By Jim Langley Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement … [Read more...] about 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
Winter Riding
How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement winter rides or … [Read more...] about How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?
Question: I've been riding a fixed-gear bike occasionally for a few years, mainly during the winter months. I've enjoyed the purity of the riding experience, and the workout is definitely intensified and compressed. However, besides the fear of crashing, which seems to keep my senses sharpened, I am concerned that riding a fixed gear increases my risk of knee injury, especially … [Read more...] about Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?
Fleece Headbands are Great for the Neck Too
Editor's Note: We really need some new Quick Tips! We're running very low. Please see the link at the bottom for how to send in your QTs. Thanks in advance! Today's QT comes to us from Doug Williams, a Canadian roadie who knows a thing or two about riding in cool to cold weather. He writes: My Quick Tip is the versatility of (polar) fleece headbands. I use them … [Read more...] about Fleece Headbands are Great for the Neck Too
Question of the Week
Today's QoW is pegged to Elizabeth Wicks' article "Clothing is Key to Enjoyable Winter Riding." Click to go to the Question of the Week page and vote. When you ride outdoors in the winter, which part of you gets the coldest? Don't forget: You can find the weekly poll both on the Home Page and in the 3rd column in the Talk to RBR section. … [Read more...] about Question of the Week