This Week’s RBR Newsletter Sponsor


By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher HOT! High quality technical fabric Form-fitting and comfortable Warm and surprisingly wind-resistant Tights have large, comfortable chamois Reflective material in strategic spots Great option vs. several layers NOT! Steep price for super-premium quality No zippered legs make tights hard to put on Lack of colors may be off-putting www.skins.net…
By Rick Schultz GORE sent a summer jersey to check out, ride with and tell them what we think. As always, GOREWEAR clothing is top quality and works as intended. Following is a quick review on a lightweight summer jersey. For $90, it’s a great value for a great jersey.
By Joshua Cohen HOT! low bulk finger dexterity windproof & waterproof comfortable wool liner long cuffs seal out cold NOT! no insulation against freezing temps can become damp inside no palm padding sizing runs small www.sealskinz.com Price: $35-$50 Source: website, camping/boating stores, catalogs Color: black Materials: inner: Merino wool, laminated Porelle P540 membrane; outer: acrylic/Elastane,…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Artex 2.5-layer, seam tapped, waterproof, windproof, breathable fabric Lightweight and packable rain jacket Core zipper vents and back venting aid in flow-through ventilation 360 degrees of 3M™ reflective trim and bright green color increase rider visibility Longer sleeves with adjustable cuffs and a drop tail for better coverage to keep the…
By Jim Langley Last week one of my teammates mentioned that he was being driven crazy by a drivetrain click. Every time his right pedal passed 5 o’clock, he heard and felt a pronounced click. I enjoy finding and fixing bicycle noises and have a popular page on the subject on my website…
By Jim Langley Almost with the dawn of the Internet, in 1998, I started a cycling website. I don’t get to work on it anywhere near as much as I should or would like to. Yet, it has still swelled to more than 200 pages of what I like to think is helpful and fun…