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…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Waist zippers provide a drop bottom for simpler nature break stops ACTIVE padded insert with two different densities for added ride comfort Full mesh bib straps improve breathability and comfort Wide silicone leg grippers snug but not restrictive Reflective logos front and back add to lowlight visibility Also a men’s Ardent…
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: https://www.roadbikerider.com/top-bicycling-mirrors/ and the comments…
By Stan Purdum I was dazzled recently by riders on ebikes. Really. Dazzled, astonished, awestruck. I was on a multi-day ride with some other riders on the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is a very mountainous route, featuring many lengthy climbs, including one nine miles long with a 7% grade. Most…
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 the benefits of covering your $250 helmet with plastic screening material you can buy from a hardware store for a few cents. Today, we’re going to do dorky things with handlebars,…
