Power Meters, Tubeless Sealant & Carbon Bike Lifespan | GCN Tech Clinic

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How long do carbon bike frames last and do old ones risk snapping? Is a one-sided power meter good enough? What makes a good tubeless sealant and can you mix different products? Can you ride aluminium rim brake wheels on gravel? Alex and Ollie are back together to answer these questions and more!

00:00 Intro
00:23 One-sided or dual-sided power meter?
02:17 Aluminium rim brake wheel on gravel?
04:13 Wax lube chain before every ride?
06:11 Lifespan of carbon frames?
08:46 Mixing tubeless sealants?
09:58 Set up old carbon wheels as tubeless?
10:55 Criteria for a good sealant?

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