By Jim Langley The idea to provide tips for keeping your carbon fiber bicycle frame and other parts safe and looking good came from a question my new Spokesman Bicycles teammate, Chris, asked on our Wednesday torture session. We’ve been doing 5-minute intense intervals up a hill every hump day at 4:30 p.m. for 10…
Mini-Review By Paul Smith Swiftwick Aspire Four Socks swiftwick.com Cost: $16.99 How Obtained: review sample from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over several months Hot! Excellent fit Never thought about once on your foot High quality, no fraying during review period Not! Tight fit so harder to put on Can be difficult…
By Jim Langley HOT! No-brainer pump head automatically fits Presta/Shrader values and doesn’t leak Smooth, easy pumping every time Extra-long hose Top-mounted gauge NOT! My senior eyes would like to be able to read the gauge without glasses Pedro’s Price: $65 Source: Pedro’s Website How obtained: Purchased RBR sponsor: No Pedro’s Professional Pump…
Quick Note to Any Readers in Sydney, Australia: A riding buddy of mine is traveling from Atlanta to Sydney for work and would appreciate any riding guidance or partner(s) for this weekend. If you’re feeling hospitable, use the Contact Us form to email me, and I’ll pass it along. Thanks! —John A friend recently emailed me…
By Jim Langley This is the final installment of our upgrading components series. If you’ve successfully completed the previous 8 steps, your upgraded 11-speed thoroughbred is almost ready to rule the road. All that’s left is fine-tuning the brakes and derailleurs, checking your work, a test ride to ensure your adjustments are spot-on…
