Tortec Expedition Bicycle Pannier Rack

Advantages: Versatile, durable, good weight capacity, multiple bike fitment
Disadvantages: Black anodising fades

...What no Fancy title? It's a a rack. It goes on your bicycle. It carries stuff. Enough said. I purchased this particular model because it had a Cycling Plus best buy, and had positive reviews elsewhere. I have a daily 22 mile commute, and need to carry quite a bit of kit, including shower stuff and a change of clothes - my walking rucksack was starting to get rather heavy. The rack comes in silver or black - I bought the black one. The Expedition is a heavy-duty rack, weighing in at 900g with a carrying capacity of 30kg, and comes with a handy bracket for mounting a rear light. The multi-mount fitting system is designed to fit a wide range of bicycles. Out of the box The rack certainly looked the business. It appeared to be well constructed, with tidy wields, good quality anodising, and all screws were stainless...

fred_redwood 18.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Tortec Expedition Rear Rack

Top rack

Advantages: Great rack for the money
Disadvantages: Needs more positioning holes

...'t bother with the pulley attachment as its pretty costly and encroached on what little garage floor space I had. The lift off hooks and the safety rods are indestructible and are kept in position with sturdy locking pins to keep them secure is any of the 18 positional holes on the rack. Once I started using this product I found the amount of positional holes to be a problem. On more expensive models you tend to find more holes on the lower portion of the rack and the spacing is closer together for better height adjustment. And if I'm gonna be really picky I would have liked a wider base to allow for wide stance squatting. All in all, this is a really good power rack for those buyer to a budget without compromising on safety. I'd recommend this for the money....

bison2210 22.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Powerline Power Rack

Gibraltar the best rack to buy

Advantages: strong, sturdy, simple, easy to set up
Disadvantages: four legs so can be unbalanced

...i have owned the gibraltar road series rack for a couple of years and it is a must buy, providing you have the money. the simplicity of the design makes it easy to move around, to gigs/practices and also helps with space issues. the best feature for me is the flexibility of the ball joints used for connecting toms to the rack, they allow the tom to be at any angle, which for anyone with rack mountable toms need. one drawback i have encountered with the rack is if the floor is uneven the rack does not balance with all legs on the floor, which is extremely annoying and unstable, especially if you have expensive equipment attached to it which could get damaged. To finish on a plus, the hardware is very strong and good longevity, i feel the rack will last me for the rest of my playing career....

m.want163 26.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Gibraltar Racks Road Series

First, the Wonder Brush - Now, THE RACK

Advantages: Allows bottles, nipples, and all accessories to dry in the same place
Disadvantages: Unless emptied, has a tendency to collect water

...So, now you have finished washing all of those bottles with the highly acclaimed Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush. Can't just put them in the strainer, right? You could, but they'll most likely tip over, collect water, won't dry completely, etc. You could put them in the dishwasher, which is not a bad idea, normally, as this will generally "sanitize" them, except when you put REALLY dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and then, as you well know, what was on a few dishes is on ALL the dishes. Or, you could drop them on <fanfare> The Munchkin Bottle Drying Rack (and brush set.) NOTE: As mentioned in the previous review, KEEP the nipple brush from the brush set that comes with the rack, and toss the regular brush. It Slices, It Dices, It makes Juliene Fries --- SORRY - Wrong infomercial (actually, that's a quote from Teenage Mutant Ninja...

freyaschild 18.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Munchkin Bottle Drying Rack & Brush Set

Better than strap-on racks but wont last long

Advantages: Chunky, engineered product
Disadvantages: Alas heavy, bulky to store and readily corrodes

...My parents used to own a big bike shop so I got to try out all sorts of interesting gear (they usually charged me for it, but I guess thats how they stayed in business). When I started needing to move some pricey mountain bikes on motorways and stuff I wanted a real secure rack - in all senses of the word. The strap on racks were just too easy to pinch and the roofrack isnt ideal on the motorway if you are in a hurry (or want to use a multistory carpark, carport, or garage anytime) Many bike trail parking spots also have height restrictions to keep out vans these days, making bikes on the roof a pain. The rack: The Pendle wheel support rack is a modular system made of (mostly) painted steel pieces that can be assembled into a strong and readily lockable construction. Its 'engineered' rather than pretty but once the bikes are...

adrianjfrost 31.08.2005 (05.10.2005) · Read review
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Review of Pendle Wheel Support Bike Racks

That is one spicy ...........er meatball

Advantages: Many
Disadvantages: Only traditional spices included

...The 16 jar revolving wooden spice rack is a fantastic bit of kit and a must have for anyone who uses various spices in their cooking. Up until now the only alternative has been to use wall-mounted racks, which personally I do not like, although I appreciate that some people do. Value for money ************* This spice rack was purchased from Argos for £19.99 which considering it comes with 16 assorted Schwartz spices (costing around a pound each) makes it fantastic value for money. The spices ********* Whilst some may see this listing exercise as pointless I think that it is worth putting in this review since the Argos book does not contain details of the included spices, some of which will be of use and some of which probably will not. The included spices is as follows: Basil, Sesame Seed, Marjoram, Cayenne Pepper, Ground...

yackers1 18.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Scwartz Spice Rack

A LOAD OF DIDDLEY SQUAT!

Advantages: You might end up reading the book
Disadvantages: You might not end up reading the book

...the essence of the book for inspiration or to reproduce it faithfully keeping the authors voice and faithfully sticking to the story. The way you shouldn?t approach it is by doing what Alan Rudolph has done, sticking mainly to the characters and events but ripping out the heart and soul of the story. Its ultimate failing is that anyone coming to this film not having read the book will be thoroughly confused but anyone watching knowing the book will be thoroughly disappointed with the results. Using Kurt Vonnegut?s favourite expression in the book this film is Diddley-Squat! In conclusion if you?re looking to see a film that is funny, quirky innovative avoid this but ?Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?, 'Ghostworld' or ?American Splendour? all would be great alternatives. Thanks for reading and rating this review. © Mauri 2005...

Mauri 19.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Breakfast of Champions DVD

KNOT bad at all

Advantages: Value for money, Good Quality Goods, Unique gift ideas
Disadvantages: Lack of store space, Old-fashioned image

...An international brand name that offers quality products at reasonable prices, Tie Rack is a shopping chain that does not get the recognition that it deserves. You may think of Tie Rack as being a shop for the more mature customers, but you are wrong. They strike a very good balance in catering for everyone's taste regardless of age. Tie Rack is a great place to find gifts for men and women of all ages and the stores are conveniently placed in locations where you may need to find a last-minute present. You would usually find them located in Airports, Underground Stations and City Centres in stores slightly bigger than a shoe box. However there is a lot of stock on offer in such small units. Dont be decieved by the name either, Tie Rack is not just about ties! Tie Rack sells a whole range of products ranging from ladies...

Donnie_Brasco 29.05.2002 · Read review
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Review of Tie Rack (Shop)

Heartbreak, sun and diddly squat

Advantages: Fifteen rarely less than first-rate songs
Disadvantages: Some critics say it sounds dated (if you call that a disadvantage!)

..., I don't have diddly squat, It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you’ve got’. There's that little sting in the tail that makes it something more. In case you only know the singles – this, and the opening track, ‘Steve McQueen’ - and need reassurance that the rest of the album is just as good, I'm not going to make this a full track-by-track. I'll take around two-thirds of them, and if that doesn't convince you, or if it's not your kind of music, fair enough. The title track has become my favourite. That crisp acoustic 12-string guitar intro reminds me of early Rod Stewart (‘Maggie May’, ‘You Wear It Well’, ‘Farewell’, etc.). Taken at a subdued pace, it’s one of those quietly emotional, bittersweet love songs; ‘You took the best of me and threw...

JOHNV 28.06.2002 · Read review
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Review of C'mon C'mon - Sheryl Crow

My humble rack and pinion

Advantages: Easier than walking
Disadvantages: Expensive, subject to poor weather, cramped carriages

..., the views must be breathtaking. Snowdon's summit, at 1,085 metres, is the highest in England and Wales. Completed in 1896, the railway has ferried those unable or unwilling to walk to the top ever since. The railway is narrow-gauge and uses a rack-and-pinion system, with cog-wheels on carriages and locomotives ensuring a good grip. The speed, on both ascent and descent rarely exceeds 5mph. Nervous passengers will be reassured to learn that automatic brakes come on if the speed tops 7.5mph. This does mean that the descent takes as long as the ascent. It seemed even longer. There were several stops at stations and to make way for trains going the other way, and one or two for no apparent reason. Back in Llanberis, as with any attraction worth its salt, you have to pass through the gift shop on the way out. They must think that, in sheer relief...

Silverback 18.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Snowdon Mountain Railway (Wales)