By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Another week of the Tour de France, another dose of controversy. This seems to be a Tour destined to be most remembered not for epic racing but for the realization of many of the potential negatives inherent in the race. I don't know about you, but on my rides with buddies last week and this, one hot topic of conversation continued to be … [Read more...] about Tour de France Continues to be Controversial
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Quick Tip: Multiple Uses for Old Bicycle Tubes
Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member Richard M., who offers a few suggestions for what you might do with your old tubes after a puncture. I'll chime in after Richard to tell you the most common thing I use my old tubes for. And I invite you to share your own uses below. It seems that of all the old bike stuff, tubes have about a million and one uses. Here's what … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Multiple Uses for Old Bicycle Tubes
Tubeless Tires Q & A
By Jim Langley Before getting to the tubeless talk, there’s some unfinished business with the Park torque tools covered last week (click to read last week's TT). John Krawczyk at Park wrote with two clarifications. Said John: “Jim, I’m afraid some readers might falsely get the impression that all of the tools you wrote about are made here in Saint … [Read more...] about Tubeless Tires Q & A
RBR Favorites: The Computers We Use
Editor's Note: Some time ago, a Premium Member wrote in to ask if we could update an article we ran in which a couple of us on the RBR Crew provided a quick rundown of our favorite tires, and why we liked them. It was an excellent idea. So good, in fact, that I immediately decided to make it a regular feature – providing a rundown from RBR Contributors on our favorites … [Read more...] about RBR Favorites: The Computers We Use
Smith Pivlock Arena Sunglasses
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Wraparound lens keeps sun, wind and debris out – great for contact lens wearers ChromaPop lens doesn’t alter color Temple fits rear view mirror Light weight – you’ll forget you have them on Comes standard with two lenses Hydroleophobic lens coating helps repel moisture NOT! Nose piece … [Read more...] about Smith Pivlock Arena Sunglasses