By Rick Schultz New ZWIFT Direct Drive Trainer https://us.zwift.com/pages/zwift-hub I’m running this on ROUVY Hot Easy 5-minute assembly Solid trainer for the price Not Zwift tries to force you into creating a paid membership. After three days of prodding, Zwift finally said that you can calibrate without a subscription. After firmware update, … [Read more...] about Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Review: Installing, Updating, and Riding
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Garmin Smart Scale Index S2 Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Garmin Price: $149.99 Body composition metrics: Weight, Weight Trend, BMI, Body Fat %, Body Water %, Skeletal Muscle Mass, and Bone Mass Additional data displayed: Daily weather Max. weight: 400 lbs Weight measurements: Pounds, Kilograms, Stones Dimensions: 12.6” x 12.2” x 1.1” (320 x 310 x 28 mm) Weight: 4.4 lbs (2.0 … [Read more...] about Garmin Smart Scale Index S2 Quick Review
Pearl Izumi Expedition PRO Shoes Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Pearl Izumi Price: $195 (on sale at the time of this review), $260 MSRP Sizes: Unisex 39-49 (no half sizes) Fit: Runs true to size Color: Urban Sage Closure: Double BOA Fit System with L6C dials Sole: 60% carbon fiber, 38% TPU, 2% steel Upper: 100% rubber/plastic Weight: 319 grams (size 42) Cleat Compatibility: 2-bolt … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Expedition PRO Shoes Quick Review
Best Cycling Shorts Under $100, Compared
Looking for a new pair of cycling shorts, but don't want to spend too much? These are our picks for the best cycling shorts when you’re on a budget. They might not be the top of the line, but they are still high quality and comfortable. Before we get to them, though, let’s quickly touch on the difference between bibs and regular cycling shorts. Bibs have straps that go over … [Read more...] about Best Cycling Shorts Under $100, Compared
Please Share Your CO2 Inflator Expertise
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Early this week I answered a question from a roadie wondering about the tire inflation capacity of his and his friend’s CO2 inflators. Since I only rarely use them, I’m hoping you CO2 aficionados will read the question and my answer and weigh in with your advice. Please share your favorite CO2 inflator, too. If you don’t know what a CO2 … [Read more...] about Please Share Your CO2 Inflator Expertise