Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Pickleball, Spartan Racing, Ping-Pong – regardless of what new sport you’re trying to get up to speed on, it can be difficult to find enough helpful information for beginners. So, every now and then I like to put my rookie glasses on and look at some aspect of what…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley So that there are no misunderstandings, let me make something clear at the outset: This isn’t a standard RoadBikeRider new product review. It’s a rave about the new version of arguably one of road cycling’s most heralded products, Silca’s Pista Floor Pump. To me, as soon as I opened…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley HOT! Ingenious internally routed laces Single Boa closures for easiest adjustment ever Fully heat moldable carbon soles for a custom fit Light & super stiff to maximize pedal power Durable rubber toes and heels for traction and protection Tough and breathable Duralite synthetic leather uppers with suede trim Excellent…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A bunch of interesting comments were posted in response to last week’s Tech Talk about safely parking road bicycles: The Safe Way to Park a Bike Against a Pole. Let’s look at your best tips and I’ll add some insights along the way. What we’re trying to avoid when…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Some of the worst damage to your roadster can come from something that seems harmless: the bike falling over when it’s parked against a pole. I learned this lesson the hard way. It was a long time ago, but I still remember the pain. It happened in 1971, to…
