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 &…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Hot Repair tubeless punctures without wheel/tire removal No need to drain sealant from tire as when installing spare tube Large and small hole plugs pre-loaded in Racer tool Racer comes with a frame mount for easy access Both kits Include extra plugs for more flat fixing Both are…
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Bicycle wheels are amazing things. They have fascinated me since I first started working in bike shops. With just a handful of spokes, a hint of a hub and even the most humble hoop, the vast majority will easily take anything even the strongest pro can dish out and often…
By Jim Langley Jim’s Tech Talk Last week’s column on ways to store road bikes elicited helpful comments and an interesting question we’ll look at today. But first, a couple of folks asked for photos showing hanging bikes on hooks.
