Welcoem to posts!!
in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
Have you ever been injured from a tire blowing off the rim while you were pumping it up? If yes, please comment with what happened and what injuries you sustained. Thank you!
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In progress is a video review of a Vevor ultrasonic cleaner - which has me wondering: Do YOU use an ultrasonic cleaner? If you have the time please comment with why you use one or why not?
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Abbey Bike Tools' new LL Chain Wear gauge ($45) amzn.to/3zDGlk7 is the first chain measurement tool I've seen that measures lateral chain deflection. Seems like a great idea to me so I bought one straight away and it's in my video here. It lets you check 2 things: chain length and lateral flex (that's where the LL in the name comes from), which should make it easier to determine how worn a chain is and help determine how necessary it is to replace a chain too. Speaking of chains, there sure seem to be an awful lot of drivetrain issues in the Tour this year.
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I’m not in France watching Le Tour but am following on TV & YouTube. Exciting race so far! In case like me you’re as interested in the tech as the racing - here’s a great resource on the bikes, components & wheels being ridden www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/tour-de-france…
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Which one will win the 2024 Tour de France? (or share your pick in a comment)
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One of the FAQs I answer a lot is how the Chinese wheels I've tested and reviewed compare with high end domestic wheels. If you're wondering about that, I think you'll enjoy this great wheel comparison video from Joe at China Cycling.
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Which one do you use for bike washing? (..or which other one? - comment pls)
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Do you collect anything bike or cycling-related? And if you do, please share what you collect. I'll go first: My biggest collection is head badges. I show a few in my oldest video here (apologies in advance for the poor quality, I will update this video when I can - promise) https://youtu.be/VyZKMaayZOg
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One reason to build your own bike wheels (or have them built) is to switch to a rear hub that engages more quickly (5 degrees or less is quicker; there are instant ones too, see Onyx). Which raises the question, how much do you care about fast hub engagement?
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Just curious: if you're buying new handlebars, which do you choose and why?
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Pro bike mechanic, wheelbuilder, cycling author & editor Jim Langley's tech tips, repair help, wheel building how-tos, gear reviews, tool tips and vintage bike fun.
Falling in love with bikes as a kid, I was "fixing" them & going on long rides at 10 years old. In high school I got my dream job working as a shop mechanic, leading to 20 years as head tech and service manager at shops from New England to California. In 1983 I began writing technical articles for California Bicyclist and VeloNews then was Bicycling Magazine's west coast technical editor for 11 years. I wrote three bike books including a former Amazon best-seller on bike repair. Today, I'm an engineer, mechanic and wheelbuilder for Praxis Works in Santa Cruz, CA and I write a weekly column "Jim's Tech Talk" for RoadBikeRider.com.
Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting 🙏❤️. If you have bicycle questions, I'm always happy to help. Please comment or email at jim@jimlangley.net and I'll reply soon.