it's a 'let's keep going harder' pump. This will be on the frame of all future road bikes I own, when I go mountain, you can count on that the mountain morph will be the top choice. Hope this helps!

I have been cycling for about five months now and this is the pump for me. I realize I haven't tried that many different pumps, but I am incredibly happy with this pump. I am on a very strict budget (terrible for a cyclist), and as a result, this is the only pump I have. I don't have a floor pump for a presta valve, this pump does it every time, and i have yet to complain. The price is very competitive, it looks good, the quality of construction leaves nothing for want. the only problem is that there is no manual. i had to google the pump once i got it to figure out how to use it on my friend's schrader valve tube. still a great buy

It is clearly shown on the back of the box how to convert to Schraeder or Presta valve and it is very simple!

I purchased this pump a little over a year ago. Since then I have used it on AT LEAST one tire a day. Many times I would go through my entire fleet and air all the tires up within the same hour. The pump gets warm, but not hot like some pumps do. This pump has held up great. My last mini pump had issues getting over 90 pounds into a tire and the foot rest broke off the first time I used it. This pump will put well over 90 pounds in and the foot rest is still as good as new. Very durable pump. It works flawlessly on both types of valves. Takes less than 20 seconds to change to the opposite style of valve. It fits both valves snugly and securely. I keep this pump attached to my commuter at all times and it has never bounced out of its bracket. It's light weight, so I don't even notice it being there. The only negative I have is that on rare occasions the pressure gauge will stick until you put another 5 pounds or so in. This is a minor inconvenience at most, so it doesn't affect my 5 star rating. Over all, this is an amazing pump. So amazing that I ordered 2 more today. You can't go wrong with this pump.

Before use, the tip of this pump must be configured for one of 2 types of bicycle tire valves, the Presta valve or the Schrader valve. The Schrader valve is used on many ordinary, everyday bicycles and it is just like the valve on an automobile tire. Like the reviewers above, I tried to assemble the pump but ended up having to call the manufacturer's customer service center to discover that parts were missing. The parts were sent and I assembled the pump as directed with customer service on the line. The pump is useless for Schrader valves. The metal collar of the pump tip is just narrow enough that it keeps it from fitting properly over the top of the valve stem and will not allow it to go deeply enough to push in the pin and allow air into the tire. As if that is not bad enough, it doesn't want to let go of the valve stem either and I nearly broke both the pump and valve getting it off. Maybe it works in Presta valves, I don't know.

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This scooter attracts the stares of students on campus, which is very nice. But this scooter is also very nice to ride and to get to class. I have cut my 10 minute walks down to 3 minute rides. The ride is bumpy, but that's to be expected. The 200 mm wheels take a lot of things, but they don't take a one inch differential in height in the road, and multiple steps are a bit iffy for me to jump off of on this. I'm 5 10, and about 190 pounds with at least 10 pounds of backpack on me. On campus, I go off of one step curbs, go across fairly bumpy asphalt roads, sidewalks that have uneven/abnormal cracks. You cannot fully get 2 feet on this, but you can somewhat if you do it like the guy in the picture on this page. That's easy to jump into position for. I don't use the brake in order to prolong the life of the wheel. Rather, I just stop with my foot over a distance, or I jump off. When you have 2 feet on it, it's great to carve down hills on. I fold this baby up and put it under a desk or against the wall in class, so that's great. The folding mech is easy to use, though I had some problems with it and needed to call customer service to get help. WHICH, btw, is very good. The customer service is excellent. I also followed up on one of the other reviews here on Amazon about getting a second set of wheels by complaining about the wheel not being straight. But I had a few problems with the front wheel: it didn't spin straight and it made a funny scratching noise when it had a load and when riding on it. I think it is a problem with the bearing, but Razor is sending some wheels and bearings. Sweet deal! Great customer service.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 29 year old partner. Christmas morning we were taking turns riding it because it was so fun! It works wonderful and can support a lot of weight. She rides it to and from school/work everyday and it has had no problems. I love it so much that I think I might buy one for myself.

My grandson saw the "spark" scooter which was way high up on his Christmas list. While he is 12, his weight is 175 which exceeded the weight limit on that item. I looked for a scooter that would keep his weight limit in mind and found the Razor A5 Lux Scooter. He loves it. He has had races with his adult uncles because it fits their weight limit too, and has found that it will go thru the snow because of the bigger wheels. We like it.

Santa brought my 9 yr old this scooter. He made a great choice. The larger wheels absorb the bumps and it is strong enough to hold me. I ride it when the kids are out as well. It's lots of fun. Spend the [...] or so over the smaller models and get this one. It's worth it.

I bought this for my granddaughter who will be 7 in April. She has not gotten it yet.It was a great price through Amazon.com. Saved alot of money buying it then.Waiting for April might not have found it.

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I enjoy reading this book a few pages at a time before going to bed. I don't see it becoming a reference book, so if you can get one from the local library, it will be just fine.

If your looking for a book that not only coverers all aspects of road cycling (buying, maintenance, training, riding skills), but also does it in a clear concise method, then this is the book. As a mountain biker, who just bought my first road bike, I was looking for any and all the information I could find on road cycling. I have read a few magazines and bought one other book, but it did not give me the all the information that I was looking for. After buying this book, I immediately knew that this was the book I was looking for. I not only read it in a few days, but also have been referring back to it, as I have become a more experienced rider. Everything is covered: from getting "fitted" riding in the rain, the importance of riding to a 90 cadence, group riding, racing tactics, training, to maintaining your bike. It is all here. Highly recommended.

I've been riding casually my entire life, but when I was ready to take it to the next level and do some serious riding, I bought this book because of the reviews. I am only on page 30 and the book has already paid for itself. I understand how to communicate with the bike shop when discussing different parts of my bike and was able to do a better job than the shop making adjustments. Now, my performance has improved and I'm not getting the same knee injuries I used to for months. I strongly recommend this book for cyclists that are thinking about racing or participating in tours.

As a fellow exercise scientist, this book covers all of the bases and well! Will starts at the the basics of cycling and covers great ground that will prove beneficial to athletes at many levels. I will be using this book for my beginning wellness and cycling class.

Whether you are just getting started in the sport, or you've been riding and racing for 20+ years (like me), this is a tremendous handbook and reference guide to all things cycling. I found the off-season training and nutrition chapters to be particularly helpful. If you are interested in racing, the racing skills and tactics chapter will quickly bring you up to speed. Perhaps the best aspect of this book are the photos, which tell the story in many cases themselves. The author has gone to great lengths to find pictures that supplement the text and further explain many of the technical aspects, particularly in the bike maintenance chapter. If there's a cyclist on your Christmas list this year, I recommend this as a "must purchase."

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I've owned this bottle for a couple months now and I have no complaints. Well, strike that, I have one complaint: the cap has been known to leak unless you close it with a very precise amount of torque - which you will learn in time. I've heard that some people have had problems with mold growing inside the bite valve but I haven't experienced that, and to be honest, I haven't cleaned it since the day I started using it. I purchased an extra bite valve (which also came with 3 extra straws), just in case, but I don't think I'll need it for a very long time. Otherwise, the water flows well, it's fairly durable (I've dropped it dozens of times) and attractive, and the water tastes only of water, not plastic. I'm happy with my purchase.

Even though my wife didn't understand the "bite-valve" concept and took it off to drink, it just popped back on and works fine. Great bottle.

The straw was atained a bright yellow AFTER JUST ONE USE, drinking gatorade out of it. Washing it didn't remove it. Maybe they should make the straw black next time. Also, the straw doesn't stay in place well. This bottle is not good.

One of the primary reasons I purchased this particular product was that the picture online showed a bottle shape (in this color) which appeared tapered to fit into a cup holder. When the product arrived, it was not the specific shape I had been hoping to receive. However, there was never really a place to select the desired shape -- only the color and size. So, I relied on the picture, took my chance, and lost. Love the CamelBak bite valve, love the 1 Litre capacity, love the measuring gauge on the side of the bottle (something you can't really see in any photo).

After finding out about the whole BPA thing, I started replacing all my old bottles. Like the metal bottles, but missed the bright colors, which let me keep my bottle separate from the bottles of everybody else. This solved the problem with a nice, bright BPA-Free bottle that I could easily distinguish from others with an easy-to-use cap. No more spilling or dribbling water down my shirt when I'm on the treadmill.

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This is a nice-sized plastic insulated water bottle. Washes well in the dishwasher and seems sturdy. The bottle gets knocked around a lot (gym bag, car, pool) and seems to be holding up well. We still have our green one...too bad we lost the pink one.

This bottle is a great buy. It keeps beverages really nice and cold on those long hot mountain climbs in SO CAl!

Got a silver one on Amazon 3 months ago. I didnt expect it to keep the water cold but the bottle has a distinct smell that never went away... even after 3 months of use.

I got 2 of these primarily for my wife who drank a lot of bottled water in the past. Being BPA free is a big deal since a lot a plastic bottles have the substance in them. We tried the Kleen Kanteen which was good for awhile but it started acquiring a metal taste after much use. I thought i'd give these bottles a try and so far so good. We'll see how good they are after more usage though.

Not much to say here. Do you need a nice water bottle? If so, buy this one. It is made well and when I purchased mine, it was a good price. Drink up.

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The 0.75L Camelbak bottle is very convenient in size and comfortable to hold. It is BPA free. I would recommend this bottle to anyone. I own 4 of them in various colors.

This Camelbak is just a basic plastic bottle, it tapers to be slightly thinner towards the opening, which is not quite as wide as the cap suggests. It's not particularly thick walled, and does inspire the feeling that I might accidentally crack it if dropped from a high surface as i roll it in my hands and flex against the plastic walls with my thumbs. The opening is also a bit smaller than a nalgene, and it is "wide mouthed." About two and a half inches in diameter. The cap is probably the most durable part of the bottle, double walled and reinforced to hold up the weight of the bottle's contents from a carabiner. It fits in a car cup holder, it does have that over a Nalgene.

This is a great size but the drink opening is too large. Easily dumps on the front of you.

This bottle has been a great upgrade from my retired one which I used everyday for a few months. There are no weird tastes such as the ones I experienced with my old bottle, and the material is much stronger. The cap is excellent and does not leak at all. The handle makes carrying much easier. I also enjoy the clear design as I can see how much water I have left.

Barely used it, I don't know what the problem is, but it LEAKS! I put it in my bag, and it just ruined every paper I had!

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I sweat plenty when I work out, especially on my forehead. I always had to carry a towel with me and I didn't like that I had to interrupt my workout to wipe my brow. It was also not too hygienic to drape the sweaty towel over the machine. The Halo headband does a wonderful job of catching the sweat before it rolls down into your eyes. No more towels required! The Halo also looks great compared to those terrycloth bands that we all wore in the 80's. They come in several different colors to suit your needs and match your workout ensemble. Highly recommended.

I found these many years ago when I was doing Tae Kwon Do. They were perfect for keeping the perspiration out of my eyes. I needed to buy new ones as the others were used and washed so many times that the elastic was finally losing its stretch, but that took 5 years or more. I use them every day and recommend them highly.

These headbands really work in keeping sweat off your face. Very thin so it fits under your helmet. These last about as long as the old fashioned headbands - about a seasons worth here in California.

does what it is supposed to, i thought the rubber drip line over the forehead might feel uncomfortable but not so. great for my arizona rides.

I needed a headband for the gym because well, I sweat. I cannot keep stretchy headbands on because they will slide off the back of my head. So I was a little skeptical about this headband, but I needed to try something. I'm happy to say that it stays in place! It is lightweight, comfortable and really truly does not slide out of place. I have two and am very happy with them.

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I have about 4 of these headbands and use them for cycling in the hot Texas summer. They do the job well and the silicone strip helps direct the sweat away from your eyes. They dry much more quickly than terry or cotton.

Great headband...tiny band of some kind of rubber runs along the front of the headband, helping to keep it secure and helping to keep the sweat out of your face.

Played racquetball while wearing it and within 20 minutes sweat was pouring into my eyes. A simple cloth bandana works better.

This is an excellent product. I am an avid runner and use them all the time. Really keeps the sweat out of your eyes.

I found out about the Halo headband on KK's cool tool blog. These headbands are great for keeping the sweat out of your eyes. That's what they do. I use mine for jogging and cutting the grass. I used to constantly wipe my eyes with my shirt - now I don't. my eyes would burn from sweat - now they don't. That's what the Halo does. They make a tie-on version and a standard pullover version. I prefer the tie on version after trying both, but that's just me. They are great for tennis, hiking, or any other sweaty endeavor.