Newsletter Issue No. 1137
September 5, 2024
Getting A Frozen Aluminum Seatpost Out Of A Steel Frame
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Longtime RoadBikeRider readers will remember cycling writer Scott Martin who wrote the Scott’s Spin humor column for RBR. I actually met Scott way back in 1989 when I joined the staff of Bicycling Magazine where he already worked. After that great gig we both ended up working together at a cycling dot com. Read more.
Fox Racing Crossframe Pro Helmet – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Known for their MTB gear, I’ve never tested a Fox Racing helmet until now. When I read the press release for their new Crossframe Pro helmet, which the company said was designed to be the most versatile helmet they offer, I knew this was the perfect time for a test ride. Read more.
Try This: Master the Art of Smooth Paceline Riding
Riding in a paceline or group can be exhilarating, but it requires concentration and skill to do it safely. Here’s how to keep things smooth and maintain proper distances:
Start by finding a stretch of quiet road and a few friends. Form a single paceline with about two bike lengths between riders. As you get comfortable, gradually decrease the gap. Read more.
How do I position my “softer regions” for comfort when cycling?
QUESTION: I am a 66-year-old man and have been riding for health and fun for 35 years plus. I converted to exclusively road-bike riding about 20 years ago. I ride around 150 kilometers a week. My main problem: as I get older, my softer regions have become, shall we say, saggy; they get in the way while riding and no matter how I arrange them, how much I spend on shorts, saddles or how much I try to position the saddle. I need to stop every few klicks to rearrange myself. —Nick
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: When you say “softer regions,” I assume you are referring to your penis and scrotum. Read more.
Getting the Picture
By Scott Martin
Yesterday I was so busy scraping my shoes, playing the piano and putting my head in a box that I rode into a ditch.
Perhaps I should explain. Read more.
Question of the Week
Have you ever had to deal with a frozen seatpost?
Other Cool Things to Read
Road.cc: Cycling better for boosting cognitive function than electrical muscle stimulation
Escape Collective: Parcours’ new tire-testing results show what’s fastest – and why
Pink Bike: Are XC Bikes Fueling Tougher Courses or Are Courses Pushing Bike Design?
Gear Junkie: Lust-Worthy Custom Cycles: Eye Candy From MADE Bike Show 2024
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End Notes
