By Rick Schultz Lessons Learned from an actual tester of chains. I will attest Thomas Prehn’s reply regarding wax-based lubes. Not to be confused with paraffin-wax, two manufacturers I have tested were Squirt and Smoove.
By Coach John Hughes I’m an optimist. I’ll turn 73 this year so I just ordered 17 more blank training journals – enough to last until I’m 90. I don’t know how many miles I rode last year. Or any year in the last decade. I use a training journal rather than an on-line program…
By Rick Schultz Price MSRP: $135.00 KEO 2 MAX CARBON – LOOK Cycle Source: Bike shops, Websites Features: 500 sq.mm. contact area, Carbon Pedal Body How Obtained: Manufacturers sample Summary: Good pedal, for outside riding. Hot Solid platform, no rocking of the foot when applying power No issues with the carbon, no cracking, no issues…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley For the holiday break, we ran an RBR best-of issue which included a rerun of a Tech Talk I wrote on chain care a year ago. That article was titled Basic and Obsessive Chain Care and it included two videos from Silca about super cleaning chains. There were lots…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bikepacking is on my 2022 “must do” list, and the new line of Bontrager Adventure bags are coming along for the ride. After testing them on recent gravel rides, they have me dreaming of my next adventure. These water-proof, roomy bags fit enough gear for a quick overnighter or a multi-day quest….
