02/13/14 RBR Newsletter - Reviews: Niterider Lumina 700, Lumina 220 Headlights

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Reviews: Niterider Lumina 700, 220 Headlights Issue No. 610 - 02/13/2014  ISSN 1536-4143  RoadBikeRider (RBR) Newsletter IS POSTED IN ITS ENTIRETY ON OUR WEBSITE. Click the links in this email to view complete articles and the entire weekly newsletter on our site. Click here to go directly to our website to read the entire issue Click here to open the PDF version to read or download From the Top    Views from the Editor John Marsh Editor’s Note:  Atlanta faced a major ice storm Wednesday that threatened widespread power outages. I hustled to get the Newsletter completed on Tuesday, just in case power goes out at RBR HQ. So, if you try to contact me Thursday or Friday, I may be foraging for firewood, and out of pocket temporarily! – John Guest Column: Why Intervals Benefit Every Type of Rider By Coach Peter Wimberg Whether you ride simply for the fun of it and to maintain your health and fitness, or you’re a more “serious” rider who regularly races or does goal events or tours, including intervals in your riding is important. And making the most of those intervals will help you get the most out of whatever type of riding you do. Click to read the entire article on our website Become an Annual Premium Member Today! "Although I've been a long-time reader of the newsletter, I only recently became a Premium Member. "I just want you to know that after my recent exchange with Jim Langley, I'm now sold on its value. Jim provided prompt, friendly answers to my questions about chain skipping and I'll try out his suggestions this weekend. "Far better and much more personal than trying to sort out the wheat from the chaff and craft the right Internet search to get a valid answer." -- Russ Wood Ask Coach Fred     Training & Nutrition Tips Fred Matheny   Is a Steel Frame a Bad Choice? Question: A year ago, I bought a custom steel frame equipped with Ksyrium Elite wheels and Campy components. Now when I go on group rides, other guys tell me I should have gotten a titanium or carbon frame instead. Was steel the wrong choice? -- Jean-Claude D. Click to read Coach Fred's reply on our website The RBR eBookstore -- Now Over 100 Titles! NEW!  Dynamic Conditioning Monthly – Part 4: Power Endurance, by Coach Dan Kehlenbach. It’s the 4th installment in Kehlenbach’s 5-month series, with each building on the previous installment. Part 4 focuses on building stamina through a circuit-style workout. NEW! Coach Harvey Newton’s new 132-page Strength Training for Cyclists Manual, which can be purchased on its own or as part of the entire Strength Training for Cyclists System (eManual, DVD and 28-page hard copy Quick Start Guide). This is the strength training resource for cyclists. NEW! Coach John Hughes’ new 28-page eArticle Productive Off-Season Training for Health and Recreational Riders offers 12-week training programs for both cyclists who primarily ride to stay healthy and for those who do more intensive recreational riding. Click links or book covers for more info on these titles, and click author names to view all titles by that author. Jim's Tech Talk     Mechanical & Product Advice Jim Langley   39 Years Old and Still Lighting the Road Retro road bikes aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the one that’s been monopolizing every spare moment of my time is such a unique bike and has such an ingenious lighting system, I want to tell you about that. It’s winter in North America -- when lights are important -- and what’s on this classic touring bicycle is still available today, though not really a stock item. Trivia:  To come clean, I have spent so much money and time recently trying to move this project along it’s become a wonderful obsession, making it difficult to think about anything else. Hence, it being the subject of my column this week. Click to read the complete article on our website Also in this Issue     Our Regular Weekly Features News & Reviews:  Product Reviews: Niterider Lumina 700, Lumina 220 Headlights • Coach K Releases 4th Monthly Dynamic Conditioning eArticle • Two Teenagers Charged in Chattanooga Cyclist Harassment No Problem:  Century Preparation Tips Quick Tips:  Two Votes for the Selle Anatomica Cadence:  Health Matters - Readers' THR Recoveries, Advice Question of the Week:  Do You Own a Steel Frame Bike? Click any link to go directly to the full content of that section on our website. Enjoy Your Ride!   John Marsh Editor & Publisher Featured Sponsors RBR eBookstore Purchase and download expert Books and Articles on cycling fitness, training, skills, tech and more. Click to see over 100 titles and the newest additions.   by Coach John Hughes by Coach  David Ertl by Joshua Cohen by Alan Bragman, D.C. by Joe & Maria Kita by Coach John Hughes Free eBook 29 Pro Cycling Secrets for Roadies with your first purchase! Premium Site Access hundreds of pages of exclusive road cycling content from our experts and get a 15% discount on all eBooks, eArticles and RBR logoed gear. Membership Benefits Visit Our Marketplace RBR: An Independent Resource for Roadies RoadBikeRider (RBR) Newsletter is a product of RBR Publishing Co., Inc. All material is copyright © 2001-2014 RBR Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please subscribe by clicking here. No cost or obligation! 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