Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley I got in the habit of wearing a mechanic’s apron while working in bike shops. All the mechanics wore them. Every week a Mission-Linen Supply truck would bring a big batch of fresh rags and clean aprons too. So we wrenches always had access to clean aprons. Wearing an…
This Quick Tip comes from RBR reader Mark Pryor. Being a long-time newsletter reader and serious roadie I wanted to send along my experience with a serious health issue that may help fellow aging roadies. About five years in to my retirement, I was riding 100-150 with a local group three times a week. In…
By Stan Purdum In his RBR column a few weeks ago, Jim Langley, RBR’s Technical Editor, published an email conversation he and I had regarding a puzzling ebike problem I was experiencing. He did so with my full consent and our shared hope that you — our readers — might be able to help us…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Sometimes it’s not a matter of what you do, but what you don’t. Don’t exercise, for instance, and you die. The World Health Organization isn’t quite that point-blank about it, but about a dozen years ago it tactfully reported 3.2 million “physically inactive” people die each year as a result of their…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bikebac Tracker Price: $34.99 Weight: 27 g Battery Life: 1 year (per company) Battery Type: CR2023 battery Waterproof Rating: IP67 Recommended Mounting Options: Attach using the bottle cage holes, under an accessory (with TORX security bolts), or on seat rails using zip ties. Tracking Method: Find My app via iPhone, iPad, or…
