Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Obviously, CO2 inflators are wildly popular and fascinating, too! Believe it or not, last week’s Tech Talk about these tiny ride-savers – which was actually an article from 2017 (because I was away RVing and riding in beautiful Half Moon Bay, California) – now has over 50 comments old…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley “Dummy” hubs are used as a place to park the chain when the rear wheel has been removed. Sometimes they’re called “sleeping hubs” or “chain holders.” They’re usually comprised of a short axle that’s bolted in place in the right rear dropout of the frame with a built in…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley By “professionals,” I mean those who need to wear business attire at work, such as suits and dresses with nice shoes. While it’s possible to carefully roll or fold most clothing and get it – and wingtips or heels tucked away in ordinary backpacks – large enough ones, anyway…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Hot Backlit top-mount digital gauge with ultra-easy to read display (accurate to within 1%) Huge tri-foot base prevents pump falling over and boosts pumping efficiency Silca Hiro side-lock Presta chuck for airtight connection every time (Schrader head, too) Strong magnetic docks on top and bottom of pump for fuss-free…
Jim’s Tech Talk by Jim Langley January being the month for making resolutions, I have decided for 2020 to try to 1) finally upgrade a vintage road bike I’ve been in analysis paralysis on for some time; and 2) hopefully ride it in this year’s Eroica California, which takes place April 5 in beautiful Cambria.
