Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Company: Schwalbe Product: Aerothan inner tube for bicycle tires Sizes: 700 x 23-28, 28-35 and 35-50 Website: Aerothan Tubes | Schwalbe Tires North America Price: $29.65 (seems to range from $29 – $32) https://amzn.to/3eU76Th How acquired: Purchased RBR advertiser: No
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Company: Park Tool Product: HBH-3 Extendable Handlebar Holder Website: https://www.parktool.com/product/extendable-handlebar-holder-hbh-3?category=New%20Products Price: $42.95 How acquired: Sample from company RBR advertiser: No If you’ve ever had a frame or nice brake damaged by the front end of your bike flopping to the side, you’ll appreciate this new gem from Park Tool. Bicycle…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week’s main topic comes from a Tucson, Arizona roadie named Seth who asked for help with a frustrating chain drop issue. I offer some ideas for diagnosis and repair. After that, since everyone ought to have a custom cruiser for getting around, I’ll show you one – and…
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley RBR reader, David Stihler, who only lives a few miles away from me (we’ve never met), reached out last week asking about my cycling streak in relation to his riding. I have gotten lots of questions about my obsession over the years and it’s been some time since I’ve talked…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A reader named Bill wrote us saying, “I’d like a review of the Classified Powershift hub gear.” I had heard of it but not looked into it. Visiting their website I learned the basics. It’s an ingenious device you might appreciate knowing about. The Powershift is a 2-speed planetary…
