By Jim Langley This week, I’m following up last week’s Tech Talk story on the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) that took place February 26-28 in Sacramento, California. I provided an overview last time. Now let’s look at some of the cool stuff! I mentioned that I try to find and talk to the key…
By Jim Langley In a previous Tech Talk, I explained that shifting into the spokes and damaging your frame’s derailleur hanger was a very common accident. I also gave some examples of what could cause it to happen and explained what to do to fix the problem. This week, I thought I’d provide some slightly…
By Jim Langley Saturday, as I was sipping a well-earned post-ride beverage at a local tap room, my cellphone came alive from a text that read “Help! I think I ruined my frame, Jim!” It was Tony, who has a few nice road bikes, and who knows enough about fixing them that he…
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By Jim Langley It’s a little early for spring cleaning, but I’m going to do a little anyway – RBR inbox cleaning, that is. A few items came in that I think will interest you, including a pesky winter-oriented noise, a nifty custom touch for your bicycle and an epic summer century my club…
