Jim Langley

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks for the comments and questions about last week’s Chain Care how-to. Let’s keep the link love going with your tips, recommendations and I’ll answer a couple of related queries that came in. … [Read more...] about Chain Care Part 2

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley No doubt you’ve heard of the cobbler whose children are without shoes because he’s too busy fixing everybody else’s to attend to his own family. That’s kind of like yours truly’s chain care program. A bit like the soul man, I’m busy enough working on other people’s bicycles that I have less time for my own. So, I follow the most basic clean … [Read more...] about Basic & Obsessive Chain Care

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Cost: $64.95 How obtained: Sample from the company RBR sponsor? No Availability: retail and online Website: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/75-Mini-Tools/1369-ALiEN-X I’m a sucker for all-in-one bicycle multi-tools. So one of my favorite gifts over the holidays was Topeak’s ALiEN X, the updated version of their … [Read more...] about Topeak ALiEN X Multi-Tool Quick Review

Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley A few weeks back, retired engineer and South Carolinian roadie Will Haltiwanger asked if we could have a column featuring things that people have come up with for their cycling that are “a bit outside the box.” I liked the idea and shared his nifty home-made seat tube plug. He removes his leather saddle and seatpost from the bike when it’s … [Read more...] about More Outside the Box Cycling Hacks

Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Yes, it might be crazy to be talking about gifts so close to Christmas. But, maybe you’ll get a certificate or some funny money as a present and want to buy your own Christmas toy. Or perhaps you’re still shopping and gifting last-minute virtually due to covid. Either way, I want to make a suggestion based on what I picked. It’s something that … [Read more...] about A Gift Worth Giving – Even if it’s to Yourself