Recent content by RussellRides

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    What do you carry for ID/Medical info when you ride

    I am a paramedic and competitive cyclist. I would say that if you have a pertinent medical history (on blood thinners, seizure disorder, major or rare medical history) then a road ID or medical alert bracelet is a good idea. I can tell you the paramedics won't bother to contact anyone on...
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    Is SRAM Red as good as the hype suggests?

    I've been a hard core Dura Ace fan for the last decade, but the team rides SRAM, so I"ve started riding some RED components. I also used Force for CX this year and was happy. So far, I'm swapped out the shifters and rear derailer. The force shifters have a LOT of feedback to the rider. This...
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    Rui & Mario Costa will be acquitted

    Costa Bros The article today mentioned the supplement by name, and I went to the manufacturer's website. Now I know these companies can be shady, and the labels on the product (and especially the websites) can change without warning. However, currently there are two very big red flags on...