Newsletter Issue No. 1135
August 22, 2024
Product Review: Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
The Feedback Sports Scorpion Bike Stand comes in handy if you have bikes with open bottom bracket axles (also called spindles). It’s compatible with cranks that have 13, 18 and 20mm open axles. To use it you simply lift the bike a little and slide the crank onto the stand’s arm (or should I call it the tail or stinger?). Read more.
Trek RSL Mountain Bike Shoes Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
In July, Trek launched three new MTB shoes and sent me the line RSL shoe to test. This top-tier shoe is ideal for serious MTB, cross-country, and gravel racers. They are designed to optimize power transfer, comfort, and weight. Read more.
Fizik Vento Antares Adaptive Review
Brandon Bilyeu
Fizik offers both a standard and Adaptive (3D printed padding) version of the Vento Antares saddle. Previously, I reviewed the standard Vento Antares R3 and that review is a good introduction to the Vento Antares saddle shape and fit that I got on with really well. Having now ridden both the standard and Adaptive versions I can comment on the differences and hopefully help you decide if the price premium for Adaptive is worth it. Read more.
Stay Upright in the Crowd
Non competitive century rides and group events can be exhilarating, but they also come with increased crash risks. Whether you’re in a large rally ride or a small group ride, here’s how to keep the rubber side down:
Review of Delta Pivot Rack for Bike Storage
By Stan Purdum
Like many cyclists, I have more than one bike. In fact, I have three, and storing them so that they are not in the way is helpful. I have a large two-car garage, but one side is filled with a wood shop bench and power tools and the other side is occupied by a staircase to a storage loft, with boxes of seasonal items stored beneath the stairs. Along the back wall, I have a bike shop area and storage for yard tools and other items. So I really don’t have much free wall space left. Read more.
SQLab One11 Insoles Review
By Rick Schultz
SQLab is known for their Saddles and Handlebar Grips. They also manufacture Bar ends, Stems, Clothing, Pedals, Insoles and miscellaneous Accessories. For this review, we have chosen the One11 Insoles to test. Read more.
Zwift Racing Guide: Lessons from 284 Virtual Races
By Lars Hundley
If you’re a roadie over 40 or 50, you probably remember those mind-numbing sessions on old-fashioned turbo trainers (or even rollers), where your best entertainment was riding along watching a Tour de France VHS tape. Those unpleasant memories have kept many cyclists from even considering riding with a smart trainer. Here’s the thing though. Indoor riding has come a long way, and online racing in particular makes for a totally different experience. After completing almost 300 virtual races on Zwift over the last four years, I’m here to share what I’ve learned. Read more.
Question of the Week
Ever tried racing on Zwift?
Other Cool Things to Read
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Cycling Weekly: I’ve got a strong base of endurance, how do I get faster?
YouTube: Forget Wind Tunnels: Is BodyRocket is the Future of Speed?
CNN: Kasia Niewiadoma takes thrilling four-second win in the Tour de France Femmes
Escape Collective: Tech Gallery: Eclectic bikes at SBT GRVL
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