By Sheri Rosenbaum Garmin launched their Rally Power Pedals in late March of this year, replacing their Vector 3 model. The Rally intrigued me because Garmin touted how easy it is to swap from bike to bike and swap pedals to accommodate different cleats by moving the spindle from one set of pedals to the next. I like the premise of going from the SPD-SL 3-bold cleat … [Read more...] about Garmin Rally RS200 and XC200 Power Pedals – First Look
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Product News – Ombraz Armless Sunglasses
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley One of the recent product releases that caught my attention is a different style of sporting eyewear that seems to solve some issues I experience on the bike. They're made by a new company called Ombraz and their innovation is glasses that don't have "arms." You might call them "temples." Whatever you call them, the pieces that are … [Read more...] about Product News – Ombraz Armless Sunglasses
Quick Tip: Raise and Pad Your Aerobars!
By Greg Conderacci Recently, RBR launched this new series to enlighten our ultra-cool readers about the benefits of dorkiness. In Part I, we explored screening your helmet; in Part II, we messed with your handlebars; in Part III, we reflectorized your machine; in Part IV, we prepped you for flats; in Part V, we praised electrical tape; and in Part VI, we recommended … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Raise and Pad Your Aerobars!
Newsletter Issue No. 988
October 28, 2021 Anti-Aging: How Can an 83-Year-Old Climb Long Hills? By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Eli asks, “I have a local route where I have an option at one point to take #1 a continuous long climb or #2 a series of short steeper hills with flat sections between. The hills in option #2 are steeper than the continuous climb in option #1. I find option #1 … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 988
Airzound Bicycle Horn Review
By Stan Purdum Hot Stops charging dogs in their tracksSound can be heard by drivers with windows closedEasy-to-reach triggerLightweightAdjustable volume controlAir canister can be placed in water bottle cageSold by company with good reputation for customer support Not Air canister has a Schrader valve, which will not work if your pump accommodates only Presta … [Read more...] about Airzound Bicycle Horn Review