QUESTION: What is a hybrid bike good for? And what’s the best hybrid bike for the money? RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Because a hybrid bike is a compromise between a road bike and a mountain bike, it’s good as a general-purpose steed. It provides the flexibility to use it on both smooth and irregular surfaces. As a compromise bike, however, a hybrid isn’t a top … [Read more...] about What is a hybrid bike good for?
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PackTowl Personal Towel Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum PackTowl Price: $11.95-$41.95 depending on size Size: 10”x14” (Face), 16.5”x36” (Hand), 25”x54” (Body), 36”x59” (Beach) Material: 85% Polyester, 15% Nylon Available: Online and retail How Obtained: Company Sample RBR Advertiser: No … [Read more...] about PackTowl Personal Towel Quick Review
State Bicycle Company’s 4130 All-Road – A Surprisingly Affordable Gravel Bike
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As I have mentioned a couple of times in this column recently, we were traveling around the USA in our Class C RV a little of June and almost all of July. In case you’re curious about the route, we left our home here in Santa Cruz, California and drove up to Anacortes, Washington. There we took the ferry to Orcas Island where we camped … [Read more...] about State Bicycle Company’s 4130 All-Road – A Surprisingly Affordable Gravel Bike
How Far Would You Go To Support Your Spouse’s Dream?
By Sheri Rosenbaum Would you ride your bike lugging 400 pounds of gear and supplies to support your spouse’s dream of running 2,112 miles across the Australian Outback? For Henley Phillips, the answer was a resounding “YES!” In 2019, Henley and his wife Katie Visco successfully made the 119-day journey. And yes, they are still happily married. … [Read more...] about How Far Would You Go To Support Your Spouse’s Dream?
Showers Pass APEX DWR Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! 4-way stretch, quick-drying fabric provides unrestrictive movement and comfortAdjustable waistband with velcro cinch system for the perfect fitWater repellent fabric finish protects from rain and spillsTwo side hand pockets and one rear zipper pocket for storageTwo zip thigh vents for extra ventilation and additional storageSilicone … [Read more...] about Showers Pass APEX DWR Shorts Review