Is it bad to transport a bike upside down? What size frame should I buy if i’m between frame sizes? What are the dangers of running old tyres? Alex and Ollie answer these questions and more on this week's GCN Tech Clinic.
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Is it bad to transport a bike upside down?
0:53 - Why won’t my tubeless tyre seal up?
2:00 - What’s the difference between power meters and speed and cadence sensors?
3:03 - What size frame should I buy if i’m between frame sizes?
4:04 - Would riding with ankle-weights help strengthen my legs?
5:29 - What are the dangers of riding old tyres?
6:35 - How much more are the running costs of top-end groupsets over mid-level?
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