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This vacuum works very well. A little heavy, and maybe louder than most, but for the price it works exceptionally well.
Photek T bar for

The best bar tape. Lasts twice as long as Cinelli. The adhesive is really tough. A little short.
Fizik Bicycle Bar Tape

I detest anything obstructing the view through the windshield, whether it’s knickknacks hanging from the rear-view mirror or something suction-cupped to the windshield.
I’m also not inclined to have mounts or evidence of dashboard electronics be visible from outside the car when I am not in it.
With this friction mount the view is clear, there are no suction cup marks on the windshield, and it’s heavy enough to hold the GPS steady through fairly hard turns and the finger-tapping on the screen. The bottom is also textured to grab the dashboard.
When parked, take the GPS with you or hide it, and hide the mount under the seat or back floorboard (if you have tinted windows to keep out prying eyes.)
A BIG bonus for some cars is that using this mount puts the screen on pretty much the same azimuth as (some) dashboard instruments, thus fewer and smaller movements to see or interact with the screen. Smart ergonomics.
I’m not sure why anyone would mount the permanent adhesive “horn” to their dashboard that comes with Garmins and to be fair, the suction-cup mount included with Garmins isn’t all bad… it’s just on the windshield demanding further reach, etc.

And has been stated many times already, the mount allows for easy transfer to a different vehicle.

This mount is worth every penny in my book.

Swagman Bar Adapter Deluxe

Excellent bike for the price. I read many reviews about this bike and other bikes. For the price, one couldn’t go wrong. From ordering to assembling the bike, I haven’t had a complaint. I did however, have a missing seat quick release, and when I contacted the CSR, she was most helpful and even got a laugh when I told her the seat wouldn’t stay in place. I have since received the missing part, and am able to ride without the threat of getting literally turned around. With that said, I do have two issues with the bike. First, as previously stated in several reviews, the seat is not comfortable. GET A GEL SEAT, or at least a cover. It is a very nice looking seat, but after the first week of riding 8 miles round trip to work, I was saddle sore. Secondly, the shifting is only so-so. I have had at least two times where the chain wouldn’t go into the gear, and I had to flip gears around. This is a light weight, very smooth bike. I look forward to many more rides on the Volare.

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