March 2, 2023 Sick this Winter? Expert Advice By Coach John Hughes I’m not a health care professional. I’m reporting on research studies published in scientific journals and from columns in the New York Times. General recommendations: “In general if the symptoms are from the neck up, moderate exercise is probably acceptable, while bed rest and a gradual … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1058
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Your Questions Answered: Pumps that Blowback; Gearing for Epic Climbs; Cabling Tips
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Several good technical questions were dropped in the comments to Techs Talks of the past few weeks. Here they are with my answers. Shift cables and housing issues About the story on Tips for Internal Brake and Shift Cable Routing Adrian Hobbs asked: … [Read more...] about Your Questions Answered: Pumps that Blowback; Gearing for Epic Climbs; Cabling Tips
What is compact gearing on a road bike?
QUESTION: What is compact gearing on a road bike, and why might I want it? Many of the bikes I am looking at say they have a compact crankset. —George R. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: In road bike gearing, compact refers to a two-chainring crankset (the chainrings and the crank arms that turn them) where the rings are smaller than those found on the “standard” size crankset. … [Read more...] about What is compact gearing on a road bike?
Topeak Hip Pack Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Price: $ 84.95 US Color: Black Fits waist size: 25-44” Dimensions: 14.2” x 6.3” x 2.4” Capacity: 3.0 L Weight: 318 g Material: Water repellent Availability: Online and retail Obtained by: Company sample RBR advertiser: No Topeak Hip Pack … [Read more...] about Topeak Hip Pack Review
Bobo’s Oat Bar Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bobo’s Availability: Online, retail, Costco How obtained: Company samples RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Bobo’s Oat Bar Review