Newsletter Issue No. 1180
July 3, 2025
Review: Saris Edge 2-Bike Hitch Rack
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
I learned about Saris’s new Edge rack during the Sea Otter Classic event this spring. It caught my eye because it is RV and e-bike compatible and I have both. RVs pose a challenge for hitch racks because of the whiplash effect. That’s why not all racks are rated for RV use. Read more.
Learn How to Better Handle ‘It’
By Kevin Kolodziejski
It Will Improve Your Dieting, Riding, and Life
My first article for RBR about four and a half years ago began with a belief about you and me, one that I still believe as fervently as today’s title. That while we both like the comradeship, competitiveness, and considerable cal burn (provided you push it) that cycling provides, we love not only how it makes us feel, but also that it allows us to feel so much in a relatively short period of time. Read more.
Mini Digital ePump Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Mini electric inflators (ePumps) have gained popularity among cyclists in recent years, offering a convenient and cost-effective alternative to CO2 cartridges. The majority of these devices are easy to use, environmentally friendly, as they eliminate the need for cartridges, and their small size makes them easy to fit in a saddlebag or a jersey pocket. Note, they aren’t waterproof, so it’s essential to keep them dry by using a baggie or pouch. Read more.
Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Kit
By Brandon Bilyeu
The Mechanism Collection from Pas Normal Studios is skintight kit designed for performance in fast training rides and racing. Mechanism sits below Mechanism Pro, which is a no-holds-barred race focused kit that uses all the latest fabric and technologies. Below Mechanism in the Pas Normal Studios hierarchy is the Essential Collection that is a premium everyday kit for long rides in comfort. Both the Mechanism Jersey and Bibs are made in Italy. Read more.
Is Stretching Before Cycling Still Optional?
QUESTION: I’ve never been much of a stretcher — always figured it didn’t really do anything. But I tweaked a hamstring during a treadmill push at Orange Theory the other week, and now I’m wondering if maybe I should be doing something before I ride. Is it finally time to start stretching, or is that still optional for cyclists? —Louis T. Read more.
When Does Your Metabolism Slow Down?
Many people believe that they gradually gain weight from their 20s onward because their metabolism gets slower over the years, but now it appears that this is not true. Close to 6,500 people from 29 countries, ranging in age from infancy to 95 years, were followed for more than 40 years. The researchers found that metabolism (the rate at which a person burns calories) remains stable through adult mid-life, from ages 20 to 60. After age 60 it begins to slow down at a rate of slightly less than one percent per year. Read more.
Other Cool Things to Read
CyclingAbout: Redshift ShockStop PRO Endurance Review: The Best Suspension Seatpost Yet?
Cycling Weekly: More bang for your bucks – does indoor cycling really offer a harder workout?
Bicycle Retailer: Eurobike 2025: Some new product highlights
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