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Recent Activity: This page outlines the stuff you've done at Giantnerd® most recently. To see older posts, just scroll down the page. You can even select a category tab below to find more specific posts!
Jun 04
Fine beginner bike, but be realistic about the Genius Build
The bike itself is fine and well built. However, expect niggles if you go with the Genius Build.
1. My wheels arrived a little out of true and rub against the brake pads, while the front shifter does not shift well at all and is unusable. I called customer service and they said "such things happen during shipping", and I should get it tuned at a local bike shop.
2. More importantly, your local bike shop would likely build it for the same amount---performance bicycles in Mountain View CA builds bikes for $79.99 (same price as Genius Build). Plus you will have the guarantee of the local expert and you can take it back in case there are issues with the build.
Posted 06.04.11
May 21
Good basic light
If you are looking for a headlight to make you visible in night, and ride mostly on lighted streets this will do the job. A nice bonus is the light can be easily removed for use as a flashlight! The mounting is secure and I have had no issues. It does light up the path ahead a bit to get by in between street lights, but I wouldn't recommend using it as your primary light source on unlighted streets. Also, it provides more of a light beam to make you visible from as far as possible, and hence does not illuminate a wide area. I would consider doubling it up with a more power wide-angle light if you ride often on unlighted streets/trails.
Posted 05.21.11
May 19
Great basic bike lights...
The build quality is good, and they stay snug on the bike. Don't expect the headlight to illuminate the path ahead, but oncoming traffic should be able to spot you just fine. Highly recommend these if you are looking for basic head/tail lights for night riding.
Posted 05.19.11
May 14
Decent but pricey
It's a basic bike cage that you can get for half the price on Amazon, unless you want to pay the extra for the Tommaso logo which will likely come off in a couple of days anyways. 1 star for the price/value. The product itself is decent and should do the job fine.
Posted 05.14.11
May 08
So far so good..
Received my bike today via Fedex. It appears in fine condition, but the tension nut for the front wheel is missing. I suspect they forgot to put it back after test riding the bike.
Emailed customer service and they asked me to call them on Monday. Disappointed that I will have to wait until next week to ride my new bike :( Hopefully the customer service will sort it out quickly and I can be on the road soon..
Posted 05.08.11
Jun 04
Fine beginner bike, but be realistic about the Genius Build
The bike itself is fine and well built. However, expect niggles if you go with the Genius Build.
1. My wheels arrived a little out of true and rub against the brake pads, while the front shifter does not shift well at all and is unusable. I called customer service and they said "such things happen during shipping", and I should get it tuned at a local bike shop.
2. More importantly, your local bike shop would likely build it for the same amount---performance bicycles in Mountain View CA builds bikes for $79.99 (same price as Genius Build). Plus you will have the guarantee of the local expert and you can take it back in case there are issues with the build.
Posted 06.04.11
May 21
Good basic light
If you are looking for a headlight to make you visible in night, and ride mostly on lighted streets this will do the job. A nice bonus is the light can be easily removed for use as a flashlight! The mounting is secure and I have had no issues. It does light up the path ahead a bit to get by in between street lights, but I wouldn't recommend using it as your primary light source on unlighted streets. Also, it provides more of a light beam to make you visible from as far as possible, and hence does not illuminate a wide area. I would consider doubling it up with a more power wide-angle light if you ride often on unlighted streets/trails.
Posted 05.21.11
May 19
Great basic bike lights...
The build quality is good, and they stay snug on the bike. Don't expect the headlight to illuminate the path ahead, but oncoming traffic should be able to spot you just fine. Highly recommend these if you are looking for basic head/tail lights for night riding.
Posted 05.19.11
May 14
Decent but pricey
It's a basic bike cage that you can get for half the price on Amazon, unless you want to pay the extra for the Tommaso logo which will likely come off in a couple of days anyways. 1 star for the price/value. The product itself is decent and should do the job fine.
Posted 05.14.11
May 08
So far so good..
Received my bike today via Fedex. It appears in fine condition, but the tension nut for the front wheel is missing. I suspect they forgot to put it back after test riding the bike.
Emailed customer service and they asked me to call them on Monday. Disappointed that I will have to wait until next week to ride my new bike :( Hopefully the customer service will sort it out quickly and I can be on the road soon..
Posted 05.08.11
