Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley My old teammate Matthew (he’s on a new team for 2026) brought his Santa Cruz Stigmata gravel frameset to the shop a couple of weeks ago. I assembled it for him with a new SRAM Rival AXS group, Easton carbon wheels and a Specialized handlebar and stem. This weekend he…
Question: For turn-by-turn navigation, do I need a bike computer or is my phone good enough? —John K. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: For navigation, your smartphone is good enough, and, at first glance, it may even seem like a better choice than a dedicated bike computer. Phones usually have larger screens than computers, and, unlike…
By Sheri Rosenbaum SaltStick Price: $27.50 (10 packs) Flavors: Strawberry, Green Apple, Sour Pop Rocket, Rainbow Blast, Sour Blue Razz, and OMG! Orange, Mango, Guava Packaging: 10 packs/box, 2 servings/pack Fueling per Packet: 28-36 g of carbs (depending on the flavor), 170 mg of electrolytes (sodium + potassium), and 100% daily value of Vitamin C …
QUESTION: What kind of bike bag is best for carrying my stuff on a ride? I see seatbags of all different sizes when I’m out riding, but I also have started to see people riding with bags on their front handlebars, which seems more convenient. Some people even have bags on their top tube. What’s…
