Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley According to Wikipedia, Shimano first released a Di2 electronic shifting system in 2001 but they didn’t make it available to the public until 2009. In case you didn’t know, Di2 stands for Digital Integrated Intelligence. 2009 is about when I got my first Di2 component group, put it on my Cervelo and reviewed it for you here in Tech Talk. … [Read more...] about Shimano Releases Q’AUTO: Self-Powered Di2 Automatic Shifting for Everyday Bikes
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SaltStick FastChews Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum SaltStick Price: $17.99 (60 ct bottle); $31.99 (120 ct bottle); $42 (box of 12 packets) Flavors: Lemon-Lime, Tart Orange, Mixed Berry, Green Apple, Watermelon, Tropical Mango, Peach, Coconut Pineapple, Citrus Burst + Caffeine and Tropical Twist + Caffeine Availability: Online and retail How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about SaltStick FastChews Review
5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather
Summer weather is here, and that means hot here in Dallas. On a recent weekend ride, my Wahoo bike computer registered 100 degrees cruising over the pavement -- and the weather app on my phone showed only a few degrees cooler. When the temperatures go up, the right gear can make a difference in keeping you cool and safe. Here are a few items that I have used on high … [Read more...] about 5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather
First Look: Event Gear’s Simplyfast Cube Rub-On Wax Lube
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Almost a year ago I reviewed Event Gear’s Simplyfast hot wax, which I’ve been using on my Trek SL 5 gravel bike ever since. Here’s the review, which includes my video showing how to hot wax the chain. The Simplyfast hot wax has worked really well. The chain runs smoothly, stays clean and the wax lasts over 200 miles for me between hot … [Read more...] about First Look: Event Gear’s Simplyfast Cube Rub-On Wax Lube
New Hiplok Locks & Tracker Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum At the Sea Otter Classic, Hiplok unveiled a range of new products designed to keep your bike safe and help you track it in case of theft. Below are a few of my findings. Hiplok Z LOK Combo with bracket https://hiplok.com/product/hiplok-z-lok-combo Price: $29.99 Dimensions: 510mm (L) x 28mm (W) x 15mm (D) Length: 45cm Weight: … [Read more...] about New Hiplok Locks & Tracker Review