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Parts of a Bicycle, Explained

List of bicycle parts Bicycles have a lot of different parts, and they're easy to get confused. We've put together this complete list of bicycle parts, with a quick explanation of what each part is. Not every bicycle has every part. But if you're unsure of what a part on your bicycle is called, you should be able to figure it out here. Axle: this is the part that attaches … [Read more...] about Parts of a Bicycle, Explained

Full Circle: Recollections of a Bicycle Ride Through the New York Finger Lakes Region

By William C. Fischer Today, on Memorial Day, I bicycled fifty-six miles with my friend. We have been biking and skiing together for over fourteen years. I'm fifty-four, he is fifty-one. We have seen our children grow up, our marriages grow full, and our bellies grow large - that is why we started to bike. We have shared success and failure. We have enjoyed thrills, suffered … [Read more...] about Full Circle: Recollections of a Bicycle Ride Through the New York Finger Lakes Region

Phunkshun Wear Neck Gaiter and Hoodieclava Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum The Most Versatile Piece of Gear for under $30 I don’t think there’s a more versatile piece of clothing than a neck gaiter. They are great for keeping you warm and controlling your body temperature when biking, hiking, skiing or even out running errands. Wear it at the beginning of a cold ride and as the temperature warms up or you do, simply slide it … [Read more...] about Phunkshun Wear Neck Gaiter and Hoodieclava Review

Quick Tip: Easily Organize Group Rides with Ride Alert App

Looking for some new riding friends? Or maybe a better way to organize your group rides that doesn't involve dozens of group texts, emails or Facebook messages? Try out the entirely free Ride Alert app on your phone. Once you install it and connect it to your Strava account, you can look and see which rides are planned near you, or plan your own and post it for others to … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Easily Organize Group Rides with Ride Alert App

Dummy Hubs: Handy Helpers

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley “Dummy” hubs are used as a place to park the chain when the rear wheel has been removed. Sometimes they’re called “sleeping hubs” or “chain holders.” They’re usually comprised of a short axle that’s bolted in place in the right rear dropout of the frame with a built in pulley that sits inboard of the dropout to rest the chain on. With … [Read more...] about Dummy Hubs: Handy Helpers

Hiplok Z Lok Review

By Brandon Bilyeu Hot Small and lightweight, easily fits in a jersey pocketEasy to use, quick to open/closeMultiple can be combined for added lengthNylon coated stainless steel won’t damage bike finishFlexible for odd shapes and routingAdjustable locking diameter   … [Read more...] about Hiplok Z Lok Review

Newsletter Issue No. 900

February 6, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Should You Do Intensity Training This Winter? (Part 2) By Coach John Hughes It depends on how much riding you did over the fall and what your objectives are. Elizabeth Wicks races 12- and 24-hour events.  Last week I discussed how 76-year-old Wicks trains for sustained speed.  She does a … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 900

Bontrager JFW Winter Gloves and Garneau Bigwill 2 Winter Gloves (unisex)

By Sheri Rosenbaum Bontrager JFW Winter Glove Hot Warm down to the mid-20sZippered pocket for handwarmer or store key, moneyFlexibility to use both flat and drop barsSoft fabric on thumb for runny nose200g 3M™ Thinsulate™ Platinum insulationHigh warmth-to-weight ratio so not bulkySlides easily in and out of Bar MittsCan use for other activities besides … [Read more...] about Bontrager JFW Winter Gloves and Garneau Bigwill 2 Winter Gloves (unisex)

Selle SMP VT30C Saddle Review

By Rick Schultz Rating: https://www.albabici.com/selle/saddles/vt30c/vt30c.htm MSRP: $179 – VT30C 304 SS rails$299 – VT30C Carbon rails (coming soon)$269 – F30C 304 SS rails $429 – F30C Carbon rails Source: Bike shops, Websites, Albabici.com Best Features: One of their best sellers now costs $90 less Summary: This could be the world’s best bang for … [Read more...] about Selle SMP VT30C Saddle Review