GT Aggressor XC2. What a Bike for the Money

Advantages: Strong Frame and Wheels, Tyres do not let go
Disadvantages: None really!!

...Bought this bike with my work cycle to work scheme. A great buy from Halfords. Excellent speck for the price and a very strong bike. I'm 18st 10 (253 ibs) and in my opinion this bike can handle this weight easily. Great colour Black with like a Pearlesent White, Very good speck components, Shimano Deore derauillers and Sram Truvatic Crank. Hydrolic Brakes and Discs. These will stop you instantly and do tare a little time to get used to or a flight over the bars could come along. These sqeak when covered in Muck and Water for the first few occasions, but when used this disapates. Wheels are Alex DP17 rims, Strong, Maxxis Ingnitor Tyres Grip like hell. Suntour XCR forks are ok for Cross Country riding, Not a great Jump fork, but hey Im no Jumper! (I think that if yoiu are lighter than me you could have some safe landings with these...

damo1401 07.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of GT Aggressor XC2 Mountain Bike

Riding To The Places We Have Grown

Advantages: A mellower sound that really highlights the vocals of Stringer
Disadvantages: Totally forgotten and dismissed to the baragin bins too quickly

...Over the years there have been a number of bands that have been by and large overlooked by the British music buying public. After their success with "Place your Hands" it seems that Reef slide away into this category to almost be totally forgotten about. It would probably be a surprise to many that since releasing the track they'll always be remembered for they have subsequently released another three albums. This is their third Studio album and comes two years after the success of "Place Your Hands" and seems to highlight the start of the decline that seen Reef become the forgotten band. Recorded just two years after the bands second album Glow, Rides is perhaps an album that should have been a lot bigger than it actually was. The Somerset 4 piece had been steadily growing in stature with their first two albums but the third album...

Andy.mack 23.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Rides - Reef

On Yer Bike!

Advantages: Great fun, slow, Harry loves it
Disadvantages: Noisy, siren is a pain

...and says they are safe and fun for children but I was still very nervous about letting my tiny boy ride it last year. When my parents bought it into my sitting room, Harry's face was a picture. He was totally petrified of it, even more so when my dad pushed the pedal down causing the wheels to turn quickly and make a loud motorised sound! He wouldn't go near it, let alone sit on it so I was wondering how I was going to get rid of it without anyone knowing! Still, it sat in my front room for a couple of months, unloved and unused until in a fit of bravery, Harry ventured ever closer. The bravery obviously got the better of him because everyday he got closer and tried more things, and now, only a whole year on, he is a fully fledged Hells Angel. That's right, all he needs is the leathers and he's set. The bike itself is quite sturdy...

mummy2harry 01.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Halfords Mini Racer Bike

THE WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE

Advantages: Makes Non-Cyclists Think. Free Event. Only ONE Sock Required.
Disadvantages: Not Funny In Poor Weather. Not For the Prudish. Smacks of Sensationalism

...You have seen the title and the category and are probably already wondering how I can possibly keep a review of this specific event "On Topic". Well hopefully, if I get the tone of my review right, you will come to the conclusion that in regards to cycling, that there could be little more "On Topic" than this particular protest, unconventional as it may be. I have been in two minds about writing this particular review since the day BEFORE attending this event. Obviously, without even witnessing the Brighton "round" of The World Naked Bike Ride I had some pre-conceived ideas of: a) What this was all about, b) that it would be a cheap form of public titivation, and c) that a review on the subject would be seen as sensationalism on my part. My wife and I attended, as spectators I hasten to add, The World Naked Bike Ride in...

RICHADA 13.06.2006 (14.06.2006) · Read review
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Review of Cycling - General

A good ride

Advantages: good for coordination
Disadvantages: none

...This first ride on toy from the EL C is a really good toy / we have one at my works. This light blue vehicle has 4 green wheels, a yellow seat that lifts so you can stow away your teddy or anything else for that matter. The orange steering wheel is on a stem and has a yellow hooter that works. On the front of the ride on there is a There is an orange badge with a yellow flower like emblem on it. Behind the seat there is an orange handle good for a back rest or for mummy or daddy, or in my case teach assistant to push makes the going easier. Now this toy is suitable for a child aged between 1 and 3 years old. Now your tot is sat on it, feet firmly on the floor look comfortable. How does he/she make it move well they push it along with their feet sort of scooting it along? A tot of 1 has not yet got the co-ordination for pedals so...

mumsymary 24.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of ELC First Ride On

An Electrifying Ride!

Advantages: Vocals well done, great guitar and drum playing, awesome first half
Disadvantages: Production values could be somewhat better, not so consistent 2nd half

...Amazing! The classical guitar-work which opens the album might be misleading, but make no mistake - this is a mighty fine thrash metal album, and opener 'Fight Fire With Fire' soon becomes engulfed in blazing riffs, played at a breakneck pace. The song never lets up on the speed, and when it comes around to the vocal break there's some bloody brilliant blistering guitar leads from Hammett, followed by the guitars backing off temporarily, in which you can just sense Ulrich picking up the pace on the drums - sometimes I burst into laughter because it's so damn awesome. The perfect way to begin the album and oh yes, this is my favourite track. But other songs are as good. Title track, 'Ride The Lightning' follows, and whilst it's not as fast as the first song, it's also got great chugging guitar riffs and an electrifying guitar solo...

scream4bruce 14.12.2007 · Read review
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Review of Ride The Lightning - Metallica

"Look at my fancy newbig boy bike!

Advantages: great customer service, great quality
Disadvantages: Matching accessories not available

...this isn't Ikea - the bike didn't come with the tools needed to assemble it although all that was needed was a set of Allan keys and a screwdriver. It was only a matter of putting on the pedals and in our case stabilizers which took no more than 5 minutes. Even I - the least DIY minded person on the face of the planet could do it! ***Available Range*** Isla Bikes cater to children starting from as young as 2 years old and up to 11+. There are 12 styles to choose from. Style-wise these are effectively grown up bikes in mini sizes. They are sleek and stylish looking. If you little one wants Bob the Builder, Spiderman or Dora the Explorer. You won't find it here, although a quick trip to Halfords to pick up a helmet satisfied my son's need for a bit of merchandising with matching action man bell, riding gloves and helmet. Our bike came in...

ally2kc 30.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Isla Bikes

Metallica - Ride the Lightning

Advantages: Amazing riffs, solos and the band has matured alot since last album.
Disadvantages: None

...Ride the Lightning is the second studio album released my heavy metal/ thrash giants Metallica. Released July 27th 1984 and has since sold over 5 million copies in the USA alone. The album was released a year after Kill ?em all (Metallica?s debut album) and in such a short time you can really tell how much the band has matured from ruthless teenagers to more deep musicians. The album deals with what some people would call stereotypical metal themes but I think that Metallica have gone further on the topics and really put a lot of thought into each track giving each one a uniqueness about it. As with Kill ?em all Dave Mustaine has been given credit for a couple of the songs on this album. Lead vocals/ guitar: James Hetfield Drums: Lars Ulrich Bass: Cliff Burton Lead guitar: Kirk Hammet Fight Fire with Fire- 4:45 The opening song to...

s-gilly 17.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Ride The Lightning - Metallica

Ride Timeless

Advantages: probably one of the best boards on the market
Disadvantages: Won't except anything less than full throttle

...I have been snowboarding for 5 years now. I started off with a hand me down Rossignol board but the time came last year (after a lot of saving) to get myself a nice shiny new one! I'm into having fun on the mountain - which lets face it is what snowboarding is all about - be it ripping up the piste, putting in some powder turns or jibing in the park. After a lot of deliberation i decided to go for the ride timeless, and here's why : General Performance The timeless is mainly a freeride board and for this kind of riding it's exceptional. But you can also count of it for all round mountain performance. You can literally take this board to mach 3 and it will still be smooth and responsive, no chatter to speak of. This means that it is not a board for the feint hearted (no pussys please) and it?s just not happy to go at any speed...

borisian31 24.02.2005 (10.03.2005) · Read review
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Review of Ride Timeless

Ride The Lightning - Metallica

Advantages: 8 amazing tracks, great energy, great riffage, great lyrics!
Disadvantages: None

...Ride The Lightning - Metallica! 'Who Are Metallica?' Who are Metallica? Well Metallica are one of the biggest metal band of all time, have dominated the thrash scene, they've made some of the greatest albums of all time (this being the best), has one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Kirk Hammett, in their arsenal and have amassed over 100 million album sales since their release of 'Kill 'Em All' in 1983. Over the last 25 years Metallica have released a total of 9 studio albums, 2 live albums and 1 album consisting of coverers and tributes. Although Metallica started out by making four amazing album, they are still not only one of the greatest thrash bands but also the biggest sell outs, with such pieces of trash like Load, Re-Load, Garage Inc. and worst of all St. Anger! But despite this...

Rampant_Ross 29.01.2009 (03.02.2009) · Read review
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