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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Why I Don’t Use the LeMond Formula for Saddle Height
By Rick Schultz This question has come up several times while bike fitting clients. “Do you use the LeMond Formula to determine saddle height?” RBR has covered the subject in the past here: Which Saddle Height Method Is Correct? In that article, it's correctly noted that the thickness of the pedals, the thickness of the soles of the shoes, as well as the thickness … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Use the LeMond Formula for Saddle Height
Titanium (Quick-Release) Skewers – How Safe Are They, Are They Worth It?
By Rick Schultz Over a decade ago, bicycle component manufacturers started moving from steel to titanium. At the time, they didn’t understand that titanium is a notch sensitive metal. The first pedals to use titanium for the spindles (axles) snapped and several cyclists were seriously injured. Several years ago, a friend who was a bike shop owner got a pair of titanium … [Read more...] about Titanium (Quick-Release) Skewers – How Safe Are They, Are They Worth It?
2022 GOREWEAR C5 Opti Bib Shorts Review
By Rick Schultz I test a pair of GOREWEAR C5 Opti Bib Shorts. As with all other Gore products tested, these are also of the highest comfort and quality. And, like before, these bib shorts did not disappoint. … [Read more...] about 2022 GOREWEAR C5 Opti Bib Shorts Review
Bike Fitness Coaching Product of the Year 2022
By Rick Schultz It’s been an interesting year, with lots of people returning to the workplace after a long time at home. Cyclists are also returning to cycling with new bikes and new pains at a greater frequency. As an IBFI level 4 fitter and instructor, I help clients eliminate most of these pains by using the correct equipment for that specific person. … [Read more...] about Bike Fitness Coaching Product of the Year 2022