Does Cycling Tech Unfairly Price Out Poorer Nations? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 242

Clock00:00, Thursday 11th August 2022

We love bike tech and innovation here at GCN Tech, but watching the Commonwealth Games last week made us think about how tech can price out riders from poorer nations. We discuss this, some new and controversial hot tech, your comments, and the latest bike vault submissions on this week’s show!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Is Tech Making Cycling Unfair?
06:59 This Week’s Poll
07:49 Hot Tech
17:29 Comments of the Week
21:04 Bike Vault

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This Week’s Poll:
Should there be standardised/equal equipment for all riders in major events? 👉 https://gcntech.co/Ci

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Wilier Rave SLR 👉 https://gcntech.co/Cc

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Colnago EPS 👉 https://gcntech.co/Ce
Cervélo S5 👉 https://gcntech.co/Cf
Fausto Coppi Columbus Thron 👉 https://gcntech.co/Cg
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 👉 https://gcntech.co/Ch

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