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Newsletter Issue No. 1013
April 21, 2022 Upper Back, Shoulder, Neck Pain / Discomfort on the Bike By Coach John Hughes This week I’m going to give you tips on how to avoid upper back, shoulder and neck pain while riding. In 1986 Pete Penseyres set the solo transcontinental speed record of 3,107 miles (5,000 km) in 8 days,…
Showers Pass Century CC Rain Jacket Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Artex 2.5-layer, seam tapped, waterproof, windproof, breathable fabric Lightweight and packable rain jacket Core zipper vents and back venting aid in flow-through ventilation 360 degrees of 3M™ reflective trim and bright green color increase rider visibility Longer sleeves with adjustable cuffs and a drop tail for better coverage to keep the…
Should I pull up on my bicycle pedals?
QUESTION: After several years of riding with flat pedals, I finally bought a clipless pair. I’m still getting used to them, but one thing I can’t seem to do well is pull up with one leg while the other leg is pushing down. A friend tells me doing so will increase my pedaling efficiency. Is…
Knog Oi Bike Bell
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Requires minimal real estate on your bars Inconspicuous, so other roadies won’t poke fun Clear tone won’t frighten pedestrians or dogs Notch design ring fits over cables Fits both flat or drop bars, as well as stems Quick, easy installation NOT! Not suitable for aero bars www.knog.com.au Cost: $19.95 How…
Bontrager Flare R Tail Light Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Highly visible from 2km away even in bright sunlight Great for day or night riding 4 visibility modes: 2 daytime, 2 nighttime Long-lasting USB-rechargeable battery RT version syncs with select Garmin computers or optional Transmitr NOT! Neither Bontrager nor Garmin had a pairing instruction manual for the light www.trekbikes.com Cost: $59.99…
More on Tubeless Tire Repair Kits
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Since flat tires are the most common bicycle repair, we’re following up today with a look at some more tubeless tire repair kits. A couple were recommended by you in the comments to our last Tech Talk, which you can read here: Product Review: Dynaplug’s Impressive Carbon Racer &…
