The Wheel Builder – Equal Spoke Tension is King By Mike Tierney In my last column I talked about the benefits of equalized spoke tensions. I’ve been building wheels for many years and writing about the process for a few of those, and the same question pops up occasionally: “What’s the most important thing in…
It’s hard to beat the company’s own description of the ride: “An ‘Art Deco’ Rocket design paired with a heavy duty unique 1930s airliner inspired girder frame. Its other unique features include a central headlight with high and low beam, turn signal indicators on its ‘wings’ and a beautiful rear tail/brake light. To alert traffic…
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Time trials aren’t just for Cat. 1 racers and pros. Here are a few good reasons you should add some time trialing to your regular cycling routine even if you typically just ride for fitness and fun.
Removing the old bicycle bar tape from handlebars Depending on how long the tape’s been on the bars, if it’s a tape with adhesive (the most common type today), you might end up with a mess of small pieces still stuck to the bar when you peel off the old stuff. This will cause a…
