Newsletter Issue No. 1190

September 11, 2025

Knog Issues Recall on Early Batches of 4 Models of Blinder Lights

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Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

In July we reviewed a Knog Blinder 900 headlight, which we liked a lot. It’s still regularly used and working just as nicely as it did during the review.

Several of you readers commented that you have Knog Blinder lights that work well for you too. Here’s our review with your comments at the bottom.

The other day Knog reached out sharing information on a recall of early batches of the Knog Blinder lights. They were manufactured with batteries that can fail and pose a fire hazard. Read more.


Your Heart Rate Is Not My Heart Rate (And Why That’s Important)

By Lars Hundley

Last week’s article about my AC failure and Zwift racing sparked an interesting response. One reader unsubscribed with this parting shot: “Reading about that guy’s AC failure and his disappointment not to exceed 165 bpm confirmed that your publication and my cycling experience occupy separate universes.” Read more.


On the Bike Is Not the Time to Warmly Embrace Failure

By Kevin Kolodziejski

You don’t know her well, but well enough to know she just rode far better than she’s ever ridden before on this group ride. So you pedal over to her car afterwards to tell her so.  And yes, you do have an ulterior motive — if she appears to be single.

As you approach her, though, what she appears to be is distraught. Your compliment doesn’t change that, so you ask her what’s wrong. You find out six months ago, she the pulled the plug on a promising career to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. And moments ago, she checked her phone and found out she failed the bar exam. Read more.


Trek Ion R and Flare R City Light Set – Quick Review

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By Sheri Rosenbaum

To improve visibility to others and safety, cars have daytime running lights (DRLs). So, it only makes sense that cyclists use them, too. 

No matter the type of riding I’m doing, my bike always has DRLs attached and on. I can attest that DRLs have saved me from being hit more times than I care to count. They help drivers see me coming and better judge my oncoming speed so they don’t pull out in front of me. Read more.


Will an epic bicycle journey help me overcome my anxieties?

Question: I know you rode your bicycle self-supported across America. I’m thinking of doing that too, but I am by nature a nervous and anxious person, and I am often depressed. Do you think an epic trip such as yours will help me overcome those shortcomings? —Anonymous Read more.


Other Cool Things to Read

VeloNews: How Pro Riders Chase ‘Race Weight’ 
Meduza.io: French cyclist arrested in Russia while trying to break record for fastest Eurasia crossing
Bike Rumor: Cosmic SLR 45: Mavic Moves to a Wider Rim and Ceramic Bearings
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