Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Looking for the best full featured multi tool to carry on bike rides so you can make repairs on the road? As you can see in our first photo, the concept of a single take-along tool to let you fix just about anything that can go wrong mechanically goes…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley HOT! Built-in “reader” bifocal lenses Full adjustable fit Fototec lenses change tint automatically Rugged Grilamid TR-90 frame Fog-fighting lens vents Hydrophilic rubber contact points prevent slippage Ample coverage and protection Superlight Zero distortion Quality case included NOT! None
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Back In 1971, the late Tom Cuthbertson wrote one of the best selling bicycle repair books of all time, titled, Anybody’s Bike Book. Thanks to the Internet, you can still buy it. While you won’t find anything about electronic drivetrains, hydraulic disc brakes or a host of other recent…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Back in June we reviewed Silca’s top-end pump chuck, the Hiro. Pump “chucks” are also called “heads.” They are the mechanism found on the end of pump hoses that attach the pump to the tire valve for an airtight connection. The Hiro is a versatile chuck. It can be…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we get to this week’s topic, I want to point out that helpful readers continue to post comments in our 3-part beginner’s guide to clipless pedals (thanks, folks!). I think even experienced clipless users will find them useful (for example, swapping out only one cleat at a time…
