650b Or 700c Wheels For A Gravel Bike On The Road? | GCN Tech Clinic #AskGCNTech

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How often should I be checking my disc brakes? Why is the recommended tyre pressure different on the wheel compared to the tyre? Can an MTB set up like a road bike be just as fast on the road? Alex and special guest Mark Threlfall answer all your tech related questions!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - 650b or 700c wheels for a gravel bike on the road?
0:59 - How often should I check my disc brakes?
2:01 - What gearing should I use for an ultra-fondo?
3:28 - Can you add a set of brake leavers on the end of aerobars?
4:58 - Can an MTB set up for road riding beat a road bike?
5:57 - Why is the recommended tyre pressure different on a wheel and tyre?
6:47 - How do I remove a tubeless tyre?

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