Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley A few weeks back, retired engineer and South Carolinian roadie Will Haltiwanger asked if we could have a column featuring things that people have come up with for their cycling that are “a bit outside the box.” I liked the idea and shared his nifty home-made seat tube plug. He removes his leather saddle and seatpost from the bike when it’s … [Read more...] about More Outside the Box Cycling Hacks
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Do I Have to Replace My Chain and Cassette at the Same Time?
QUESTION: It's time to replace my chain. My Ultegra cassette has 10,000 miles on it, so should I replace it, too? Of course, the shop says to put on a new cassette. They say worn cogs will wear out a new chain quickly. The teeth have no visible wear, but I want the drivetrain to function as efficiently as possible. What to do? -- Bill M. … [Read more...] about Do I Have to Replace My Chain and Cassette at the Same Time?
Wahoo Fitness KICKR AXIS Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Less fatigue due to 5 degrees of lateral side-to-side movementReduces vibration and noise on hard floor surfacesChoose from 3 stiffness levels to customize your experienceEasily retrofits onto all KICKR models … [Read more...] about Wahoo Fitness KICKR AXIS Review
Building My Litespeed With Shimano Components: Part 4
By Rick Schultz Next items on the agenda are hook up the hydraulic lines to the brake leversbleed brakescenter the rotorsinstall Favero Assioma duo power meter pedalshttps://cycling.favero.com/assiomawrap handlebarspump up tiresRIDE! … [Read more...] about Building My Litespeed With Shimano Components: Part 4
A Gift Worth Giving – Even if it’s to Yourself
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Yes, it might be crazy to be talking about gifts so close to Christmas. But, maybe you’ll get a certificate or some funny money as a present and want to buy your own Christmas toy. Or perhaps you’re still shopping and gifting last-minute virtually due to covid. Either way, I want to make a suggestion based on what I picked. It’s something that … [Read more...] about A Gift Worth Giving – Even if it’s to Yourself