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By Jim Langley HOT! Protects your hands, clothing, eyes from chemicals Lets you inspect parts closely while cleaning See-through, closing lid protects you from splashes and lets you store your parts cleaner with some solvent inside Heavy-duty gloves sized to fit Quality materials and construction throughout NOT! It works great, but it’s a…
This reader tip came in the form of a comment from Cecelia M on the article 5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather, and we thought it was worth sharing as a Quick Tip. “I made a sleeve insert for my Camelbak bladder out of a cold bag from a grocery store. (The thin,…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Company: Schwalbe Product: Aerothan inner tube for bicycle tires Sizes: 700 x 23-28, 28-35 and 35-50 Website: Aerothan Tubes | Schwalbe Tires North America Price: $29.65 (seems to range from $29 – $32) https://amzn.to/3eU76Th How acquired: Purchased RBR advertiser: No
You’ve been training well and feeling strong. But on the second of two long weekend rides you feel pain along the side of your leg at the knee. It hurts like someone is stabbing you with a dagger, and it’s continuing during shorter and easier rides. According to cycling expert Andy Pruitt of the Boulder…
By Jim Langley The off-season is a great time to catch up on maintenance that is super important for riding, yet easily forgotten or ignored since it’s not specifically on the bike. When planning your pre-season mechanical schedule, be sure to include everything related to your cycling. It can become a long list these days,…
Pinebury, an outdoor apparel brand, has introduced its Summer Wool Collection, featuring ultralight cycling jerseys and performance tees made with Nuyarn merino wool. The collection aims to provide performance and comfort during hot weather activities. The Pinebury Summer Wool Collection utilizes Nuyarn’s spinning technology, which creates a lightweight, high-performance fabric with a weight of just…
