QUESTION: I've been looking at putting different bars on my titanium gravel bike, and I see that a lot of riders are using flared bars. Why flared bars for gravel riding? What's the advantage? And is it ok for the road, because I also ride on the road with this bike fairly often. - Michael T RBR REPLIES: Many road and gravel riders also own a mountain bike, and if you do, … [Read more...] about Why flared handlebars for gravel riding?
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Machines For Freedom Gear Review Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum Machines For Freedom is one of the few cycling apparel companies that embrace any size rider and offers high-quality, fashionable gear in extended sizes from XXS to 3XL. And they also use models on their website that reflect the wide range of body types that enjoy biking. Recently the company sent me a sampling of their new gear to test and review. … [Read more...] about Machines For Freedom Gear Review Roundup
More Thoughts on Modern Bicycle Components
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Let me start by thanking all of you for the thoughtful, helpful and entertaining comments in response to last week’s column about the problems with Shimano going all in on electric shifting. As of this morning, the letters are still coming in. I have read and enjoyed every one. I was a little surprised there weren’t more dissing me for … [Read more...] about More Thoughts on Modern Bicycle Components
Thoughts On Shimano Making 105 Di2
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Possibly timed to coincide with the start of the Tour de France, Shimano announced recently that they did what they said they would and have now made their former entry-level group 105 into a brand new electric group with their Di2 technology, the 105 R7100. Of note, it’s now their least expensive electric group. I said “their former … [Read more...] about Thoughts On Shimano Making 105 Di2
Hokolite 1400 Lumens Bike Light With Horn Review
By Stan Purdum Hot! A bright headlight and a loud horn in one deviceSeparate push button to operate the hornBoth light and push button attach by stretch strapThree headlight modes: high (1400 Lumens, 3-4 hours); medium (700 Lumens, 4.5-6 hours); strobe (8 hours)WaterproofTail light also attaches with stretch strapTwo tail light modes: On and strobe Not! Tail … [Read more...] about Hokolite 1400 Lumens Bike Light With Horn Review