by Lars Hundley After recently reading all over the web how the new AI chatbot called ChatGPT was going to replace human writers, I decided to go straight to the source put it to the test myself. What did it know about cycling? Are our jobs safe at RBR for now? Or will you all all be getting your cycling articles from an AI soon? I'd like to stay in the industry, but … [Read more...] about I Asked ChatGPT to Write About Road Cycling
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45NRTH Sturmfist 3 Winter Cycling Gloves and Naughtvind Winter Cycling Shell Pants Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum A few weeks ago, I reviewed 45NRTH’s new Ragnarok Tall Boot and the company’s new warm wool socks and mentioned there were a couple of other products awaiting testing. I got my chance last weekend while celebrating Global Fat Bike Day. It was perfect testing conditions – blustery 20-something degrees with windchills of 11 degrees. I set out on my fat … [Read more...] about 45NRTH Sturmfist 3 Winter Cycling Gloves and Naughtvind Winter Cycling Shell Pants Quick Review
What’s the difference between a touring bike and a road bike?
QUESTION: What’s the difference between a touring bike and a road bike? —Scott B. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: At first glance, a touring bike doesn’t look much different from a standard road bike, and in fact, touring bikes, just like road bikes, are primarily designed for on-road travel. They both have the same basic configuration, and both have drop handlebars. But if … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between a touring bike and a road bike?
Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 2: Using a Professional Hanger Alignment Tool
By Jim Langley Jim’s Tech Talk This is the second article on repairing bent derailleur hangers. In part one we covered common ways they’re bent and the shifting problems caused by bent hangers. And we recommended derailleurhanger.com as a good source for finding the correct replacement hanger for frames with bolt-on hangers (most frames today). We also went into … [Read more...] about Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 2: Using a Professional Hanger Alignment Tool
Quick Tip: Check Internal Clearance When Replacing Wheel Bearings
By Rick Schultz A short tech tip to consider if you install your own replacement wheel bearings and they don’t spin as well as the original bearings. The bearing manufacturers understand that the industry uses different tolerances, so they have come up with a solution called Internal Clearance. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Check Internal Clearance When Replacing Wheel Bearings