By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Super stiff full carbon sole Standard tongue configuration makes getting them on/off very easy Dual BOA L6C dials provide excellent tightening Supple synthetic leather upper conforms well for a snug fit Fore/aft slotted cleat mounting holes provide extra adjustment for cleats Not! A little narrow in the … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi PRO Road Shoes Review
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Dealing With a Chain-Dropping Problem on a 1x Drivetrain
By Stan Purdum In my recent article, “Riding Your Ebike with Cyclists on Regular Bikes,” I mentioned that I had installed a chainring from Wolf Tooth that corrected a chain-dropping problem I was experiencing on my ebike, which has only a single chainring on the crank and no derailleur. (In bicycle lingo, a single ring on the crank is often called a “1x” drivetrain … [Read more...] about Dealing With a Chain-Dropping Problem on a 1x Drivetrain
How to Keep Your Bike Clean
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Recently I created two videos that are related. One is on how to wash your bike and keep it clean (today’s Tech Talk topic) and the other one covers some new tools that I ordered from Park Tool to upgrade my workshop (I learned about them after attending an Sea Otter Classic and decided I had to have them). … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Bike Clean
Basic Tips for Drop Bar Brake Lever Positioning
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley When it comes to cyclists' comfort and ergonomics, saddle position comes first so it gets the most attention. But, a lot of discomfort, even pain comes from another main contact point, the levers. Before shifting brake levers became standard issue, it wasn't as important to hang on to the levers most of the time. Now that it is, what … [Read more...] about Basic Tips for Drop Bar Brake Lever Positioning
Technical Q & A: Vehicle Racks and Risk to Carbon Wheels?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The question that we’re tackling today is related to our article last week which included tips from the rack company Küat. Another Important Bike Rack Use Tip Reader Ken Stevens asked: “What about the issue of hot car exhaust damaging carbon fiber rims as per wheel company instructions such as on my Zipps: Do not expose Zipp wheels … [Read more...] about Technical Q & A: Vehicle Racks and Risk to Carbon Wheels?