Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Today’s new product isn’t available yet and I haven’t even had a chance to try a prototype. But I want to tell you about it because I bet you’ve experienced the problem the pump is designed to solve. I sure have. The problem occurs when attaching a floor pump…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bikey Wipes Price: $29.95/tub of 40 wipes Wipes: Three different products, one for each part of the bike ― Degreaser, Frame, and Rotor Compostable: Yes, it takes about 6 weeks to break down Availability: Online How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No
QUESTION: I just celebrated my 65th birthday and have been an avid cyclist for over 30 years. I’ve always followed the hard/easy approach with a couple of intense group rides each week, some tempo riding, and recovery days. This formula worked great in my 40s and 50s, but lately I’m finding that I need more…
QUESTION: After pumping up my bike tires, I always hear the sound of air loss when disconnecting the hose. How much above the pressure I want should I pump the tires to compensate for the loss? I have Presta valves. —Darryl J. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: In theory, at least, and generally in actual practice,…
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Two exciting studies show that older men and women who have cycled for many years do not have the markers of aging found in non-exercising people (Aging Cell, March 8, 2018). Their muscle size and strength, amount of body fat, levels of hormones such as testosterone, and blood cholesterol levels were…
