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By Elizabeth Wicks (Note from Coach John Hughes: Elizabeth Wicks, 71, lives in the central Massachusetts area just north of Worcester and has been an endurance cyclist for 20 years. She rides year-round and logged 5,500 miles in 2013, 5,700 miles in 2014 and 5,824 miles so far in 2015 (aiming for 6,000). She has…
By Ed Pavelka HOT! Reduces risk of saddle abrasion Not greasy — washes easily from skin and shorts Economical — a tube lasts for months NOT! Disappears in wet conditions www.pacelineproducts.com Price: $11.95 for 8-oz. tube Source: bike shops, catalogs How obtained: cold cash RBR advertiser: no Tested: 8 years We’re not going to…
By Stan Purdum In my recent article, “Riding Your Ebike with Cyclists on Regular Bikes,” I mentioned that I had installed a chainring from Wolf Tooth that corrected a chain-dropping problem I was experiencing on my ebike, which has only a single chainring on the crank and no derailleur. (In bicycle lingo, a single ring…
by Lars Hundley Macfox X1-S Electric Bike, $1,189 (single battery) / $1,488 (dual battery)https://macfoxbike.com/products/macfox-x1 Hot! Stylish mini-bike/dirt bike aesthetic that teenagers love. 500W motor (750W peak) delivers solid acceleration and a top speed of 25 mph. Fat 20″ x 4″ knobby tires provide excellent stability and grip on various surfaces. Long motorcycle-style seat is comfortable…
By Rick Schultz, MBA, DBA HOT! In-Mold polycarbonate shell, EPS liner To keep your head cool, 24 large vents are provided Bug netting to prevent bees and other insects from flying into helmet – my favorite feature! ‘Competition+’ fit-system with 4 height adjustments Lightweight: 245g vs 260gm of last generation SUPERLIGHT Safety – CPSC Certified…
QUESTION: I read your advice in Off-Season Training for Roadies about buying a used “beater bike” for sloppy roads. My local shop has an old mountain bike with a rigid fork for sale. It’s in great shape and the price is right, but are mountain bikes OK for road training? — Perry C. COACH FRED:…
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