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Newsletter Issue No. 1189
September 4, 2025 A Different Take on Dealing With Cyclist Haters Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The story last week in newsletter #1188 entitled Bike Hater Meets His Match – Will You?, reminded me of a similar tale that had a different outcome. I’m sharing it below. First though, I don’t consider these people…
Newsletter Issue No. 1134
August 15, 2024 Quick Look: Connex Chainring Wear Indicator Tool Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the interest of providing every possible tool for checking your drivetrain – and thanks to RBR co-founder Ed Pavelka tipping me off to it, I present the Connex Chainring Wear Indicator. Read more. Will Being Halfhearted About Your…
Newsletter Issue No. 1135
August 22, 2024 Product Review: Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand comes in handy if you have bikes with open bottom bracket axles (also called spindles). It’s compatible with cranks that have 13, 18 and 20mm open axles. To use it you simply lift…
Newsletter Issue No. 1086
September 14, 2023 My 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris: 1200 km in 73hr 25min. By Coach John Hughes I was lying on the lawn at the finish of the 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP). Other riders asked my wife in French. “Why isn’t he having a free beer?” “He’s exhausted and his butt is very sore.” She responded in French….
Newsletter Issue No. 964
May 6, 2021 Anti-Aging: How To Slow The Loss Of Fitness & Regain It During Recovery, Part 1 By Coach John Hughes Unfortunately for many of us aging includes more time off the bike due to injury, illness, surgery, etc. Fortunately, the more years you’ve been riding the less fitness you’ll lose and the faster…
Newsletter Issue No. 1187
August 21, 2025 Why Dropped Handlebars are Usually the Best Choice for Road Riding Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Not too long ago in one of our Quick Tips stories, we answered the question, “Are drop bars better?” I want to add a little to the original answer because dropped (also called “drop” or…