We asked which bike saddle was the most comfortable for cycling and you responded with a big range of different brands and models! If you're considering a new saddle for your bike and read this list, you're going to have a lot of choices to suffer over before you make a decision. Heck, I'm eyeing several of them and I like my saddle! Did we leave out your favorite? Hit … [Read more...] about Most Comfortable Road Bike Saddle: RBR Readers Speak
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Thoughts On Campagnolo’s 12-Speed Road Groups
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The road technical development that dominated my inbox last week was Campagnolo’s new Super Record and Record 12-Speed groups - the first 12-speed components to hit the road market (available in May or June 2018). Having had a few days to think about it and knock it around with riding buddies, I still have more questions than answers about … [Read more...] about Thoughts On Campagnolo’s 12-Speed Road Groups
Top Cycling Accounts to Follow on Instagram
Not even 10 years ago, the only time you'd really see what a pro cyclist was up to is by reading about them in publications like Velonews or sites like Cyclingnews.com or catching the rare cycling event or interview on television. But now, with social media services like Instagram, you can follow your favorite cyclists and see what they're up to from day to day. It's … [Read more...] about Top Cycling Accounts to Follow on Instagram
How to Fix a Loose Cassette on a Bike Part 2: Follow Up and a Few More Tips
Jim's Tech Talk by Jim Langley Last week’s Tech Talk on getting the tools to be able to tighten a loose cassette received some questions worth answering, and comments worth sharing. So we’ll keep the cog conversation going for another week. If you missed part 1, you can read it here: How to Fix a Loose Cassette on a Bike. First up, Doug Kirk raised a couple of great … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Loose Cassette on a Bike Part 2: Follow Up and a Few More Tips
How to Fix a Loose Cassette on a Bike
Jim’s Tech Talk, By Jim Langley Tool Up to Fix a Loose Cassette The other morning on my short almost all-downhill commute to the office my Cervelo S5 started making an awful rattle. I knew straight away what it was because nothing else on road bikes makes quite as loud and metallic a sound. What had happened is the cassette lockring had loosened. That’s the small part that … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Loose Cassette on a Bike
Garneau Course Air Lite II Cycling Shoes Review
HOT Super comfortable from the very first ride Stiff carbon sole for greater power transfer X-Comfort Zone technology accommodates B-D+ widths Plenty of venting keeps feet cool Low stack height Two Boa closures for dialed in fit and avoids pressure on sensitive tissue Includes 3 types of arch supports for custom fit Light weight … [Read more...] about Garneau Course Air Lite II Cycling Shoes Review
Bontrager Circuit MIPS Road Helmet Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT Great price for a MIPS helmet Blendr Magnetic mount system for Bontrager lights or GoPro camera Boa® System closure for easy adjustment Comfortable and lightweight Large vents and internal recessed channels for increased airflow AgION antimicrobial pads wick moisture and eliminates odors 1-year crash replacement guarantee … [Read more...] about Bontrager Circuit MIPS Road Helmet Review
Overinflation Explosion: A Cautionary Tale About Very Wide Tires
Jim's Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week I’m sharing what I consider an important safety message for anyone riding the road or gravel on wide tires. By "wide," I mean rubber that's more than 35mm wide. You can now purchase 700 x 38, 40 and even fatter tires. Rubber this wide will only fit on bicycles designed with the frame and fork clearance to accept it. There are … [Read more...] about Overinflation Explosion: A Cautionary Tale About Very Wide Tires
Pearl Izumi Elite Pursuit Speed Jersey and P.R.O. Escape Bib Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum 4.5 stars Hot! Jersey Fabric provides cooling and moisture management Wind tunnel tested Speed Sleeve reduces drag New hem design with rear grippers Full-length zipper for easy venting Bibs V-strap drop-tail make nature breaks fast and easy Amazingly comfortable P.R.O. Escape 1:1® Chamois Minimal seaming and raw edge hems for added … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Elite Pursuit Speed Jersey and P.R.O. Escape Bib Shorts Review
Castelli Nano Flex+ Armwarmers, Legwarmers and Kneewarmers Review
By Lars Hundley 4.5 stars Hot! Silicone grippers on both sides of warmers Nano Flex material repels water, but is breathable. Both a full leg warmer and a knee warmer option. … [Read more...] about Castelli Nano Flex+ Armwarmers, Legwarmers and Kneewarmers Review
Using a 1200-Lumen Taillight in Daylight
by Stan Purdum In “Living to Ride Another Day” in the March 8, 2018 Road Bike Rider newsletter about daytime running lights used by cyclist Dave Cardarella on his tandem bicycle, I said that one of his taillights is a “1200 lumen import.” I added that Dave had mounted it “on the left side of the left end of the stoker’s handlebar, on the bottom of the drop so as not to … [Read more...] about Using a 1200-Lumen Taillight in Daylight
RBR Readers Respond – Your Tips on Customizing Cassette Gearing
Jim’s Tech Talk Ride total: 8,849 Your Tips on Customizing Cassette Gearing Last week, we ran a tech Q & A, based on a question from reader Tom Lowry, who asked whether it’s possible to use cassette gearing combinations other than what’s available from the usual suspects, such as Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo. He wasn’t happy with his Shimano 11-32 cassette and wanted to … [Read more...] about RBR Readers Respond – Your Tips on Customizing Cassette Gearing
174 Hudson Convertible Pannier / Backpack Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Convertible Pannier Backpack: … [Read more...] about 174 Hudson Convertible Pannier / Backpack Review
Are Crankarms That Are Too Long Causing Your Knee Pain?
By Rick Shultz, MBA, DBA Over the past 18 months, I have collected crank arm length data from my bike fit clients. During the bike fit interview process, most of my clients volunteer that they have had prior bike fits, but they are still in pain. Many have had refits and even been to chiropractors, but are still experiencing knee pain. Most of the issues I have resolved … [Read more...] about Are Crankarms That Are Too Long Causing Your Knee Pain?
What to Wear in Various Weather
What to Wear Cycling in Varying Weather, a Conversation with Coach Ertl This column began in early December when I started trading emails with Coach David Ertl. Coach Ertl lives and rides in Iowa. I grew up in neighboring Missouri and can attest to the terrible weather (and the 100-degree-plus extremes — in normal years!) possible in that part of the world. What follows is … [Read more...] about What to Wear in Various Weather