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Quick Tip: Hold Your Chain with the Park Tool DH-1 Dummy Hub

by Sheri Rosenbaum Ever wonder what to do with your chain when you remove the rear wheel to clean your bike? I discovered the Dummy Hub from Park Tool. For only $19.95 MSRP, this little tool slides into the rear drop outs to replace the rear wheel. It works on both open dropouts and thru-axle frames up to 12mm. I have bikes with both types of frames and this one tool works … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Hold Your Chain with the Park Tool DH-1 Dummy Hub

Why You Should Consider an E-bike

by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. I predict that in the next few years, virtually all cyclists will have motors on their bikes. I think that you can get a better training effect with a motor than without it. Anyone who has difficulty accelerating a bike will benefit from an added boost from an electric motor. Consider an electric-assist motor if you have:• weak muscles• any condition … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider an E-bike

List of USA Bicycle Tour Companies

If you're looking for a guided bicycle tour in the United States, you've come to the right page. We've gathered up all the USA based bicycle touring companies we could find so that you can browse them all in one place easily. Did we miss any bike tour outfits? If so, please leave a comment and let us know so we can keep the list complete and up to date. Did you have a good … [Read more...] about List of USA Bicycle Tour Companies

OSMO Nutrition Review

By Brandon Bilyeu Active Hydration: Preload Hydration: Acute Recovery: Cost: Active Hydration: $20 for 40 servings Preload Hydration: $25 for 20 servings Acute Recovery: $35 for 16 servings Flavors: Active Hydration: (men) orange, blackberry, lemon lime; (women) mango, lemon lime Preload Hydration: (men) Pineapple Lemon; (women) … [Read more...] about OSMO Nutrition Review

GPS Bike Computer Roundup

by Stan Purdum GPS computers are great devices for bikes, not only for navigation, but also for tracking your performance. Garmin and Wahoo are the big brands that most people are familiar with, but there are several other suppliers offering a range of choices. Here’s a roundup of all the available GPS bike computers we could find.  Not every feature of each unit is … [Read more...] about GPS Bike Computer Roundup

Quick Tip: How to Clean / Buff Aluminum Rim Brake Tracks

RBR reader Frank Daugherty sent us this quick tip for aluminum bike wheels: My best all-time tip, so old I can't remember if I came up with it or read or heard about it from someone else, is: To clean/buff the brake pad residue off the aluminum rim braking track, cut small pieces, about brake pad size, of either gray (best) or blue (more aggressive) Scotch-Brite cleaning … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to Clean / Buff Aluminum Rim Brake Tracks

Garneau Women’s Art Factory Jersey, Neo Power Art Motion Shorts and Air Gel Ultra Gloves Review

by Sheri Rosenbaum (jersey) Hot! 3 different fabrics strategically placed for highest performanceMoisture management fabric – breathable and quick dryingMesh side panels for added cooling3 rear pockets and one side pocket provides ample storageSweatproof back pocket with headphone cable exitPowerband 4-way stretch sleevesFull-length zipper for easy on off and … [Read more...] about Garneau Women’s Art Factory Jersey, Neo Power Art Motion Shorts and Air Gel Ultra Gloves Review

Setting Up My Park Tool BX-3 Toolbox

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last fall, while camping, which always includes riding, of course - I needed to lubricate the rear brake cable on my Litespeed. When I went to yank my trusty Plano toolbox (photo) out of the RV storage compartment, the box’s plastic handle broke off. Upon further inspection, when I flexed the box and drawers I discovered that the whole … [Read more...] about Setting Up My Park Tool BX-3 Toolbox

Cycling Apparel for UV Protection

Some cyclists prefer preventing sunburn with apparel rather than sunscreen. On long rides, you can easily sweat away all your sunscreen and end up burned. Others simply like to double up and use both. We've rounded up the top UV blocking cycling products we could find to keep you protected from the sun. Did we miss any of your favorite sun blocking products that have … [Read more...] about Cycling Apparel for UV Protection

A Classic Finishing Touch

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Every spring it’s one of the most-read cycling magazines, so you may already have seen Bicycling magazine’s 2019 Buyer’s Guide issue (all-white cover, which reminded me of the Beatles). It hit the newsstand back in March and arrived in the mail even before. If you read closely, you might also have seen a couple of small pieces by me on pages … [Read more...] about A Classic Finishing Touch