By Jim Langley As I ride around and spot other cyclists, I look at them, too. And I’ve noticed, like my friends did, that there are a lot of too-low seats out there. I see too-high ones once in awhile. But the low ones are easier to spot and more common, I think. … [Read more...] about Preventing Slipping Seat Posts
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2020 Fall Cycling Accessories Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum As the weather gets cooler, it’s time to dig out our fall cycling gear. Many companies introduced new and exciting products in 2020. Here’s some new gear been testing from Pearl Izumi, Bolle, GORE, Swiftwick, Showers Pass, Brilliant and Spurcycle. All are designated unisex except the GORE top, which is only for women. Each item listed will help make cool … [Read more...] about 2020 Fall Cycling Accessories Roundup
Newsletter Issue No. 937
October 29, 2020 Ask the Coach: Neck Fatigue By Coach John Hughes 65 y.o. RBR reader Kerry asks, “Just this past year I have noticed that when I am doing long downhills (3-6 miles long), my neck gets very tired from holding my head up to be able to look down the road. Are there exercises that can be done to strengthen my neck muscles to prevent this problem?” Read … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 937
REGGIE Women’s Dropper Bibs and Namaste No-bib Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Classy Pink Dropper Bibs Hot! Great fit, breathable and comfortableNature break design, no need to remove jersey and bib strapsPerfect inseam length for women with longer legsStay put 5cm wide leg gripper for a smooth shorts to leg transitionJust the right amount of compressionPredominately black with a pop of pink for mix and match … [Read more...] about REGGIE Women’s Dropper Bibs and Namaste No-bib Shorts Review
Fixing Rubbing Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rubbing hydraulic discs can drive you crazy. Sometimes, it’s just a slight chirp or brushing sound only heard when walking your bike. Or it could be bad enough that you actually feel a brake dragging making it harder to pedal! Either way, it’s annoying and something to fix ASAP. … [Read more...] about Fixing Rubbing Hydraulic Disc Brakes