Comments for Micro Bike USA | buy foldable bikes | buy bikes USA http://www.microbikeusa.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:46:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Adams Trail a Bike – Original Folder by Samuel B. Elliott http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Samuel B. Elliott Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:46:44 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/foldable-bikes/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/#comment-165 On receipt of this product it was found to be missing the ball race on the right side. The sprocket was pulled snug to the frame and the pedals would not turn at all. Mistakes happen. The short story is that this CANADIAN product is assembled in CHINA. NORCO who owns the name ADAMS trail-a-bike, stated they do not "Necessarily authorize their products to be sold online". Which apparently means they do, except when there is a problem. The company will not directly deal with customers, and my "local" distributor (a two hour drive away) delayed the shipment of the part, which retails at less than $5.00, for over a week. A call back revealed that they never even checked their inventory. Surprise they didn't have it. Norco then shipped me a ball race set from the tire, despite explicit details given them. Unless there is some confusion about "the ball race on the pedal crank arm, right side" After five weeks I finally got my correct part. since it had to be shipped from CHINA back to CANADA to get to ILLINOIS, as NORCO does not stock parts for their own products on this side of the PACIFIC. I waited to post this until the issue was resolved. If someone from NORCO reads this, I am contacting every agency I can think of or find to report your feloniously poor customer service, and VERY misleading claims as to the country of origin. Rating: 1 / 5 On receipt of this product it was found to be missing the ball race on the right side. The sprocket was pulled snug to the frame and the pedals would not turn at all. Mistakes happen. The short story is that this CANADIAN product is assembled in CHINA. NORCO who owns the name ADAMS trail-a-bike, stated they do not “Necessarily authorize their products to be sold online”. Which apparently means they do, except when there is a problem. The company will not directly deal with customers, and my “local” distributor (a two hour drive away) delayed the shipment of the part, which retails at less than $5.00, for over a week. A call back revealed that they never even checked their inventory. Surprise they didn’t have it. Norco then shipped me a ball race set from the tire, despite explicit details given them. Unless there is some confusion about “the ball race on the pedal crank arm, right side” After five weeks I finally got my correct part. since it had to be shipped from CHINA back to CANADA to get to ILLINOIS, as NORCO does not stock parts for their own products on this side of the PACIFIC. I waited to post this until the issue was resolved. If someone from NORCO reads this, I am contacting every agency I can think of or find to report your feloniously poor customer service, and VERY misleading claims as to the country of origin.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on SIGMA MICRO W Front Light by Daniel Attila http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/sigma-micro-w-front-light/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Daniel Attila Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:19:52 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/micro-bikes/sigma-micro-w-front-light/#comment-170 Attractive, easy to attach and extremely light. Unfortunately, it is also too weak to last. Rating: 3 / 5 Attractive, easy to attach and extremely light. Unfortunately, it is also too weak to last.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Adams Trail a Bike – Original Folder by E. Bedard http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/comment-page-1/#comment-164 E. Bedard Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:13:58 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/foldable-bikes/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/#comment-164 I bought 2 of these yesterday and my husband and I took our girls out on the bike trail. They were easy to install on our bikes and the girls both enjoyed them. However, halfway through our ride, the back wheel/pedal seized up on one of the Trail-a-Bikes. This made getting home tricky and really upset my daughter. Luckily I bought them at a Performance Bike shop so I'm going to drop it off for them to repair tonight. Hopefully they'll fix it and we can have a lot of great rides ahead of us. I wouldn't recommend buying this product on-line, from the difficulty the other person had getting the part to fix this. Glad I bought it at a store so I can take it back to be fixed. Rating: 2 / 5 I bought 2 of these yesterday and my husband and I took our girls out on the bike trail. They were easy to install on our bikes and the girls both enjoyed them. However, halfway through our ride, the back wheel/pedal seized up on one of the Trail-a-Bikes. This made getting home tricky and really upset my daughter. Luckily I bought them at a Performance Bike shop so I’m going to drop it off for them to repair tonight. Hopefully they’ll fix it and we can have a lot of great rides ahead of us. I wouldn’t recommend buying this product on-line, from the difficulty the other person had getting the part to fix this. Glad I bought it at a store so I can take it back to be fixed.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on 26″ Alloy Double Suspension Folding Bike with Shimano 18 Speed Silver Color by janet greene http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/26-alloy-double-suspension-folding-bike-with-shimano-18-speed-silver-color/comment-page-1/#comment-158 janet greene Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:16:36 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/foldable-bikes/26-alloy-double-suspension-folding-bike-with-shimano-18-speed-silver-color/#comment-158 The folding bike came as promised, quickly and with directions that were clear and simple. At first it seemed a bit over whelming, but with practice this bike can be in the car in 5 minutes. The gears are the usual well performing Shimano, breaks work nicely and seat adjusts easily. <br /> My only complaint thus the four star is the handlebars come lose. I have put tape on the place so that the screw can grip a bit more and that seems to make it more steady and tight. <br /> The goal was for me to be able to take the bike on the Cape Cod bike paths without having to constantly mount the bike rack, the bike and assorted straps. This will accomplish that nicely. I imagine if you were a rider looking to go 100 miles a day this would not be the bike for you. But for the recreational rider, it provides easy portable options and will provide a good steady ride. Rating: 4 / 5 The folding bike came as promised, quickly and with directions that were clear and simple. At first it seemed a bit over whelming, but with practice this bike can be in the car in 5 minutes. The gears are the usual well performing Shimano, breaks work nicely and seat adjusts easily.

My only complaint thus the four star is the handlebars come lose. I have put tape on the place so that the screw can grip a bit more and that seems to make it more steady and tight.

The goal was for me to be able to take the bike on the Cape Cod bike paths without having to constantly mount the bike rack, the bike and assorted straps. This will accomplish that nicely. I imagine if you were a rider looking to go 100 miles a day this would not be the bike for you. But for the recreational rider, it provides easy portable options and will provide a good steady ride.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Dora Micro Bicycle Helmet and Protective Pad Value Pack by Squirrel Dad http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/dora-micro-bicycle-helmet-and-protective-pad-value-pack/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Squirrel Dad Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:02:04 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/micro-bikes/dora-micro-bicycle-helmet-and-protective-pad-value-pack/#comment-156 For the child who loves dora, these are great. The fact that they have Dora on them makes your child want to wear them. Protective gear is only effective if the child will actually put it on. I got them for a very young niece and they are probably a bit large, but the helmet adjusts and stays on her head. The quality is not spectacular, but the set is not designed for hard core protection, just the normal dangers associated with learning to ride a bike or scooter. I wouldn't send a child out on their own with this equipment but its perfect for around the house / yard. Rating: 5 / 5 For the child who loves dora, these are great. The fact that they have Dora on them makes your child want to wear them. Protective gear is only effective if the child will actually put it on. I got them for a very young niece and they are probably a bit large, but the helmet adjusts and stays on her head. The quality is not spectacular, but the set is not designed for hard core protection, just the normal dangers associated with learning to ride a bike or scooter. I wouldn’t send a child out on their own with this equipment but its perfect for around the house / yard.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on SIGMA MICRO W Front Light by J. Michel http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/sigma-micro-w-front-light/comment-page-1/#comment-169 J. Michel Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:51:20 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/micro-bikes/sigma-micro-w-front-light/#comment-169 These little guys are actually pretty good. I had the front and the back on my last bike. I liked them because they are tiny and I didn't want some huge honkin thing on my handlebars and in the back. They are just single LEDs but they are pretty bright especially when the battery is good. The battery lasts a few months and after that they start to get dim, but hey batteries don't last forever. Rating: 4 / 5 These little guys are actually pretty good. I had the front and the back on my last bike. I liked them because they are tiny and I didn’t want some huge honkin thing on my handlebars and in the back. They are just single LEDs but they are pretty bright especially when the battery is good. The battery lasts a few months and after that they start to get dim, but hey batteries don’t last forever.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Adams Trail a Bike – Original Folder by ralphie boy http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/comment-page-1/#comment-163 ralphie boy Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:32:32 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/foldable-bikes/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/#comment-163 The Adams Trail-a-Bike is a terrific product: sturdy, well-constructed, with a nice look about it. Naturally, I purchased the bike for use with my 4 year old. I had considered the cheaper tag along bike offered by Amazon (another brand than Adams), but instead decided a bike for your toddler is not the item to go cheap on. I'm glad I went for the Adams (although I still think the price on this one is quite reasonable.) The bike comes folded up and requires some basic assembly. Took me 15 minutes to put it together ... nothing complicated. <br /> <br />Perhaps the niftiest feature of the bike is the universal joint connection to the lead back, which allows for up and down and side to side movement, but no leaning movement either left or right. The joints are stiff enough to make for smooth turns and ups and downs, but loose enough (obviously) to allow turning at all. I had no trouble mounting the mount on my bike's seat stem. <br /> <br />My four year old took the bike in about 2 minutes. We practiced in the driveway, then took it easy on our quiet street. We discussed pedaling/coasting, and how important it was to hold on tight even when it feels like she might fall (the sensation of leaning to one side or another). After just a minutes, she had it and we've been riding ever since. <br /> <br />There is a little play in the universal joint that, when translated all the way down the bike, can give it a little bit of lean either way ... but it is minimal. <br /> <br />Bottom line: great product for a great price. Take the time to "train" your kid how to ride it and you'll enjoy hours of riding together. My daughter's favorite part? The flag that comes with it and mounts on the back. Rating: 5 / 5 The Adams Trail-a-Bike is a terrific product: sturdy, well-constructed, with a nice look about it. Naturally, I purchased the bike for use with my 4 year old. I had considered the cheaper tag along bike offered by Amazon (another brand than Adams), but instead decided a bike for your toddler is not the item to go cheap on. I’m glad I went for the Adams (although I still think the price on this one is quite reasonable.) The bike comes folded up and requires some basic assembly. Took me 15 minutes to put it together … nothing complicated.

Perhaps the niftiest feature of the bike is the universal joint connection to the lead back, which allows for up and down and side to side movement, but no leaning movement either left or right. The joints are stiff enough to make for smooth turns and ups and downs, but loose enough (obviously) to allow turning at all. I had no trouble mounting the mount on my bike’s seat stem.

My four year old took the bike in about 2 minutes. We practiced in the driveway, then took it easy on our quiet street. We discussed pedaling/coasting, and how important it was to hold on tight even when it feels like she might fall (the sensation of leaning to one side or another). After just a minutes, she had it and we’ve been riding ever since.

There is a little play in the universal joint that, when translated all the way down the bike, can give it a little bit of lean either way … but it is minimal.

Bottom line: great product for a great price. Take the time to “train” your kid how to ride it and you’ll enjoy hours of riding together. My daughter’s favorite part? The flag that comes with it and mounts on the back.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Mongoose Trax Micro Bicycle Helmet by G. Wood http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/mongoose-trax-micro-bicycle-helmet/comment-page-1/#comment-160 G. Wood Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:39:01 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/micro-bikes/mongoose-trax-micro-bicycle-helmet/#comment-160 I was looking for a helmet for our 4-yr old grandson. I didn't want cartoon characters on it which is all I saw for his age in the stores. I think this one said for 5 yr. and up but it fit him fine and looks sharp. Very fast shipment which was important, Would make this purchase again Rating: 5 / 5 I was looking for a helmet for our 4-yr old grandson. I didn’t want cartoon characters on it which is all I saw for his age in the stores. I think this one said for 5 yr. and up but it fit him fine and looks sharp. Very fast shipment which was important, Would make this purchase again
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Adams Trail a Bike – Original Folder by Dana Mayadag http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Dana Mayadag Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:23:39 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/foldable-bikes/adams-trail-a-bike-original-folder/#comment-162 After reading many reviews we bought this bike for my almost four year old daughter. At first she was scared to get on, but after a few days of taking short rides she was comfortable and asking to go on longer rides. Now she loves it! This Adams trail-a-bike turns very well without problems and seems very safe. The only problem would be if the child was not old enough or coordinated enough to hold on tight. Other brands of bike trailers had been reviewed as being "wobbly", but this one is not. The child can choose to either pedal or not pedal during the ride. <br /> <br />There are two models of this bike, this is the 20" larger version designed for 4-6 year olds. There is also a compact version that is two inches smaller, designed for 3-5 year olds. My daughter is 3 years and 9 months old and a bit tall for her age. We have the seat all the way down, and she is just barely tall enough to pedal comfortably. I am glad we got the bigger version, though. I think we will be using this for family bike rides for quite a few years. <br /> <br />Our bike arrived within 5 days and took my husband about 20 minutes to put together and attach to my bike. You can buy an extra attachment so that the bike can be easily switched from one parent's bike to the other. Rating: 5 / 5 After reading many reviews we bought this bike for my almost four year old daughter. At first she was scared to get on, but after a few days of taking short rides she was comfortable and asking to go on longer rides. Now she loves it! This Adams trail-a-bike turns very well without problems and seems very safe. The only problem would be if the child was not old enough or coordinated enough to hold on tight. Other brands of bike trailers had been reviewed as being “wobbly”, but this one is not. The child can choose to either pedal or not pedal during the ride.

There are two models of this bike, this is the 20″ larger version designed for 4-6 year olds. There is also a compact version that is two inches smaller, designed for 3-5 year olds. My daughter is 3 years and 9 months old and a bit tall for her age. We have the seat all the way down, and she is just barely tall enough to pedal comfortably. I am glad we got the bigger version, though. I think we will be using this for family bike rides for quite a few years.

Our bike arrived within 5 days and took my husband about 20 minutes to put together and attach to my bike. You can buy an extra attachment so that the bike can be easily switched from one parent’s bike to the other.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Mongoose Trax Micro Bicycle Helmet by Jill http://www.microbikeusa.com/blog/2010/07/16/mongoose-trax-micro-bicycle-helmet/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Jill Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:54:54 +0000 http://www.microbikeusa.com/micro-bikes/mongoose-trax-micro-bicycle-helmet/#comment-159 This helmet was bought for a 4 year old boy. Seems well made as expected, by Mongoose. And the boy loves it! Rating: 5 / 5 This helmet was bought for a 4 year old boy. Seems well made as expected, by Mongoose. And the boy loves it!
Rating: 5 / 5

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