June 4, 2026 Fixing a Flat Without Removing the Wheel Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This is a quick tip, which is in response to a recent comment from a reader named “Larry.” And the interesting part is that the answer comes from another reader’s comment. Larry was replying to Stan Purdum’s recent column…
May 28, 2026 An Interview with Tech Guru and Bike Builder Lennard Zinn On 32-inch Wheels Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A few weeks back in our coverage of the early season shows, including The Sea Otter, I wrote about the growing interest in and use of 32-inch wheels, a relatively new wheel size. In…
May 21, 2026 A Demonstration of the Key Feature That Let The Wright Brothers’ Fly First Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Most people know that brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first to invent an airplane that worked, changing the world in the process by revolutionizing transportation. What some people don’t know is that,…
May 14, 2026 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…
May 7, 2026 New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 3 Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This is my third and final story on the products and technical developments I found noteworthy that came out during the bike shows and events in March and April. There are some big bike…
