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By Coach Fred Matheny If you look at photos of bike racers throughout history, you might notice the variance in handlebar width. Even among modern road bikes, bars can be found in a fairly wide variety of widths. But what is the right handlebar width? The standard fitting advice is to get a handlebar as…
By Jim Langley One of my goals at Interbike was looking at the current state of disc brakes because, as we’ve reported, they’re showing up far and wide on road bikes — even now being allowed in the pro peloton should a team choose to spec them. Here’s a little news about discs, some related…
Question: I have pain in the base of my thumb and “trigger” thumb that has required steroid injections over the past two years. I have been told that cycling and holding the bars can aggravate this and that it’s a recognized cycling injury. I ride about 4,000 miles a year. I also cross country ski, and…
