This tip comes to us from RBR reader Tom Pennello, among the many of you who have read and offered comments/tips to Jim Langley Tech Talk Your Tips on Preventing Home Bicycle Thefts links to the first one) about how to keep your bikes stored safely at home, and out of the reach of thieves. Here's what Tom wrote: In Your Tips on … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Set Up a Privacy Zone on Strava
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Quick Tip: Decide Where You Stand on Replacing Bike Components
By Jim Langley There are different schools of thought on replacing components, so you have to figure out what camp you belong to. Some people want to get every last inch out of their components and are perfectly willing to keep them going even if the performance drops off a bit. Then, the other camp wants things to operate perfectly and they replace components before their … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Decide Where You Stand on Replacing Bike Components
Secure Your Front Wheel While in the Work Stand
When your bike is on a bike repair stand and you rotate the bike so the front wheel is higher than the rear wheel, the front wheel will flop to the side if you let go – and it can slam into your frame. Not good. They sell handlebar holders to prevent this. But don’t waste your money. Just get some thick rubber bands and keep them with the stand. When you’re done … [Read more...] about Secure Your Front Wheel While in the Work Stand
Quick Note: I’m Out Wednesday Through Friday
Just a quick note to let you know that I will be out of pocket Wednesday through Friday of this week. I am having surgery to remove the plate and eight screws in my clavicle that resulted from my crash nearly two years ago. The residual radiated nerve pain, stiffness and discomfort finally led me to make the extremely difficult decision to have the surgery to remove the … [Read more...] about Quick Note: I’m Out Wednesday Through Friday
Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks
Today's QT comes to us from Sheri Rosenbaum, who also wrote the Weatherneck System review in today's issue. A Chicago resident, Sheri is our RBR Crew expert in handling cold weather. She rides on occasion in temps as low as 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's what Sheri wrote: Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks My feet get cold even when I'm wearing purpose-built … [Read more...] about Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks