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  • Newsletter Issue No. 1118

    April 25, 2024 More on Tools for Tough Tires and Superlight Tubes Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Apparently lots of roadies appreciate having tools for installing tough tires. Because there were some great comments with tips, alternative tool recommendations and questions about a past review of the EZ-Clincher tool: EZ-Clincher Pocket Tire Tool Review….

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1117

    April 18, 2024 A Few More Thoughts On Handlebars & Levers Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week’s column on dropped handlebar lever positioning received some most helpful tips and thoughts in the comments, thanks for sharing! If you missed the story and/or comments, here’s a link (Basic Tips for Drop Bar Brake Lever…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1116

    April 11, 2024 Basic Tips for Drop Bar Lever Positioning Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley When it comes to cyclists’ comfort and ergonomics, saddle position comes first so it gets the most attention. But, a lot of discomfort, even pain comes from another main contact point, the levers. Before shifting brake levers became standard…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1115

    April 4, 2024 A Simple Tip that Can Prevent a Crash  Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Twice, I’ve witnessed scary crashes caused by a common mistake, which is turning your head to look behind you. Here’s what happened to two roadies I saw hit the deck after turning to look. And following the stories…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1114

    March 28, 2024 5 Mechanical Solutions For Heels That Hit The Crankarms Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week’s RBR featured a question from a roadie named Jeremy P. who wanted solutions for a heel hitting his crankarm. This is a fairly common problem. So I wanted to offer five possible mechanical ways to deal…