August 7, 2025 Flat Tire Solutions From Tannus Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley During the Sea Otter Classic cycling festival in Monterey, California, which took place in April, I was contacted by Tannus. They specialize in products to prevent or eliminate flat tires. I couldn’t make it to their booth at the Otter so…
July 31, 2025 New Road Bikes With Lower Gearing Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley For the past two Tech Talks, we’ve been discussing lowering the gearing on slightly older bikes (thanks for all the helpful comments with your tips on how you did it to your classic bikes). If you were so distracted following…
July 24, 2025 Your Feedback on Lower Gearing Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As expected (and greatly appreciated), our article last week about lowering the gearing on a Cervelo Carbon Soloist road bike from 2007, attracted a lot of comments and helpful tips. It will all come in handy should you too want easier…
July 17, 2025 The Long Story of Lowering the Gearing on My Old Road Racing Bike Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Woo-hoo! The 2025 Tour de France is underway! If you’re watching, I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. The race hasn’t gotten to the high mountains yet, but during last…
July 10, 2025 Quick Review: Knog Blinder 900 Front Light Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Tiny Powerhouse of a Light Knog makes an entire line-up of front lights to choose from. The one I’m reviewing is from their Blinder series. I requested the Blinder 900 (for 900 lumens). They also offer the Blinder 600…
