By Sheri Rosenbaum Jim Langley recently wrote a pair of articles on new valve technology, sparking comments from many RBR readers. (Part 1 and Part 2). Unbeknownst to Jim, I was concurrently in Chicago putting the Muc-Off Big Bore Hybrid Tubeless Valves and their new Gravel & Road Sealant to the test. … [Read more...] about Muc-Off’s New Big Bore Tubeless Valves and Road & Gravel Sealant Quick Review
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Is drinking only when thirsty enough to stay hydrated while cycling?
QUESTION: I’m a recreational cyclist. I always take a water bottle with me on rides, but I only drink from it when I feel thirsty. I avoid sports drinks because they sometimes upset my stomach. Otherwise, I feel OK when sticking with plain water. But some friends who ride tell me I should be drinking on a schedule, whether I feel thirsty or not and that some of what I drink … [Read more...] about Is drinking only when thirsty enough to stay hydrated while cycling?
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Classic Tubeless-ready Tires Review
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Hot! fast, smooth and grippy on road and off (Pirelli’s SpeedGRIP compound at work) easy to put on, take off, simple tubeless set-up too tough nylon casing layers for excellent puncture protection available in 6 sizes for all your gravel needs choice of tan or black sidewalls to match your … [Read more...] about Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Classic Tubeless-ready Tires Review
An Adventure Inspired by Lael’s Ride Around the World
By Sheri Rosenbaum I spent the summer watching Lael Wilcox’s tracker as she rode around the world and ultimately broke the Guinness world record. As luck would have it, I had the opportunity to ride with her on the last day as she headed to Chicago. I couldn’t help but be inspired by her to plan an adventure of my own. I’d been toying with the idea of riding from my … [Read more...] about An Adventure Inspired by Lael’s Ride Around the World
New Valve Technology Part 2
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we introduced a couple of new tire valves from Schwalbe and Muc-Off said to make tire inflation easier. Muc-Off’s is for sealant-filled tubeless tires. We asked whether you thought new valves like these were interesting or a solution looking for a problem. If you didn’t get to weigh in, you can read the article here: New Valve … [Read more...] about New Valve Technology Part 2