Overheating can seriously sap your power and performance! Pro teams use advanced body temperature devices to gather data to boost performance, so why shouldn't we? Join Manon and C
Is there a new groupset of the people as Campagnolo launches the new EKAR GT? Also, the show is jam-packed with hot new tech, we have a brand new wheel sponsor, and new shoes have
This week we're asking if the success of the Decathlon AG2R team this year is down to their new Van Rysel bikes - which sold out immediately! Join Alex & Ollie as they dive into th
Steel is seen as old-fashioned by some, and called the only 'real' material to use for a bike frame by others. So, is steel still relevant as a frame material in 2024? Alex visits
BIG changes are coming for bike brands, we discuss what that looks like for bike companies and us! In HOT Tech this week, we discuss Storck newest bike, new ECO-friendly undied kit
What width should your bike handlebars be? Why do you have to keep bleeding your hydraulic brakes? What difference does frame stiffness make to your ride? Ollie answers all your qu
We have a special guest... Jon Cannings is back with Ollie to answer all your tech questions! How do you keep your chain clean when bike packing? Should you swap your front and rea
How do you keep your bike safe at the cafe? I would love to calculate my power but I don't have a power meter! Is being a heavier cyclist making indoor riding less comfortable? We
Alex and Ollie discuss what Campagnolo being missing from this year’s Tour de France for the first time in around 75 years means for the prestige Italian brand, plus we have new wh
Are carbon bikes safe to use on turbo trainers? Are shorter valves more aero? Why are my tyre patches so small? This and much addressed in this week's tech clinic. Put the kettle o
How do you keep tan tyre walls clean? Are chain quick links not supposed to be reused? What are the brake configurations on neutral bikes?
All this and more answered in this wee
Maximal speed or maximal comfort? In cycling, it seems like you have to prioritise one over the other, but both are essential! In today's show, we discuss speed vs. comfort on your
Will swapping tyres really improve my speed in a distance sportive? Why am I having cleat problems, especially if they're set up exactly the same? Should I swap to a bigger chain r
Have you ever wondered what the easiest way to remove bike stickers is? Or why do your tubeless tires keep deflating? Perhaps you're looking for some new cycling kit and are stuck
Welcome back to the clinic. The bike doctor is ready to see you now. Please take a seat and listen to this week's round of community bike tech questions. The team will be discussin
Is it safe to hang my carbon bike from the top tube? Can I use Co2 cartridges on my TPU inner tubes? Do bike tires have an expiry date? Alex and Manon answer your questions in the
Welcome to the GCN Tech Clinic - where we answer your bike and tech related questions! Ollie and Alex are back this week to answer your questions from setting the correct chain len
Are electronic gears worth the upgrade? Why do my inner tubes keep deflating overnight? Why do I always end up sitting on the nose of my saddle when out riding? All these bike tech
Are you still stuck between two frame sizes? Wondering what chain makes a longer lasting drivetrain? Tubeless ready or clincher tyres? How do you travel with a bike that has hydrau
Why are my different power meters reading different numbers? How do you calculate watt savings? How should I store my bike? All these question and more are answered in this edition
Unbound, the epic Kansas gravel race took place this weekend, and in today's show we discuss all the innovative and unexpected tech we saw on the race course! This includes Lachlan
This week we discuss the impact AI WILL have and is having on cycling! Alex is away so Si is here to help us cover all the latest tech news, bike vault AND we have new kit!
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We are chatting about bike prices, will bike prices come down in 2024? We also discuss some people who decided they hate Alex, as he addresses THAT motorbike video! We’ll also disc
Why are UK brakes set-up so weird? Can I still climb with narrow handlebars? If I leave my bike with the chain lube evaporating? All these bike tech questions and more are answered
Optimal Tyre Pressure, Noisy Chains & Inner Tube Repairs | GCN Tech Clinic
How many times can you repair an inner tube after a puncture? Is it dangerous if the optimal tyre pr
Is a silent freehub a faster freehub? How do you dispose your degreaser? Removing wax gunk on your cassette? Dealing with noisy and wobbly jockey wheels? Tyre pressure measurement
How good are tubeless plugs? How do I stop my saddle from squeaking? Is there any way I can make my hub quieter? All these questions and more are answered in this week's GCN Tech C
What is the difference when using ERG mode on your indoor bike trainer? How often should you clean your indoor bike chain? What tyre width should you use on an endurance bike ride?
There’s a surprising amount of secret tech being used at the Tour de France! From prototypes to non-sponsor products, the pros don't really want to shout about it – but we've spott
Which group set should I upgrade to? Why is my TPU tube deflating overnight? Are thru axles worth the upgrade? All these tech questions and more are answered in this week's Tech Cl
Does shoe stiffness affect performance and power output? How do you pack your bike with tubeless tyres for travel? How do you remove sealant from your rim or frame once it's dried?
The pro bikes used at the Tour de France are some of the most expensive bikes in the cycling world! (in many cases more expensive than a car!)
But what is the cheapest and th
Has this week seen the beginning of the end for front derailleurs? Alex and Ollie share their thoughts as pros are spotted using the Classified system at the Giro D'Italia.
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Should I ride my gravel bike or endurance bike? Am I missing some important aero gains? How do I shift the rust off my drivetrains? These are just a few of the questions we address
Lots of hot tech out this week, turbans, tyres, wheels, pedals banned by the UCI, and the SRAM recall. We also talk about ways to stop wasting money with the upgrades you shouldn’t
Can I install a bigger chainset on my groupset? Can I run tubeless tyres without sealant? Why is there rust on my chain after waxing? Should I upgrade my wheels or tyres? And the c
Mechanical doping on the rise again? In this edition of the GCN Tech Show, Dr. Bridgewood and Alex go on a deep dive into the ongoing investigations of the possibility of pro-teams
In this week’s GCN Tech Show, Ollie gives his quick breakdown of the all new Pinarello Dogma F he tried out! In other news, Sidi shoes go to space, varying set ups at the Tour de S
How do you buy a bike for $1000? We discuss our top tips, picks and preferences. In Hot Tech we have a snazzy new helmet form Met, Alex's dream tool kit and a very scary-looking E-
Coming up this week we have some bike and component changes for some WorldTour teams, new glasses from Oakley, comments of the week, everyone's favourite bike vault and our main ta