Parts & Equipment

How Can I Get Home if My Cassette Blows?

You're 10 miles from home and the cassette stops working -- the cogs spin freely without powering the bike. Is there a fix that will let can let you continue riding?

SRAM 'DoubleTap' Brake/Shift Levers

Japan's Shimano and Italy's Campagnolo have owned the road component market for the last quarter century. Now Chicago-based SRAM, intends to challenge the Big Two. How could SRAM's single shift lever allow gear changes in each direction? The secret is revealed and it's simple. RBR has details about the inner workings.

High Levers

Ever notice that some pros angle the brake lever in an odd position? They’re putting the levers high on the curve of the handlebar. Instead of creating a horizontal platform, the hoods angle upward by 30-40 degrees. Apparently, this position helps riders compensate for a large difference between saddle height and handlebar height. Read what Coach Fred Matheny has to say.