Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we hop onto the saddle here, I want to thank everyone who offered help to David - there’s been a steady stream of comments coming in since last week! David wrote in asking for suggestions for his next bike. He had a very specific wish list and you gave him excellent tips and recommendations. If you missed the article, here it is with … [Read more...] about Do You Need to Bed in New Disc Brakes?
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Castelli Winter Gear with New Polartec AirCore – Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Castelli’s partnership with Polartec enabled it to incorporate AirCore into its Fall/Winter cycling gear, a genuinely revolutionary move. By utilizing the AirCore membrane in jackets, gloves, and shoe covers, cyclists can now enjoy lightweight, breathable, PFAS-free, and made from recycled materials that are windproof and water resistant. … [Read more...] about Castelli Winter Gear with New Polartec AirCore – Review
Could the Greatest Threat to Your Health Actually Be You?
By Kevin Kolodziejski If you think I’m a fool for asking that question, I understand. Until last October, I could’ve never imagined asking it to RBR readers — let alone use it as a title. But then again, I could’ve never imagined the statistic that I read at that time to be true either. But before we get to that stat, it’s best you play the what-if game. … [Read more...] about Could the Greatest Threat to Your Health Actually Be You?
Analog, Smanalog…
By Stan Purdum As both a cyclist and a wordsmith, I read with interest the reader comments below Jim Langley’s recent RBR column “Can You Help David in His Quest for a New ‘Analog’ Bike.” In that piece, Jim was seeking reader recommendations for a new bike with specs that would fulfill the precise wish list longtime RBR reader David wanted for his next two wheeler. In his … [Read more...] about Analog, Smanalog…
Can You Help David in His Quest for a New “Analog” Bike
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the spirit of Thanksgiving - the giving part - please read what a longtime RoadBikeRider reader named David asked and see if you can offer any suggestions for him. If so, put them in a comment below this article. As you’ll read, he’s looking for a new rig and he’s very specific about what it is. I put his wishes in list form … [Read more...] about Can You Help David in His Quest for a New “Analog” Bike