By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Ample stretch is non-restrictive Super comfortable chamois Balanced warmth and breathability Thigh cargo pockets Drop tail for nature breaks Reflective elements Not! Sizing inconsistent across PI products Cost: Expedition Thermal Bib Tight: $185 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Expedition Thermal Cycling Bib Tight Review
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Can you put road tires on a gravel bike?
QUESTION: Can you put road tires on a gravel bike? I'm looking at a used gravel bike and like the idea of a more upright and comfortable geometry. But in reality I almost only ride on the road so I probably want road tires. - Ralph C RBR REPLIES: Yes, you can definitely use road tires on a gravel bike. The reverse is not true though, because road bike frames often don't have … [Read more...] about Can you put road tires on a gravel bike?
Can a Sauna Build Heat-Riding Tolerance?
Question: Living in Seattle, there is not much opportunity to build heat tolerance by riding in hot weather, assuming that even helps. Recently, while sitting in the steam sauna, I wondered, if done regularly, would that help. If so, would the steam sauna or dry sauna be more effective. Of course, I'm really looking for any excuse to spend more time in the sauna. … [Read more...] about Can a Sauna Build Heat-Riding Tolerance?
Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Part 1 - The Problem And Some Tips For On-The-Road Repair A few of you asked me to cover repairing bent derailleur hangers so that’s the topic for this week and next. It’s a good problem to understand because it doesn’t take much to knock a derailleur hanger out of alignment. Even something as seemingly harmless as putting your bike in … [Read more...] about Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers
What makes a high quality carbon fiber bike frame?
By Rick Schultz Just watched a video where a mechanic discusses why he prefers one frame compared to another, in this case, Trek vs. Giant. … [Read more...] about What makes a high quality carbon fiber bike frame?