Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley When it comes to cyclists’ comfort and ergonomics, saddle position comes first so it gets the most attention. But, a lot of discomfort, even pain comes from another main contact point, the levers. Before shifting brake levers became standard issue, it wasn’t as important to hang on to the…
By Sheri Rosenbaum As a long-time fan and former women’s ambassador for Pearl Izumi, I have observed a slight decline in the company’s quality over the past few years. However, with the release of their 2024 Spring/Summer line, I am thrilled to announce that Pearl Izumi has returned to the standards I have come to…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Please don’t play psychologist and diagnose me with kick-the-dog syndrome. I don’t even own a dog. Honestly, my habit of splitting hairs while writing this column is not a case of displaced aggression simply because so few of them remain atop my head — or so many of them now grow in my…
QUESTION: I’ve been cycling for more than twenty years. I’m now in my 70s, and my wife recently mentioned that I’m becoming slump-shouldered, and she thinks it’s from the position I’m in when I ride. My bike has drop handlebars. Could she be right? I thought all this cycling was good for me. —Alan S….
QUESTION: My jaw hurts after long downhills. It’s painful under my ears almost like I’ve been chewing toffee too hard and overworked the muscles. Any idea what causes this? I don’t like to descend, and I need to get better for a Colorado tour I’m doing this summer. — Bailey A. RBR REPLIES: Because you don’t like…
