Question: Can rear radar replace a traditional mirror for solo road cycling? —Chris H. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The application of radar technology to cycling is a great contribution to our safety on the road, but I’m not ready yet to discard the mirror. There’s a case to be made for using both. That might sound like telling someone to wear both a belt and suspenders to … [Read more...] about Can radar replace a mirror for solo road cycling?
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2026 CABDA Midwest Show – Schaumburg, IL
By Sheri Rosenbaum For several years, I’ve been attending the CABDA Midwest bike industry trade show, since it is just a 15-minute drive from where I live. It is also a good time to see new products, talk to key brands, and discover brands not on my radar. This year's show was dominated by eBike brands, with many of the larger ones notably absent. SRAM, Continental, KOM … [Read more...] about 2026 CABDA Midwest Show – Schaumburg, IL
Getting Angled Drop Bar Levers Aligned The Same
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley My old teammate Matthew (he’s on a new team for 2026) brought his Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel frameset to the shop a couple of weeks ago. I assembled it for him with a new SRAM Rival AXS group, Easton carbon wheels and a Specialized handlebar and stem. This weekend he brought it back, said he was having a blast on the new rig and … [Read more...] about Getting Angled Drop Bar Levers Aligned The Same
For bike navigation, is my phone good enough?
Question: For turn-by-turn navigation, do I need a bike computer or is my phone good enough? —John K. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: For navigation, your smartphone is good enough, and, at first glance, it may even seem like a better choice than a dedicated bike computer. Phones usually have larger screens than computers, and, unlike many current bike computers, they can provide … [Read more...] about For bike navigation, is my phone good enough?
New SaltStick Energy Gummies Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum SaltStick Price: $27.50 (10 packs) Flavors: Strawberry, Green Apple, Sour Pop Rocket, Rainbow Blast, Sour Blue Razz, and OMG! Orange, Mango, Guava Packaging: 10 packs/box, 2 servings/pack Fueling per Packet: 28-36 g of carbs (depending on the flavor), 170 mg of electrolytes (sodium + potassium), and 100% daily value of Vitamin … [Read more...] about New SaltStick Energy Gummies Review