Today’s QT comes to us from Premium Member Larry Wilson, who offers a tips that remains timely as hot weather continues for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what he writes: On those long rides in especially hot weather, electrolyte replacement is important. If you find yourself short of your usual source during…
By Jim Langley This column idea comes from RBR reader Michael Leven, who wrote: “Since most people who read the newsletter probably ride carbon frames, forks, seatposts and/or wheels, I’m wondering how often they replace these carbon components? For example, how often do you replace your carbon fork, your carbon handlebars, your carbon seatpost? And…
Two New Ultra-Portable Bike Racks Here are two new products that I can definitely see some value in: ultra-portable bike racks. Trunk Monkey, slated to be available in October, sells for $135 and is an inflatable rack that attaches to almost any type of automobile. The key feature is that it is imminently portable. You…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher If you follow the Tour de France and the other pro races, it’s obvious that the pros are light years better than us recreational roadies. But why? For starters, the pros are almost all in their 20s and 30s. Moreover, they picked better parents than us. And…
Last week’s QT extolled the virtues of the workaday product Chap Stick as a de facto first aid kit. RBR reader Jay Wood sent us a follow-up email pointing out a different array of uses for this wonder product. Here’s what he wrote: Chapstick is a good all-purpose lubricant. Use it on sticky pivots, cables,…
