QUESTION: How do I know what size tube I need for my bike? I bought a road bike used, and I need a new tube. A friend told me to look on the sidewall of the tire but there are a lot of numbers on there, so which one do I use? —Pat R. RBR’S…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Arriving via email this week was a very short note from a cycling friend, Kenneth Herrington who is with the Fresno, California Cycling Club. It said, “Just want to let you know. Mark Perkins has published the complete history of the Climb to Kaiser. 700+ pages.” https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fresno-uphill-climb-to-kaiser-mark-a-perkins/1143068336
By Sheri Rosenbaum A San Fran apparel company focused on the environment and premium fabrics About a month ago, Trevor from Ornot contacted me asking if I’d like to review their women’s winter gear. Chicago isn’t giving up its winter weather just yet, with only teasing of the 50s and then back below freezing. In…
QUESTION: How far can you bike tour per day? I’m planning to ride a trip self-contained. —Al J. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Touring self-contained — carrying all your gear on the bike — somewhat affects the number of miles you can ride each day. Those readers who are thinking about touring with sag support, where…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley After last week’s column on Dropped Chains with Chain Keepers a reader named “Phil” and Harvey Miller recommended other ways to deal with the problem of dropped chains, front derailleurs and chain keepers. Which is to do away with the double chainring and front derailleur by going to an…
