Being Prepared to Fix Broken Chains on Rides by Jim Langley With the technology that’s gone into modern drivetrains, you can argue that we have the strongest, best shifting chains ever and you should never worry about breaking one on a ride. But even if that’s true - every roadie should know that if you DO break a chain, it can mean the end of your ride. Because, without a … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Broken Bicycle Chain on a Ride
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How Should a Senior Train for a Multi Day Bicycle Tour?
By Coach John Hughes Jim Hardy wrote, “I'm age 72 and a bunch of geezers like me are prepping for the very, very hilly Bike Ride Across Georgia in 1st week of June. Any training advice (besides "don't do it!!!") for guys our age to help us complete this 6-day ride in the mountains? The ride is 300 total miles with 18,192 feet of climbing. Day 5 (after a day off if … [Read more...] about How Should a Senior Train for a Multi Day Bicycle Tour?
Can I Customize Individual Cog Options on a Cassette?
After reading the Can Paired Chainrings be Mixed? Q&A, I have a question concerning cassette options. For example, Shimano makes an 11-32 cassette with the following teeth: 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, and 32 teeth. (As does SRAM). I would gladly give up the 11t cog to gain a 30t cog. Simply, the difference in spinning out with 11t versus 12t is nearly … [Read more...] about Can I Customize Individual Cog Options on a Cassette?