<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902</id><updated>2011-04-21T17:51:20.075-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Discount Bike Trailers</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>6</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-8298808780641753731</id><published>2008-08-09T07:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-09T07:53:05.862-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Master Lock High Security Cable with U-Lock #8156DPS</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B69HZM/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41I9OEnLxmL._SL500_.jpg' height=500  width=328  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;5ft. high-security cable is made of strong, 3/4in. cut-resistant braided steel thats vinyl coated to prevent scratching. Integrated mini U-Lock for enhanced security and one looped end for increased versatility. U-Lock has a 7-pin antidrill tubular lock cylinder. Limited lifetime warranty.&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, if you're going solo or as a family makes all &lt;a href=http://Instep-Bike-Trailer-Instructions627.blogspot.com&gt;the&lt;/a&gt; difference in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newbie Fun Camper Basics For Camping Quickly And Easily  &lt;p&gt;NOTE: ( You are welcome to use this article providing that you keep it exactly as is without changing any words, and leaving resource box just as it is.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is safety in numbers. There might be times when you run into an outlaw, and I mean this literally. Several in a group will cause them to avoid you perhaps. Women are not always safe but with numbers it can tip the scales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some times, depending on state and location, you may have problems finding a parking area unless you reserve 6 months to a year ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While you're trying to make your mind up as a newbie what kind of camping you want to try out, here are some suggestions if you will allow me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oh, one more thing on RV's. They are extremely handy to have certain times of the year as they'll save you lots of money since motels, hotels, bed and breakfast can cost a fortune.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Or perhaps you ladies or men may prefer to carry it in a shoulder holster pouch. Just make sure it's snug but easy to remove and get to. Never carry it in backpack. If you need it, you'll want immediate ability to get to it. This can literally save your life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIP: After the first camping trip you'll know much more what to bring and what to leave at home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the article which is first in this series, "Fun Camping Basics For Newbie Campers Quickly And Easily" we mentioned several things to bring. If you really want to do it right, even before you leave home get a notepad and pen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One more point!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camping, whatever style you choose is the greatest fun and exciting adventure in the world. Don't be afraid to go, just take precautions until you learn the ropes a bit better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A good quality seat can be worth its weight in gold. Ask any biker who travels on his much of the time. Also a good quality bike pays for itself over and over. Just be sure you're well used to biking before over doing it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newbie Fun Camper Basics For Camping Quickly And Easily  &lt;p&gt;If you don't want to invest in a good seat, you'll pay the price the hard way sometimes out in the middle of no where.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roughing it, RV it, or biking it all can be loads of fun and a world of adventures. As a newbie you'll learn, but learn from others expert camping status.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are places that will try to rip you off especially if they have a good ideal you're a newbie and new at all this. Please take what I'm telling you as only a preventive in case you do run across these problems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One absolute you cannot do without is Commercial Bear Pepper Spray. Carry 2 cans of the freshest up to date type you can find. Learn how to use it extremely well before you go camping and also make or buy a pouch to wear on your belt to carry it snuggly but removable easily.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Write down the least absolute things you must have but remember. If you are walking any distance at all, you won't be able to carry much. So strip the list to bare bones. Learn to use a few things while camping. First time campers tend to over do packing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lazy style RV Camping:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Biking is not for everyone of course but if you are used to riding rough terrain, up and down hills and slopes, and around the sides of mountains, you'll have the time of your life. There are a few disadvantages, like flats and knowing how to fix them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make learning easy by riding on the learning curve of others who have been there. Won't be long until you'll have people calling you the expert and you'll teach them camping basics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are places that have no hook up, water, nor electricity at all and no bathrooms. So be sure to call the place you desire to go and get complete information first including cost. I do not like to mention this but...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Being almost 60 and having camped in all kinds of situations there's been some on hands training that maybe you won't have to go through. As previously mentioned, much depends on your comfort zone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Recommend that you never go alone out into the wilderness but that you try to take at least one or two good trustworthy friends with you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roughing it wilderness camp style:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choose Biking!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-8298808780641753731?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/8298808780641753731/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=8298808780641753731' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/8298808780641753731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/8298808780641753731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/master-lock-high-security-cable-with-u.html' title='Master Lock High Security Cable with U-Lock #8156DPS'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-4824656196813661150</id><published>2008-08-08T17:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-08T17:01:12.690-07:00</updated><title type='text'>WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000I4255G/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51M83E5PM3L._SL500_.jpg' height=309  width=500  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Train your child how to ride a bike with the WeeRide Co-Pilot bike trailer, which attaches easily and quickly to almost any bicycle with a seatpost. It's just like a regular bike with handlebars, seat, and pedals for your youngsters. But you have control of speed, balancing, braking and steering, while your child tags along with you and learns biking skills while under your control. Your son or daughter can pedal to help you along, or just coast and enjoy the scenery. It features: &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;True quick-release system for fast detachment from adult bike &lt;li&gt;Quick adjustment seat post and attachment hinge &lt;li&gt;Adjustable handlebars--up/down and rotation &lt;li&gt;Front splash guard &lt;li&gt;Heavy duty frame that fits most mountain bikes, with wheels up to 27 inches, 700c &lt;li&gt;Safety flag and handlebar pad included &lt;li&gt;Beautiful black and silver color scheme &lt;li&gt;Weight capacity of 100 pounds &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Customer Review:&lt;/b&gt; Great concept, but I got suckered&lt;br&gt;POSITIVES: Once we got the bike trailer hooked up, it works fine - it's nice not having to worry about where your child is on their own bike - they are attached to you, and cannot run &lt;a href=http://Orby-Bike-Trailer20804.blogspot.com&gt;out&lt;/a&gt; into traffic unless you do.  You are able to take your kids with you, and save on gas.  We ride everywhere we can.  I have 6 children, and the youngest was the only one who couldn't go long distances before I got this bike.  Now, she goes right along with us, pulls her own weight.  She was too big for a trailer, but too small to ride on her own - this is the perfect medium.  NEGATIVES: Keep in mind that when the child riding it moves side to side, you will weave back and forth.  I can be riding in a straight line one minute, and the next, I almost hit a parked car because my daughter turned around to see the dog we just passed, and she leaned one way or the other...  Usually it's just a slight weave from side to side though.  If I am coasting, and my daughter pedals too fast, she can actually push me along...not a bad thing unless you have another bicycle right in front of you, and you aren't expecting the sudden push.    Once you get used to the weaving, it's OK, it just takes some getting used to.  REAL BAD NEGATIVES: Amazon sent me a sub-standard product.  What I received was missing pedals.  I was anxious to use the co-pilot, and didn't want to wait yet again for a shipment to replace the entire product so I would have pedals, so after some frustrations with customer service, I finally was offered a credit so I could go buy pedals.  Little did I know at the time that the seat adjustment screw was also missing, which didn't end up mattering because the seat had to be pounded into place with a hammer, which messed up the bar so the seat didn't fit right.  So, I had to pound that back out so I could get the seat on.  Now, the seat will not adjust up or down.  Then, when I went to attach it to my bike, I discovered one of the nuts that is finger tightened was chewed up, and had sharp edges.      I bet it was shipped out before, and someone else used it.  So I am stuck with a piece of junk looking co-pilot that has pedals that don't match, the seat won't adjust, and I have to be careful not to cut myself when I disconnect it off my bike.  I would suggest buying this product somewhere else, other than through Amazon.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Customer Review:&lt;/b&gt; This is a GREAT deal&lt;br&gt;I got this to make my tandem schwinn a 3 seater . IT DID AND LOOKS GREAT !!!!! Now my wife ,grandaughters and myself all go riding together . Great price ,easy to hook up , YES , I would recomend !!!!!!  Thank You WeeRide&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Those involved in the study had to come to the conclusion that regardless of the severity of the symptoms, the attitude of the patient is crucial to recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The authors of this study say that this is only the beginning and are pushing for more studies into whiplash associated disorders so that sufferers will benefit and less long term debilitating discomfort will be seen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a point which the study strongly agrees with as a result of its findings. If patients can be given a clearer diagnosis and recovery time, putting their mind at rest, then recovery can be helped along.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The study was carried out in Stockholm at the Karolinska Institute, led by Lena Holm. A questionnaire based study was carried out among 1000 adult claimants from two insurance companies in Sweden.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each participant in the study was quizzed with a detailed set of questions about the nature of their accident, demographic profile, health history, pain and symptoms since the crash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new study into the effects of whiplash has found that the patient's attitude has a great impact on the speed of recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Six months after the initial questionnaire the patients were re-examined and their symptoms discussed. A clear pattern quickly emerged, showing that those who had previously stated that they felt they were not likely to make a full recovery were much more likely to be suffering from a high degree of disability six months later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The study took pains to take into account the severity of the initial symptoms and each persons psychological suffering. Even with these taken into account the association between positive outlook and speedy recovery remained.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The study suggests that their findings may help to explain why those initially experiencing only mild pain can often go on to develop more serious and often long term symptoms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is hoped that these findings and further studies will go some way to relieve the burden of whiplash injuries on employers, insurance companies and the victims themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The authors of the study state that "early assessment of expectations of recovery" should always be made to the patient as it can help predict progress and assist a speedier recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Detailed notes were made on the severity of each individuals suffering and disability caused as a result of their whiplash-associated disorders. This term refers to a range of symptoms related to whiplash, including back, neck and shoulder pain, blurred vision, headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, anxiety and depression.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medical experts have a great deal of trouble diagnosing and treating whiplash due to the ambiguity of the symptoms. However, many have been suggesting for a long time that early treatment and attention is vital.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Those who stated that they expected to make a full recovery fared much better when re-examined six months on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They were then asked, in another section of the questionnaire, how likely they felt that they were to recover fully from their injuries. Only one quarter of those questioned believed that they would recover from their injuries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-4824656196813661150?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/4824656196813661150/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=4824656196813661150' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/4824656196813661150'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/4824656196813661150'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/weeride-co-pilot-bike-trailer.html' title='WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-95809739611358377</id><published>2008-08-07T20:13:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-07T20:13:18.766-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Softride Access Dura Four Place Bike Rack Hitch Carrier With Spare Strap Kit, 2 Inch Receiver Bicycle Hitch Mount Bike Racks For Car Hitch Mount Auto Bike Racks, Receiver Trailer Hitch Automobile Bike Racks, Unique Parallelogram Design</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0010FYAG4/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qH0xib1hL._SL500_.jpg' height=485  width=500  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Finally, &lt;a href=http://Babies-In-Bike-Trailers49567.blogspot.com&gt;the&lt;/a&gt; ultimate combination of features in a hitch mounted rack. The new Dura rack offers Softride's patented parallelogram design combined with new anti-sway rack arms. This rack offers all the features of the classic Access Pull Pin rack, plus improvements to the bike mounts, and a sleek aero designed base frame. This package comes with a Spare Straps Kit of four straps.This rack lowers for easy access to the rear of your vehicle without unloading a single bicycle. The rack's unique design allows the bike arms to stay horizontal even when the rack is in the lowered position. Simply release the pull pin on the side of the rack to lower it for cargo access or to load the bikes. Unlike other brands, the Access Dura rack can be even be lowered when fully loaded with bikes. The rack includes Softrides QuietRide hitch locking and tightening system to ensure that the rack does not vibrate or rattle. With the included hitch lock, your rack is securely attached to your vehicle. It also includes a retractable cable lock for securing your bikes to the rack. The padlock is not included.The Access Dura's anti-sway system perfectly complements the over-molded cradles of the rack arms giving your bike the smoothest, safest ride around. The Access Dura is equipped with rubber straps to ensure your bike remains securely on your rack when you are navigating the roads. Standing at 36" tall, this rack will easily accommodate the clearance requirements of smaller cars and SUVs. The Access Dura's arms remove easily for storage or for convenience when the rack is not in use.Powder-Coated Steel Construction for Strength &amp; Corrosion ResistanceSpring Loaded Pull Pin Release for Easy Maneuverability Up &amp; DownQuietRideTM Locking &amp; Tightening Anti-Rattle TechnologyReinforced Top Plate. Holds 4 Bikes or 150 lbsAccommodates Children &amp; Adult BicyclesPadded Anti-Sway Cradles &amp; Rubber StrapsEnd-of-Arm Safety ReflectorsCable Lock Included&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is from these early designs that all other forms of mini bikes were developed. Firstly the pocketbike/mini moto was created, these are miniature racing replicas of GP bikes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Mini Bikes  &lt;p&gt;Also if any more information is required on mini bikes then there is all the information needed on the site.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pit bikes have also been created from the original designs, these now look like motocross bikes and are more commonly being used in competitions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mini bikes have developed greatly throughout the years, they were first built with 4 stroke engines which usually came out of yard equipment such as lawn mowers. However today you are more likely to see a two stroke bike which has been designed to look the same as the larger motorcycles available today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mini bikes were first created by enthusiasts using spare parts which were found in their garage. These started to become popular in the 50's with many people using them as 'pit bikes' for drag racers. They were useful as they took up roughly around the same amount of room as a bicycle would in the trailer and were easy to manouvre and were a lot quicker than bicycles when used around the pit lanes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Mini Bikes  &lt;p&gt;Also chopper mini bikes have been created, these are scaled down versions of larger chopper bikes including replicas of Harley Davidson choppers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-95809739611358377?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/95809739611358377/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=95809739611358377' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/95809739611358377'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/95809739611358377'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/softride-access-dura-four-place-bike.html' title='Softride Access Dura Four Place Bike Rack Hitch Carrier With Spare Strap Kit, 2 Inch Receiver Bicycle Hitch Mount Bike Racks For Car Hitch Mount Auto Bike Racks, Receiver Trailer Hitch Automobile Bike Racks, Unique Parallelogram Design'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-6813004001988805571</id><published>2008-08-06T19:01:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-06T19:01:05.886-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Schwinn Joyrider Bike Trailer (Red/Grey/Black)</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001BC44DU/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Qv9pAntlL._SL500_.jpg' height=500  width=497  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Your friends &lt;a href=http://Trek-Bike-Trailers1915.blogspot.com&gt;and&lt;/a&gt; neighbors will envy your next trip out on the sidewalk or your next bike ride. Unlike any other trailer on the market, the Joyrider takes your comfort and performance to the next level. With its 20" rust free alloy wheels, you'll get where your going easily. The Joyrider can easily carry two children, up to 100lbs total weight. And it's made to last. The Joyrider features stainless steel spokes, a durable aluminum frame, and a removable seat pad for easy cleaning.You children will also ride in comfort. The Joyrider features a roomy dome interior, a zippered weather shield to keep out the wind and rain, and a reclining seat.Ready to get off your bike? The Joyrider's got you covered. It easily converts into a standard stroller with the included 10" swivel wheel.&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;FMCSR 391.11(b)(2) says that all drivers must read and speak the English language sufficiently:&lt;br&gt;(1) To converse with the general public;&lt;br&gt;(2) To understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;&lt;br&gt;(3) To respond to official inquiries; and &lt;br&gt;(4) To make entries on reports and records.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tractor trailer accidents have been on the rise over the past few years. Serious injuries often result when these large trucks crash into other vehicles on our nation's highways. The force involved in a large truck collision is beyond anything we experience in our daily lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trucking litigation is expensive because numerous experts are usually required to prove certain aspects of the personal injury case. It is common to retain an accident reconstructionist, an economist, a FMCSR expert, medical experts, etc. In addition to the expense, truck cases are extremely time consuming. It is common for a trucking case to last two or three years, sometimes longer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in an enforcement memorandum, has indicated drivers may be placed out-of-service (OOS) if they can't read and speak the English language sufficiently. This is extremely important because out-of-service means the driver is not to operate the tractor trailer until the deficiency is corrected. In this case, it would be reading and speaking the English language sufficiently.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a recent Missouri truck accident case, it was discovered the defendant truck driver did not speak English. The truck driver claimed he could not understand the questions he was asked during his deposition. To an inexperienced truck accident lawyer, this may not seem like a big deal. Get an interpreter, ask the defendant truck driver some questions, and be done, right? WRONG!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The trucking industry is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), a detailed set of rules enacted to help keep our nation's highways and roadways safe. The facts of each truck accident need to be studied and compared to the FMCSR to see if the truck company and/or the truck driver were in violation at the time of the tractor trailer crash. Finding violations of the FMCSR is only one part of properly handling a truck accident case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Missouri Truck Accident Attorney Tip # 1  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-6813004001988805571?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/6813004001988805571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=6813004001988805571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/6813004001988805571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/6813004001988805571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/schwinn-joyrider-bike-trailer.html' title='Schwinn Joyrider Bike Trailer (Red/Grey/Black)'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-2607866595620300559</id><published>2008-08-05T16:42:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-05T16:42:14.196-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Secret How To Earn Extra Money, Biz Networking and Sales Models for Bike Trailers Businesses 3 CD Power Pack</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQT72U/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61bgVXcPnuL._SL500_.jpg' height=435  width=500  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eventually you begin steering in the other direction while still reversing. Bring the vehicles nose around to follow the trailer and keep an eye on where the trailer is in case it needs correction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How To Launch A Boat  &lt;p&gt;So, lets look at some of the principles of reversing a trailer &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch the trailer out of the drivers window while reversing slowly, and start turning the steering wheel to the right. Be gentle with the steering  it is easier to add more steering than to correct it too much. Some guides to reversing suggest grasping the steering wheel at the very bottom. This should prevent you from over-turning the wheel and if your steering wheel is in a straight position to start with, you will know throughout the reversing maneuver, without having to look, that at the lowest point your steering wheel is again straight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you pull your boat out of the water ensure the engine has been tilted up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Either way, try to launch quickly as a courtesy to your fellow boaters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The same rules apply when putting your boat back onto the trailer, but there are a few hazards you should be aware of, especially if you're tired or feeling rushed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Keep the trailer's winch strap and safety chain connected until you reach the water's edge. It will only take a few seconds to disconnect them prior to launching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you are able to back up a few hundred feet without jackknifing your trailer or rear-ending anything you are probably ready to launch your boat at a boat ramp. If possible, select a quiet weekday morning for your first launch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pulling forward to straighten the trailer is often an easy option before continuing to reverse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start with your vehicle and the trailer as straight as possible and about a trailers length from the area into which you want to reverse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first rule when launching a boat is being prepared before you pull onto the launching ramp. That means having all your gear safely stowed, the boat key in the ignition, the boat drain plug in, the tie-down straps off, the trailer lights disconnected and a safety line connected to the boat's bow. It can be very frustrating watching someone loading fishing or picnic gear into &lt;a href=http://Ratings-On-Bike-Trailers34048.blogspot.com&gt;their&lt;/a&gt; boat or apply sunscreen to their kids while their boat is parked on the launch ramp!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Continue to reverse in a straight line using the side mirrors. Reverse slowly and carefully. When more of the trailer appears in one mirror, steer towards that mirror to start the trailer going the other way. Remember that a correction only requires a small steering movement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When the boat is ready to float off the trailer, have your boating buddy hold the bowline or tie the line to your vehicle or winch handle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once the boat has floated free of the trailer either beach the boat or tie it off to the dock with the bowline. A confident boater will have someone start the motor and move the boat away from the dock until the driver has parked the vehicle and is ready to board.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many launching problems will be avoided by making sure everything on your boat is in working order before you leave home!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Back the boat down the launch ramp and stop before the stern of the boat hangs over the water. Unlock the winch strap and remove pins or other devices used to prevent the outboard motor from tipping down. Now back the boat down until the trailer wheels are submerged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How To Launch A Boat  &lt;p&gt;When you tie up at the dock, have your vehicle keys in your pocket, retrieve your vehicle and claim a spot in line.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-2607866595620300559?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/2607866595620300559/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=2607866595620300559' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/2607866595620300559'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/2607866595620300559'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/secret-how-to-earn-extra-money-biz.html' title='The Secret How To Earn Extra Money, Biz Networking and Sales Models for Bike Trailers Businesses 3 CD Power Pack'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694039869371442902.post-9112872047532543430</id><published>2008-08-05T06:04:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-08-05T06:04:08.159-07:00</updated><title type='text'>iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat</title><content type='html'>&lt;a  href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000H4E7EO/allblogz-20?creative=327641&amp;camp=14573&amp;link_code=as1' target=_blank &gt;&lt;img hspace=2  vspace=2 src='http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419nvmIVfzL._SL500_.jpg' height=302  width=400  style='float:left;' border=0 /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Created by parents who were disappointed with the family bicycling options available, the iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle seat was made to offer families the best biking experience possible in safety and comfort. This front mounted seat offers both parent and child excellent range of vision, with the opportunity to interact &lt;a href=http://Instep-Bike-Trailer-Instructions627.blogspot.com&gt;as&lt;/a&gt; they bike together. Noted for its ease of use, the seat takes just a few minutes to install and remove, and it is equally easy and safe to load and unload the child from the seat. Providing plenty of clearance for the knees so that the adult can bike with ease, the seat is positioned so that it is easy to maintain the center of gravity. This adaptable seat fits any adult bike with a minimum of 3/4 inches of clearance on the handlebar stem.&lt;p&gt;  The iBert Safe-T seat was developed after its creators became frustrated with the available bike seat options for children. They found that bike trailers kept their kids uncomfortably far away from them, got too hot in the sun, and only provided a limited view out to the children. The rear-mounted seats presented similar problems. The kids had a limited view and it was difficult to interact with them. Additionally, the balance of the bike was off and it was not easy to load and unload the kids. Other front mounted seats were complicated to hook onto the bike and difficult to remove. These seats also did not allow knee clearance for biking, and as a result were not comfortable.&lt;p&gt;  The iBert Safe-T seat offers a variety of safety and comfort advantages compared to other child bike seat options. The iBert Safe-T seat allows you to maintain control of the bike when loading and unloading your child. To load and unload the child, you simply straddle the bike and lift the child into or out of the seat. When using the iBert seat you can always see what your child is doing and you can make sure that your child is safe and comfortable at all times. The center of gravity in the iBert seat is closer to the center of the bike making it easier to control the bike as you ride. The seat sits higher on the bike and is smooth on the bottom so that even tall riders rarely brush the bottom of the seat with their knees and if they do they just glide along the smooth edges on the bottom.&lt;p&gt;  The iBert Safe-T seat is easy to install. The patented stinger assembly attaches to any bike with a minimum of 3/4 inches on the handle bar stem. The stinger system attaches to the bike in just two minutes and the seat can then be attached and detached from the stinger in 15 seconds. If you buy additional stinger assemblies the seat can be attached to multiple bikes.&lt;p&gt;  The iBert Safe-T seat is made in the U.S.A. with safety and quality as the main objectives. While the iBert Safe-T seat is designed to meet all 1625-00 standards, at this time ASTM 1625-00 is written for rear child carriers not front mounted seats.&lt;p&gt;  &lt;strong&gt;Specifications:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Allows interaction with your child &lt;li&gt;Child has a clear view &lt;li&gt;No dirt, dust, rocks, or water thrown in child's face &lt;li&gt;Small and easy to attach &lt;li&gt;Easy and safe loading and unloading of child &lt;li&gt;Maintains center of gravity &lt;li&gt;Similar construction to rear-mounted seats &lt;li&gt;One adult can take multiple children for bike rides &lt;li&gt;Easy assembly &lt;li&gt;Full clearance for knees &lt;li&gt;Made in the USA &lt;li&gt;Recommended for children one to four years old &lt;li&gt;Maximum recommended height is 42 inches &lt;li&gt;Maximum recommended weight is 38 pounds &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;  &lt;strong&gt;What's in the Box?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt; iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Bike Seat, Stinger Assembly&lt;p&gt;  &lt;strong&gt;Manufacturer's Warranty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt; Two year limited warranty for manufacturer's defects&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Customer Review:&lt;/b&gt; Not enough clearence&lt;br&gt;I have the same issue that the other one star reviewers have.  While the seat seems promising, there just isn't enough clearance between the back of the seat and the bike seat if the bike seat is adjusted correctly.  If you're seat is adjusted correctly you should not be able to put your feet flat on the ground while sitting on the seat.  This makes it very difficult to ride with the child seat installed.  You either need to lower the bike seat or lean considerably when stopped.  For those who like to have their bike seat very low, this seat seems like it would be a lot of fun.  It is very sturdy and easy to install.  However, it is almost impossible to have the bike adjusted for an adult rider and have the seat installed correctly.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Customer Review:&lt;/b&gt; FANTASTIC! but unsafe shoulder straps&lt;br&gt;We all love this bike seat, my husband, me , and especially our daughter.  It is great in every way, easy to install, comfortable and fun for the baby, comfortable for the adult, and easy to take off. BUT, and I think this is a kind of important but, the shoulder straps are set to far apart, so that she is not really securely straped in. They slide of and just don't hit her shoulders in the right spot.  Maybe it's just my daughter, but I really don't think so....other than that we LOVE it.&lt;br clear=all&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, mountain biking is also popular in this national forest. Refer to a forest map and look for the double dotted lines or un-shaded double solid lines that indicate primitive or dirt roads and you will see many jeep tracks, logging roads, and little used forest roads where motorized traffic is infrequent enough not to interfere with bike riding. The views are beautiful from most of the roads and throughout the forest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Horse Springs campground is larger with many more sites and can accommodate larger RV's. As you look out between the canyon walls in each of these campgrounds, you'll see beautiful views of a narrow canyon floor, often dotted with small meadow-like areas and beautiful tall ponderosa pine. Some of the camp sites overlook the river, but river views are obstructed from many of the sites by surrounding trees and vegetation along the river banks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you prefer a small, tent only campground with direct views of a beautiful lake and meadow in the foreground and mountains in the background, try either Brookchar or Cutthroat campgrounds close to Springerville, AZ. Both campgrounds are located in a beautiful evergreen forest next to Big Lake and a large meadow at an elevation of approximately 9,100 feet. Most all of the sites at both campgrounds have good to excellent views of either the lake and/or meadow. Cutthroat campground sites 2, 3, 5 and 6 are closest to the lake and all of the sites at Brookchar have direct views of the lake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camping, hiking, biking and fishing with beautiful views are all available at Apache National Forest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After setting up your camp site, explore nearby recreational opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing. For hikers, there are approximately 875 miles of trails. The Forest has four National Recreation Trails: Eagle, Blue Ridge, Escudilla, and General George Crook. There is also an interpretive trail along the Mogollon Rim with spectacular views of the Colorado Plateau and the Gila-Salt River watersheds - an easy hike for young and old on a self-guided interpretive trail about a mile long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ideally, all campgrounds would overlook a beautiful natural landscape that can be seen directly from most of the camp sites. Well, we all know that many if not most camgrounds don't meet this criteria; but here are several campgrounds located in Apache National Forest that do!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Canyons, meadows, rivers, lakes, mountains and pristine evergreen and mixed forests - campgrounds in Apache National Forest have beautiful views of all this and more including excellent recreational opportunities for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another campground with beautiful views that is just a few miles down a forest road from the five mentioned above is Buffalo Crossing campground. The canyon walls at this campground are shallower and the area between the walls is much wider than the other five campgrounds in this area. Some of the sites are in a beautiful open meadow between the canyon walls and some hug the edges of one of the canyon walls forested by tall majestic ponderosa pine. Several of the sites in the meadow have views of the Black River. Because of the open meadow, this campground has lots of sun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Even though many of the camp sites don't have views of the river, you can still hear the sound of the moving water which enhances the sense of beauty of the area. The overall feeling of these campgrounds is rustic, pristine and beautiful. Since each of these five campgrounds are so close to one another, you might as well check out each one and pick out the one that suits you best, the views are similar but each has a slightly different character.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fishing opportunities abound in the area as well. Apache National Forest is considered one of the top forests in the nation for fishing and contains over 450 miles of streams and nearly 2,000 surface acres of cold water lakes. Fish species include Arctic Grayling, Rainbow, German Brown, Brook, Apache, and Cutthroat trout.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camping, Fishing, Biking and Hiking With Beautiful Views in the Apache National Forest  &lt;p&gt;Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is one of eleven National Forests in the Southwestern Region of Arizona and New Mexico and ranges in elevation from 3,500 feet to nearly 11,500 feet. It's named for the tribes that settled in this area. The area in Arizona from Mount Baldy east to Escudilla Mountain is often referred to as the White Mountains (discovered by James White in the early 1900s) and is where the campgrounds featured in this article are located - approximately 3 hours driving time from the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have an RV or tent and prefer views of a river stream bordered by narrow canyon walls, try any of five campgrounds located along the East Fork of the Black River in a scenic narrow canyon forested with majestic tall evergreen trees at elevations ranging from approximately 7,500 to 7,950 feet. Diamond Rock, Aspen, Deer Creek, Raccoon and Horse Springs campgrounds are all within a very short driving distance of each other. Each of these campgrounds (except for Horse Springs) are small and secluded having twelve or less campsites and can accommodate small RV's.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8694039869371442902-9112872047532543430?l=discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/feeds/9112872047532543430/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8694039869371442902&amp;postID=9112872047532543430' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/9112872047532543430'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8694039869371442902/posts/default/9112872047532543430'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://discount-bike-trailers83138.blogspot.com/2008/08/ibert-safe-t-front-mounted-child.html' title='iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle Seat'/><author><name>bess65745</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15280704659567979966</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
