How Much Do Bigger Pulley Wheels Help? | GCN Tech Clinic

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Just like busses, we’ve had no oversized pulley wheel questions in a while and now two of them come along! Plus, we answer your questions about wheel balancing, aero gains, the dreaded chafing, cleaning winter grime off your bike, increasing control on descents and we address the… CAPS LOCK QUERY?

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Time Stamps:
0:16 - How many more links do I need to add to my chain if I have an over-sized pulley wheel?
2:00 - Is changing to an OSPW helpful?
3:11 - PLEASE STOP THE ALL CAPS!
3:31 - Is it safe to ride an unbalanced wheel?
5:09 - Why do I experience chafing?
6:38 - Is it okay to run a wider tyre at the front vs. the back on a TT bike?
8:21 - How should I clean my bike after a grimy winter ride with grit on the roads?
9:47 - How should you ride on descents?

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