By Stan Purdum Available here: www.renehersecycles.com/shop/equipment/bags/rene-herse-handlebar-roll-bag/ Price: $98 How obtained: Sample from Rene Herse Cycles RBR Advertiser: No Typically, on day-long rides, I don’t want the weight of a rack and a trunk bag or panniers on my bike, but I nonetheless like convenient, lightweight ways to carry two general groups … [Read more...] about Rene Herse Handlebar Roll Bag Review
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Leo Jed’s Tips on John Forester’s “Instant Turn”
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Today I’d like to introduce you to Leo Jed, who served on the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission’s Bike Committee with me for years and years. Leo is a longtime cycling instructor completely versed in safe cycling and biking advocacy. He is also an accomplished touring cyclist having ridden in many far flung locations around the … [Read more...] about Leo Jed’s Tips on John Forester’s “Instant Turn”
Learning to Do Your Own Bicycle Repairs
By Stan Purdum In this space last week, I responded to a question from a rider who declared himself to be “not mechanically inclined.” He had moved to a new location, where he found no bike shop and none nearby, and he wondered how to get his bike serviced. I made some suggestions including one about how to begin gaining enough confidence to attempt to work on his bike … [Read more...] about Learning to Do Your Own Bicycle Repairs
Selling and Buying on the buycycle Marketplace
By John Marsh Near the end of 2024, I decided it was time to sell my old road bike and buy a gravel bike. Selling the old bike was intended to achieve two aims: 1) free up my limited bike storage space for a new bike; and 2) help defray the cost of the new bike. Over the years, I had heard and read about The Pro’s Closet and buycycle, two online marketplaces focused … [Read more...] about Selling and Buying on the buycycle Marketplace
What to do? I’m not mechanically inclined, but there’s no bike shop where I live.
QUESTION: I love to ride my bicycle, but I’m not mechanically inclined, so I have always relied on a local bike shop to keep my bike operating in good condition. But now, I’ve relocated for a new job, and there’s no bike shop in or even near the community where I live. Any suggestions? — O. C. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The first thing I’d try is to look for other riders in … [Read more...] about What to do? I’m not mechanically inclined, but there’s no bike shop where I live.