Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley My neighbor Jessica brought her circa 2006 Trek Pilot 5.2 to me for a tune-up. She and her husband Kent are avid road riders. Her Shimano Ultegra Trek had the signs of a well-ridden machine.
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Hot Easy-to-see, accurate digital top-mount gauge Wide padded handle makes the pumping easy Hefty wide steel base prevents pump toppling damage Top-mount 59-inch (149.86cm) hose for excellent access Super smooth plunger action Bleed button to fine-tune inflation Great hose and handle retention Reads up to 200 psi
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week, let’s see if we can help a reader named “David” who has a ticking noise. His question is below and pretty interesting I think. You’ll see my answer with everything I could think for him to check on his roadster after his query. If you are experiencing…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Recently I discovered that some roadies are struggling to remove cranksets. And that the cranksets that are giving them trouble are actually designed to be easily removed. I know because I work at a company that makes some of these cranks, Praxis. Another company making cranks like this is…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Since flat tires are the most common bicycle repair, we’re following up today with a look at some more tubeless tire repair kits. A couple were recommended by you in the comments to our last Tech Talk, which you can read here: Product Review: Dynaplug’s Impressive Carbon Racer &…
