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Link to Di2 groupset change, bike helmet cleanse and excess chain lube: GCN Tech Clinic
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Di2 groupset change, bike helmet cleanse and excess chain lube: GCN Tech Clinic

Your bike tech questions answered by our resident experts Ollie Bridgewood and Alex Paton

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What tyre width do pro cyclists use on the cobbles?

Wide tyres are already used by most pro cycling teams across the season but when the race includes cobbles, they go even wider

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Roland Cycling was spotted using 26mm tubular Pirelli P Zero Race Tub tyres

Tubeless might be the future but tubular is still relevant inside the peloton

Tubular tyres can still be found being used at the highest level of cycling

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The new Pirelli tyres were clearly labelled up as prototypes

Spotted: Lidl-Trek using a prototype Pirelli P-Zero Race tyre in the Classics

The American team look to be trialling a new tyre on the cobbles at Brugge-De Panne

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Why tyre pressure and tyre width matter so much for cycling

Making the right tyre choices could be the best value upgrade you can have to improve your ride experience

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GCN Tech: The five worst things about tubeless tyres

Tubeless tyres have a few advantages over traditional clinchers, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. Here are five things we hate about tubeless tyres

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The RideArmor is Vittoria's new all-season road tyre

Vittoria releases its ‘most durable and puncture resistant road tyre ever’ with the RideArmor

All-season road tyre aims to balance comfort, grip and puncture protection

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Gravel racing: top tips to make your first event a successful one

Alex Paton went out to Australia for the inaugural pro gravel race RADL GRVL. Did he survive and how should you prepare yourself for racing on the gravel?

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Waxed chain problems and tyres with no sealant: GCN Tech Clinic

We find out how best to protect a signed frame, if chain wax really is the best solution for everybody and more in this edition of the clinic

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GCN Tech Clinic: Frozen brakes, gravel suspension and watt calculators

Ollie and Alex are back in the clinic looking at power meters, gravel bike suspension and winter-specific disc brake fluid among other matters

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Solid tyres, thru axles and TPU tubes: GCN Tech Clinic

Ollie Bridgewood is taking a look at groupset upgrades and tubeless repair concerns in this week's Tech Clinic

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Rim width, tubeless plugs and quiet freehubs: GCN Tech clinic

The answers to your tech questions. This week, is a tubeless plug a long-term repair and how to stop a saddle from squeaking

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Everything you need to know: What makes a good or bad tyre?

If you have ever wondered what really makes the difference between a great tyre and a terrible one, this is for you

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Drivetrain lube, Shimano vs SRAM, and leaky tubeless
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GCN Tech Clinic: Drivetrain lube, Shimano vs SRAM, and leaky tubeless

Your latest bike-related questions are under scrutiny from the GCN team in this episode of the Tech Clinic

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How to choose the right tyres for your gravel bike

Tyre choice is so important to getting the most out of your gravel bike. Here's how to choose the right ones for your riding

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Power meters, tubeless sealant and carbon bike lifespan
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GCN Tech Clinic: Power meters, tubeless sealant and carbon bike lifespan

Does chain wax still work in the wet and does carbon deteriorate over time?

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: TPU tubes, stem angles, and matte maintenance
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GCN Tech Clinic: TPU tubes, stem angles, and matte maintenance

Alex and Ollie are coming to us from Mallorca this week as they aim to resolve more of your cycling questions

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Tubed vs tubeless: when is an inner tube better?

Tubed vs tubeless tyres: when is an inner tube better?

From beginners to commuters, many cyclists can still benefit from a traditional tubed set-up

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Butyl vs latex vs TPU: what are the best inner tubes for cycling?

If you think all inner tubes are made equally, this overview of the different tubes on the market might come as a surprise.

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GCN Tech Clinic: Steel bikes, exploding tubeless, and 1x Vs 2x

Alex is joined by Simon in the studio today to tackle the big questions of the cycling world, from tubeless explosions to chain maintenance.

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Tubeless spares, wireless brakes and heavy tyres
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GCN Tech Clinic: Tubeless spares, wireless brakes and heavy tyres

Ollie and Alex are back in the studio today ready to tackle the big cycling tech questions, from tubeless tyres to chain maintenance

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Everything you need to know about tubeless tyre maintenance

Before you dive into the joys of tubeless tyres, there are a few things to know that could save you from a world of grief

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How to fix a puncture on a tubeless tyre

Tubeless tyres may lower the risk of a puncture but they don’t eliminate them completely. Here’s everything you need to know about repairing a punctured tubeless tyre.

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How to set up tubeless tyres

Setting up tubeless tyres can be complicated and messy work. Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be

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