By Stan Purdum QUESTION: I’ve been thinking about getting an ebike, but my cycling friends and even some nonriders say that using an ebike is “cheating.” Is that actually the case? RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Well, yes. But only if you are secretly using a motor in a bike race or other competitive bicycle event. And that’s not even possible unless you happen to own a mini … [Read more...] about Is Riding an Ebike Cheating?
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Bikase Seat Bag Roundup Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum It’s been almost two years since my last Bikase review when the company’s owner contacted me with a few new products to test. Like the Beetle X phone case, these seat pack samples were well made, durable, functional, and affordably priced. … [Read more...] about Bikase Seat Bag Roundup Review
Are aero bike wheels worth it?
QUESTION: Are aero bike wheels worth it? I ride a Trek road bike that just has wheels it came with and was thinking about upgrading my bike. - Sawyer F ANSWER: If you're hoping to go faster with an equipment upgrade, improving your aerodynamics is one of the best ways. So if you want to make an existing bike faster, installing aero wheels can make a big difference and save … [Read more...] about Are aero bike wheels worth it?
Learning to Ride Clipless Pedals Without Falling / Crashing
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley If you’re thinking of buying your first clipless pedals and want to jump to my best tips on how to avoid falls and crashes, you’ll find them all in my video here. By way of introduction and to express my respect for and connection with clipless pedals, here’s some personal history first. Dateline: September, 1985 I don’t know if it’ll … [Read more...] about Learning to Ride Clipless Pedals Without Falling / Crashing
Garmin Rally RS200 and XC200 Power Pedals Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Eliminates the need to buy a power meter for multiple bikesPair with Garmin Edge cycling computer for valuable onscreen cycling dynamics dataPost-ride advanced data available in Garmin ConnectProvides information to position cleats in the optimum positionEasy to install and swap complete pedal from bike to bikeIdeal for indoor or outdoor … [Read more...] about Garmin Rally RS200 and XC200 Power Pedals Review