QUESTION: I recently bought a rain jacket for cycling, which I also wear as a windbreaker, but it’s a bright neon yellow color and it’s already looking dirty. I haven’t wanted to wash it so as to keep it water repellent, but a fellow rider tells me that washing it won’t hurt its ability to shed rain. Can that be right? —Neil S. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Your friend is right … [Read more...] about Does washing my rain jacket hurt its water-shedding ability?
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Wahoo Fitness Launches New Radar, Bike Computers at Sea Otter 2025
By Sheri Rosenbaum Ahead of Sea Otter Classic opening on Thursday, Wahoo Fitness announced several new product launches. One new product I'm excited to check out while at the event is the company's TRACKR RADAR. I always ride with a rear radar, even on the trails. It's a great way to keep your eyes focused ahead while being alerted to cars or bikes overtaking from … [Read more...] about Wahoo Fitness Launches New Radar, Bike Computers at Sea Otter 2025
Why Do Rob’s Tubeless Tires Lose Air?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This will be the last in what’s turned out with today’s article, to be a 3-part series on repairing and preventing flat tires. We provided our tips and you readers added yours with interesting and helpful tips, advice and product recommendations. Thanks everyone! If you missed the first two columns and all the great comments, here they are: … [Read more...] about Why Do Rob’s Tubeless Tires Lose Air?
Fizik Introduces Four New 5-Star Virginia Tech-Rated Cycling Helmets
By Sheri Rosenbaum You know the fizik brand for its quality cycling saddles and shoes, and today they launched a line of helmets across road, gravel, triathlon, and trail. “Entering the helmet category is the natural expansion of the fizik brand. We are known for combining function and aesthetics, so we have been working hard to bring this to life in our new … [Read more...] about Fizik Introduces Four New 5-Star Virginia Tech-Rated Cycling Helmets
Feedback Velo Wall Rack Review
By Sue Schultz https://feedbacksports.com/products/velo-wall-rack-2d-black-1 Price MSRP: $50.00 Source: Feedback Sports, Amazon, websites Features: Highly adjustable support arms accommodating most road, cyclocross, hybrid and XC mountain bikes (up to 50lbs - 22.7kg), easy to mount on standard wall stud, soft rubber cradles any top tube shape and protects the … [Read more...] about Feedback Velo Wall Rack Review