Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley After last week’s column on Dropped Chains with Chain Keepers a reader named “Phil” and Harvey Miller recommended other ways to deal with the problem of dropped chains, front derailleurs and chain keepers. Which is to do away with the double chainring and front derailleur by going to an alternative system. … [Read more...] about Front Derailleur / Double Chainring Alternatives
What basic skills are needed to ride a bike on the road?
QUESTION: I’ve heard people talk about how easy it is to ride a bike, but what are the basic skills you need to ride on the road? —Dave S. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: After stage 5 of the Paris-Nice bicycle race recently, a roaming camera operator captured a scene of professional racer Romain Bardet riding toward his team bus and being joined by his 3-year-old son Angus, … [Read more...] about What basic skills are needed to ride a bike on the road?
Hollow Alpaca Ski Socks Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hollow Socks Price: $49.99 (on sale at time of review $39.99) Sizes: Medium: Men 8-10 (US) | Women 7-10 (US), Large: Men 10.5-13 (US) | Women 10.5-12 (US), XL: Men 13.5-15 (US) Materials: 58% premium baby alpaca fiber, 40% nylon, and 2% Spandex Colors: Black or Grey Fit: True to size Where manufactured: USA Availability: … [Read more...] about Hollow Alpaca Ski Socks Review
KOM Cycling Saddle Bag with Garmin Varia mount Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum KOM Cycling Price: $39.99 Color: Black Mount Compatibility: Garmin Varia RVR315 and RTL515 Availability: Online How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about KOM Cycling Saddle Bag with Garmin Varia mount Review
Demystifying eSports: An interview with Kristen Kulchinsky
By Sheri Rosenbaum One of the fastest-growing sports in the world is eSports. Participation is in the millions, and market size value is in the billions. The rapid growth of eSports was primarily due to the pandemic, and there are no signs of it slowing. With platforms like Zwift, cycling racing lends itself easily to the eSport world, seeing growth in both participants … [Read more...] about Demystifying eSports: An interview with Kristen Kulchinsky