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Find Best Price at Amazon"As long as you have the Ninebot by Segway app installed and open, it will search for the miniPRO as soon as you hit the power button the front. Don't forget to remove the little piece of film off the front of the Segway's power button/display, or things will look a little funky when you turn the device on. The tutorial itself isn't hard, but you'll find yourself wanting to hold your phone while you learn the ropes. I recommend putting the phone down after reading each tutorial, and listening for the BEEP to tell you when you've accomplished the mission. The app is also fun in that it lets you customize the lighting on the miniPRO from bajillions of available colors, so have at that as you doubtless will. Interestingly, it took the second time I fired up the app (after all the tutorial and house hijinks) to ask me if I wanted to upgrade the firmware to (as of July 14, 2016) version 1.3.1. For new owners among us, we'll need to get used to a few things that maybe aren't ideal (warning beeps at max speed etc), but these are minor inconveniences rather than deal breakers. They take some getting used to, and in the beginning you'll wonder how you'll ever get on without wobbling back and forth - but I can tell you, you will eventually make it happen. I'll update when I've put on a bunch of miles, but from my short time with it so far today in and outside around my house, it's very fun, and definitely a step above your normal, cheaper hoverboards. I have no issue with the adjustable steering bar (raised to the top position), and my feet have plenty of space. Thankfully, Segway has been sending emails out clarifying this - to those who bought on Amazon, but still - very odd. Once you get used to the fact that the gyroscopes and sensors won't try to kill you, despite what your brain is telling you, you'll do much better. In dearest Seattle, we have a lot of hills, and going up them is a little scary at the moment, while I'm still being a newbie. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being stopped halfway up a hill, you'll have a tendency to lean back a little because you think you'll fall off otherwise (which isn't true, but humans think too much, occasionally). I believe the headlights have different levels, but they're automatic based on ambient light availability. The app has some really fun tail light adjustments, and at night they look positively awesome. I felt like a bit of an attention hound while scooting around the neighborhood with my wife. It was fun, until my wife noted that it's not because I'm "cool", but much more likely because I look like a total idiot, all 6'5" of me, rolling down the sidewalk on this tiny contraption. I trust the machine enough to come to a complete stop at the base of a hill, and then lean into the uphill, and wheeeeee - there I go! The greatest difficulty I now have is changing direction significantly when going up steep uphills or downhills. I'm going to don a ghost outfit that comes down to just above the wheels, and scoot along the sidewalks, scaring everyone. This might be the greatest Halloween scare-maker EVER, especially since your hands are completely free to wave around in a spooky manner. The missus and I fling a thin backpack on our respective backs, and there we go, trundling (like two bosses, of course) to get our groceries from the store a few miles away. We tend to be respectful in the store, and haven't zoomed about inside (not sure I want to find out how that will go...), and we use the pull-out handle to walk the miniPRO along next to us. On flats we both hit the same max speed, and if you act silly and try to push the device faster than it's designed, it will give you a warning beep before tilting back slightly to tell you NO! If you IGNORE the beeps, - apparently heaven help you, because the miniPRO will launch you into outer space. So here's my explanation of what's going on here, and why this seems to have a bunch of people crying, calling shenanigans and throwing their miniPROs in the trash: First, there's a LOT going on inside the unit to keep you balanced. It's only possible to be thrown off if you're leaning way too far forward, ignoring the beeps, and that is 100% user error. It HAS to lean back to prevent you from tilting the unit far too far forward and having an accident that way because of being outside the parameters of the miniPRO's ability to balance you. No accidents here, of course, because when you hear the beeps you have plenty of time to sit back in your heels and avoid the unit chastising you. :-) Once you attain awareness of how the system works, it's so easy to modulate and know when you're being bad. In this case, you'll ease off the leaning forward as you reach the crest of the hill, and there will be no beepy beeps! Of course, that kind of truth is hard to deal with for me, so I usually yell back, "I CAN'T HELP IT!" So just give those two screws under the latch a bit of a turn to tighten that locking mechanism up. The knee bar also has 4 allen key screws under the warning label halfway down. If they do become loose, you'll notice the top part of the knee bar is a little wobbly, whether it's extended or not. c.) There's a red rubber plug at the base of the unit where the knee bar connects. I noticed my left tire on my miniPRO was reading much lower than it normally is. A quick test with some soapy water (a few drops on the suspected puncture will show bubbles as the air is released from the tire into the soapy water) revealed that yes - my Segway has a puncture! The miniPRO uses tubeless tires, so what you'll want is this cheap kit: Slime 1034-A T-Handle Tire Plug Kit. You can YouTube the simple installation for this (videos everywhere showing you how - but the instructions are pretty simple as it is), and yep - my puncture is now repaired in under 2 minutes. My Segway is back in action, which is GOOD, because I was going to go through withdrawal, and my darling wife was going to tease me endlessly as she ventured out into the great beyond (usually the grocery store) without me."
"July 15, 2016 -- Revising my review to 3 stars after riding over 6 miles today: Reducing my rating from 5 stars to 3 stars. My single complaint: the artificial speed limit of 10 mph. I suppose Ninebot/Segway doesn't want lawsuits, so they artificially set the speed limit to 10 mph, which I can understand; however, the problem arises when the unit senses a speed faster than 10 mph, then it SUDDENLY SLAMS THE BRAKE ON YOU, abruptly slowing you down to 4 mph or so. This sudden decrease of speed just as you are accelerating to your desired cruising speed can actually throw you off balance, requiring you to immediately adjust your stance or risk falling over. My suggestion is a speed limit of 15 mph and if the rider does reach this speed, the unit will just allow him to go no faster rather than to try to reduce the speed on its own. Even if you keep it below 10 mph, the machines seems to be working against you by tending to lean backward to slow you down. P.S., I still give the machine 4 stars despite my criticisms above because it is still a very unique machine and I still like it."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The new TICKER works with all the big iPhone Apps that I use such as MapmyRide, Strava, Digifit these apps grap and sync with this new unit with no problem. This was a major change in design, the previous Blue had no way to get the battery out without having to slap the unit to get it to unseat. The TICKER battery just pops out no problem, and I did not see a diagram in the watch that instructs you to flip it over to reset the unit. Face it, you will need to eventually have to change the $2 battery its good they made it easier to do. I have not tried their software App, but will download it today, but since it will latch onto all the major GPS/Tracking & Fitness apps I don't see the use, all my data is stored and i don't want to change what I like already."
"Getting the monitor paired with the app took me an hour or so of fiddling and trial and error...including deleting then re-loading a new version of the Wahoo Fitness app, and updating the firmware on the monitor (pretty fast and simple) even though the old app and firmware had worked previously. That is a huge advantage, probably well worth the price difference ($99 vs $59)."
"4 out of 5 times I get a secure snap the first time but that 5th time, it snaps in only to pop back out. The way it snaps into the strap combined with this cheap plastic is just got a henky feel to it."
"The only knock I have against it is the principle app for it is a bit lacking in customizability of what's displayed and tracked and how much can be configured to the users needs."
Connect to the mobile app via Bluetooth for full features: remote control operation, anti-theft alarm, speed control, customizable lights, vehicle diagnostics, and firmware updates.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I just bought a Segway MiniPro in a brick-and-mortar store rather than from Amazon after I learned that the "2018 Edition" means that it has a SMALLER battery capacity for a SHORTER range."
"Why list as 2018 Edition and not explain that it's not new and improved, only has a smaller battery?"
"Remove the beep, and increase the speed to 12 mph to make this toy practical please."
"BEEP BEEP BEEP And while your at it, if your going to purposefully throttle back the speed, at least do it in a slower safer fashion."
"Some potential owners are wondering what the differences are between this "2018 Edition" (actually the Segway miniPRO 260 - currently $399 on Amazon) and the Segway miniPRO 320 ($599 on Amazon). Their response was the same as the one posted in the Customer Questions and Answers "The all-new 2018 Segway miniPRO is nearly identical in looks/features/specs – the main difference is that the 2018 miniPRO has 1.5 miles less in range (12.5 miles versus 14 miles), which enables consumers to purchase the miniPRO at a reduced price". While I cannot attest to the 14-mile range of the miniPRO 320, I can confirm the range of the miniPRO 260, having just logged my first 12.9 miles with it. To respond to the question of why anyone would reduce the range of their product, the price difference of $150 (savings was $215 on Black Friday) for 1.5 miles of additional range is simply not worth it."
"Running 45 LBS in the tires per manual. Go to auto parts store and retrieve a four pack of "Valve Extensions"."
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Customers contact: support@bellabeat.com Support page: support.bellabeat.com Compatibility: The Leaf works with iPhone 4s and newer, iPad Mini and newer, iPad 3rd Gen. and newer models and Android 4.3 and newer with Bluetooth 4.0. Purchasing channels: Bellabeat doesn't recommend and does not take responsibility for purchases of the used products, as in most cases, they are either locked to previous users’ accounts or completely disabled. Monitors your sleep quantity and quality, and gently wakes you up with soothing vibration.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased my leaf directly from Bellabeat in the very first group, so I have physically had it since July. I had previously owned an entry level fitbit and when the preorder for the Leaf came floating around the Internet I was intrigued. I hated that with the fit it I owned I could only wear it on my wrist, and it was an ugly rubber strap. Beneficial on days/for activities you don't want bull on your wrist, if you want it hidden (sometimes I clip mine to my bra or an undershirt), or if you're looking for a cute accessory that is functional. unlike my fitbit where if I didn't sync it before midnight, my remaining info from the day was gonzo. They give you the option for tracking steps or active time, whichever your preference. Sleep tracking is pretty accurate, and if you're syncing it daily it prompts you and asks if the times it calculated are right (and you can manually change it if it's not). There have been issues and glitches with the app and things, but I do find those minor because when you're with something from day one, you expect there to be bumps in the road."
"I wore it as a necklace one day and after several hours of literally running around my office during a renovation it showed me having just over 300 steps... really? Customization would be nice- I'd like to show my friends the app without them seeing where I am on my menstruation chart...TMI. The strap for the bracelet is super cheap. It looks a lot nicer in the pictures on the website As someone with very small wrists it's a little loose on the smallest size."
"The most low maintenance fitness tracker ever made and it's gorgeous. I have SO MANY things I already have to charge constantly, I wasn't ready to invest in something else that has a charger. AND, when your battery does finally die after a bajillion year, they give you the cutest little screwdriver to use that comes with the package. EASY SET-UP: I literally had to pull a tab to activate the battery, install the app, and sign up using Facebook. So LEAF made it easy to downsize my app library, which was a lifesaver."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Love this tape!"
"cool grip tape, I used it to protect the chain stay of my bike and but is not as sticky as I expected."
"This grip tape arrived quickly and as described."
"I got this for my brother and he was shocked on how big the paper was compaired to the board itself."
"I used this for my aons naked deck it was easy to install not a single bubble."
"I needed to be able to grasp with two fingers and pull a smooth-side tool (very low friction)."
"Easily applied, but doesn’t cut as smoothly as some of the grip tapes I’ve used in the last."
"did not meet my needs."
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A little fabric around your neck is a massive difference maker in your comfort level. Everyone is so supportive and helpful and it is a great opportunity for to fine-tune the product and messaging in a low stress environment. The Weatherneck System provides a quick release facemask connected to our uniquely design Mullet Hat using high-powered magnets. The Mullet hat provides full coverage of your neck and ears while still allowing your head to ventilate. The face mask features a highly breathable mesh section to reduce fogging. My biggest frustration with traditional balaclavas is that when I finally do heat up, all I want to do is get that thing off my neck! Our 1-size hat stretches to accommodate a massive range of head sizes too. The Mullet hat features a secret pocket for hand-warmer on really cold days, or a credit card or ID. All black balaclava removes in 1-second truly breathable to reduce fogging of glasses and goggles.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"this replaced a much cheaper balaclava and I can definitely feel the difference; warm where it counts and breathable where it needs to be and not too constricting, great for cold, windy days."
"I like the idea of two peaces, which makes it convenient for removing the facemask when required."
"Purchased this set for a birthday present for my son for his ski job."
"When you first put this on, the initial feeling is that the breathability is working in the wrong direction, like it's not enough insulation. The little pocket in the "mullet" area of the hat is perfect if you run or cycle in the cold weather, i.d and/or a little cash. If you don't need the pocket for storage, drop a hand warmer in there for a nice toasty feel on the back of your neck!"
"• I have problem with the usual neoprene style in that they pull hard at the base of my skull on the upper vertebrae and gives me pretty severe neck aches."
"This thing works perfectly for hiking, skiing and biking, so it saves me searching for different gear all the time!"
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Use them to hang your hammock for easy setup and breakdown. 2 aluminum wire gate carabiners for hammocks, camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking, and general utility use.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I did originally look at using these to clip a gate shut in my back yard fence, but they're a little too thin up top to do that, but I also needed upgraded clips for my hammock and these seem like they'll fit the bill perfectly."
"We strung our hammocks with these in a recent foray into Zion National Park ... they worked perfectly."
"I was nervous, at first, about trusting a flimsy-looking wire gate to hold 240+ pounds of man and hammock, but that concern proved to be quite unwarranted."
"I plan to purchase more of these carabiners to upgrade my children's and for other odds and ends... like my keys!"
"I wanted a pair with a safety rating, although for this purpose, there is little to no weight to support."
"Great quality caribiner."
"Love the color (not that it matters for function, but I love blue) and they work great since I like to go camping with my hammock or just plain and simply take naps in my hammock."
"Been about a month and they still work!"
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It’s light, soft & I love the vented detail on the back."
"Purchased this as a gift for a avid soccer fan -- she couldn't have been more pleased!"
"Soo cute and different looking from the average black sneakers."
"This tank does not fit a woman’s chest area at all."
"Love the look & feel of this shirt - great quality, but it fits so small!"
"The coral logo looks a lot better that the gray one sadly :(."
"I ordered a women's XL and it didn't even fit my 10 year old daughter!!!!!"
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Still works week though, just a little hard to take off, but I love using it."
"Works well."
"I love this product and it fits perfect."
"Need help getting it off."
"I put this on and could not pull it off, even with help, had to cut it off."
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Use them to hang your hammock for easy setup and breakdown. 2 aluminum wire gate carabiners for hammocks, camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking, and general utility use.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I did originally look at using these to clip a gate shut in my back yard fence, but they're a little too thin up top to do that, but I also needed upgraded clips for my hammock and these seem like they'll fit the bill perfectly."
"We strung our hammocks with these in a recent foray into Zion National Park ... they worked perfectly."
"I was nervous, at first, about trusting a flimsy-looking wire gate to hold 240+ pounds of man and hammock, but that concern proved to be quite unwarranted."
"I plan to purchase more of these carabiners to upgrade my children's and for other odds and ends... like my keys!"
"I wanted a pair with a safety rating, although for this purpose, there is little to no weight to support."
"Great quality caribiner."
"Love the color (not that it matters for function, but I love blue) and they work great since I like to go camping with my hammock or just plain and simply take naps in my hammock."
"Been about a month and they still work!"
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● Front caliper brake, rear coaster brake.18 inch - dual hand brake The combination of brakes gives many options for learning to stop. ●12 inch suitable for child, whose height 33"-41", age 2-4 yr old. ●14 inch suitable for child, whose height 36" - 47", age 3-5 yr old. This sporty bike for boys and girls comes with a bell, a water bottle, training wheels, and a quick release seatpost which makes it easy to adjust the height of the seat (with carrying handle on 12-14-16 inch).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This bike earned five stars from our household because it's a good-looking, thoughtfully designed option for small kids who want a big-kid ride. -- It comes in a hard-to-find 14" size, which is just right for many riders ages 4 and 5. He was riding a 16" bike with training wheels, and although he had developed the balance necessary to ride without trainers, he was afraid to ride without them as his feet couldn't touch the ground."
"I sat down and read every single review of this bike, and I would like to address what seemed to be the most popular complaints: * "Too heavy!" Then, thinking about the mess of returning this large object, I ran out to the shed to see how heavy her 12" bike was. * "Wheels don't spin freely" - This was also a big concern of mine, as I am a stickler about quality control at the factory level. One thing I noticed was that the front caliper brakes needed to be adjusted, as they were rubbing slightly against the tire, creating that "imbalanced" sound when spinning the wheel quickly. If the coaster brake is engaged in the slightest, you can hear it rubbing as the wheel turns, so take note. Which leads me to the next con to address... * "Wheels out of true" - This one was concerning because it was mentioned by a few reviewers who claimed to have experience in bike assembly, maintenance, and repair. Once I figured out tightening the spokes was counterclockwise, in about 10 minutes I had both wheels very close to true and they spun much easier! Since I was able to correct the issue, and I'm pretty sure that places like Wally World and Target don't "true" their bikes prior to purchase, I decided not to dock a star. However, after easily peeling off a few decals, and throwing out the ridiculous stickers that come with it, this bike only says "RoyalBaby" in two places...the seat and the center of the handlebars. Even the company logo on the front of the frame has a predominant crown where you can't even see the small print "RoyalBaby" unless you stick your face right up to the forks. However we have several bicycle water bottles in our home and they all fit snugly in the holder, which is made of metal and bolts to the frame. Besides, the rear axle sits in a groove which allows you to slide it backwards or forward to adjust the tension in the chain, which apparently, some of these reviewers failed to realize. With a little time taken to read the instructions and make some basic adjustments, this bike seems more than capable of providing our kids with years of good riding."
"The only negative I have to mention, and it’s a small one is that the water bottle holder doesn’t fit too well between the seat, and rear tire."
"Looked like it was easy to assemble (I caught Santa putting it together Christmas Eve) and I love that it comes with all the extras that you would want on a bike like a water bottle, a bell, and the training wheels."
"The bike comes in about 5 pieces, so no need to pay for "expert" assembly unless you are truly incapable of the simplest directions - or have a physical handicap that would be an issue, and even then just hire a neighborhood kid to it."