QUESTION: How often should I lube my road bike chain? I don’t usually pay much attention to it and only lube it if it’s noisy or I had to ride in the rain, but a rider friend tells me that’s not often enough. —Angie W. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Lubing after riding in the rain is a good thing, but some riders say chains on road bikes should be lubed every 150 miles or so, … [Read more...] about How often should I lube my road bike chain?
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Help Take A Bike Out Of Crime
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley You’re reading this so I think it’s a safe bet that you’re a lot like me when it comes to bikes and cycling. Which makes me curious to find out if we have the same bicycle nightmare. Mine goes like this. In the dream I’m riding or just somewhere with my bike and I stop and leave it behind, parked somewhere. It’s outside and … [Read more...] about Help Take A Bike Out Of Crime
Osmo Nutrition Active Hydration and Rapid Recovery Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Osmo Active Hydration https://osmonutrition.com/collections/hydration Active Hydration price: $20 (14.7 oz. tub), $29 (20 single serving packets) Active Hydration flavors: Blackberry, Lemon Lime, Blueberry Pomegranate, Orange Calories: 70-80 (depending on flavor) Total Sugars: 16-17 grams (depending on … [Read more...] about Osmo Nutrition Active Hydration and Rapid Recovery Review
What kind of bike bag is best?
QUESTION: What kind of bike bag is best for carrying my stuff on a ride? I see seatbags of all different sizes when I’m out riding, but I also have started to see people riding with bags on their front handlebars, which seems more convenient. Some people even have bags on their top tube. What’s the right choice? —John R. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: What bag to use to carry … [Read more...] about What kind of bike bag is best?
Fizik Tempo Decos Carbon Wide Cycling Shoe Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Full carbon sole is very stiff and comfortable Classic, simple design looks great Single BOA closure works well for a good fit Rearward-biased, generously slotted cleat mounting holes Wide and High-Volume fit White uppers clean easily Not! Only moderately wider than the standard version Price: … [Read more...] about Fizik Tempo Decos Carbon Wide Cycling Shoe Review