How Do Bearings Work? | Bike Bearing Teardown With GCN Tech
Bearings are found in your bike wheels, headset, and bottom bracket to name a few. They're one of the most important parts of your bike, but have you ever wondered about what different types there are and what's inside them? Alex talks us through what makes up the different bearings on our bikes and how different technologies affect their performance.
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