Newly updated for 2023 with current models! Looking for a fast and light hybrid bike with flat bars instead of a road bike with drop bars? Some people prefer a flat bar set up that's more upright and that feels more like a mountain bike, but still want the speed of a road bike. That's where hybrids come in. Here are some of the top hybrid bikes for the 2022 model year. … [Read more...] about Best Hybrid Bikes for 2023: These Flat Bar Road Bikes Are Fast
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Quick Tip: 2 Uses for Old Bike Tubes
This tip comes to us from RBR Review Crew member Brandon Bilyeu, who provides a couple of variations on the theme of what you can do with a piece of old innertube. Brandon writes: The other day I was in the garage swapping wheels and needed to adjust the rim brake calipers as I was switching between new wide rims and old skinny rims (the barrel adjuster does not have enough … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: 2 Uses for Old Bike Tubes
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Cycling Computer Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot (compared to the Edge 1030 Plus) Solar charging extends battery life Custom ride profiles for road, gravel, MTB, and indoor trainer Up Ahead feature prompts for important information about locations coming up in a course (e.g., water, bike shop, café) Connectivity to a variety of sensors, including Varia radar and lights, Rally … [Read more...] about Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Cycling Computer Review
Drivetrain Component Cross-Compatibility Q&A
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As we wrap-up the year, I want to reply to a comment that was posted back in June. I would have done so earlier but I only saw it this weekend because the comment was left on a page on our website that I rarely check. But it’s a good query worth sharing and I bet some of you may want to add your experience and recommendations. … [Read more...] about Drivetrain Component Cross-Compatibility Q&A
Pro Bike Tool Torque Wrenches – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Affordable, Quality Torque Wrench Sets From novice to professional, having the right tools for the job can make maintenance easier for you and safer for the bike, especially with carbon fiber frames. Owning a quality set of torque wrenches can prevent over-tightening bolts, striping, or, worse yet, cracking the frame. Conversely, you want to … [Read more...] about Pro Bike Tool Torque Wrenches – Quick Review