Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley RoadBikeRider reader Bob AtLee asked this great question, “Yesterday, after a month or so of sluggish shifting on my rear derailleur (Shimano 105 brake / shifter with an Ultegra derailleur) I finally peeled back the rubber hood on the brifter and lo and behold, there was the tangled mess of an almost-snapped inner cable, where the … [Read more...] about Tech Q & A: Pondering Shimano STI Shift Cable Breakage
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Bike Fitness Coaching Product of the Year 2022
By Rick Schultz It’s been an interesting year, with lots of people returning to the workplace after a long time at home. Cyclists are also returning to cycling with new bikes and new pains at a greater frequency. As an IBFI level 4 fitter and instructor, I help clients eliminate most of these pains by using the correct equipment for that specific person. … [Read more...] about Bike Fitness Coaching Product of the Year 2022
Tailwind Active Hydration Drink Mix – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Tailwind Nutrition Price: $21 for a box of 12 sticks Flavors: Cherry Acai, Tangerine Grapefruit, Tropical Orange, and Strawberry Lemonade Availability: Online and select retailers How Obtained: Company sample RBR Advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Tailwind Active Hydration Drink Mix – Quick Review
Gregory Packs Pace 6 H2O Hydration Pack Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Insulated hydration compartment keeps fluids colder longerDual-layer 3D foam backpanel sits snugly against your back but allows for airflowMultiple pockets for plenty of storageMagnetic bite valve attaches to sternum strap for convenient accessHydration tube disconnects in two sections for easy bladder removalLoop zipper pulls easy to grab … [Read more...] about Gregory Packs Pace 6 H2O Hydration Pack Review
One of the Mechanic’s Mindsets I Admire the Most
By Jim Langley Jim’s Tech Talk Last week I told how to regrease a couple of popular pedals, Look’s Classic and Max clipless models. I mentioned that I didn’t have the right tool to fit the pedals and couldn’t find the one Look makes to order, either. And I said that I decided to use regular old pliers to take the pedals apart, protecting the pedals by slipping little … [Read more...] about One of the Mechanic’s Mindsets I Admire the Most