April 21, 2022 Upper Back, Shoulder, Neck Pain / Discomfort on the Bike By Coach John Hughes This week I’m going to give you tips on how to avoid upper back, shoulder and neck pain while riding. In 1986 Pete Penseyres set the solo transcontinental speed record of 3,107 miles (5,000 km) in 8 days,…
QUESTION: Are disc brakes really better than rim brakes on a road bike? I’m planning to buy a new bike soon and pretty much every bike has disc brakes in my price category, but I’ve always ridden rim brakes up until now. – Elliot G RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The short answer is yes, but…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Roll Recovery Price: $59.99 (R4 Roller); $49.99 (StretchMat) Size: 18″ x 6″ (45.7cm x 15.2cm) (R4 Roller); Folded Dimensions: 18” x 13” x 2” (45.7cm x 33cm x 5cm) Unfolded Dimensions: 51” x 51” (130 x 130 cm) (StretchMat) Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.17 kg) (R4 Roller); 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)(StretchMat) Colors: White,…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It was nice of so many of you to share your stuck bolt removal tricks, tips and hacks with RoadBikeRider reader “Dave.” His bike came with unlubricated steel bolts and one bottle cage bolt was frozen in the frame. He explained in detail in our last Tech Talk. Have…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we tackle today’s question, thanks for all the fine feedback on our tube installation tips last week: https://www.roadbikerider.com/mistake-installing-tubed-tires/#comment-123491. Fixing flats is always a popular subject and you provided many excellent additional tips sure to help. Question This week, we’re offering help for an RBR fan named Dave, who…
