Do We Need Custom Bikes? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 59
In this week’s show, Jon and Chris wonder whether or not we actually need custom bikes. Most professional cyclists ride stock bicycles so do we actually need bikes with dedicated and personalised geometry?
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