QUESTION: What is the advantage of a gravel bike? I don't get it. Don't most people live in town? Seems overly specialized to me. - Jarad F ANSWER: The way you are phrasing your question makes me think that maybe you're convinced that a gravel bike is ONLY good for riding on gravel roads. But that's not really the case. In fact, a gravel bike is very similar to a road … [Read more...] about What’s the advantage of a gravel bike?
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Why is there no kickstand on a road bike?
QUESTION: Why is there no kickstand on a road bike? I am coming back to bicycling as an adult and was shopping for road bikes, and none of them have kickstands. When I was a kid, almost every bike had a kickstand and it was much easier to keep them in the garage. What gives? - Randy H ANSWER: If you look around in the bike shop, you'll find that there are indeed still … [Read more...] about Why is there no kickstand on a road bike?
Pearl Izumi Rove Cycling Jean Quick Review – Men’s and Women’s
By Sheri Rosenbaum Price: $100 Size: 2-14 (women’s); 28-38 (men’s) Fit: Slim/Straight leg Material: Mid-weight denim, Elastane cotton/nylon with stretch How Obtained: Company sample Availability: Online and retail RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Rove Cycling Jean Quick Review – Men’s and Women’s
Is It Okay to Run Lower Than Recommended Pressures?
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Before we tackle today’s Q & A, I want to make sure you are aware of reader Bruce H’s tip for a deep dive into chain lubricant testing and results. While we covered a lot of ground in our chain care articles and comments the last couple of Tech Talks (thank you very much!), Bruce recommended two companies that are actually testing … [Read more...] about Is It Okay to Run Lower Than Recommended Pressures?
Wahoo SYSTM Cycling Training App Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum At the end of September, I wrote about Wahoo Fitness launching their new SYSTM app, and promised I’d update RBR readers after a few months of testing. Be sure to read my earlier article to understand the app’s functionality. It’s been three months, and I like what the app has to offer. My favorite part is selecting a training program, and the calendar … [Read more...] about Wahoo SYSTM Cycling Training App Review