QUESTION: Are drop bars better? I want to start riding again, but I’m thinking about buying a flat bar hybrid bike instead because it seems easier and more comfortable. What do you think? – Thomas P ANSWER: Flat bar hybrid road bikes can be very appealing to riders who are just starting out or coming…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week’s Tech Talk was about Seth’s road tubeless flat, what may have caused it and how to refresh/add sealant to tires. If you missed the story, here’s a link: https://www.roadbikerider.com/road-tubeless-safety-tip/. Today, we’re continuing the conversation because the comments that came in were evenly divided between tubeless-loving and hating…
By Rick Schultz Website: https://mid-foot-cycling.com/ Price MSRP: BOLT2 (Crank Brothers, SPD) – $29.15 ERGO3 (SPD-SL, Look, Garmin) –$31.40 SPIN2 (SPD) – $28.00 (€25) SPPL4 (Speedplay, Wahoo) – $33.65 Source: Company Website, bike fitters Features: Foot Stabilization to the Max How Obtained: Manufacturers Sample Summary: A must have for solving foot stability issues in cyclists. Three…
By Stan Purdum QUESTION: What is the essential difference between bikepacking and bike touring? Don’t they just refer to equipment preferences? —Don L. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The essential difference comes down to a good bit more than equipment. In fact, it’s possible — though not particularly efficient — to both bikepack and bike tour…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Craft Sports Price: $74.99 Sizes: XS-XL Women’s version reviewed, but also comes in a men’s version. Fit: Slim fit Colors: Area, Lychee, Black, Fame, N Light Temperature Rating: 23-50 degrees F Fabric: 40% Polyester SEAQUAL™ 39% Polyester “Coolmax” 21% Polyester-recycled Availability: Online or Retail How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No
