Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Last week, RBR reader Will Haltiwanger provided a clever cleat hack for making Shimano SPD clipless pedals easier to enter and exit (thanks again Will!). Here’s the article if you missed it – and please note that the hack is intended for beginners learning to use clipless pedals, not experienced…
Sometimes our quick tips are so deceptively simple that you just shake your head and mumble to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Such is the case with this tip originally sent to us by Steve Shepherd. Here’s what he wrote: “I carry a small cotton ball in my seat bag. If I have…
Question: Over time, the synthetic materials used for cycling jerseys and base layers seem to retain a sweaty smell. In my case, at least, it can be pretty potent. It has only one advantage — no one will draft on me! How can I get my clothes to smell fresh again? — Steve H. RBR Replies:…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Whether you race or not, whether you ride 10,000 miles a year or four-tenths of that in two, one thing’s for sure. It’s part of your cycling DNA. It’s the continual craving (except on recovery rides) to go just that little bit faster. What’s not so certain is how you cater to…
Cold winter rain is tough on bikes and riders. The roads are slick, visibility is low and after the ride your reward for getting soaked is a big bike-cleaning project. No wonder most cyclists hate to ride in the rain. The biggest obstacle is getting out the door in the first place. It’s warm and…
