QUESTION: I'm buying my first road bike and there are so many different choices and price points, and a lot of that seems to depend on the derailleurs. The local bike shop carries bikes with SRAM and Shimano derailleurs and a bunch of different things like Tiagra and SRAM Apex, as well as more expensive bikes with electronic shifting. How do I know which derailleur to … [Read more...] about How do I know which derailleur to buy?
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Shift Cable Breaks – Are Wires the Solution?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were helping my friend and teammate Mike Andalora with tips on how to know when his shift cable needs replacing and how often he should do it. In response, “Russ,” “Stephen” and “Joe,” posted comments discussing Shimano shift cables that break inside STI shift levers. Joe mentioned that he’s never had problems with his … [Read more...] about Shift Cable Breaks – Are Wires the Solution?
1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Extremely well-made, sturdy, rugged Max weight of 75 lbs per bike, sturdy enough for an eBike Small footprint for storage The arms secure the wheels and don’t touch the suspension fork or frame Minimal rocking or movement, even at highway speeds Comes fully assembled Reflective elements are visible when the rack is in an … [Read more...] about 1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack Review
KT Launches First Mobile App Guide To Effective Self-Taping
AMERICAN FORK, UT - July 27, 2023 - KT, the nation’s leading kinesiology tape brand, today launched its first mobile app providing users with easy-to-follow instructions about how, when and why to use KT kinesiology tape. “Millions of active Americans count on KT’s kinesiology tape to help them perform, but based on consumer feedback, we realized many … [Read more...] about KT Launches First Mobile App Guide To Effective Self-Taping
Can mountain bikes go fast on the road?
QUESTION: Can mountain bikes go fast on the road? I already have a mountain bike, and I’m comfortable on it, but I plan to join some club rides that are on roads, and I want to be able to keep up. —Harve L. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Yes, mountain bikes (MTBs) can go fast on the road, but when going head-to-head with a rider of similar fitness and ability on a road bike, the … [Read more...] about Can mountain bikes go fast on the road?