Newsletter Issue No. 1127
June 27, 2024
Waxing On A Bit More About Hot Waxing Chains
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Thanks readers for the fascinating comments regarding hot waxing chains, last week’s topic: Event Gear’s Simplyfast Hot Wax Quick Review & Application Video, and even to those of you who think it’s not worth the effort. Speaking of which, RBR’s very own Coach Rick Schultz shares his opinion this week too. It’s based on extensive and impressive chain waxing research – and he’s against the practice. Read more.
The Cycling Chef on The Go – Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish, and Restore
By Sheri Rosenbaum
As someone who has experienced changes in nutritional needs with age, particularly post-menopause, I was eager to dive into Alan Murchison’s latest cookbook, “The Cycling Chef: On the Go.” Published by Bloomsbury Sport on June 18th, this book promises to enhance the culinary experience for cyclists with its array of recipes tailored for pre-ride, post-ride, and on-the-bike fueling. Read more.
Counterpoint: An Opinion Against Waxing Chains
By Rick Schultz
Maybe I’m alone here, but I find that hot waxing yields the worst performance for chain lubes.
How can I say that? I was a product tester for Shimano and tested many things including Di2 and component cross-compatibility, wheels, along with four years of chain testing. Read more.
Sometimes I Wonder If My Bike Is Thinking About Me Too
By Stan Purdum
“Context,” so the saying goes, “is everything.”
I thought about that a few years ago while participating in a multi-day bicycle event. After one day’s ride, I saw a woman wearing a T-shirt that read “Sometimes I Wonder If My Bike Is Thinking About Me Too.” Read more.
PeopleForBikes Releases 2024 City Ratings for Cyclists
PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and bicycle industry trade association, has released its 2024 City Ratings, evaluating more than 2,500 cities worldwide for the quality of their bike networks. The annual data-driven program assigns each city a score from 0 to 100 based on factors such as safe speeds, protected bike lanes, and network connections. Read more.
How To Deal With a Rider Who Is Always Disrupting the Group Ride Pace?
Question: I’ve been enjoying my weekly group ride for years, but lately, one rider has been causing problems. He’s a popular guy, but he constantly disrupts the pace, surging ahead on climbs or seemingly at random on the flats. This constant surging beyond the supposedly accepted pace for this ride is causing some riders to get dropped. Most of the group doesn’t seem bothered, but it’s really affecting my enjoyment of the ride. How can I address this without coming across as the bad guy? — Tom R. Read more.
Question of the Week
How do you lubricate your chain?
Other Cool Things to Read
Canadian Cycling: 10 tips for quick and safe tubeless road setup on hookless rims
Rene Herse: Winning UCI Gravel on a Steel Frame
Cycling Weekly: I wish I could forget my favorite ever bike ride, my cycling perfection
Road.cc: Will Shimano soon offer wireless tire pressure and suspension adjustment?
Most Clicked Last Week
Event Gear’s Simplyfast Hot Wax Quick Review & Application Video
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