What Should I Look For When Upgrading Bike Wheels? | GCN Tech Clinic

Should you pick narrow or wider tyres? What pressure is right for gravel riding? How hard is it to 3D print outdated parts? Alex is joined by Conor on this week’s Tech Clinic to answer your most pressing tech questions.

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - How can I replace a part that’s no longer sold?
1:21 - Do You Need To keep the Valve Caps For Tubeless Tyres?
1:55 - Do You Need A New Chain To Fit A Larger Cassette?
3:16 - Are Saggy Gravel Tyres Normal?
4:17 - What Should You Look For In A New Pair Of Wheels?
5:27 - Should You Use Narrow Or Wide Tyres?
7:01 - Will TT Bikes Start To Look Like The Hope Lotus?
8:01 - Is Pedalling Downhill Worth It?

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