QUESTION: What is a false flat in cycling? I’m new to cycling but I’ve heard experienced riders moaning about these. —Alan R. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: A false flat is a section of road that looks to an approaching cyclist to be flat or nearly so, but is an optical illusion, because it actually goes uphill. Often false flats are part of a longer climb where the terrain … [Read more...] about What is a False Flat in Cycling?
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Last-Chance Repairs May Save You When Nothing Else Does
By Jim Langley If you watch the Tour de France as intently as I do, you’ll notice the amazing mechanics, racing to the scene of a crash, spare bike in hand, diving into the wreckage to extract their rider, slipping his spare bike under him and mightily pushing him up the road. Or even crazier, leaning out of the windows of speeding team cars and fine-tuning a rear derailleur … [Read more...] about Last-Chance Repairs May Save You When Nothing Else Does
My Gravel Bikes Videos & 6 Observations So Far on Trek’s Checkpoint SL 5
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley There’s been so much interest in my new gravel bike, a 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL 5 which I reviewed earlier this month, that I wanted to give you more of the story this week - plus some observations and thoughts now that I’ve got some real rides on it. If you missed the review, here’s a link: … [Read more...] about My Gravel Bikes Videos & 6 Observations So Far on Trek’s Checkpoint SL 5
Do you need a saddlebag on a road bike?
QUESTION: Do you need a saddlebag on a road bike? I notice some riders have them and some don’t. —Jen W. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: If by “saddlebag,” you mean something sizable enough to stuff your jacket and lunch into, the answer is no. But unless you count on handling all mechanical problems that may arise by phoning for help or pick up, you need some provision for … [Read more...] about Do you need a saddlebag on a road bike?
Dovetail Workwear Hadley Coverall Review and Co-founders Interview
By Sheri Rosenbaum If only Rosie had Dovetail Workwear Back Then In honor of Women's History Month and with International Women's Day on March 8th, I bring you another women-owned business—Dovetail Workwear. This company is thriving by filling the gap with workwear designed by women, for women. When Dovetail Workwear's PR firm contacted me about the new Hadley … [Read more...] about Dovetail Workwear Hadley Coverall Review and Co-founders Interview