Drivers rely heavily on their automobile mirrors, in fact, it’s the law. Why would it be any different navigating through traffic on a road bike? I don’t want to sound too preachy here, but using a mirror is only second in importance to wearing a helmet. With that said, here are three mirror options with [...]
Fast Wheels! Rolf Prima 650c Aspin SL Wheelset
01/14/2012
After riding 7 miles on Rolf Aspin SL wheels, my first thoughts were, ‘Wow, I get it!’ Until that moment, I never knew what cyclists actually meant when they said, “lighter wheels are faster.” Intellectually, I sort of understood how rotating mass is more significant than static mass, and that the best way to [...]
Tunebug “Shake”
12/16/2011
Do you think music will keep you paced and focused on those all-too-familiar (dare I say, “boring”) training rides? Well I do. Wearing earphones is dangerous when operating any kind of vehicle. I don’t endorse riding with one plug in your right ear hoping you can still hear traffic with your left. So, in the [...]
Modolo Venus Handlebars for Women
08/14/2011
Over a year ago, I reluctantly gave up my shock absorbing Ritchey carbon handlebars to test the Venus alloy handlebars made by Modolo and imported from Italy. In the interest of serving all petite women riders, I felt compelled to review more handlebar options. Modolo claims their Venus bars are made for people [...]
