Today's QT comes to us from long-time RBR product reviewer Paul Smith (with an addendum from Tech Editor Jim Langley). I put out the clarion call last week asking for some fresh Quick Tips from the RBR Crew, and Paul's tip about protecting your bike when carrying it on a roof rack had particular resonance. It turns out that Sheri Rosenbaum is among the cyclists (we all … [Read more...] about Save Your Bike From Death By Garage
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Super Clean Your Chainrings
By Jim Langley Before getting to this week’s tip, you may recall that a previous issue, we provided tips on using CO2 pumps. Those are the small inflators that work almost like gas station compressors thanks to utilizing compressed carbon dioxide gas. Since that article, we received a promo on an interesting new product from the innovative German company SKS. Their … [Read more...] about Super Clean Your Chainrings
Maintaining Form Despite Time Off the Bike
By Coach John Hughes Last week I wrote about how Steve Koester could be on form for big events (two centuries two weeks apart in late June and early July). He also asked, “I may do one more century in August. I will be backpacking for eight days and the century is only a week after the backpacking trip. I don't know whether to get out riding again or go into it rested but … [Read more...] about Maintaining Form Despite Time Off the Bike
Essential Self-Defense Techniques For Cyclists
Editor's Note: Thankfully, it's something that doesn't happen often, but we've all read about and even seen videos of cyclists being attacked by drivers (like this recent one from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where a 74-year-old cyclist is beaten bloody with a bludgeon by the side of the road). Have you ever considered what you would do if you were confronted in such a … [Read more...] about Essential Self-Defense Techniques For Cyclists
Bontrager Flare R Tail Light Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Highly visible from 2km away even in bright sunlight Great for day or night riding 4 visibility modes: 2 daytime, 2 nighttime Long-lasting USB-rechargeable battery RT version syncs with select Garmin computers or optional Transmitr NOT! Neither Bontrager nor Garmin had a pairing … [Read more...] about Bontrager Flare R Tail Light Review