By Sheri Rosenbaum Are you looking for ways to carry more gear on a gravel or overnight ride? Or maybe even on a work commute? Finding the right bag for the adventure can be challenging, but here are a few options depending on your needs. State Bicycle Co. recently released two types of frame bags and a handlebar bag. … [Read more...] about Frame and Bikepacking Bag Roundup
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Clamping Carbon Bicycles in Repair Stands
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Before we get to today’s topic, thanks are in order for all your potentially life-saving comments on our speed wobble columns last week and the week before. These stories will be an awesome resource going forward. Catch up here if you missed the articles and be sure to read the comments: Part 1: … [Read more...] about Clamping Carbon Bicycles in Repair Stands
Propella 7S Ebike Review
by Lars Hundley Propella 7S Ebike, $1,249 Hot! Low 37 pound weight makes it as easy to carry up stairs or load into car as a regular bike. I've never seen an ebike this light at this price level before. Class 1 ebike with a 250 watt (400 watt peak) hub motor that assists up to 18.5 mphAnodized blue rims give the bike a distinctive "fixie" lookRange of 20 to 40 … [Read more...] about Propella 7S Ebike Review
Haftners Custom Design Bouclier Aero Socks – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Haftners Price: $24.99 (custom printed); $19.99 white Sizing: M (40-43 EU) or L (44-47 EU) Availability: Online Obtained by: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Haftners Custom Design Bouclier Aero Socks – Quick Review
Shimano GRX Gravel Groupset Hierarchy, Explained
by Stan Purdum If you’ve been cycling for a long time, you probably have some sense of the various component groupsets Shimano offers for road bikes. (If not, see the road bike groupset hierarchy here.) But as gravel riding has gained popularity, component manufacturers have introduced a new and separate specific hierarchy of groupsets to meet the needs of gravel … [Read more...] about Shimano GRX Gravel Groupset Hierarchy, Explained