By Jim Langley Back in RBR Newsletter Issue No. 784, I shared a nifty trick for How to Fix Disc Brake Rubbing. That article explained how to center the brake over the rotor to stop a minor, common and annoying rub because it causes the brake to drag, wasting your energy. What that piece didn’t…
By Jim Langley Silca Tattico Bluetooth Mini-Pump Silca Premio Tire Levers HOT! Pump Heavy-duty, high-quality 6061-aluminum construction Super-smooth pumping action Highly accurate pressure Easy-to-use hose with thumblock chuck that fits all valves Free iGauge app with road, mountain, shock gauges and battery monitor Levers Thin tips slide under even super tight tires Made…
By Jim Langley Back in January, I reviewed Wheel Fanatyk’s Tensiometer, a consistently accurate, easy-to-use and beautifully crafted digital spoke tension gauge. Just click the link to read all about it. At the time of that review, I was building wheels part-time for Praxis Works Bicycle Components. Today, I’m a full-time engineer at Praxis and…
By Jim Langley Back in January, I reviewed Wheel Fanatyk’s Tensiometer, a consistently accurate, easy-to-use and beautifully crafted digital spoke tension gauge. Just click the link to read all about it. At the time of that review, I was building wheels part-time for Praxis Works Bicycle Components. Today, I’m a full-time engineer at…
By Jim Langley In response to my column offering some tips on how to winterize your bike(s), several RBR readers offered their own winterizing advice. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Let’s look at your recommendations, and I’ll add a few related winterizing stories and tips. Build a fixie for winter riding To begin with maybe…
