Newsletter Issue No. 1145
October 31, 2024
New Valve Technology From Schwalbe and Muc-Off
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
One of the most basic bike maintenance tasks is inflating tires so that they’re at your “favorite pressure” (keep reading). This is necessary on most bikes (solid rubber tires do not lose air) because all tires and tubes slowly lose air due to pores in the rubber. Some tires and tubes lose it extremely slowly, others a lot faster. Read more.
Showers Pass Cross Point Gear Waterproof Socks Superlight – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
It’s been over four years since I reviewed Shower Pass Cross Point waterproof socks (read the review here), and they recently released an updated version. The Cross Point Superlight waterproof socks are the company’s lightest version yet. They recommend these socks for warmer weather, close-fitting footwear, or a more minimalist feeling on foot, and are ideal for cycling, general outdoor space, hiking, fishing, etc. Read more.
How many layers should I wear for cold weather riding?
QUESTION: Because I dislike indoor cycling, I’m planning to keep riding outdoors whenever possible this winter. But I’m wondering how much to wear to keep warm without getting overheated. I know about dressing in layers, with wicking-fabric base layers, insulating layers and wind-breaking outer layers. But that’s not very precise, and it’s easy to have too little or too much on. Any suggestions? —Sondra L.
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: You’re right; while the dress-in-layers advice is correct, it’s not dialed in to every temperature. Read more.
Quick Tip: Keep Extra Cycling Stuff on Hand
Think of all the things you regularly have to replace on a bike (and on other equipment), some more often than others:
Question of the Week
Will you try the new Schwalbe Clik valve?
Other Cool Things to Read
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Escape Collective: How to build and maintain a healthy relationship with your cycling data
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End Notes
