Does a Woman Need a Women’s Geometry Road Bike?
Question: I’m 5-foot-8 and 135 pounds. My bike shop wants to sell me a bike with “women’s geometry,” but it doesn’t fit right. The handlebar seems too close. Can’t a woman ride a man’s bike? — Celia P.
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How Should I Set Up My Road Bike for Time Trials?
Question: I have an old road bike that I want to turn into a time trial machine. When positioning aero bars, what part of my forearms should contact the armrests? How far apart should my elbows be? Should the seat be level or tilted up or down? — Mark C.
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3T Accelero 60 Team Stealth Carbon Clincher Wheels Review
By John Marsh HOT! Quality is apparent Aero performers: stiff, responsive, fast Hot-looking set of wheels No need to mess with tubular Understated graphics a plus NOT! Test your bike handling in the wind Noisy don’t ship with valve extenders www.3tcycling.com Price: $1,650/set — Team Stealth; $1,600/set — Team Source: Local bike shops (dealer list…
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SKS Spaero Sport Pump
By Paul Smith HOT! Small (8 inches, 20cm, long) Very light at 110g Elegant design NOT! Hard to inflate above 80 psi SKS Cost: $34.99 MSRP How obtained: Review sample from company RBR Sponsor: no Weight: 110g A Great Little Pump At 110g claimed weight, the SKS Spaero Sport Pump is incredibly lightweight. Compare it…
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Guru Experience Total Bike Fit System
By Coach Rick Schultz HOT! Dynamic, high-tech fit system Affordable (2 price groups) Good value: you get a lot for your money Multiple incremental tweaks allow comparison of minor fit changes Personal data stored for future use and comparison Most shops will roll all of part of the price into the purchase of a new…
