QUESTION: It seems like I’m constantly getting flats on my road bike. I’m pretty good about avoiding glass and potholes, and I have decent tires and tubes. I’ve even had the bike shop check my wheels to make sure there’s nothing wrong. How can I fix this problem? —Leroy S. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Often this problem of frequent and repeated flats is the result of a foreign … [Read more...] about How to Stop Getting So Many Bicycle Flats
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Paka Apparel Everyday Base Layer and Crew Socks Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum If it’s winter, I reach for alpaca Winter in Chicago doesn’t have to mean hunkering down in your house until the groundhog predicts the end of winter—the key to braving the cold lies in choosing the proper clothing. Natural fibers are a must, offering warmth, moisture management, and breathability, to name a few benefits. My favorite are alpaca tops, … [Read more...] about Paka Apparel Everyday Base Layer and Crew Socks Review
Quick Look At Effetto Mariposa’s Promising New Chain Products
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley I haven’t had a chance to test these two new products from Effetto Mariposa yet but allow me to provide a few exciting details. Plus the background on why I believe you might want to try them. The samples they sent are their Flowerpower wax-based lube (it features sunflower seed wax) and their … [Read more...] about Quick Look At Effetto Mariposa’s Promising New Chain Products
Nathan Sports HyperNight Reflective Convertible Glove-Mitts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Nathan Sports Price: $30 (glove); $35 (convertible mitt) Unisex Sizing: XS-XL Fit: True to size Colors: Hi Vis Yellow/Geo Print; Black/Geo Print Materials: 88% Polyester, 12% Spandex Pro stretch Temperature Range: Depends on the activity, 20-55 degrees Availability: Online, Retail How obtained: Company sample RBR … [Read more...] about Nathan Sports HyperNight Reflective Convertible Glove-Mitts Review
Velocio Signature Softshell Cycling Jacket Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Velocio Price: $269 (on sale at the time of this review for $202) Sizes: XXS – 3XL (women’s); XS – 4XL (men’s) Colors: Coffee, Light Olive, Fire Red, Night Pockets: 3 large/deep rear pockets and 1 zipper pocket Fit: True to size Fabric: 76% Polyamide / 12% Elastane / 12% ePTFE Availability: Online How obtained: … [Read more...] about Velocio Signature Softshell Cycling Jacket Review