Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Even though last week saw the return of the Sea Otter Classic, probably the largest bicycle show of 2021 so far, in my opinion, the biggest news came out a week before in a press release from Hiplok. Founded 10 years ago, Hiplok is a British-based company specializing in innovative, quality security and storage for bicycles and … [Read more...] about Hiplok’s Bicycle Security Breakthrough
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Get Fit, Don’t Go to a Gym
By Martin Sigrist Takeaway: The best way to get fit and stay healthy is to incorporate exercise into your daily life, making it easy to “work out” rather than assuming it can only take place in a certain place at special times. Just a few pieces of cheap, easy to use and easy to access gear will make you fitter and healthier than thousands of dollars worth of special … [Read more...] about Get Fit, Don’t Go to a Gym
Quick Tip: Put Reflective Tape on It
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. Today, we’re going to plaster reflective tape on your bike. Even if your bikes are not black, like mine, they don’t show up too well at night. And all … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Put Reflective Tape on It
GORE Women’s Ardent Bib Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Waist zippers provide a drop bottom for simpler nature break stopsACTIVE padded insert with two different densities for added ride comfortFull mesh bib straps improve breathability and comfortWide silicone leg grippers snug but not restrictiveReflective logos front and back add to lowlight visibilityAlso a men's Ardent version … [Read more...] about GORE Women’s Ardent Bib Shorts Review
Helping Nils Fix His Stiff Chain Link
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before I introduce my friend Nils and today’s fix-it, I want to give you all even more props for your mirror recommendations and other suggestions for staying safe out on the road. We’ve run back to back Tech Talks on mirrors, here: https://www.roadbikerider.com/tip-prevent-bicycle-crash/ and here: … [Read more...] about Helping Nils Fix His Stiff Chain Link