QUESTION: Should you always use both brakes on a road bike? I’ve heard that I should mostly use the front brake, but won’t that cause me to flip over the handlebars? —John K. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The answer I’m about to give presumes two things: First, that your brakes are working properly. Each brake…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week I told you about attending a mechanics class on hydraulic disc brakes at the United Bicycle Institute #bikeschool in Ashland, Oregon. It was well worth the time and cost ($250). Here’s that story: https://www.roadbikerider.com/united-bicycle-institute/. This week I’m sharing 10 tips about hydraulic discs and working on them that…
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Not! Price: $50 How obtained: review sample from Coospo Available: Coospo and Amazon Website: H9Z RBR Sponsor: no Tested: 75 hours Coospo – ‘All About Passion’ for Sport Coospo is a Chinese exercise technology company that was founded in 2014. Their first product was the Coospo fitness app, but they quickly…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Women’s OOmega OOahh Slide Sandal Price: $59.95 Colors: 8 colors Sizes: 5 – 16 Availability: Online How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No
QUESTION: How often should I take a break on long bike rides? I usually ride about 20 or 25 miles, so I don’t stop at all. I’ve been riding for about a year. But I’m going to start doing some longer 50- and 60-mile rides and try for a century ride in a few months….
