The Best Beginner Bike Is... | GCN Tech Show Ep. 410 The GCN Tech Show is diving into the essential topic of beginner bikes, providing a comprehensive guide on what to look for when you're just starting out in cycling, especially if you're on a budget. Plus, we've got a bumper segment of Hot Tech, featuring an insanely over-engineered mechanical rear derailleur, a rare Shimano Dura-Ace carbon crankset, a new Colnago track bike optimized for high speed, and a lightweight Scott e-road bike. Don't
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we're bringing you all the hot tech from Ruler Live! We get hands-on with incredible 3D printed titanium bikes, the first-ever carbon-spoked wheels from DT Swiss, and brand new tyres from Pirelli. Plus, we've got huge news from the pro peloton as Tom Pidcock's team announces a major new bike sponsor for 2026. | GCN Tech
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In this episode of the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the heated debate around Alex's "budget bike" upgrades and whether his strategic tweaks were justified. We also cover the latest in cycling tech, including new gear from MET and Vision, and an update on the SRAM lawsuit. Plus, we check out some incredible bikes submitted by the GCN community in the Bike Vault. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive deep into Shimano's latest patents which may have inadvertently leaked details of their next groupset! We discuss the possibility of 13-speed cassettes, a fully wireless system with internal batteries, and even a dynamo hub that could make charging a thing of the past. Plus, we have a packed hot tech section featuring a fully 3D-printed titanium bike, new Pirelli gravel tires, and new rim brake wheels that prove the tech is not dead in 2025. | GCN Tech
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Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic! In this episode, we tackle everything from the nightmare of cleaning old tubeless sealant to the great debate on brake bleed ports vs. nipples. We also offer advice to a cyclist recovering from surgery on the most cost-effective ways to lighten their bike, discuss whether you can wax the new SRAM PVD-coated chains, and explain freehub compatibility between XD and XDR. Plus, we've got solutions for creaky cycling shoes, guidance on tire and rim compatibility,
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AI vs. GCN Tech.. 🤖 . 📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔍Choosing A Powermeter, Aero Socks & AI vs. GCN Tech’s Wisdom | GCN Tech Clinic . #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show we have super cheap powermeter tech, wearable tech, rims that last a lifetime and new tubeless tyres! We've also got your bike vault entries and the upgrade competition head to head! Get involved through the GCN App: 140 Chocolate bars or a powermeter?... https://app.globalcyclingnetwork.com/hiQc Upgrades head to head: https://app.globalcyclingnetwork.com/n7cR Bike Vault: https://app.globalcyclingnetwork.com/GTNd https://app.globalcyclingnetwork.com/7Ako https://ap
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Got a burning question about bike tech or maintenance? The GCN Tech Clinic is back to answer your questions! This week, we're diving into the comfort of carbon vs. alloy wheels, the impact of inner tube types on rolling resistance, and what to prioritize when upgrading your bike for better acceleration. Drop your own questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're challenging the idea of buying your "dream bike" and why it might not live up to the hype. We also dive into the latest tech news, including new bikes from Pinarello and Pashley, a Zwift update, and a ceramic speed announcement. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we tackle your most pressing bike maintenance and tech questions! In this episode, we use physics to explain why a heavier rider can be faster than a lighter rider on a flat time trial, and we settle the debate on which is more fuel efficient: a roof rack or a rear rack. Plus, we cover the real risks of using CO2 or electric pumps on TPE inner tubes. | GCN Tech
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It's time for another GCN Tech Clinic! We answer your most pressing cycling tech and maintenance questions, covering topics like the pros and cons of belt-drive bikes for winter riding, whether your gravel wheels are too wide for a road bike, and a creative solution for keeping creepy crawlies out of your helmet vents. Submit your own questions in the comments below for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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Join us in the GCN Tech Clinic as we sit down with Paul, Head of Product Education at CeramicSpeed, for a deep dive into drivetrain efficiency, bearings, and marginal gains. We cover everything from the efficiency of oversized pulley wheels (OSPW) and 1x vs 2x systems to chain maintenance, lubricant choice, and how power output affects friction. If you're looking for free speed and answers to your biggest tech questions about your bike's drivetrain, you won't want to miss this! | GCN Tech
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Seven years ago, GCN built the world's most expensive bike for about £28,000. Now, we're revisiting the challenge to see how much more expensive a bike build can get, combining an exclusive 3D-printed titanium frame, the latest Campagnolo tech, and custom £5,000 paint. Join us as we spec out this ultimate, fictional oligarch's dream machine, and then stick around for the latest in Hot Tech, including a new Met helmet and the final Zwift Racing League update. | Global Cycling Network
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Clinic where Alex and Conor answer your most pressing bike tech and maintenance questions, covering everything from the age-old problem of sweat in your sunglasses to whether 3D printed saddles are secretly destroying your expensive bib shorts. We also share hacks to keep your aero socks up and discuss the real danger of a rough headset bearing. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're asking a big question: have road bikes become boring? We're joined by Fergus from GMBN to debate whether road bike innovation has plateaued and if mountain bikes have taken over in the tech development race. Then, we dive into a packed Hot Tech section! We're talking about the crazy new time trial helmets from the Tour de France, upside-down forks from Fox, Pinarello's two new gravel bikes, the new lightweight POC helmet, and the mind-blowing protot
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In this edition of the GCN Tech Show, Dr. Bridgewood is joined by Hank to discuss what bike upgrades are worth spending money on! This week also features some amazing hot tech in cycling clothing, new colourways for the Pinarello Dogma X, waxed chains (as always), bikepacking specific shoes, and a bar bag system! | GCN Tech
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Welcome to GCN Show 673! This week, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss cycling products we happily used to ride with, but wouldn't dream of touching now. From ancient gearing to questionable accessories, join us as we explore how far cycling tech has come, alongside big news from the world of pro cycling, urban cycling, and more! | Global Cycling Network
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The Giro d'Italia isn't just about epic racing; it's a showcase for the latest and greatest pro cycling tech! Thanks to our amazing friends at GCN Italia for capturing all the details on the ground, we're diving deep into the hottest bikes, components, and gear from the Corsa Rosa. | GCN Tech
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Are you still using some of these sub-optimal bits of bike tech? Alex is calling out common pieces of cycling kit that he thinks have much better alternatives! From the "comfort" solutions that might be doing more harm than good, to the pro-level tech that just isn't practical for most of us... What bits of tech do you think have a better alternative? Let us know | GCN Tech
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They promise to never rust, last longer, and they look incredible. But what's the real story behind those flashy rainbow and gold PVD-coated chains and cassettes? Is it a genuine performance upgrade or just expensive bike bling? In this GCN Tech deep-dive, we explain the science of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings, how they're applied in a vacuum chamber, and why they're used on bike components. We also reveal the surprising reality of where the coating is actually applied on a chain—an
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Canyon have just released a new version of their Grail gravel bike. It’s called… the Grail RIFT Check out the full first look | GCN Tech
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The Hottest New Tech At Eurobike 2025 We’re at Eurobike 2025! Alex Paton is in Frankfurt, Germany, in search of the latest bikes, tech, gadgets and cycling innovations. Let’s go see what we can find! 🤓🚴‍♂️ | GCN Tech
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Headset bearings are one of the most neglected parts on a bike, and if you have modern internal cable routing, servicing them can lead to an expensive trip to the bike shop. We explain how to service traditional externally-routed headsets at home, the harsh realities of modern bikes, and reveal a premium bearing technology designed to last three times longer than standard bearings. Find out if the extra cost is worth it to keep you riding more and wrenching less. | GCN Tech
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After the backlash from upgrading an entry-level bike, we decided to reverse engineer the upgrades to see which ones made the biggest difference in speed. We compare the fully upgraded setup, the stock bike, a tire/tube-only upgrade, and a $6,000-plus pro bike on a challenging test loop. The results prove that tyres and inner tubes are the most cost-effective performance upgrade you can make, saving you a whopping 56 seconds on our test loop! | GCN Tech
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Ridiculously Tiny Lights! 🔦🚲 . 📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔍How I Made My Bike Faster For Hill Climbs . #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork | GCN Tech
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Super Easy And No Stress At All! 👀😅 . 📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔍I Fitted £11,000 Of Upgrades To An Entry-Level Aluminium Bike . #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork | GCN Tech
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Fixie Wheel Build! 🛞✨ . 📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔍I Built My First Ever Fixie And Boy, Did I Make It Hard... . #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork | GCN Tech
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Bearing Seals? 🚲💦 . 📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔍How To Service Your Bottom Bracket For Maximal Longevity & Performance . #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork | GCN Tech
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We put a very dirty chain head-to-head against a best-case scenario waxed chain at Ceramic Speed HQ to measure the real-world difference in drivetrain efficiency. The results will blow your mind, as the biggest factor for watt loss wasn't dirt or a lack of wax, but something all cyclists do every time they ride: changing gear and sprocket size. See the full experiment and learn the surprising truth about how to save a huge amount of power on your bike! | GCN Tech
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