Editor’s Note: Distance rider extraordinaire Ken Bonner had a chance recently to test ride the new shock-absorbing Specialized Roubaix Expert Di2. During his long and very distinguished randonneuring career, Ken has ridden bikes of all frame materials and was anxious to compare the ride feel and performance characteristics of the Roubaix to some of his…
By Jim Langley RBR reader Andrew K. wrote us recently about a topic that rings true for many of us as we get older but still want to be able to do the “big rides” we’ve done for years. Andrew wrote: “As I age, I feel the need to go from a mid-compact to compact…
Today’s QT is another homegrown one, from Tech Editor Jim Langley. It’s probably safe to say that if Jim didn’t know this, not many people do. Here’s what he wrote: Thanks to the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association I recently learned that all these years I’ve been using the wrong screwdriver to turn the limit screws on…
By Mitch Rosset Oddly, my exploration into Shimano’s Syncro Shift started with a fat bike. I purchased an inexpensive fat bike to see if I would enjoy riding one. The bike was a blast, but when riding the local trails, a frustrating problem arose. Our trails have short, steep downhills that feed into abrupt, steep…
By Sheri Rosenbaum With today’s busy lifestyles, we are all looking for ways to save time. There’s a host of products/services available delivered right to our homes or offices. A few common ones come to mind, including: groceries/fresh ingredient meals, car window or tire replacement, dry cleaning, lawn mower/snow blower services. Add a…
