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New commuting headlight

Like computers headlights have improved by leaps and bounds the last few years. This past summer I sold my old Cygo-Lite light on eBay and used the proceeds to go towards a new NiteNider MiNewt cordless. It has 50 more lumen output, the weighs about 2 pound less, no water bottle batter or wires, charges in 1/2 the time and I can changer from my PC at work via USB too. All this for under $100 which is what I paid for the Cygo-Lite Nitro XM 4 years ago).

If yours headlight is more than 3 years old treat your self to one of the new models on the market and enjoy a few extra hours of riding.

Old Tips of the month

Title	Description	Author
Aero bars on lightweight or carbon bars	Do not use clip-on Aero bars on Easton's carbon fiber road bars. Or on any lightweight road bar in aluminum or carbon for that matter. The clamp design on Aero extenders are generally of poor design. Most of these clamps are not round in design and therefore force the bar into an oval shape when torqued to the proper values. This is not good for a handlebar and can lead to breakage. If you want to use Aero extenders you need a heavier bar closer to 300 grams.	John Harrington at Easton Sports
The UCI's new wheel regs	New regulations came into effect January 1 governing the type of wheels that are legal for UCI competition, and as usual when the UCI makes a significant change to its regs there has been lots of heat about the changes, but not much light. Read full article	John Stevenson
Winter Maintenance	During the winter months it is a good time to get your bike overhauled at your local shop. That way it will be ready for the start of the new season. If you decide to do your own maintenance pick up Zinn & the Art of Road Bike (or Mountain Bike) Maintenance.	Wallace Wormley
Dietary Supplements: Caveat Emptor	He is an article that unveils some truths, falses, and possible consequences about the plethora of "wonderous" nutritional supplements guaranteed to make you faster, stronger, better... Read full article	Stephen S. Cheung, Ph.D
Goals for your 2003 season	Your last race was weeks ago, and the days are getting shorter...now what? You need a mental and physical break from the stress of training to allow your body to unload accumulated fatigue from the season. This will ensure that you are rested and ready to start training for another season of bike racing. It is also a good idea to reflect on the season gone by, and use that information to help you plan your goals for next season. Read full article	Seth Hosmer
Replace old cables	You should replace your brake and derailleur cables every other year. (Every year for mountain bikes) It does not cost much and will keep your shifting and brakes quick and responsive. Also regularly inspect housing for cracks, kinks, and wear.	Wallace Wormley

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