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  • Newsletter Issue No. 1120

    May 9, 2024 Just Arrived: Wippermann Connex 12-Speed Chain Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Wipperman Connex chains have served me well for years and I was happy to recently receive one of their new 12-speed chains from their USA distributor Cantitoe Road. It’s made to fit Shimano, SRAM and Campy 12-speed systems. Note that…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1124

    June 6, 2024 What Tires Would You Recommend For Keith’s New Bikes? Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley There are so many choices these days in tires and their setup for road and all-road bicycles (aka “gravel bikes”) that it’s no surprise a lot of roadies have questions on what’s best. So I want to…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1119

    May 2, 2024 Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike Cleaner Product Review Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley The reason I’m reviewing Muc-Off’s Nano Tech Bike Cleaner is because of another cyclist who was tent camping at a pretty cool little campground we were at in Southern California. The campground is just a few miles up the…

  • 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…