Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley We’ve said it before and we’ll probably say it again, we always appreciate hearing about your cycling hacks (a “hack” is a different way of doing something or a modification, usually to improve function or ease of use). So for this Tech Talk, RBR reader and frequent commenter Will Haltiwanger is spinning the Tech Talk pedals to … [Read more...] about Will’s Shimano SPD Pedals Cleat Hack
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Product Review: Cycplus Cube Mini Bicycle Tire Inflator
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Hot Effortless to use - no more upper body workout Smaller than some CO2 inflators A whole new type of mini pump - a tiny air compressor! Battery-operated - no need to buy CO2 cartridges Charges in 20 minutes with USB cable Presta/Schrader compatible Only 115 grams So small it might even … [Read more...] about Product Review: Cycplus Cube Mini Bicycle Tire Inflator
10 Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance and Repair Tips
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week I told you about attending a mechanics class on hydraulic disc brakes at the United Bicycle Institute #bikeschool in Ashland, Oregon. It was well worth the time and cost ($250). Here’s that story: https://www.roadbikerider.com/united-bicycle-institute/. This week I’m sharing 10 tips about hydraulic discs and working on them … [Read more...] about 10 Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance and Repair Tips
Getting Schooled at the United Bicycle Institute
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week I attended an all-day seminar on setting up hydraulic disc brakes held at the United Bicycle Institute in Ashland, Oregon. Ever since hydraulic brakes appeared on bicycles (in about 1987) I’ve wanted to learn more about them. Because they just sort of started appearing on bikes, at first on BMX bikes, then mountain bikes and now … [Read more...] about Getting Schooled at the United Bicycle Institute
Tifosi’s Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Supports Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Here at RoadBikeRider a few of us are big fans of Tifosi, the company and their eyewear. They’re a family run firm based in Georgia, USA and all of their glasses sell for under $100 (most pairs are a lot less than that). The big news is that they recently announced a collection of Tifosi eyewear and a portion of the sales will go to … [Read more...] about Tifosi’s Breast Cancer Awareness Collection Supports Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation