By Rick Schultz and Sue Rowland Stan Purdum wrote a great introduction on this topic but there is still more to be said about this topic as we dive deeper. I would like to share some inside information on this topic that I gained from serving as a bicycle tester for Cervelo, a component tester for Shimano, and a certified bicycle racing coach. My insights, together with … [Read more...] about How much should I spend on a road bike? (An additional perspective)
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Game-Changing New-Chain Cleaner & Waxer From Silca
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Had I seen this new product from Silca before I penned last week’s column on the Effetto Mariposa chain cleaner, I would have mentioned it in that story. But it’s so interesting - potentially game-changing actually, that I wanted to keep the chain chatter going for another week and tell you about it. What Silca’s come up with is a chain … [Read more...] about Game-Changing New-Chain Cleaner & Waxer From Silca
Quick Tip: More CO2 Cartridge Advice and Tips
Last week's CO2 cartridge tips generated a lot of interest and comments, and Coach Rick Schultz has followed up with these additional tips for how to use them effectively. Threaded or non-threaded inflators. Doing a quick google search for CO2 cartridges, the industry appears to have moved to threaded inflators. Basically, these work as follows. screw … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: More CO2 Cartridge Advice and Tips
Do You Know Anything About Cycling Cartoonist Tom Cutter?
QUESTION: This question has nothing to do with the physical aspects of cycling. I work part time in a bike shop, Clemmons Bicycle, in Clemmons, NC. The shop had two older cartoon pictures that I reframed recently. I've been trying to dig up information on the Artist because I have once before seen his work, Tom Cutter is written on the bottom right. In each picture at the top … [Read more...] about Do You Know Anything About Cycling Cartoonist Tom Cutter?
Product Review: Effetto Mariposa’s Mangiacatena Chain Cleaner Tool & Allpine EXTRA Biodegradable Chain Degreaser
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Hot Tool has sealed ends to minimize spreading & dripping solvent Easy to use the tool Easy to clean the tool with water Replacement brush kit is available Solvent is biodegradable and water rinseable Solvent is harmless to chrome, painted parts and carbon but an abundant rinse with water after use is still … [Read more...] about Product Review: Effetto Mariposa’s Mangiacatena Chain Cleaner Tool & Allpine EXTRA Biodegradable Chain Degreaser