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Follow-ups: Your “Chamois Shift” Suggestions & My Recovery 

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were looking for solutions for RBRer Kenneth’s problem. As he rides, his chamois moves out of position eventually leaving one of his sit bones un-padded. Lots of roadies have saddle and shorts comfort issues so we thought we’d suggest a few for him and asked you to share yours.  If you didn’t read that story, here’s the … [Read more...] about Follow-ups: Your “Chamois Shift” Suggestions & My Recovery 

Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. On March 20, 2022, a 44-year-old woman died of a heart attack after finishing the Los Angeles Charity Challenge Half Marathon of a little over 13 miles in just under four hours. However, this event does not mean that vigorous exercise causes heart attacks; in a fit person, vigorous exercise helps to prevent heart attacks. Heart attacks are not caused … [Read more...] about Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?

IZIP Vida E3 Ebike Review

By Stan Purdum Hot! Smooth and quiet mid-drive 250-watt Bosch motorRolls well even without assist turned onTwo-trigger gear shifter Not! Bottle cage bolts interfere with setting seat at lower levels. Price: $2,900 How obtained: On loan from IZIP RBR Advertiser: No If you were to suddenly find yourself riding an IZIP Vida E3, you might not … [Read more...] about IZIP Vida E3 Ebike Review