Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A little over a month ago I had the good fortune to get invited to tour the company Enduro Bearings in Oakland, California, which is only about an hour away from me by car. I had met the cofounder, engineer and head of the bicycle bearing division Matt Harvey at their booth at the Sea Otter Classic and he asked if I’d like to see their … [Read more...] about A Great Day At Enduro Bearings
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Skratch Labs Vegan Recovery Oat Milk Latte Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Skratch Labs Price: $36.95 Servings per container: 12 Caffeine: 56 mg/serving Availability: Online and retail How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Skratch Labs Vegan Recovery Oat Milk Latte Review
Am I really handicapped by flat pedals?
QUESTION: Am I really handicapped by flat pedals? I’ve tried clipless pedals, but I don’t find it comfortable to use them, and I don’t like having my foot locked in one position. —Dave R. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Unless you are cycling competitively — where you’re likely to want every bit of equipment that boosts your speed, even if only marginally — you are not … [Read more...] about Am I really handicapped by flat pedals?
What’s the Right Mix of Indoor and Outdoor Training?
Question: I've got a smart trainer and use Zwift regularly, but I also love riding outside. Some of my friends have gone almost entirely indoor with their training, while others refuse to get on a trainer except during snowstorms. Is there an ideal balance between indoor and outdoor training as far as getting fit to race this spring? I want to maintain my bike handling skills … [Read more...] about What’s the Right Mix of Indoor and Outdoor Training?
Can You Help Stan Purdum With His Puzzling Ebike Problem?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Readers, please read the email thread below. It’s self-explanatory. It’s a conversation between contributing RBR editor Stan Purdum and myself concerning a strange issue he’s experiencing with his Specialized Turbo Creo ebike. Stan reviewed the bike in his column here: Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 Road Ebike, an Owner’s Review. I … [Read more...] about Can You Help Stan Purdum With His Puzzling Ebike Problem?