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Link to Narrow handlebars, perfect bike saddles and chain wax: GCN Tech Clinic
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Narrow handlebars, perfect bike saddles and chain wax: GCN Tech Clinic

Why are UK brakes set-up so weird? Can I still climb with narrow handlebars? Will my chain lube evaporate while the bike's in storage? All these bike tech questions answered in this week's clinic

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How to measure chain wear correctly

Knowing how to measure the wear to your chain and when it needs replacing can save you a considerable amount of money

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Link to Optimal tyre pressure, noisy chains and inner tube repairs: GCN Tech Clinic
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Optimal tyre pressure, noisy chains and inner tube repairs: GCN Tech Clinic

Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood return to tackle your tech questions in the latest GCN Tech Clinic

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Wider tyres, dry-weather lube & noisy freehubs
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GCN Tech Clinic: Wider tyres, dry-weather lube & noisy freehubs

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

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Bike Packing Maintenance & Rusting Gold Chains – GCN Tech Clinic

Your bike tech questions, queries and issues sorted by Ollie Bridgewood and special guest Jon Cannings

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How to make your drivetrain last longer

Alex Paton talks to Adam Kerin from Zero Friction Cycling to find out how you can extend the life of your components, saving money in the long run

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Link to Waxed chain problems and tyres with no sealant: GCN Tech Clinic
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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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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Frozen brakes, gravel suspension and watt calculators
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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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Link to Rim width, tubeless plugs and quiet freehubs: GCN 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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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: Bike Handlebar Width, Hydraulic Brakes & Frame Stiffness
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GCN Tech Clinic: Bike Handlebar Width, Hydraulic Brakes & Frame Stiffness

Ollie Bridgewood kicks of the new year by answering some more of your tech questions

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How to re-wax a bike chain

Is it time to re-wax your bike’s chain? Learn how to do it in this simple guide

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Link to Silca CEO shares his secrets on the best ways to wax your chain
Silca is a market leader in chain treatments with its CEO Josh Poertner a pioneer in the world of marginal gains

Silca CEO shares his secrets on the best ways to wax your chain

Josh Poertner also talks us through his predictions for the future of bike design, marginal gains, and where he sees the industry heading in the next 12 months

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Link to GCN Tech Clinic: How much clearance should I have between my tyres and frame?
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GCN Tech Clinic: How much clearance should I have between my tyres and frame?

This week we take a look at tyre clearance and how to make sure multiple wheels run smoothly on your bike

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