By Greg Conderacci Many years ago, when tires were much more delicate than they are today, riders mounted “flint flickers” – little wires to keep small stones and pieces of glass from sticking and causing flats. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Make a Zip Tie “Flint Flicker”
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Smith Optics Shift MAG Sunglasses Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Fast and simple to swap out lenses without leaving fingerprints ChromaPop lens enhances contrast and natural color making details pop Comes standard with one clear lens and one ChromaPop™ lens Slight wrap and wide unobstructed field of vision Vent at brow line helps with airflow and reduces fogging Large lenses provide … [Read more...] about Smith Optics Shift MAG Sunglasses Review
Finish Line’s Bicycle Clean & Lube Line-Up
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the official west coast office of RoadBikeRider, I go through my share of lubes and cleaners. So I was happy to receive a care package from Finish Line to replenish my dwindling supply. I’ve used products from the brand whose logo is the checkered flag for years - and they only make quality stuff. … [Read more...] about Finish Line’s Bicycle Clean & Lube Line-Up
Best Made in USA Cycling Shorts and Bibs
by Lars Hundley (This article is sponsored by Aero Tech Designs.) I bought my first pair of Aero Tech Designs cycling shorts back in 2013, after learning about them in the back of Bicycling magazine. Years later, I still have several of their shorts in regular rotation in my cycling apparel drawer. Aside from the obviously required good fit and comfort, what I like about … [Read more...] about Best Made in USA Cycling Shorts and Bibs
Bicycle Carbon Steerer Tubes and Safety
By Rick Schultz I am a bike fitter as well as a Shimano S-TEC certified mechanic, so, in addition to bike fits, I often get asked things like whether I can assemble a bike before the fit, put on a new stem, adjust bad shifting, etc. You get the idea -- full time bike fitting makes you a full time mechanic. I see so much damage to carbon forks that it is almost a … [Read more...] about Bicycle Carbon Steerer Tubes and Safety