August 22, 2024 Product Review: Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand comes in handy if you have bikes with open bottom bracket axles (also called spindles). It’s compatible with cranks that have 13, 18 and 20mm open axles. To use it you simply lift…
August 15, 2024 Quick Look: Connex Chainring Wear Indicator Tool Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In the interest of providing every possible tool for checking your drivetrain – and thanks to RBR co-founder Ed Pavelka tipping me off to it, I present the Connex Chainring Wear Indicator. Read more. Will Being Halfhearted About Your…
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…
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…
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…
