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Coach Rick Schultz

Does Crank Length Matter?

By Rick Schultz In about 15 minutes, GCN Tech did a pretty good job in this video discussing a complicated subject. Still, what was discussed is just the tip of the iceberg, and I'm afraid many cyclists will listen to them, invest in shorter-cranks (vs. "right-sized" crank arms as I call them – they become right-sized after the bike fit) without making other adjustments and … [Read more...] about Does Crank Length Matter?

Quick Tip: Check Internal Clearance When Replacing Wheel Bearings

By Rick Schultz A short tech tip to consider if you install your own replacement wheel bearings and they don’t spin as well as the original bearings. The bearing manufacturers understand that the industry uses different tolerances, so they have come up with a solution called Internal Clearance. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Check Internal Clearance When Replacing Wheel Bearings

What makes a high quality carbon fiber bike frame?

By Rick Schultz Just watched a video where a mechanic discusses why he prefers one frame compared to another, in this case, Trek vs. Giant. … [Read more...] about What makes a high quality carbon fiber bike frame?

Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Review: Installing, Updating, and Riding

By Rick Schultz New ZWIFT Direct Drive Trainer https://us.zwift.com/pages/zwift-hub I’m running this on ROUVY Hot Easy 5-minute assembly Solid trainer for the price Not Zwift tries to force you into creating a paid membership. After three days of prodding, Zwift finally said that you can calibrate without a subscription. After firmware update, … [Read more...] about Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Review: Installing, Updating, and Riding

Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Unboxing

By Rick Schultz New ZWIFT Direct Drive Trainer https://us.zwift.com/pages/zwift-hub Price MSRP: From $499 Source: Bike shops, Websites Features: Similar to the Wahoo KICKR CORE (Wahoo is suing over it.) How Obtained: Purchased Summary: 5-minute easy setup … [Read more...] about Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Unboxing

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