The New Metal Threatening Carbon Fiber Bike Frames | The GCN Tech Show Ep. 60

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In this week's show Jon and James take a look at the new aluminium alloy which can now be welded into bike frames, and could threaten the production of carbon fiber bicycles. And it's got them thinking, what materials would you like to see bikes made from? 🧐

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