Paceline Podcast 209

This week Selene shares a bit of an interview with 84-year-old cycling Tom Phillips. Phillips is an avid rider, and has been since he was 38. And while he may have slowed down a bit due to age, he hasn’t lost his taste for adventure. Only two years ago he entered (and finished) his first gravel grinder. Says he fell a lot.

Ever noticed those funny little knobs at the back of the rear derailleur or where the cable enters the brake caliper, or coming out of a mountain bike shifter? Those are barrel adjusters and they can allow a rider or mechanic to make significant adjustments with nothing more than their hand. No tools required. Patrick explains how they work and some of the signs that a bike may need only an adjustment of a barrel adjuster, as opposed to a full-blown tuneup.

 

 

Does your bike need some love? Shimano original replacement parts are the best way to renew the original function of your Shimano-equipped bike. Available online and at your local retailer.

 

Show links:

GT Performer

Peloton Legends by Eric Bowen

The No-Drop Zone by Patrick Brady

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