Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks to a reader’s excellent question, I get to tell a brief "adventure story" from one of my first long rides, which took place in the mid 1960s aboard a "3-speed racer." That’s what we used to call British road bikes, such as Robin Hoods, Phillips, Triumphs, etc. They were "racers," because they were a lot lighter than the more … [Read more...] about Q&A: Brake Cables: When to Replace and How to Stop if One Breaks
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Stacking Works Elsewhere – How Teaching Children Poetry Might Help Set A New PB
By Martin Sigrist Previously I’ve talked about using "stacking" to transform a workout from being just about improving physiology to instead not only get you fitter but prepare for all aspects of whatever challenge is being trained for. Stacking isn’t just for cycling. It’s a powerful concept that can be used in all aspects of life. My wife told me of a great example … [Read more...] about Stacking Works Elsewhere – How Teaching Children Poetry Might Help Set A New PB
How to Electrify an Existing Road Bike — With Help From the Ebike Underground
By Stan Purdum Ebikes are a booming growth field in the bicycling industry, and many companies, including both established bike brands and new startups, are now churning out an impressive array of these electric two-wheelers, some as low priced as $500, with some quite good ones starting around $1,500. But the commonly available ebikes in that price range generally do … [Read more...] about How to Electrify an Existing Road Bike — With Help From the Ebike Underground
Swapping Out A 172.5mm Ultegra Crankset For A 170mm Rotor Crankset, Part 2 Installing Rotor Crankset
By Rick Schultz In part 2, we will be installing a Rotor VEGAST crankset with 24mm axle - (a 30mm axle version is also available), which is a modular crankset comprised of the crank arms, spider, axle and chainrings. ROTOS also makes the ALDHU crankset. The differences? The ALDHU is lighter but at twice the cost of the VEGAST. Look, feel, form, fit function are the same, … [Read more...] about Swapping Out A 172.5mm Ultegra Crankset For A 170mm Rotor Crankset, Part 2 Installing Rotor Crankset
The Snowflake Theory Can Work Wonders for Your Cycling — and Psyche
By Kevin Kolodziejski 18-Wheeler Intervals, Anyone? Back in the day, I prided myself on being able to do some really intense training rides. And then, like the guy in “Pinball Wizard,” I went against a Tommy and handed my crown to him. Mike Miller’s a good friend and a guy I raced against for years who peaked a little late or he would’ve become a domestic road … [Read more...] about The Snowflake Theory Can Work Wonders for Your Cycling — and Psyche