Is This The New Carbon Fibre? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 38

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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show, this week we check out a new metal, we look at the latest offerings from crowdfunding sits and we review out your upgrades and bikes in the bike vault. After last week, we dive into the heated comments to find out your thoughts on bike computers!

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This week the cycling world has been presented with a new metal! Allite Inc has announced its Super Magnesium. Apparently it’s been used in aerospace and military up until now, so presumably, it’s had a fair amount of real-world testing, and there are some pretty impressive claims being made about it including; approx 50% cheaper than carbon, so close to the price of aluminium. It’s lighter than steel, titanium and aluminium. And absorbs vibrations similarly to carbon. Could it be the next carbon fibre?

We love a crowdfunding project at GCN Tech as sometimes you find a real gem of a product. Here is a couple that is said to be coming soon. First up, headwinds. Nobody likes one really? Do they? Unless you are feeling super strong and want to attack a breakaway rival. Apparently, The AeroDefender dramatically increases headwind penetration speeds and shields the critical, forward-moving upper wheel from headwinds.

Finally, as ever, tech or bits of kit used by the pros. Simon Yates and his Mitchelton Scott team rode the final stage of La Vuelta in some special kit with red logos instead of the usual yellow colour. Maybe it was to celebrate the overall victory, or maybe to match up with a new bottle of red wine from team sponsor Mitchelton.

Let us know in the comments if you think this new metal could rival carbon fibre.👇

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