For several years Alan “Uncle Al” Ardizone educated and entertained RBR newsletter subscribers by answering their technical questions with his combination of expert knowledge and off-the-wall humor.
Here’s your index to more than 180 of his rants, plus valuable reader feedback.
For 20 years, Al and his wife Leslie owned and operated the award-winning Cascade Bicycles in Montrose, Colorado.
Al’s Fast & Easy Bike Cleaning DEAR UNCLE AL: I hear you loud and clear about keeping bikes clean, but I’d really rather ride my bike during my spare time, not clean it. For those of us who hate all cleaning, bike or house, what is the fastest way to clean the bike or drivetrain…
Inner-Tube Sealants DEAR UNCLE AL: I’m curious about “slime”-filled inner tubes. Is there a big downside to using them in a thorny environment like New Mexico? — Raphiel B. UNCLE AL FIRES BACK: Sure, Raphie, go ahead and use a sealant in your tubes if thorn flats plague you. My favorite is True Goo, made…
