Tubular Tyres: Tape Or Glue? | The GCN Tech Clinic

Join Jon for the latest GCN Tech Clinic. This week we will be discussing your concerns around tubeless tyres, power meters and getting your gear shifting spot on.

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This weeks GCN Tech Clinic tackles your burning tech questions including:

Does extreme heat effect tubular tyres? Plus - should you use tape or glue?

Can non-tubeless rims be run with a conversion kit and tubeless tyre safely?

The dreaded stripped thread - can it be salvaged?

Can you use car lube as a replacement for bike chain lube?

And also how to tackle those problematic gear changes.

Can you smell something fishy? 🐟

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