Newsletters

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1133

    August 8, 2024 First Impressions On Using Silca’s Chain Waxing System Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In February I told you about what many consider a game-changing chain hot-waxing system from Silca. I said I’d give you a report after I had a chance to try it. Sorry I was so slow to follow…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1132

    August 1, 2024 Finding and Fixing a Ticking Noise Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Noises, like ticking coming from somewhere on the bike can ruin even the nicest ride. First it’s annoying, then you wonder if it’s going to cause a bigger problem or worse, something’s going to break. Read more. Pro Cyclist Gains…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1131

    July 25, 2024 Do “1X” (1-by) Drivetrains Speed Chain Wear? Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week I’m responding to what I find an interesting comment to last week’s article: Abbey Bike Tools’ L.L. Chain Wear Tool. It’s from a reader with the pen name “Freddy” who stated something as fact, that I believe is open…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1130

    July 18, 2024 New Product News: Abbey Bike Tools’ L.L. Chain Wear Tool Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Lots of tech news from the Tour de France is pinging my inbox but the item that piqued my interest so much that I immediately bought one is from Abbey Bike Tools. It’s their L.L. Chain Wear…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1129

    July 11, 2024 Product Review: Uvex Pace Stage CV glasses Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley These Pace Stage CV glasses from Uvex are so light that you hardly know you have them on and thanks to their Colorvision lens technology, everything you look at is noticeably enhanced. Plus they’re an oversize full-coverage shape for…