By John Marsh I use an app from Feedback Sports to track when I install every component on my bike. I wrote a QT about it just about a year ago: Catalog Your Bike and Components for Maintenance. You can also keep track of components on Strava if you use that, which is great because…
by Jim Langley Checking wheel bearings This week’s subject was suggested by a reader with the handle “SJ,” who asked, “How often should wheel hub bearings be degreased and re-greased?” It’s a great question because it’s tricky to evaluate the condition of wheel bearings and to know what to do about issues, too. Wheels can…
By Jim Langley If this week’s Tech Talk title caught your attention, it was supposed to. But I didn’t really make it up – I pretty much stole it. I paraphrased the title of the online Outside magazine article that ran recently, Why You Should Throw Your Rim Brakes in the Trash. The author basically…
By Coach Rick Schultz I am a USA Cycling Level 2 coach and specialize in bike fitting, power and pedaling efficiency coaching. I am the fitter for several cycling teams and do numerous individual fittings for recreational roadies. When doing fittings, I regularly see significant problems that cyclists have no idea are causing the pain…
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Totally waterproof and windproof Good breathability Outside breast pocket waterproof – stored phone in a downpour Hi-vis day or night Underarm venting prevents overheating Just the right amount of room to add additional layers without being too roomy Stretchy side panel fabric Sleeve length great even in the drops…
