Our main story this week, we try and answer one of the most contentious questions in road cycling at the moment, is 1x a step too far, or does it actually provide performance benefits?
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We’re also discussing some brand new ebike tech, there’s loads of new pro cycling tech we’ve spotted out at the Tour Down Under, and even suspension controlled by artificial intelligence.
There are a number of firsts this week, with the first ever product inducted into our hall of fame, and our first ever bike of the week. Make sure you keep your recommendations coming in for the wall of fame in the comments below.
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Alex is at the first men's grand tour of the season, the Giro d'Italia 🇮🇹 He takes a look at the hottest bikes of the pro peloton. From custom paint schemes to brand-new handlebars and wheels! He covers the lot! Enjoy
Ollie and Alex are back with loads of hot new bike tech this week, including a new time trial helmet, a new gravel bike AND a new time trial bike which means the death of rim brakes is looming larger than ever before… plus they discuss how to protect your bike from thieves and hopefully prevent your bike from being stolen.
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 have a huge range of community bike tech questions on this week's Tech Clinic. Sit back and soak up all the knowledge! As usual, drop your bike tech questions in the comments.
Chain waxing saves you money and makes your bike faster - and it just got a whole lot easier AND quicker to do! This is thanks to Silca’s StripChip! You can now degrease and wax your chain in just one step. In this video, Ollie shows you how.
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