Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were helping my friend and teammate Mike Andalora with tips on how to know when his shift cable needs replacing and how often he should do it. In response, “Russ,” “Stephen” and “Joe,” posted comments discussing Shimano shift cables that break inside STI shift levers. Joe mentioned that he’s never had problems with his … [Read more...] about Shift Cable Breaks – Are Wires the Solution?
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My 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris: 1200 km in 73hr 25min.
By Coach John Hughes I was lying on the lawn at the finish of the 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP). Other riders asked my wife in French. “Why isn’t he having a free beer?” “He’s exhausted and his butt is very sore.” She responded in French. “He should have put le bifteck in his shorts.” i.e., stuck a raw piece of beef on the chamois in my shorts. No thank … [Read more...] about My 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris: 1200 km in 73hr 25min.
The Power of Mindset Versus the Pain of the Crash
By Kevin Kolodziejski I was the victim of a hit-and-run — one about as odd as they come — about a month ago. There’s a point in the large Sunday ride I often do where you can cut the course by making a left. Doing so allows you to relieve yourself and rejoin the group before the ride changes into a race. So I turned left, pedaled for a bit, and was about to hit … [Read more...] about The Power of Mindset Versus the Pain of the Crash
1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Extremely well-made, sturdy, rugged Max weight of 75 lbs per bike, sturdy enough for an eBike Small footprint for storage The arms secure the wheels and don’t touch the suspension fork or frame Minimal rocking or movement, even at highway speeds Comes fully assembled Reflective elements are visible when the rack is in an … [Read more...] about 1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack Review
How Can I Learn to Ride My Bike More Consistently?
Question: How do you keep motivated to ride? When I have a goal, like a century, I do fine. But after the ride, I lose the motivation to continue. I let a day or two slide by, and soon it has stretched into weeks and months. What's the secret to consistent riding? -- Jim R. RBR Replies: Jim, we've heard your concern many times over the years of answering riders' questions. … [Read more...] about How Can I Learn to Ride My Bike More Consistently?