Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week we’re answering a great question from a roadie named Tom. Please read our conversation and share your thoughts and advice in a comment. … [Read more...] about Can You Quiet Down a Loud Cassette?
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When Is an “Ebike” Not a Bicycle?
By Stan Purdum When is an “ebike” not a bicycle? is not a trick question. Notice that I’ve put ebike in quotes, which, in this usage, is meant to indicate that I’m using the term loosely, in a non-literal sense. This question — and my answer to it — has been prompted by two recent eye-openers I’ve had. … [Read more...] about When Is an “Ebike” Not a Bicycle?
Endura MT500 Helmet with MIPS Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Endura Sport Price: $265 Sizes: S-M (51-56cm), M-L (55-59cm), L-XL (58-63cm) Weight: 400g (S-M & M-L); 480g (L-XL) # of Vents: 14 Eyewear Integration: Yes Visor: Removable and has three adjustable positions Colors: White, Black, Sulfur, Olive Green, Mushroom, Blueberry, Safety Technologies: MIPS Brain Protection … [Read more...] about Endura MT500 Helmet with MIPS Review
Adventure Cycling Celebrates 50 Years of Making Dreams Come True
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Below are a couple of pretty awful photos from our cross-country tour in the winter of 1979. That’s me and my very special custom touring Richard Sachs posing on a beach in Florida and my wife Deb as we entered Texas. (Deb rode a Takara, which was a nice affordable Japanese touring bike sold in the mid 70s and into the 80s I believe). … [Read more...] about Adventure Cycling Celebrates 50 Years of Making Dreams Come True
Shimano’s PRO Sirin Women’s-Specific Saddle Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum PRO Bike Gear Price: $230 (Team); $190 (Performance) Width: 152 or 162 mm Nose: 35mm wide Cut-Out: 32 mm wide, bridgeless Colors: Black Rail Material: Carbon (Team) or Inox Stainless Steel (Performance) Base: Carbon reinforced Weight: from 165g Availability: Online and Retail How Obtained: Company sample RBR … [Read more...] about Shimano’s PRO Sirin Women’s-Specific Saddle Review