Do CO2 Cartridges Really Freeze Your Tubeless Tyre Sealant? | GCN Tech Clinic

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Alex and Manon deputise for Ollie in this week's tech clinic. Answering all your tech and maintenance questions, along with a couple of comedic gems and some totally serious insights into our GCN presenter handbook.

00:25 - What gear should I store my bike in?
01:24 - Is there a maximum chainring size that is compatible with my GRX Di2 rear derailleur when set up 1x?
02:29 - Can a CO2 cartridge freeze and damage my tubeless sealant?
03:30 - How do I track down creaks on a carbon bike? (And why are red bikes so much faster than non-red bikes?)
05:03 - How many miles should a groupset last before needing to be replaced?
06:16 - Should you deflate your tyres between rides if you have standard butyl tubes?
06:54 - How can you avoid cassette sprockets from damaging alloy freehubs?

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