Premium Member Russ Starke sent us today’s QT, which could likewise be used for a variety of other products. Here’s what he wrote: Two quick tips for Fly6 mounting: 1) The Garmin rubber band mounts work better (and cleaner) than the bulky straps that come with the FLy6. 2) My saddle height causes problems with Fly6…
Drivetrain and shifting issues are always favorite topics here. So there was some excellent feedback to last issue’s Tech Talk on our Comments page, and via email. As you may recall, the subject was the myth that when a new chain is installed, a new cassette is required as well (not!). Instead, what determines whether…
Question: Spring has finally come to my area after a cold and snowy winter. I should be happy because it’s warmer, but the wind is worse than I can remember. It seems like 40-mph gales kick up just when I get off work for a ride. How can I keep my enthusiasm in these hurricanes?…
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By Mike Tierney In Part 2 of this “basics” series, I touched on the topics of spoke twist and stress relief. Today, I’ll talk about the need for equalized spoke tensions and which way to turn nipples – with a big tip that you won’t forget! Equal spoke tension When we tension all the spokes…
