Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This being RoadBikeRider, I hope it’s understood that it’s disc brakes on ROAD bikes that’s on my mind today. Because if it was mountain bikes, with the death defying feats even average MTBers routinely attempt today, I think it’s pretty undeniable that disc brakes are needed. I learned that lesson at the Mt. Bike Cross Country Masters … [Read more...] about Do You “Need” Disc Brakes Now?
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Fox Racing Crossframe Pro Helmet – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Fox Racing Price: $219.95 Sizes: Small, Medium, Large Safety feature: Mips Fit system: BOA Fit System with FS1 dial Weight: 330 g (size small), 370 (size medium) Colors: White, Olive Green, Black, Black Camo, Vintage White, and Purple/Black (limited edition) # of vents: 22 Availability: Online and retail How obtained: … [Read more...] about Fox Racing Crossframe Pro Helmet – Quick Review
Getting A Frozen Aluminum Seatpost Out Of A Steel Frame
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Longtime RoadBikeRider readers will remember cycling writer Scott Martin who wrote the Scott’s Spin humor column for RBR. I actually met Scott way back in 1989 when I joined the staff of Bicycling Magazine where he already worked. After that great gig we both ended up working together at a cycling dot com. Since then we’ve both moved on … [Read more...] about Getting A Frozen Aluminum Seatpost Out Of A Steel Frame
You Might Enjoy Vintage Bike Rides
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last weekend I drove the 35 miles down to Marina, California to do the second annual Monterey Peninsula Vintage Bicycle Ride. It was my first time on the 50-miler. I learned about it on the leading website devoted to vintage road bikes and cycling, which is classicrendezvous.com They have a free-to-join and very active Google group … [Read more...] about You Might Enjoy Vintage Bike Rides
Spice Up Your Riding with New Routes
We all fall into routines, but cycling the same roads week after week can dull your enthusiasm. It's time to become a two-wheeled explorer and discover the hidden gems in your area. Here's how to keep your riding fresh and exciting: Start by harnessing the power of technology. Strava, Ridewithgps and MapMyRide offer a wealth of local routes. Their heat maps reveal where … [Read more...] about Spice Up Your Riding with New Routes