Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley For the past two Tech Talks, we’ve been discussing lowering the gearing on slightly older bikes (thanks for all the helpful comments with your tips on how you did it to your classic bikes). If you were so distracted following the Tour de France that you missed those articles, here they are: The Long Story of Lowering the Gearing on My Old … [Read more...] about New Road Bikes With Lower Gearing
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High Above Supernatural Hydration Pack – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum High Above Price: $240 Sizes: One size fits most Colors: Black and Glacial Grey Hydration Bladder: 2-liter Hydrapak double-baffled reservoir Total Volume: 6 liters (2L water, 4L cargo) Weight: 20 oz (565g) including reservoir Storage: External bungee system, two front stretch pockets, one internal zippered pocket with key … [Read more...] about High Above Supernatural Hydration Pack – Quick Review
Wind Reverie
By Stan Purdum “May the wind be always at your back.” So goes one verse of a well-known old Irish blessing. And, as any bicyclist knows, it’s more wishful thinking than prophetic benediction. Headwinds, which slow forward progress and tire riders quickly, are a fact of life for those who bike. (Of course, this blessing was clearly not written for cyclists. Its opening … [Read more...] about Wind Reverie
Your Feedback on Lower Gearing
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As expected (and greatly appreciated), our article last week about lowering the gearing on a Cervelo Carbon Soloist road bike from 2007, attracted a lot of comments and helpful tips. It will all come in handy should you too want easier gearing for the hills now or in the future. Follow this link to read the original story and all the … [Read more...] about Your Feedback on Lower Gearing
In Praise of the Adventure Cycling Association and cycle touring
By Stan Purdum Recent news from the non-profit Adventure Cycling Association (ACA), which is dedicated to opening the door to cycling adventures for all, reminded me of how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to twice take extended bicycle tours across the United States, as well as a host of shorter ones. In its nearly 50 years of existence, the ACA has mapped more … [Read more...] about In Praise of the Adventure Cycling Association and cycle touring