Quick Tip: Options for Shorter Cranks
By Rick Schultz The more research that I do for my bike fit clients, the more that points to starting a bike fit with the correct length crank arms.
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Quick Tip: Why is my FTP lower on the trainer?
By Rick Schultz For those that have been cycling both indoors and outside (In Real Life – IRL), these two related questions come up all of the time. “Why is my trainer harder to ride (i.e., harder to pedal) than my road bike IRL?” “Why is my FTP lower inside than IRL?”
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Quick Tip: Chain Lube Lessons from a Chain Tester
By Rick Schultz Lessons Learned from an actual tester of chains. I will attest Thomas Prehn’s reply regarding wax-based lubes. Not to be confused with paraffin-wax, two manufacturers I have tested were Squirt and Smoove.
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LOOK – KEO 2 MAX CARBON Pedals Review (Long Term 2 Year Test)
By Rick Schultz Price MSRP: $135.00 KEO 2 MAX CARBON – LOOK Cycle Source: Bike shops, Websites Features: 500 sq.mm. contact area, Carbon Pedal Body How Obtained: Manufacturers sample Summary: Good pedal, for outside riding. Hot Solid platform, no rocking of the foot when applying power No issues with the carbon, no cracking, no issues…
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Ancora – Premium Expansion Plug For Carbon Steerer Tubes
By Rick Schultz Hot Very Large surface area offers carbon steerer tube full support against over-compression from overtightening the stems’ pinch bolts. Easy / simple installation Low cost for the protection it offers Not None Identified