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Again, our apologies for the delay.
Have a terrific Independence Day weekend!
—John Marsh
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Back in June we reviewed Silca’s top-end pump chuck, the Hiro. Pump “chucks” are also called “heads.” They are the mechanism found on the end of pump hoses that attach the pump to the tire valve for an airtight connection. The Hiro is a versatile chuck. It can be…
By Brandon Bilyeu 612 ERGOWAVE R: 612 ERGOWAVE active 2.1: Hot! Not!
by Sheri Rosenbaum www.kooworld.cc Hot High quality Zeiss lenses for superior clarity Adjustable arm lets you dial in fit Slider vent at brow line opens to reduce fogging Interchangeable lenses Zeiss® anti-scratch technology for durability Anti-reflective coating for better visibility in bright sunlight 100% UV protection Prescription lens compatible
By Madelyn Tomasi The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is the world’s largest and most innovative show for handmade bicycles and was built on the foundation of bringing consumers, creators, and media together on an annual basis. Arundel Bike described it this way: “It’s the bicycle equivalent of going to an art exhibition and having…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Readers, please read the email thread below. It’s self-explanatory. It’s a conversation between contributing RBR editor Stan Purdum and myself concerning a strange issue he’s experiencing with his Specialized Turbo Creo ebike. Stan reviewed the bike in his column here: Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 Road Ebike, an…
By Rick Schultz While I am waiting for parts, two new tube technologies arrived to test. Tubolito – https://www.tubolito.com/en/produkt-kategorie/road-en/ Revoloop – https://revoloop.com/racer-cyclocross/ These are the latest highest-tech tubes currently available. As robust as a butyl tube but at 23g, 38g (Tubolito) and 25g, 30g, 39g (Revoloop). Due to their extremely small size and weight, they…
