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  • Newsletter Issue No. 1191

    September 18, 2025 A Few Beginners Tips for Traveling with Disc Brake Bikes Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As you may already know if you’ve been reading this column for awhile, my wife Deb and I do a fair amount of RVing. As I type this we’re enjoying the lovely rolling hills, lush fields…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1190

    September 11, 2025 Knog Issues Recall on Early Batches of 4 Models of Blinder Lights Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In July we reviewed a Knog Blinder 900 headlight, which we liked a lot. It’s still regularly used and working just as nicely as it did during the review. Several of you readers commented that…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1189

    September 4, 2025 A Different Take on Dealing With Cyclist Haters Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The story last week in newsletter #1188 entitled Bike Hater Meets His Match – Will You?, reminded me of a similar tale that had a different outcome. I’m sharing it below. First though, I don’t consider these people…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1188

    August 28, 2025 Product Review: Velocio Mens Ultralight Jacket Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley With its barely noticeable weight of only 97 grams, you might assume Velocio’s Ultralight Jacket couldn’t offer much protection from the elements. You’d be wrong. Read more. Bike Hater Meets His Match. Will You? By Kevin Kolodziejski  You’re about to read…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1187

    August 21, 2025 Why Dropped Handlebars are Usually the Best Choice for Road Riding Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Not too long ago in one of our Quick Tips stories, we answered the question, “Are drop bars better?” I want to add a little to the original answer because dropped (also called “drop” or…