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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