Epinions Recent Reviews for mshuey

A great pedal, particularly in mud.

Thu, 23 May 2002 02:19:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - My review can almost be summed up in one sentence. "I can't believe I rode SPD's for so long, when I could have been riding the Time ATAC."

The only honest to goodness knock on these pedals is weight. But, I'm not a weight weenie and am a firm...

Titus Loco-Moto

Sat, 27 Apr 2002 02:01:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Let's face it, you can spend thousands on a full suspension frame. But if you want high quality construction, uniqueness, and all around ridability in a sub $1000 dollar frame, I highly recommend the Titus Loco-Moto.

Aside from great value...

Jenson USA Online Store: Jenson USA - good prices!

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:03:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Jenson USA is one of my favorite places to shop for high-end mountain bike parts. My experience with Jenson has been excellent... both in the quality of the products I received and the customer service.

Products always arrived well-packed, in...

Musician's Friend Online Store: Musicians Friend

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:54:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - My experience with Musicians Friend was essentially a positive one except that the shipping took longer than advertised. Some of this is probably due to the time of year as December is a very busy month for UPS.

The web site is well designed...

Rock Shox Psylo XC - get one!

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:33:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - I looked long and hard at a variety of different long travel single crown forks prior to buying the Psylo XC. I was particularly interested in a fork that would be affordable, suitable for long, epic, trail rides, and of course... be dependable.
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Was skeptical at first - was I dumb!

Tue, 22 May 2001 01:16:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - If you want to change your cross-country hardtail into a full suspension ride, the Thudbuster is the way to go.

My ride: An American ELF aluminum cross country hardtail. Super stiff frame that fits me perfectly, but really beats you up on...

A great trail bike

Tue, 1 May 2001 20:20:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - First let me tell you I'm rating this bike based on RIDE and FRAME QUALITY not the extraneous components this bike might come with. Most folks build this bike custom, so listening to me drone on about components is a waste in this epinion.

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A comfortable saddle!

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 01:50:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - My opinion on this saddle is based on it's comfort and performance as a saddle used on a mountain bike. Since much of my time mountain biking is spent out of the saddle, I can't really make a comment on how comfortable this saddle would be on a road...

Low cost helmet that delivers!

Sat, 28 Apr 2001 01:32:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - If you are a mountain biker on a budget looking for a good looking, great fitting helmet, consider the Mountain Man. You can spend $50 to $75 more on a helmet, but I think you might be wasting your money.

The fit:

Here's the lowdown.....

Great for small jobs!

Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:06:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - There's nothing I hate more than having to pull out a vacuum when I have a small area to clean. I'm not too keen on using the broom and dustpan either.

That's exactly where this Dirt Devil Sweeper comes in. It works like a charm on the...

Dust devil - aptly named

Sun, 22 Apr 2001 22:53:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - I'll admit that buying this hand held vacuum was a mistake... but Dirt Devil warned me right on the package. This vacuum model was called the "dust devil" - which is just about all it will pick up.

I find the Dirt Devil - Dust Devil model to...

Your tool for clean teeth!

Sat, 21 Apr 2001 17:46:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - First, let me state that I'm a bit of a cheapskate and would not have purchased this product regardless of how good it truly is. There is just something about spending $80 on a toothbrush that rubs me the wrong way. But, my wife decided to heed her...

Upper Canyon Ranch - Alder, MT

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:45:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Upper Canyon Ranch is a small, friendly, summer resort offering horseback riding, guided flyfishing trips, and just plain relaxation.

Nestled in the Ruby River Valley, near the town of Alder, it is one of my favorite places to go in Montana...

Kiev airport - Customs Agents - Watch out!

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 21:56:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - The Kiev airport is generally a pretty safe and friendly place. I even had the friendly mafia run taxi service assist me at 2:30 am when I flew in to Kiev. But if you've forgotten to get your visa and passport registered, be prepared for a little...

For good food at a good price try Legal

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:01:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - I had the pleasure of eating at two different Legal Seafood restaurants while on vacation in Boston. Since I'm from Seattle, I was interested to see how Legal compared with some of the moderate priced seafood establishments we have at home.

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St. Petersburg Mozaica Dance Performance

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 21:04:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - While in St. Petersburg this summer, I had the opportunity to see the "St. Petersburg Mozaica" at the St. Petersburg Cultural Centre. It was a great evening of Russian folk music and dancing and one of the highlights of my trip. I even enjoyed this more...

Myths & Realities: Travel in (Moscow) Russia and Ukraine

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:58:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - As I prepared to travel to Russia and Ukraine for the first time I read lots of books, talked to people who'd traveled there and searched the web for nuggets of information about both countries.

Studying all of the different snippets of...

My view on travel safety in St. Petersburg and Moscow

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:50:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Someone recently asked me if it's safe to travel to St. Petersburg and Moscow. From my own personal experience I'd have to say yes, provided that the traveler take some precautions. And let's face it... traveling in any large city regardless of the...

A good place to stay...

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 02:24:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - The Marriot Copley is a good place to stay for the business traveler (particularly if your company is picking up the tab) but certainly not a great choice for the budget traveler.

The Room:

My room was neat and clean and offered an...

Blow is a must see for Depp fans...

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 02:06:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Johnny Depp will definitely receive an Oscar nod for his portrayal of George Jung. It is truly one of Depp's finest performances to date. His performance is thoughtful and intriguing... in line with the type of character he played in "What's eating...

Netflip.com: Netflipping for CASH

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 23:25:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Intro:

The main reason I selected to use the NetFlip service was to earn some extra cash and add it to my portfolio of "get paid for" web sites. I heard through a variety of sources that NetFlip actually does pay you for your time and...

Perfect Storm almost perfect...

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:30:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - As I've mentioned in past reviews, I'm never very excited by movies that have been adapted from a book. The Perfect Storm is an exception to this. George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg team up for two hours of high drama on the high seas. We've seen them...

Only if you can't or won't read the book

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 23:09:26 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - Kuki Gallman's memoirs are brought to the silver screen in this movie adaptation of her book about her life in Kenya. Unfortunately, like most adaptations it fails to deliver the character and plot development that the book would.

I am not a...

This bee has lost it's sting

Sun, 31 Dec 2000 04:08:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - I grabbed this movie for a few reasons... the story looked intriguing and it actually looked like it was something I could watch with the whole family. I always have enjoyed Janeane Garofalo, too... which was another reason for selecting this movie.
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A great little car

Tue, 26 Dec 2000 13:16:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mshuey - I originally bought my 1993 Ford Escort in 1994 for $8200. It had 13k miles on it and had been a loaner car for a local dealership. The reason I bought this car was to replace a clapped out Hyundai (the biggest mistake I'd ever made in a car...