By Jim Langley Not long ago, when we were discussing frame pumps and CO2 cartridges, RBR Editor John Marsh shared this ride story with me. Perhaps something similar has happened to you: “I was with a buddy recently who seemed to have never used his CO2 system before (or I guess it had been so long he had totally forgotten how). "When it came time to inflate his fixed flat, … [Read more...] about How to Use CO2 Cartridges Correctly When Inflating Bike Tires
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Use Hair Conditioner Instead of Shaving Cream
Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member John Tonetti, who offers a suggestion for an alternative to shaving cream or gel for those riders who shave your legs. Here's what John wrote: Hair conditioner makes a great shaving cream for cyclists who shave their legs. Not only does it prevent razor burn, but when you miss spots, it makes the hair softer and more … [Read more...] about Use Hair Conditioner Instead of Shaving Cream
Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items
By John Marsh The Wall Street Journal's July 1 article "How Cyclists Can Stay Safe on the Road" reported on recent research conducted by a Clemson University professor into how conspicuous certain apparel makes cyclists during daytime riding, and how conspicuous are tail lights during daytime riding. The findings, planned to be submitted this summer to academic journals, … [Read more...] about Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items
Multiple Uses for Old Tubes, Part 2
Last week, we ran a QT offering a few suggestions for what you might do with your old tubes after a puncture. We asked readers to add their own creative uses for this most versatile piece of worn-out equipment to the Comments below the Newsletter version of the article. Several did, and a few more emailed us with their own novel uses. I promised I'd run a follow-up. Here it is. … [Read more...] about Multiple Uses for Old Tubes, Part 2
