Chain Care Part 2
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks for the comments and questions about last week’s Chain Care how-to. Let’s keep the link love going with your tips, recommendations and I’ll answer a couple of related queries that came in.
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Basic & Obsessive Chain Care
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley No doubt you’ve heard of the cobbler whose children are without shoes because he’s too busy fixing everybody else’s to attend to his own family. That’s kind of like yours truly’s chain care program. A bit like the soul man, I’m busy enough working on other people’s bicycles that…
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Topeak ALiEN X Multi-Tool Quick Review
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Cost: $64.95 How obtained: Sample from the company RBR sponsor? No Availability: retail and online Website: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/75-Mini-Tools/1369-ALiEN-X I’m a sucker for all-in-one bicycle multi-tools. So one of my favorite gifts over the holidays was Topeak’s ALiEN X, the updated version of their most fully featured ride saver. Opening the…
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More Outside the Box Cycling Hacks
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley A few weeks back, retired engineer and South Carolinian roadie Will Haltiwanger asked if we could have a column featuring things that people have come up with for their cycling that are “a bit outside the box.” I liked the idea and shared his nifty home-made seat tube plug. He…
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A Gift Worth Giving – Even if it’s to Yourself
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Yes, it might be crazy to be talking about gifts so close to Christmas. But, maybe you’ll get a certificate or some funny money as a present and want to buy your own Christmas toy. Or perhaps you’re still shopping and gifting last-minute virtually due to covid. Either way, I…