Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week I’m sharing photos of what I think is a fascinating wheel collapse or as chefs say, “deconstruction” might be a more appropriate word for what happened. Follow-up on Chain Keepers But first, a couple weeks back we were talking about getting a dropped chain back on when a bike has a chain keeper (a device designed to keep the … [Read more...] about Mike’s Wheel Collapse
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Pearl Izumi Attack Air Bib Short Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Levitate Plus chamois provides all day comfort Moderate compression and excellent fit Super durable Reflective elements Men and Women versions available Not! Women’s version too low cut in rear for some, butt crack potentially exposed Average hot weather performance Cost: Attack Air Bib Short: $160 How … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Attack Air Bib Short Review
Topeak Fastfuel Bag Bolt-on Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Topeak Price: $44.95 Dimensions: 18.7 x 8.2 x 4 cm / 7.4" x 3.2" x 1.6" Capacity: 0.5 L Color: Black Attachments: With frame straps or mounted to top tube with integrated bosses Fits head tube sizes: 0.35-0.75 mm Fits top tube size: 0.35 - 0.50 mm Weight: 70 grams Availability: Online or retail Obtained by: Company … [Read more...] about Topeak Fastfuel Bag Bolt-on Review
Your Free Home Gym
By Coach John Hughes RBR reader Sam wrote, “In last week’s column Anti-Aging: Spring, Summer and Fall Resistance Training you stress the importance of resistance training for longevity and to address muscle atrophy. I don’t belong to a gym and I don’t want to buy a lot of equipment. What should I have to work out at home?” Sam, you can do all of the important exercises … [Read more...] about Your Free Home Gym
Keep On Moving to Prolong Your Life
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. People who walked at least 8,000 steps per day just one or two days a week had a 15 percent lower death rate over the next 10 years, when compared to people who walked less than that (JAMA Netw Open, Mar 29, 2023;6(3):e235184). People who had 3-7 days with 8,000 steps or more had an additional reduction in death rate. This suggests that moving around … [Read more...] about Keep On Moving to Prolong Your Life