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Pearl Izumi Dirt collection for Men and Women Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum This Spring Pearl Izumi launched a new Dirt collection for both men and women. The new Versa casual gear is just as trendy on a MTB trail as it is on a bike path or on your commuter bike running errands. To get a feel for the line, Pearl Izumi sent me some key pieces from the collection to test. They performed very well, incorporated thoughtful touches, … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi Dirt collection for Men and Women Review

Knee Pain, Knee Alignment and Pedal Stance Width

By Rick Schultz In a previous article, I wrote in-depth about crankarm length and how crankarms that are too-long can cause knee-pain. In this article, we will be concentrating on pedal stance width, and why it is important. This article focuses more on road bikes and triathlon / time trial bikes. These style bikes have close to the same bottom bracket shell widths and … [Read more...] about Knee Pain, Knee Alignment and Pedal Stance Width

Used Road Bikes: A Buyer’s Guide, Part 1

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Tomorrow is June 1, so it’s not too long before the official start of summer riding for those of us in the northern hemisphere. And, what better way to do it than on a new road bike? Which is part of the reason that for the past two Tech Talks we’ve been sharing tips on shopping for and buying a new road rig. And not just RBR’s tips, but … [Read more...] about Used Road Bikes: A Buyer’s Guide, Part 1

Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1

By Coach John Hughes Four people contacted me in the last week about cramping problems. RBR reader Tom J. e-mailed an excellent set of questions on cramping. Part 1 discusses his problems, which are common to many roadies, and what scientists know about cramps. Part 2 will discuss the role of supplements and other ways of preventing cramps. The Problem Tom writes: When I … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1

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