By Sheri Rosenbaum Honey Stinger Cracker Bars In October of this year, Honey Stinger launched a revamped version of their Cracker Bars designed for post-workout recovery. I had never tried the previous version, but I can tell you this new one is quite tasty. The bar contains creamy nut butter and honey between two crunchy, salted multigrain crackers. Then the whole … [Read more...] about Honey Stinger Cracker Bars Review
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Elite Direto XR Smart Trainer Review
By Rick Schultz Hot: Totally Interactive – replicating terrain features or training to power levelsANT+ & Bluetooth Smart protocols – can use with any modern app (Zwift, FulGaz, etc.)Slope Simulation: Up to 24 percentAccuracy: +/- 1.5 percentPower Output: 2300WComes with 11-speed cassette, can use any modern cassette (9/10/11 Shimano/SRAM, 9/10/11/12 … [Read more...] about Elite Direto XR Smart Trainer Review
How to Best Apply Bicycle Chain Lube?
QUESTION: My brand of chain lube comes in either a spray can or a drip bottle. Which way of applying lube is better? -- Chris D. RBR REPLIES: Both spraying and dripping work fine. But spraying is an advantage if the chain has residue you'd like to loosen and remove. When you spray, direct a thin mist at the chain where it goes over the cassette cog. Rotate the crank … [Read more...] about How to Best Apply Bicycle Chain Lube?
How Should I Lube My Chain?
Question: I just started riding after 20 years of overwork at the office and sloth at home. I love it, but simple mechanical chores have me stumped. For instance, how do you lube a chain with a drip applicator bottle without getting it all over the garage? – Basil M. … [Read more...] about How Should I Lube My Chain?
RBR Readers’ Best Clipless Pedal Tips
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley There were so many helpful comments for reader Rick Oberle, who last week asked for solutions for his major pedal problem, that I've used them to create today's best clipless pedal tips article (thank you all!). Many new riders are hitting the road right now and your experience, recommendations and advice is sure to help them enjoy … [Read more...] about RBR Readers’ Best Clipless Pedal Tips