October 2, 2025
Vehicle Rack Company Küat’s Advice on Racks and Covers when Traveling with Bikes
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
We received a surprising response to our recent articles on traveling with bicycles from the vehicle rack company Küat. We’re sharing it because they’re a rack company and they make some interesting and helpful points to consider if you’re in the market for a rack. Read more.
Posedla Joyseat Ultra Saddle Review
By Brandon Bilyeu
Posedla is the brainchild of two cyclists with sore butts who wondered why there were no fully custom saddle options and then decided to fill that gap in the market with 3D printing. Most saddle companies tout their 3D printed saddles as the pinnacle of comfort, but the saddles are typically just 3D printed versions of their mass-produced, foam-padded saddles. While the 3D printing does allow perfect control of support and cushioning, the comfort improvements are more marginal gain than miracle. These companies are not taking full advantage of 3D printing’s ability to quickly and easily print any shape and size. This is where Posedla has harnessed the true potential of 3D printing to make custom saddles. Read more.
Flow Formulas Endurance Drink Mix and Endurance Chews
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Flow Formulas was born out of necessity. Co-founder Hannah, a competitive runner, struggled to find corn-free endurance sports drinks due to her multiple allergies. As a registered dietitian, she created her own formula, which eventually led to the establishment of Flow Formulas in 2017 alongside Caleb, a PhD chemistry student and collegiate mountain bike racer. Read more.
Got Problems? It Might Be Your Bike Saddle
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Most cyclists have no problem asking another cyclist’s advice about gear or route suggestions. But when it comes to discomfort in the southern hemisphere, folks aren’t so willing to talk. Especially in a male dominated sport, women don’t always have another woman to talk to. Read more.
Riding Your Ebike with Cyclists on Regular Bikes
By Stan Purdum
As more long-time bike enthusiasts are extending their years of cycling by moving to ebikes, it’s increasingly common on group rides to find ebikers mixed in with those on regular bikes. In my experience, most riders of non-electric bikes are willing to accommodate ebikers in their group or event rides, but I’m convinced ebikers should do what they can to fit in without expecting the group to change its dynamics, speed or range. Read more.
Other Cool Things to Read
Road.cc: UK Boy, 13, arrested over multiple hit-and-runs which saw three cyclists and pedestrian struck
Bikemag.com: 10 Things I Don’t Love About Mountain Biking
Cycling Weekly: Updated Surly Straggler: Is this cult-classic still the best go-anywhere bike around?
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