Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley One of the recent product releases that caught my attention is a different style of sporting eyewear that seems to solve some issues I experience on the bike. They’re made by a new company called Ombraz and their innovation is glasses that don’t have “arms.” You might call them…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we get to the tip, I want to make sure any of you shopping online for Shimano components, saw this warning about a bogus site. This week’s tip is related to fellow RoadBikeRider scribe Greg Conderacci’s recent piece, Electrical Tape Can Be Your Best Friend, which you can…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Few things ruin a ride faster than annoying ticking, clicking, creaking or squeaking noises. At first you might barely notice. Then it happens again and again, and soon it’s the only thing you can think about. Noises frustrate cyclists so much that I’ve been on a mission for some…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Even though last week saw the return of the Sea Otter Classic, probably the largest bicycle show of 2021 so far, in my opinion, the biggest news came out a week before in a press release from Hiplok. Founded 10 years ago, Hiplok is a British-based company specializing in…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before I introduce my friend Nils and today’s fix-it, I want to give you all even more props for your mirror recommendations and other suggestions for staying safe out on the road. We’ve run back to back Tech Talks on mirrors, here: https://www.roadbikerider.com/tip-prevent-bicycle-crash/ and here: https://www.roadbikerider.com/top-bicycling-mirrors/ and the comments…
