By Stan Purdum Hot! Comfortable leather saddle with no break-in period needed Made in USA Attractive saddle, available in different colors Slot down length of saddles creates separate “hammocks” for your sit bones Easy-to-access tensioning system Not! Pricy Slightly heavier than most hardshell saddles Some riders have found the saddle to … [Read more...] about Selle Anatomica Leather Slotted Saddle Review
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Adidas SP0057 Sport Sunglasses Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Flexible temples easily fit different head shapes Secure hold from wrap around temple tips Frame venting keeps fog away Good optical clarity Adjustable nose pad 100% UVA/B/C coverage Not! Single fixed lens can't be changed Price: 149 Euro (~$160) Pricing is in Euros on the Adidas Eyewear website, but searching … [Read more...] about Adidas SP0057 Sport Sunglasses Review
Effective Cooling for Cyclists
By Coach John Hughes During the hot summer, hydrating properly is one of the keys to riding in relative comfort. And it’s not as simple as “drink before you’re thirsty” and “drink early and drink often.” Here’s why. Why Do You Get Hot? It’s obvious - it’s hot outside! Actually, you don’t overheat just because the ambient temperature is high. You overheat in … [Read more...] about Effective Cooling for Cyclists
Updated Antares Saddle Range from Fizik Targets Racing Comfort
By Lars Hundley Bicycle saddle manufacturer Fizik has unveiled the new Antares saddle range, updated and designed for racing. The latest offerings focus on providing riders with greater comfort and versatility. The new Antares range features a wider nose, a low-profile design, and a central cut-out. The design changes aim to eliminate pressure hotspots, improve rider … [Read more...] about Updated Antares Saddle Range from Fizik Targets Racing Comfort
Quick Tip: Warming Tires Makes for Easy Mounting
Today's tip comes to us from Brian Becker, an Aussie roadie, who writes: "After finding the easy way to mount tubeless road tires by warming them first, I have now adopted the practice for new tube road tires as well. "I wrap them in a towel and put them in the oven after my wife has prepared a baked dinner or cake. I wait till it is about 100C (212F), about the boiling … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Warming Tires Makes for Easy Mounting