Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Seeing as how I wrote the RBR e-book Your Home Bicycle Workshop, available in our bookstore – you can probably understand that my shop is where I’ve been spending lots of time lately. There are always bicycle projects needing attending to. And during these, ideas come to mind on…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the comments on last week’s Tech Talk, which was about fixing the recalcitrant derailleur hanger on my friend’s Pinarello – was a good observation from Don Macrae. Today, I’m going to reply to Don and to some of the other interesting tips and points from you. To read…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley When my friend texted for help with the balky shifting on his beautiful Pinarello Dogma, I had a pretty good idea what the problem was. He babys his road rockets, so I was sure it wouldn’t be worn or abused components.
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Cycling fans received the worst news last week. Both the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Dallas, Texas this year, and the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Traditionally these Spring cycling festivals are where the bike industry debuts all its…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A few Tech Talks back, I introduced my current project, updating a 1970s Lejeune in order to ride it in the upcoming Eroica California ride. If you missed it, here’s a link: https://www.roadbikerider.com/quick-tips-for-upgrading-vintage-road-bikes/.
