Today's QT is another homegrown one, from Tech Editor Jim Langley. It's probably safe to say that if Jim didn't know this, not many people do. Here's what he wrote: Thanks to the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association I recently learned that all these years I've been using the wrong screwdriver to turn the limit screws on Japanese derailleurs! It turns out that there … [Read more...] about Use the Correct Japanese Standard Screwdriver on Limit Screws
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Lubing Brake and Derailleur ‘Pivots’
By Jim Langley Last week we went over don’ts and do’s for bike washing. The final don’t was to not forget to relube after cleaning the bike. I said “be sure to lube the brake and derailleur pivots.” To this advice a reader named Michael wrote, “What type of lube do you recommend for the brake and derailleur pivots? I ride mostly dry pavement and use Pro Gold ProLink on my … [Read more...] about Lubing Brake and Derailleur ‘Pivots’
Capsule Bike Reviews from CycloFest
By Paul Smith RBR’s John Marsh and I attended CycloFest 2016 at the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., October 20-21.This was the inaugural CycloFest, put on by the organizers of Interbike to make it easier for East Coast buyers, exhibitors and bicycle enthusiasts to come together. The set up resembled the Outdoor Demo area of Interbike, with over 500 … [Read more...] about Capsule Bike Reviews from CycloFest