A while back we ran a question about Wearing Sunscreen Under a Jersey. Click the link to read that column. It provides advice on combining sunscreen with whatever protection your jersey might already afford. Hint: It may not be much unless you're wearing a specific UV blocking jersey. It’s already been sizzling for the past few weeks in the Southeast, and summer temps will … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Sunscreen Tips for Cyclists in the Summer
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Understanding Frame Size When Choosing a Bike
You’re shopping for a new bike and frame size has you stumped. Some bikes have the standard frame design you’re accustomed to. You could simply buy one the same size as your old bike. But the shop also has a selection of non-conventional road bikes with sloping top tubes or other exotic shapes, and these are offered in only 3 or 4 sizes. A bike’s size is more important … [Read more...] about Understanding Frame Size When Choosing a Bike
Quick Tip: Keep Your Repair Kit Up-to-Date
Reader Russ Wood, writes: This comes from personal experience. I'm usually pretty good at keeping my saddle bag/commute trunk tire repair kit up-to-date, but I had gone several thousand miles without a puncture. Unfortunately, when I opened up my repair items, I realized that the tube was a punctured one from my last flat, which I hadn't replaced. I tried to patch it with … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Keep Your Repair Kit Up-to-Date
Mike’s Wheel Collapse
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week I’m sharing photos of what I think is a fascinating wheel collapse or as chefs say, “deconstruction” might be a more appropriate word for what happened. Follow-up on Chain Keepers But first, a couple weeks back we were talking about getting a dropped chain back on when a bike has a chain keeper (a device designed to keep the … [Read more...] about Mike’s Wheel Collapse
Pearl Izumi Attack Air Bib Short Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Levitate Plus chamois provides all day comfort Moderate compression and excellent fit Super durable Reflective elements Men and Women versions available Not! Women’s version too low cut in rear for some, butt crack potentially exposed Average hot weather performance Cost: Attack Air Bib Short: $160 How … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Attack Air Bib Short Review