Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley We’ll get to the main topic in a minute. First, I want to point out a few more tips about chain cleaning and waxing from last week’s comments since waxing is such a popular practice. We spent the last couple of Tech Talks on it actually. If you missed them here’s part 1 and 2: Product Review: Effetto Mariposa’s Mangiacatena … [Read more...] about Should You Be Afraid Of Hookless Rim Wheels?
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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
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
More On Gearing And Crankarm Length
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It was so nice of many of you to weigh in on our discussion regarding whether bicycle gearing is affected by crankarm length, which was the technical question we attempted to provide help with last week. Thank you for the helpful and interesting comments, some of which we’re sharing today. Here’s last week’s column in case you missed … [Read more...] about More On Gearing And Crankarm Length
Does Crankarm Length Affect Gearing?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week’s Tech Talk answered a reader named Joe’s questions about his lower gearing plan. We asked for your help and you delivered with plenty of great ideas and advice - thank you! This week, I want to quickly answer a couple of questions pulled from those comments and then spend a little more time on a third query which is the … [Read more...] about Does Crankarm Length Affect Gearing?