Jon is back in the tech clinic answering your cycling tech related questions. This week we answer why pros don't use aero water bottles and whether you can replace part rather than all of your cassette.
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It's not just water bottles and cassettes this week, Jon also answers whether ceramic bearings wear at a slower rate, if it's normal for a freehub to have some play and more on how to get rid of the dreaded tick.
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