By Jim Langley With the mainstreaming of carbon frames and components – and at so many price points – you probably already know that the best way to safely tighten modern carbon parts is by owning and using a torque wrench. Torque wrenches allow you to tighten metal parts properly, too. But did you know that even some experienced mechanics use torque wrenches wrong? … [Read more...] about Proper Torque Wrench Use For Bicycle Maintenance
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Bike Fit Terms: What do BDC & TDC Refer To?
By Coach Rick Schultz As both a coach and bike fitter, I know that I and my fellow practitioners sometimes throw out acronyms as if the entire world understands exactly what our peculiar lexicon means. I also know that being able to "speak the language" with your coach and/or fitting professional will help you get the most benefit from their services. With that in mind, I … [Read more...] about Bike Fit Terms: What do BDC & TDC Refer To?
How Excess Salt Affects You
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Two excellent recent studies from Germany and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee tell us that us excess salt: causes hunger, rather than thirst; breaks down muscle and fat; and may be a primary dietary factor in the high rates of obesity, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes in North America because it raises blood levels of adrenal hormones … [Read more...] about How Excess Salt Affects You
New eArticle, Bundle from Coach John Hughes
In this new eArticle and new 5-article bundle, Coach John Hughes provides a range of targeted advice to make you a better cyclist. From the six success factors to cycling improvement (in How to Become a Better Cyclist) to getting the most out of your training, to maximizing your use of intensity for performance improvement, to optimizing your recovery, to nutritional insights … [Read more...] about New eArticle, Bundle from Coach John Hughes
Question of the Week
Today's QoW follows our summer riding theme from this issue, especially as it relates to dealing with the sun. (We really need to replenish our stock of Questions! Please submit you own QoW ideas using the Question of the Week Ideas link.) In the Summer, do You Always Wear Sunscreen and/or Protective Apparel While Riding? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week