Pro Paint Jobs, Low Gears & Cross Chaining | GCN Tech Clinic

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How do pro teams get their custom-painted race bikes so quickly? How do I get easier gears? I've cleaned my bike... but how do I clean my brushes? Alex has a helping hand from @gmbn's Issac in this week's GCN Tech Clinic. Strap it's going to get nerdy!

00:00 intro
00:28 How do the pros get frames painted so quick?
01:47 What’s my best options for easier gears?
03:37 How do I clean my cleaning brushes?
04:28 How do I program multiple power meters to one bike computer?
05:11 Why is cross-chaining so bad?
06:08 How do I clean a waxed chain after 1000km?
06:43 Should I wait to do zone 2 training when I’m fitter?

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