Question: I’ve always been told to hold the brake hoods during out-of-saddle climbing. They say this makes it easier to breathe. But I see many pros climbing with their hands on the handlebar drops as if they were sprinting. What made the old advice obsolete? —Stan M.
Question: How much does rain — and wearing a rain jacket — affect the aerodynamics of a ride and thereby the speed? Is there a best way to achieve speed in a wet race or fast group ride? — Dave G. RBR Replies: In a rainy ride or race, the issue isn’t speed so much as traction….
Today’s pair of QTs comes to us from long-time Premium Member Russ Starke, who writes: Two Quick Tip ideas. We had the wettest May ever in central Virginia, with the high humidity causing lots of fogging issues for glasses. Here’s an old SCUBA trick to help with that: Use regular toothpaste (not gel) on the…
HOT! A26 Alloy Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Strong and reliable Seemingly unlimited rider weight limit Tubeless-compatible CC 56 Carbon Clinchers Pronounced aero advantage Compare favorably to other high-end wheelsets Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Durable and reliable NOT! A26 Alloy Average lightness for the price point CC 56 Carbon Clinchers…
By Coach Fred Matheny One thing that has stood out in both the Tour de France and the US Pro Challenge this year is the extreme descending position adopted by many riders on steep descents. Instead of using the traditional method of sitting on the saddle with the hands next to the stem and pedals…
