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Comparing the Super Chucks: Silca Hiro vs. Hirame HP-20 Pump Head

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Back in June we reviewed Silca's top-end pump chuck, the Hiro. Pump "chucks" are also called "heads." They are the mechanism found on the end of pump hoses that attach the pump to the tire valve for an airtight connection. The Hiro is a versatile chuck. It can be used as an adapter that fits into the built-in pump chucks on most pumps. This … [Read more...] about Comparing the Super Chucks: Silca Hiro vs. Hirame HP-20 Pump Head

List of Bike Helmet Brands

Do you wear a bicycle helmet? Good idea. Bike helmets are required by law in many states. But you should be wearing one even if they aren't, because they keep your head dramatically safer in the event of a crash. We put together this long list of every bicycle helmet brand we could think of so that you can find one that works for you. This list of helmet brands include bike … [Read more...] about List of Bike Helmet Brands

Unboxing Park Tool’s Impressive New BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Tool Box

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we get to this week’s topic, I want to point out that helpful readers continue to post comments in our 3-part beginner’s guide to clipless pedals (thanks, folks!). I think even experienced clipless users will find them useful (for example, swapping out only one cleat at a time is a new one to me). Here are links: Part 3 Part … [Read more...] about Unboxing Park Tool’s Impressive New BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Tool Box

This Sturdy, $147 Bicycle Has Changed the Lives of More Than 420,000 People

By Stan Purdum When Road Bike Rider published its List of Bike Brands from A to Z, we invited readers to use the comments section to add any brands not included in the list. And readers did, which was reminder of how wide the field of bicycle makers is. One reader’s suggestion was a surprise: “Buffalo bikes. Made for African backwoods.” And that prompted another reader to … [Read more...] about This Sturdy, $147 Bicycle Has Changed the Lives of More Than 420,000 People

7 Great SRAM Red eTap Road Bikes

by Stan Purdum eTap is the name of SRAM’s proprietary electronic drivetrain for bicycles — the first truly wireless electronic shifting system and the heart of its RED eTap road group. Shift signals are transmitted and received via SRAM’s fully wireless protocol known as Airea. The system, brought to market by SRAM in 2015 and used in a stage win that year in the Tour de … [Read more...] about 7 Great SRAM Red eTap Road Bikes

Best Outdoor Bicycle Storage Sheds

Sometimes, you need a bike shed. It unfortunately isn't always an option keep your bikes safely locked away inside the house or the garage. Perhaps your situation is like mine, where you own too many bikes to keep them all inside. Or maybe you're storing a basic commuter bike or kids' bikes or an old beater bike that you ride around the neighborhood that you don't want to leave … [Read more...] about Best Outdoor Bicycle Storage Sheds

Oakley ARO 3 Bicycle Helmet Review

By John Marsh HOT! The BOA® FS1-1 System featuring TX1 Lace is an ideal helmet closure system All the features of a high-end helmet at a mid-range price “Size matters” ventilation approach works as well as lids with nearly 3 times the vents Fit and adjustability are top-notch, making for a comfortable lid Retro-meets-modern styling makes for a good-looking … [Read more...] about Oakley ARO 3 Bicycle Helmet Review