Best Bike Brakes & Parts
Included are black cover caps to be placed over the exposed ends of the U-bolt and a composite adapter that can narrow the rail to a minimum width of 0.5". The RAM motorcycle handlebar base contains a 1" rubber ball designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The plastic insert does two things; it provides a better grip on the tube than if the u-bolt were used by itself and, it keeps the tube from being crimped or scratched. The plastic insert only fits the smaller of the two u-bolts because the radius of the larger u-bolt is too big for the insert. In my case that's fine because the radius of the smaller u-bolt was perfect for my tube's diameter."
"I'm pretty sure that if I was traveling down the highway at 70mph and went head on into the grill of an on-coming 18-wheeler...this mount would be the only thing that survived."
"Ram Mount Composite Short Double Socket Arm for 1-Inch Ball Bases Ram Mount Cradle Holder for Universal X-Grip Cellphone/iPhone with 1-Inch Ball - Non-Retail Packaging - Black JEGS Performance Products W88996 Toolbox Drawer Liner."
"Don't rely on the suction mount for outside vehicle use unless you have a secondary safety to keep it from leaving you forever."
"Fits my Polaris quad handlebars perfectly to mount a GPS device, even includes a space minimizer if you have skinny handlebars!"
"I bought the following combination of RAM products to mount my Nuvi 2455LMT on my 2000 VSTAR 650 motorcycle: + RAM Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base w/1" Ball (RAM-B-231ZU) Sold by: GPSCheap. + RAM Composite Short Double Socket Arm for 1in."
"It's awesome that I can just unscrew and swap between the three so easily and this little mount was so easy to install and very stable."
"Works for attaching a RAM mount to my rear view mirror."
This is a complete SHIMANO brake cable set for front and rear brakes designed using stainless steel inner wires for increased service life. 2 x Steel cables with Ø 1,6 mm (1 x 1000 mm long) & (1 x 2050 mm long).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to replace old brake cables on my mid-2000 Felt road bike in a few minutes, no problem."
"I had to replace the cable and housing on both my bikes this winter, one disc and one v-brake (both Shimano brand), and these worked great!"
"The only problem I encountered was that I did NOT have a good cutting tool and I ended up unraveling one of the strands most of the way up the length."
"About my only complaint is that instead of metal housing they put plastic, though I’m not complaining because Shimano is one of the best Companies that make both high-quality bicycle and fishing parts."
"Great cable, installed easily and worked perfectly."
"These cables just work great... easy to install and hold up over time... very pleased with their performance."
"The last set of Shimano cables lasted ten years on this bike in a pretty corrosive South Texas climate...hopefully I'll get another ten years out of this set!"
"Moreover, I was able to fix it with the help of Shimano Brake Cable and Housing Set (Universal). The product fits the description."
This kit is custom assembled and includes everything needed to bleed most Shimano hydraulic disc brake systems. 50ml genuine Shimano Mineral Oil in dropper bottle.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you search youtube, Performance Bike has a nice step by step video on how to bleed Shimano brakes and this kit has everything you need to follow those steps."
"I'm sure if you do it 'correctly' there should be enough for rear and front bleeding, but was not the case for me."
"Found a left handled front for not such a good deal so I could do a proper swap, but both hoses were 6 inches too long. I used this kit to add a longer hose to one brake and totally refill it and shorten and lightly blead the other one."
"The kit provides the tools and enough oil to get the job done on both brakes, maybe more if you don't waste any. Overall it's a great kit to own at a reasonable price."
"The kit fits and it works exactly as described, my only gripe is that for some reason "Shimano pink " mineral oil is worth more than frankincense."
"I also bought a big bottle of mineral oil and I now help my biking buddies to bleed their brakes for beer."
"All parts needed, plus gloves and and Just enough oil to do front and rear with a little left over."
"Convenient to have these things assembled into one kit."
Best Bike Brake Parts
Included are black cover caps to be placed over the exposed ends of the U-bolt and a composite adapter that can narrow the rail to a minimum width of 0.5". The RAM motorcycle handlebar base contains a 1" rubber ball designed to sit at right angles to the mounting rail.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The plastic insert does two things; it provides a better grip on the tube than if the u-bolt were used by itself and, it keeps the tube from being crimped or scratched. The plastic insert only fits the smaller of the two u-bolts because the radius of the larger u-bolt is too big for the insert. In my case that's fine because the radius of the smaller u-bolt was perfect for my tube's diameter."
"Ram Mount Composite Short Double Socket Arm for 1-Inch Ball Bases Ram Mount Cradle Holder for Universal X-Grip Cellphone/iPhone with 1-Inch Ball - Non-Retail Packaging - Black JEGS Performance Products W88996 Toolbox Drawer Liner."
"Don't rely on the suction mount for outside vehicle use unless you have a secondary safety to keep it from leaving you forever."
"Fits my Polaris quad handlebars perfectly to mount a GPS device, even includes a space minimizer if you have skinny handlebars!"
"I bought the following combination of RAM products to mount my Nuvi 2455LMT on my 2000 VSTAR 650 motorcycle: + RAM Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base w/1" Ball (RAM-B-231ZU) Sold by: GPSCheap. + RAM Composite Short Double Socket Arm for 1in."
"It's awesome that I can just unscrew and swap between the three so easily and this little mount was so easy to install and very stable."
"Works for attaching a RAM mount to my rear view mirror."
"I used this to mount my sPod Se touchscreen to the rearview mirror of my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon."
Best Bike Brakes
This kit is custom assembled and includes everything needed to bleed most Shimano hydraulic disc brake systems. 50ml genuine Shimano Mineral Oil in dropper bottle.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you search youtube, Performance Bike has a nice step by step video on how to bleed Shimano brakes and this kit has everything you need to follow those steps."
"I'm sure if you do it 'correctly' there should be enough for rear and front bleeding, but was not the case for me."
"Found a left handled front for not such a good deal so I could do a proper swap, but both hoses were 6 inches too long. I used this kit to add a longer hose to one brake and totally refill it and shorten and lightly blead the other one."
"The kit provides the tools and enough oil to get the job done on both brakes, maybe more if you don't waste any. Overall it's a great kit to own at a reasonable price."
"The kit fits and it works exactly as described, my only gripe is that for some reason "Shimano pink " mineral oil is worth more than frankincense."
"I also bought a big bottle of mineral oil and I now help my biking buddies to bleed their brakes for beer."
"All parts needed, plus gloves and and Just enough oil to do front and rear with a little left over."
"Convenient to have these things assembled into one kit."
Best Bike Pedals & Cleats
Shimano M520 Clipless Pedal has an all Alloy Body with cartridge bearings. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm new to these and found clip and clipless pedals that I thought would be better for my application."
"Great pedals at a great price."
"Have to get used to these things as I'm used to straps...getting back in the game...so I do a test run....make a stop to check something on the bike...pull my right foot out of the clip...and then lean left...BLAM" the ground is mine...a lady driving by , stops puts her window down...I'm think she is gonna ask if I'm okay..."
"still going after all these years and repeated use."
"My third pair of these pedals."
"Didn't need to adjust the tension, just installed on e bike and rode."
";). Cross bike: Gravel and road in sometimes slippery conditions, crashes happen. I live in the PacNW, in the winter we ride but it's wet and muddy."
"I actually own two pairs of these--one in black and one in white. The white pair is apparently "E-PD-M520" while the black (this item) is just "PD-M520"."
Best Bike Forks
The Topeak Pocket Shock DXG with Dial Gauge is their dee-luxe shock pressurizer. Aluminum barrel is strong and durable Pressure tuning air-release button makes finding the right pressure easy Carbon-faced dial gauge adds aesthetic appeal Maximum capacity: 300psi (20.7 bar). Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Each time I pump it up to a specific PSI and remove it, after reconnecting the pump the gauge always reads 2-3 psi lower than I had intended."
"I am not paid for this review or any other."
"After getting inaccurate readings on my other two shock pumps, I spring for this one."
"The connector for this pump works quite nicely as it prevents air from leaking when disconnecting."
"Superior quality i could tell unboxing this that is was a good buy i have seen many people use this brand even though i was completely familiar with it."
"Awesome shock pump."
"I am a big fan of Topeak products, eventhough they tend to be a bit more expensive.. this one was a very good purchase price wise."
"Works great and less air is released when pumping up a shock or air fork."
Best Bike Saddles & Accessories
The Cloud 9 saddle measures a generous 10-1/2 inches long by 10-1/2 inches wide, with an anatomic relief design and a dual-density gel foam padding helping add to the comfort. Chrome coil spring suspension helps smooth out bumps.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am very happy with this seat!"
"The Schwinn seat was much better and would work great for someone who is small and light or doesn't plan any type of lengthy ride. Very comfortable seat."
"I can without a doubt say this seat made a world of a difference in my weight loss journey and just a few days ago finally started ripping at the seams."
"What a relief this is from a spinning bike seat!"
"I couldn't ride a bike if my butt wasn't riding on cloud 9!"
"This made a huge difference and I wasn't in pain after bike riding."
"I bought it for my stationary bike to replace the very uncomfortable seat that came with it."
"Life it too short for an uncomfortable bike seat."
Best Bike Cables
UShake BIKE LOCK. What's in the Box: - Ushake Security Lock Self Coiling Resettable Combination Cable Lock. - Mounting Bracket. - User Instruction. The Ushake Security Cable Lock is backed by manufacturer 6 months warranty. EASY TO SET COMBINATION: 4-digit combination locking mechanisms for keyless convenience with a FREE mounting bracket for easy transportation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However I wouldn't use this to lock up an expensive bicycle or even one overnight."
"this seems heavier duty than my old basic lock it is replacing."
"THIS LOCK IS VERY WELL MADE AND IS A PRODUCT WORTHY TO SAY IT IS QUALITY MADE."
"If you have a really expensive bike or live in a city, I wouldn't recommend this lock, but if you have a medium-grade road bike and live in a suburb like me, it's great."
"Very heavy duty and perfect length."
"I like the cable holder to mount on the bike with an easy to release button."
"Great lock - very convenient to use and the mounting bracket is definitely a huge plus to it."
"Exactly what I needed."
Best Bike Derailleurs & Shifters
Shimano has spent countless hours researching and developing shift cables and housing that will optimize the performance of their shifters and derailleurs. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Bought it as a replacement for my bike and the quality is as expected!"
"The housing isn't long enough to replace both the front and rear cables."
"Worked well however you do need special tools to cut these."
"great quality cables and housings."
"I work at a bike shop and this is a great deal."
"They advertised as shifting cables but when they came they were brake cables which should not be used interchangeably."
"A bit surprised by this, as I worked in a bike shop for 10 years, and Shimano usually sells good stuff."
"As other reviewers have stated, these are NOT Shimano SP-41 cables with compressionless housing; instead, they are cheaper SP-40 cables with spiral-wound housing."
Best Bike Suspension Products
Quality made shock pump easily delivers the high PSIs needed to tune certain forks. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked as anticipated."
"Works easy, fits my Rock Shox Pike and Monarch fine along w giant dropper post."
"First thing I noticed when taking it out of the packaging was the nice build quality, the next thing was how small and relatively light it was which is a definite plus."
"The shocks on my mountain bike leaked down and this pump worked great to bring them back up."
"Works great."
"Great Pump for my Rocky Mountain Element's air shocks!"
"Doesn't have a pump lockout so it loses air when you disconnect."
"Works great and is helping me dial in my suspension with out having to go to the LBS to have it done."
Best Bike Handlebars and Stems
Lightweight and Comfortable: Sports headphones feature an ergonomic design with highly elastic, adjustable silicon earbuds; weighs barely 0.53 oz / 15 g. 9 Hour Battery Life: Charge just 2 hours for 9 hours of audio; includes an iOS battery indicator so you know the Bluetooth earbuds’ remaining battery life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"TaoTronics is one of the best manufactures of Bluetooth earbuds and speakers I have yet to find, and their exceptionally high quality products are backed with an exceptional warranty (1 year, even extending it an additional 6 months if you register) and a top of the line customer service that far surpasses most others, hands down."
"Since I first saw the Plantronics BackBeat, and later designs from companies like Beats, I've wanted an earbud headset of this type. The product arrived very quickly with free shipping, packaged well in the standard Amazon box.. Flipping up the inner lid, I was greeted with 2 baggies, a sport mesh bag, a user's manual, and a business card detailing benefits to product registration. Of course I immediately removed it from the bag, placed the headphone cable behind my neck, played with the magnetic tips, and fitted the earbuds to my ears. And when I launched Pandora, Donna Summer came blaring out at a high but comfortable volume. The plastics feel to be of good quality and the brushed metal tips provide a nice accent. THE BAD. The flip-open charger port (microUSB) is on the remote and relies on the flexibility of the rubber cover, so I question its longevity."
"I then decided to pair the earbuds with my iPhone (7 Plus). because it would not pair with either."
"Sometimes I have issues with the Bluetooth not wanting to switch from the headphones to another device like my car or surround sound, but I'm assuming that is an issue with the phone and not the headset."
"These headphones are amazing."
Best Bike Drivetrain Components
Products of high quality, stylish design. Smart Design, Easy to Break, Easy to Re-chain --- Unique groove on the top make it easy to see how far you have pop the peg out and to remove the cutted chain with peg out of the tool.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"While the tool can be used to put the pin back in (if the pin isn't completely out), I found it easier to just use a hammer. I would not use this tool to put back a standard link while on a bike because of the bending."
"Either way it took about 30 seconds to figure out how to get the chain off, and about 120 seconds to figure out how to get it back together so win win and its well build."
"Well, it was easy enough to remove chain links with this thing, but there were no instructions included with it at all, so I couldn't figure out how to use it to reinstall the pins into the links."
"I put my Kindle Fire on bluetooth speaker and listened to Josh Turner as I replaced the front deraileur."
"This tool worked very well and pushing the pin back in to secure the links."
"From the integrated piece of curved wire to hold your chain while you insert the pin, to the adjustable link holder (probably not the technical name), this made short work out of what is usually a chore."
"Not only did it cut the chain easily and cleanly, but with a little care, and a needle nose pliers to hold the pin, I was able the mend the chain as well when it turned out the missing links, despite being the apparent correct size, did not work."
"I was worried about the durability of this tool, but I haven't been disappointed yet."