QUESTION: How do you know if your cycling shorts are worn out? I don't want to waste money if mine are still good, and then I read about people buying new ones after less than a season. - Justin C RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Cycling shorts have two components: the chamois and the skin, and it’s quite typical for one to wear out before the other. The chamois is the pad inside … [Read more...] about How do you know if your cycling shorts are worn out?
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Best Outdoor Bicycle Storage Sheds
by Lars Hundley Sometimes, you need a bike shed. It unfortunately isn't always an option keep your bikes safely locked away inside the house or the garage. Perhaps your situation is like mine, where you own too many bikes to keep them all inside. Or maybe you're storing a basic commuter bike or kids' bikes or an old beater bike that you ride around the neighborhood that you … [Read more...] about Best Outdoor Bicycle Storage Sheds
Best Indoor Bicycle Storage Racks 2023
Updated for 2023. You've got a nice, expensive bicycle, so you store it indoors to keep it safe. Why not find an indoor bike rack that's shows off and properly holds your bike? Turns out there are a lot of options, whether it's for a single bike or several. You don't have to just lean your bike against the wall! We've rounded up a collection of indoor bike racks that include … [Read more...] about Best Indoor Bicycle Storage Racks 2023
Secure Your Front Wheel While in the Work Stand
When your bike is on a bike repair stand and you rotate the bike so the front wheel is higher than the rear wheel, the front wheel will flop to the side if you let go – and it can slam into your frame. Not good. They sell handlebar holders to prevent this. But don’t waste your money. Just get some thick rubber bands and keep them with the stand. When you’re done … [Read more...] about Secure Your Front Wheel While in the Work Stand
INFINIT Nutrition and Hydration Mix Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Customizable Nutrition and Hydration Mix I first learned about INFINIT from a friend, Doug McConnell, an ultra-distance swimmer. While swimming and cycling may require some different nutritional and hydration needs, similarities exist. Believe it or not, you do sweat when you swim, thus needing to replace sodium and electrolytes. Also, … [Read more...] about INFINIT Nutrition and Hydration Mix Review