By Sheri Rosenbaum Jelenew Price: $329 Color: Black Sizes: XXS-5XL Fit: True to size, consult sizing chart Material: 78% Polyamide, 22% Elastane Pockets: Yes, two side pockets Sun protection: UPF 50+ UV protection Testing: Over 25 rides, including 100k gravel and road Availability: Online How obtained: Company sample RBR … [Read more...] about Jelenew Quick-Release Zipped Bib Shorts Review
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Leah Goldstein’s 2024 Trans Am Race: Lessons, Challenges, and Triumphs
By Sheri Rosenbaum In March, I chatted with Leah Goldstein about her 2021 Race Across America (RAAM) win and asked about her bucket list (read the interview here). She alluded to the Trans Am race but didn’t let on that plans were already in the works. Leah recently placed 3rd overall and 1st female rider to finish the race. She conquered the grueling 4,200 miles … [Read more...] about Leah Goldstein’s 2024 Trans Am Race: Lessons, Challenges, and Triumphs
Exercise Helps to Treat Insulin Resistance in Diabetics
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Up to 70 percent of North American adults will develop diabetes or pre-diabetes, usually from insulin resistance caused by excess fat in the liver and muscles. Exercise helps to empty fat from the liver and muscles, so exercise helps both to prevent and to treat diabetes. A study of 6,718 diabetics, average age 58, followed from 4-96 weeks, found that … [Read more...] about Exercise Helps to Treat Insulin Resistance in Diabetics
How often should I replace my helmet?
QUESTION: I’ve had my helmet for about four years now and haven’t crashed. It looks fine, but I’ve heard conflicting advice about replacement. How often should I really be replacing my helmet? —Emma G. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Aside from the universal recommendation from experts that you should replace your helmet after a crash, there are no hard-and-fast rules about how … [Read more...] about How often should I replace my helmet?
Do “1X” (1-by) Drivetrains Speed Chain Wear?
Jim's Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week I'm responding to what I find an interesting comment to last week's article: Abbey Bike Tools’ L.L. Chain Wear Tool. It's from a reader with the pen name "Freddy" who stated something as fact, that I believe is open for debate, consideration, maybe skepticism. A lot of you have tons of experience riding many … [Read more...] about Do “1X” (1-by) Drivetrains Speed Chain Wear?