Epinions Recent Reviews for mar4k

Acceptable Low-Volume Workgroup Printer

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:26:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - My company purchased two HP LaserJet 1300n printers, one for our Customer Service department and one for our Accounting department. Both of ours have the optional secondary paper cassettes. As with most HP laser printers these days, setup is almost a...

You Get What You Pay For

Sun, 17 Aug 2003 03:52:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I received my Flex Mirror as a holiday gift. I had always been skeptical about handlebar-mounted mir...

A Gem of a Helmet at a Rock-Bottom Price

Sun, 17 Aug 2003 03:31:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - If you're researching the purchase of your first bike helmet, you're probably wondering which helmet...

A very good VCR at a low price

Wed, 21 May 2003 03:42:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I'll start out with my impressions of this VCR, which are generally positive. For a quick-reference of my rants and raves, jump to the end. I began shopping for a new Hi-Fi Stereo VCR when my old VCR, a mono Zenith model, began eating tapes. The Sony...

Great city tire

Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:50:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - If you're just revisiting this review for an update, please skip to the end. Latest update: 7/31/2006 My review would be incomplete without a little history. I've been in search of the ideal tire for my commutes in Chicago, IL for several years now...

A Great Small Bicycle Headlight

Thu, 5 Dec 2002 03:53:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - The Cateye HL-500II is a fine little bicycle headlight for helping others see you at night. It's a good choice for the short-distance city after-dusk rider, but it does not bathe the road ahead with bright light for serious night riding. The...

Probably the best bike security cable available

Thu, 5 Dec 2002 02:54:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - What can one say about a security cable? This one is lightweight and strong, and has a convenient Velcro band attached for easy wrap-up and storage. Kryptonite claims that its braided steel design is "more resistant to cutting" (presumably sawing - see...

A Good Choice in Wet Lubes

Thu, 5 Dec 2002 02:23:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - Before reading this review, it is necessary to understand a bit about bicycle lubricants. There are a number of different kinds, each with their advantages and disadvantages.

The first, most basic kind is the venerable wet lubricant, which is...

A Lot Better than Car Wash and a Toothbrush

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:15:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - What more is there to say? This stuff simply does a great job of cleaning grime off of bike parts.

Mostly, I use it in my Pedro's Chain Cleaning Machine, where it makes short work of the otherwise arduous chore of cleaning my chain. It takes...

A fine knobby tire for a hybrid bike

Fri, 8 Mar 2002 17:16:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I own a Giant Cypress hybrid bicycle (see my review of the Giant Cypress on this site), which I ride all year round, mostly to a train station a few miles away in bad or cold weather. I was a bit concerned that the mostly-slick tires that came with the...

Performance Bicycle Online Online Store: An Online Bicycle Superstore

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:23:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I have ordered a number of times from Performance Bicycle Online, and overall, my experiences with them have been more than satisfactory.

First of all, one would be hard-pressed to find a bike shop that matches Performance Bicycle's selection,...

Great Ride, but the Quality is as Low as the Price

Wed, 7 Nov 2001 18:46:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I walked into my local bike shop looking for a bicycle to ride to the train station, about 2 miles from home, on days when bad or cold weather would make riding all the way to work uncomfortable. I walked out with a 2001 Giant Cypress.

I had...

An excellent compromise of weight and durability

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 03:47:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - A good U-bolt lock has a solid, alloy shackle that is nearly impossible to cut through with conventional tools, and a lock that is well-shielded from attack by tools and nearly impossible to pick. The Kryptonite Evolution 2000 ATB fits this description...

Fuhgeddaboudit

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 17:14:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I bought a KryptoCable II to secure my Huffy junker bike at the train station. Simply put, it's not effective: the bike was stolen anyway.

I used this lock knowing very well that it would not stop a determined bike thief, but I was using it to...

A good value if you find it at a discount

Thu, 7 Jun 2001 12:49:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I purchased the NightRider SuperSport lighting system for my after-dark commutes, which take place partly on city streets and partly on an off-road bike path that is generally not well-lit and has a few pitch-black areas. The system has performed...

A fine all-around tire for your hybrid

Wed, 6 Jun 2001 02:02:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - My 2000 Cannondale H400 hybrid came equipped with a pair of 700x38c IRC Advantage Pro tires. They proved to be fine all-around performers. (Note that since I tend to carry a fair amount of cargo in my panniers, I pump my tires up to 90 psi; the maximum...

Excellent city commuter bicycle

Fri, 25 May 2001 15:08:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mar4k - I've been riding my Cannondale H400, purchased in June, 2000, for over a year now. My average commute is about 11 miles in each direction. In short, this is the best bicycle I've ever owned.

The H400 was recommended to me by my local bike shop...