By Sheri Rosenbaum Bikebac Tracker Price: $34.99 Weight: 27 g Battery Life: 1 year (per company) Battery Type: CR2023 battery Waterproof Rating: IP67 Recommended Mounting Options: Attach using the bottle cage holes, under an accessory (with TORX security bolts), or on seat rails using zip ties. Tracking Method: Find My app via iPhone, iPad, or an … [Read more...] about Bikebac Tracker Review
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Radian’s Zilch Pump Promises An End To Pump Attachment Problems
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Today’s new product isn’t available yet and I haven’t even had a chance to try a prototype. But I want to tell you about it because I bet you’ve experienced the problem the pump is designed to solve. I sure have. The problem occurs when attaching a floor pump equipped with a thumblock type head to a Presta valve to inflate a tire. … [Read more...] about Radian’s Zilch Pump Promises An End To Pump Attachment Problems
Bikey Wipes – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bikey Wipes Price: $29.95/tub of 40 wipes Wipes: Three different products, one for each part of the bike ― Degreaser, Frame, and Rotor Compostable: Yes, it takes about 6 weeks to break down Availability: Online How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Bikey Wipes – Quick Review
Should I Adjust My Training Intensity as I Age?
QUESTION: I just celebrated my 65th birthday and have been an avid cyclist for over 30 years. I've always followed the hard/easy approach with a couple of intense group rides each week, some tempo riding, and recovery days. This formula worked great in my 40s and 50s, but lately I'm finding that I need more recovery time after hard efforts, and I don't bounce back like I used … [Read more...] about Should I Adjust My Training Intensity as I Age?
How much air pressure am I losing when detaching my bike tire pump?
QUESTION: After pumping up my bike tires, I always hear the sound of air loss when disconnecting the hose. How much above the pressure I want should I pump the tires to compensate for the loss? I have Presta valves. —Darryl J. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: In theory, at least, and generally in actual practice, you aren’t losing much air pressure at all. The sound you hear is … [Read more...] about How much air pressure am I losing when detaching my bike tire pump?