By Rick Schultz Rating: See my ratings below. Hot! Easy to Trim Met bump supports transverse arch Not! Takes a little time to get used to especially if you have been using another insole such as ICEBUG Source: Bike shops, Amazon, websites Features: Metatarsal Bump, LOW/MED/HIGH arch support options Sizing: 36-48 Price MSRP: $110 … [Read more...] about SQLab One11 Insoles Review
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Smith Optics New Sunglasses and Lens Combinations
By Sheri Rosenbaum Smith Optics Price: $245 to $305, depending on which model frame Frame Color: Black Lens VLT: 67% to 12% Lens Coating: Smudge and moisture-resistant coatings Availability: Online or retail How Obtained: Sample from company RBR Sponsor: No … [Read more...] about Smith Optics New Sunglasses and Lens Combinations
Quick Look: Connex Chainring Wear Indicator Tool
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the interest of providing every possible tool for checking your drivetrain – and thanks to RBR co-founder Ed Pavelka tipping me off to it, I present the Connex Chainring Wear Indicator. It’s a simple go/no-go type gauge that lets you know when a chainring is worn out. Without a tool to check this, the best you can do is look at … [Read more...] about Quick Look: Connex Chainring Wear Indicator Tool
Will Being Halfhearted About Your Health Now Make You Halfwitted Later?
By Kevin Kolodziejski It’s not exactly a news flash. Energy and focus are finite. In fact, only a crackpot (or maybe an empty-stomached cyclist who’s just consumed a half pot of coffee before an early-morning ride) would challenge that. And only a totally cracked pot (or maybe that same cyclist if he consumes a full pot of Irish coffee later that … [Read more...] about Will Being Halfhearted About Your Health Now Make You Halfwitted Later?
First Impressions On Using Silca’s Chain Waxing System
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In February I told you about what many consider a game-changing chain hot-waxing system from Silca. I said I’d give you a report after I had a chance to try it. Sorry I was so slow to follow through on this, but it took a while before I could order all three parts of the system (the melter machine and two waxes). Silca’s system … [Read more...] about First Impressions On Using Silca’s Chain Waxing System