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Should I buy a 2016 cervelo s5 ultegra with zipp wheels or a bmc team machine 2019 with alto wheel's and can I compete with newer race bike on it - tnks
dudes i really need to know what sort of clamp on front mech would work with like a gear cable attached(like no wrap around bottom bracket). i would be using a gear like 52 40 or 38.
make an episode about internal cable routing DIY e, like i could put holes in the handle bar, hole in the steerer tube, hole in the seatpost, and hole in the seattube... hole in the chainstay lol
3:39 When I bought my road bike, it came with reflectors on the wheels. Safety feature, I thought. Then when descending at rather high speed (60km/h+) something hit my rear rim and banged on my leg, I still have a scar there. Stopping the bike, looking at what could have gone wrong. Everything seemed to be working great, so off I went. After a while I realiesed, there was something missing from my rear wheel. Yep, the reflector got loose during that high speed descend and is propably somewhere in the orbit right now, judging by the scar it left on my left calf when it flown off. EDIT: Now, imagine if it was the front wheel and the reflector hit my chin, eye, neck... that wouldn't have been good at all, at 60km/h+. Needless to say, I removed the still present front wheel reflector right after I lost the rear one.
YES! the bulky reflectors affect the balance of the wheel. If you still want the safety benefits without the huge ugly spoke reflectors, put small bits of reflective tape on the rim (not on the braking surface)
Appreciate you sharing that story. I'll be taking my reflectors off now. I'd debated doing it before because my tires happen to have reflective material all the way around both sides of the sidewall already, which seems to make the spoke-mounted reflectors redundant.
@@aaronboggs5799 I use white Kross gloves and high visibility yellow colour water bottle to keep myself visible from the side. I also use lights for front/rear visibility. See and be seen is the key to ride safely on the road. And you obviously do not want things flying of your bike while you're on it. :)
Shouldn't need cleaning unless your house is very dusty. How often to re-lub will depend a lot on the type used and how fast its going to evaporate and or rub off. The important thing is to keep all the parts that make contact wet with lube. Longest lasting would thick oil or grease but quite messy and not for outdoor use.
Indeed. People often ask me how my bike is in such good condition and why it never needs repairing and why I got the same brake and Gear cables for the past 5 years and they still look brand new. It's because I clean it after every single ride
@@ToThePointCT Im guessing that includes degreasing and relubing your chain and gears? I did the same thing all summer. Then recently a couple people told me that shimano does not recommend degreasing and relubing after every ride. It’s considered “overcleaning” and causing “unnecessary wear” which will potentially shorten the life of my components. That’s what brought me to this video. See if GCN had any thoughts on this. They didn’t...at least not in this video. But, I appreciate knowing it has worked well for you. 👍🏽
#AskGCNTech: When I’m washing a bike with disc brakes, how do I avoid contaminating the brake pads? Or does it not matter if I get dirty, soapy water on them?
On my first road bike I had 12-23 cassette. That was a standard at that time. I can't believe I was still able to climb steep hills. Well, maybe because I was much younger back then :)
If you want reflectors on your wheels, there are adhesive strips that serve the same purpose. I have black ones that are nearly invisible in daylight on my aero Reynolds carbon rims, but become really well visible in white at night when you point a light at them. Also available in red and other colours.
If my bike is looking grubby I'll give it a quick clean once a week. But generally I do a thorough clean, tyre pressure and brake check once every month. And do a full clear of the bike once every 6 months.
R.E: wheel reflectors - I use strips of matte finish retro reflective tape around my rims, barely notice it just looking at the bike in the day time. Snap on spoke reflectors are another subtle safety detail that means you can install them in seconds when you need them.
I've recently seen things to clamp bananas to your bike :) One of the advantages of indoor riding is gaving access to bananas. When I do 200km+ indoor ridrs, I have 8-10 of them next at hand :D
I think in the winter even if the bike looks clean its best to just rinse the bike over to get rid of the salt after every ride. But in the summer if the rest of the bike is clean, I give it a proper clean once the drive train needs it
For bananas, before packing in your pocket or pouch use a knife to cut a slit at the base of the stem. Then, when you need to peel it, it's got a starting point that makes pulling the stem with your teeth much easier.
Ollie, Ollie,Ollie. For someone who loves his attention to detail, especially when gaining watts, how can you leave that TV on the piss. Straighten the dam thing up 🤣 it’s playing havoc with my OCD.
Haha i rarely wash my bike for the plain & simple reason that if it looks nice its more likely to get stolen & i can't be arsed as I'd rather be riding it. If the chain set eventually get to gumed up then i will pressure wash it & reoil. But I'm not a cyclist i just use my bike to get around whether that be to shops or jogle or c2c:) Ps my bike bike cost £40 on fb & has taken me 1000s of miles.
I need your experts advice. I've ridden nothing but tubular wheels because the handling is amazing and I feel lot more confident at high speed than a clincher tires after all the pinch flats I run into that's why I switched to tubular. .so I notice lot these wheels there selling on the market now are tubeless. I'm little skeptical buying clincher /tubeless. Do tubeless really out perform tubular? If there so great how come the professional cyclists don't use tubeless? What the advantage and disadvantages. Thanks
When the dork disc question came up, you missed the chance to demonstrate setting the limit screws. If your limit screws are set properly, you don't need the dork disk.
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
#AskGCNTech Hi guys. I use tubeless tires and top up my sealant every 3 to 4 months. My question is how often should I remove the tire from the rim and clean the old, dried up, sealant out? Thanks!
Good queation. I have topped up mine once after 4 months. I ppan to do that another time before doing as you've said. It can't be good for rolling resistance. From what I've researched though, when yiu do it you only remove surface scabs. You keeo whatever dried in the tire to help keep the seal.
Yes, that's the real reason. That and the UCI keeping tradition alive. Rear hydration is banned. They gain you 10 watts on 2 bottles. All teams would use them if allowed and they really aren't any more difficult to use if you have experience. Some people would pay 5,000 USD+ extra and above what they already have for those gains kinds of gains. It's a hack for me :D
#askGCNtech After watching several riders nearly crash out of races trying to put on rain jackets while riding, it occurs to me that there is a need for some other way to put on a warm/dry layer. maybe a giant Buff. IDK but there is a whole in the tech here
#askgcntech I’m assuming gravel bikes are used in cyclocross but what’s the stop someone from putting wider tires on a road bike and treating it as a gravel bike? Aren’t the frames basically the same?
#AskGCNTech -- Hi guys, I have an ultegra 11 Spd (R8000) mechanical groupset which I want to upgrade to electronic shifting sometime in the future. Can a SHIMANO drivetrain and disc brakes work with SRAM ETAP rear/front derailleur and shifters as it seems more cleaner to upgrade to ETAP rather than getting to different wiring issues with DI2
I live in a part of the world with harsh winters so my bike will be stored away for the winter. Any tips for protecting my bike (while in the shed) from -10c? #AskGCNTech
Sir how much is the new aero bike like canyon disbreak then the set up is all camgnolo speacially the hub campagnolo shamal ultra. And for u sir what is the best hub in campagnolo c17 or the other like bora one.
Never.pressure blast you.bike just a light spray if muddy. The bearing.seals don't like extreme pressure face on but at a right angle is wiser. I wax my chain and I swap.It to a fresh waxed chain.then.clean and re wax my alternating chain.500 km intervals of summer riding or about 3 to 4 weeks. I remove the cassette and deep clean it when.I do the chain and do a frame clean.wheels.off. the.spray and wipe cleaners are great in summer.
#AskGCNTech Looking at getting a new set of handlebars (changing from 44cm to 40cm width), toying with some carbon ones, is carbon worth the extra cost over the same aluminium ones & any pros/cons of the two? Thanks!
To add on to that. I am also looking at the same thing, my frame runs external cables, do I need to find external specific bars or not? Any brand recommendations?
Can you do a video on how tight or loose winter clothes should fit. I have a couple of new items and am unsure if they’re the tight fit or not. They feel ok to me, I just want the view of an expert #askGCNTech
Sure, tight (thermal) lycra is more comfortable, and more aero too. The amount of layering depends on how hard you ride: just look up some cyclocross videos and you see them in the worst weather just wearing long tights or if milder, only short bib shorts with long sleeved jerseys. The jackets from warming up are dumped before they start. But they go really deep and after three quarter or one hour their team awaits with hats, jackets, zip-on tights and recovery drinks. Long, hard shit days: see spring classics, rainy roubaix (snow in 1994), the drowned worlds at Harrogate 2019 or the recent rainy grand tour stages. Yet they may not have coffee stops but support cars and domestiques to swap spare clothes and still go harder and deeper than most of us. Most normal long rides, whether training rides, wet gravel races, ultra endurance races or mostly any average cyclist at 20-35 kph: Long winter bib shorts or some trail running tights over your bib shorts are great in really cold weather for longer rides, works for me on multi day bikepacking during October to February. Tight minimalist "pro" rain shells are only good if you're on the bike all day, the better ones have covered slots to reach through for your pockets. Yet some travel versions or even tight-fitting climbing jackets are light & tight enough not to flap around on the bike, but are more versatile (proper hood and large front chest pockets), e.g. if you're standing and watching a race after your ride or stroll around the town. You can fit your thermal hoodie underneath while standing, repairing, cook or camp out. On the bike, just roll the hood into the collar and zip up. But if that's not necessary, you can save 100-500 grams here. Tight, well fitting, wicking underwear is great for cold days, synthetic, silk, merino wool or blends, all are functional enough and don't thicken your layering too much so you're still comfortable while riding. Didn't need long underpants under long shell tights up to now (no Yukon Arctic Ultra yet), but would wear those over your bib tights or chamois pants so you won't get saddle sores. Gabba jackets or any softshell jerseys are better than rainproof hardshells, as you don't sweat that much underneath so you wouldn't overheat - or worse: suffer hypothermia during stops or even on the bike in high winds and/or deep temps. In changing temps I like windproof knee-lings or legs and sleeves (some days even non-windproof fabrics). After the first kilometres you roll them down and maybe pull them up if needed or stash them in the pockets. Try out thermal over booties or thermal winter (cyclocross) cleated boots, better sweaty and warm then spray soaked and frozen. Booties keep your shoes clean, too, btw. Funnily I only wear a casquette or thin wicking skull cap under the helmet, no aero covers or rain covers for rain, it just keeps me cool and ventilated in all but the worst conditions. But that's a very personal choice.
Hi #AskGCNTech Wondering whether there's any diference ( acuracy / performance ) if I calibrate my Kickr Core thought Zwift or Garmin Edge instead of doing it with the oficcial Wahoo app? Thanks!
I'm thinking about upgrading from 10 speed to 11 speed - could I upgrade only rear derailleur + cassette+chain + corresponding shift lever - leaving from front side untouched taking in mind that? Does that will work? #AskGCNTech
Re reflectors: keep in mind that some legal jurisdictions require reflectors and don't specify that they are needed only for riding after dark, meaning that a cop having a bad day could give you a ticket, even in broad daylight.
is it better to have triple chainring for climbing? since many mtb have those configuration and what do you think on wearing facemask for cycling during pandemic? #askCGNtech
#AskGCNTech Hi Ollie and Alex, i have a bike with hydraulic disk brake should i wash my bike frequently cause i have heard many said that more wash means more chance for your ball bearings to get water in
#AskGCNTech Of course the tires wear unevenly, the rear the front. Do you have any thoughts on rotating tires when the rear treads wear out? It seems to me that it is better to have fresher tires in front for better handling, but does adding a slightly worn tire to rear accelerate wear or is it a moot point? Is the better handling with a fresh tire a figment of my imagination?
one-handed banana opening technique 'monkey style' open your banana your the way that apes do, flip it upside down and squeeze what normally is the bottom of the banana and you will find that it opens up super easily
I just hate the fact that I've watched so much GCN contents, I get annoyed if I can't find a new video after finishing watching one of theirs... 😂 Upload soon GCN 😅
#AskGCNTech Hello! I'm currently using an entry-level geared MTB here in India, having a 7-speed Shimano freewheel with Shimano RD-TY500-SGS rear Derailleur ( compatible with the existing 7-speed setup) and Shimano ST-EF500-7R2A 7 speed Shift/brake lever. I've been using it for about 5-6 years now and was wondering whether it's possible to convert the existing freewheel setup to a cassette-based setup? If so, what are the parts that I'll have to change aside from the freewheel? Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages between the two i.e. cassette and freewheel? and which is better in general?
I have a Wahoo Kickr 2017 model, and would like to mount my bike which has a SRAM etap AXS groupset on it. However, according to the Wahoo website the XDR/XD Freehub body necessary to accommodate the etap AXS groupset that they sell is only compatible with the Kickr 2018 version. Am I out of luck, or are there third party options I can buy? #AskGCNTech
#AskGCNTech Hi Guys, My dad started cycling this year after his retirement and did 2500km year. But he's still using his 15 year old and 18kg heavy city bike. So I will buy him a new one for christmas (a fitness bike with 105 11-speed). The problem is that the new bike has too hard gears for him. He'll surely needs less than a 1:1 ratio, but the max. cog size of the 105 deraillieur is 34t. Do you know if it is possible to use the long cage GRX (which goes up to 40t) deraillieur for a 2by setup? Many websites state that it is only suitable for 1by setups. Thanks for the answer!
Hope he enjoyed his bike :) Seems to me that he might better with a gravel frame though. Something spinny like a 1x12 XT/SLX with something in the range of 30T-34T (depends on his ability/strength) and a huge cassette.
#AskGCNTech Hi GCN , I would like to know which part of the bike that i could change to make the bike feel like the right size for me if i have the wrong size bike. I would like to upgrade the size but i dont have enough money. Thank you
#askgcntech Hi, Ollie, Alex, It's about time for a new chain for my 11-speed drivetrain. I've got Shimano 105 cranks and derailleurs but I'm using a Campagnolo Potenza-11 cassette (long story). Is it more important for the chain to match the chainrings or the cassette? Right now I'm using a Shimano-11 chain, but it didn't last nearly as long as the one on my other 100% Campy bike. I really like the Campy chains, will they work on my hybrid drivetrain? Thanks, Kurt
#AskGCNTech Hi i have a praxis works thread together BB and want to fit my shimano power metre crankset on it but the spindle on my shimano cranks spindle is a smaller diameter. is there a shimano thread together or any way to have a BB compatible to my frame to fit the cranks thanks mate
Hi GCN! Can I use Grx rx400 10 speed shifters (11-34t) with Grx rx812 11 speed derauiller (11-42t) to accomodate a wider spread of gear ratios? #AskGCNTech
#AskGCNTech I was thinking about tackling a century on a single speed. I have ridden multiple century rides on my road bike. Is this something I should attempt and if so any advice?
#AskGCNTECH hello gcn tech i wanna ask, can i place 2 items on my frame, i mean it placed for bottle cage, can i put 2 in the same pkace? 1 boyyle cage 1 for tyre pump cage, thank you
#AskGCNTech Hi Ollie and Alex! I have a second hand 105 5700 10sp groupset but not including the brifters. I am desperate to look for 5700 10sp brifters in my country, since its hard to get. What do you guys think I switched the brifters to, is another 10sp brifters from Shimano like 4700 works? Or should I just buy any cheap Chinese brand from Aliexpress that has 2x10sp capability? Thanks.
#AskGCNTech Hi Ollie/Alex, Shimano is very common on our country in the Philippines but I plan on using a Campy groupset, what groupset does campy have that has the most affordable price and what are its features? Thanks a lot
#AskGCNTech Hey Guys! I clean my drive train after (almost) every ride and scrub it down with a couple of brushes, degreaser and hot water at the end. No matter how much I scrub it and clean looking it is, when I apply lube and give the pedals a couple of spins, a lot of leftover gunk is coming out of the rollers. I watched a lot of cleaning videos, but nobody seems to have that issue. Any suggestions?
I clean my chain with degreaser, then warm water, then use a dry cloth to get surface water off, followed by WD40 and another dry cloth again. The WD40 displaces water in between the rollers and links (WD = Water Displacer). Finally, after any excess WD40 has been wiped off, I apply lube and wipe off excess. Chain looks like new after this.
@AskGCNTech Hi Ollie, out of curiousity, what exactly the watch you (and I see other presenters as well) are wearing in your wrist? I guess its not an ordinary smartwatch, cause I don't see a familiar watch face there. What is the functionality of that?
It’s an uncontrolled occilation. Make sure your wheels are true. Squeeze the frame with your legs and it will stop the speed wobble. Research your bike frame. My friend has a Trek and his frame size and model is notorious for speed wobbles above 69 km/hr.
When i clean my madone, the water goes down inside my tires (Bontrager) clinchers, does it happen to you guys or its just me? i have to undo the tires and leave it to drip
@@Sythedijne yes yes i use the flat spray hose when i clean it, my speculation is that the water goes into the spokes go straight to the bottom inside the rim, then i let it dripout , put the rim on the side put the valve hole bottom down so the extra water drips down, and when it dries up put everything onto place add some air and done, it just takes a little time but i figured sharing this topic to anyone
Hi Ollie or Alex..in changing my large chain ring from 52 tooth to 62 tooth on my road bike..so did i need to change my chain length too ? #askgcntech Btw..thanks so much for helping me 😁
Hello #AskGCNTech. I bought a second hand alliminium frame and found out that seat stay is bent 1-2mms. Seller told me that he rode 3k (km) no problem. Should i change my bike? www.flickr.com/photos/191019436@N04/shares/51JZv5
It's when you commute by bike during winter that cleaning is really a problem. Cleaning whenever it is dirty means cleaning every day. And when you get home in the dark and you are already cold and soaked 'cos it was raining on the way home, the last thing you want to do is start cleaning your bike.
I don´t clean my bike after each ride - the whole bike, that is. I just make sure the important parts are clean and not getting worn by the grit: drivetrain, the braking surfaces and (if needed) the suspension fork stanchions. This doesn´t take that much time (if done regularly) and the rest - frame, wheels... can do quite well with less regular cleaning. Moreover: fenders! On a dedicated commuter bike, it is wise to have fenders, and even if you don´t have a special bike for commuting, you may install them on your "normal" bike just for the winter. With fenders, the bike often stays clean enough to pass for another day even if it´s a bit wet outside. :)
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Should I buy a 2016 cervelo s5 ultegra with zipp wheels or a bmc team machine 2019 with alto wheel's and can I compete with newer race bike on it - tnks
dudes i really need to know what sort of clamp on front mech would work with like a gear cable attached(like no wrap around bottom bracket). i would be using a gear like 52 40 or 38.
make an episode about internal cable routing DIY e, like i could put holes in the handle bar, hole in the steerer tube, hole in the seatpost, and hole in the seattube... hole in the chainstay lol
TV’s better but not good enough, Ollie. Sorry!
#askGCNTech can I really go all the way with Si's DW40 cure for my chain+casette or do I have to grow up to proper lube one day? Has SI grown-up?
THE TV IS STILL NOT LEVEL AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
yep, just a tad further, Ollie!
still not good...
AAAAAAAHHH 😱
At least it's a little better, I guess for the sake of marginal gains..
Need to get the Park Tool TV mount.
And here I was, just about to leave when Ollie reaches over and adjusts the tele. He sure knows how to hold an audience.
But they pushed it even further out of level first. Last week it wasn't that badly out of level!
3:39 When I bought my road bike, it came with reflectors on the wheels. Safety feature, I thought. Then when descending at rather high speed (60km/h+) something hit my rear rim and banged on my leg, I still have a scar there. Stopping the bike, looking at what could have gone wrong. Everything seemed to be working great, so off I went. After a while I realiesed, there was something missing from my rear wheel. Yep, the reflector got loose during that high speed descend and is propably somewhere in the orbit right now, judging by the scar it left on my left calf when it flown off. EDIT: Now, imagine if it was the front wheel and the reflector hit my chin, eye, neck... that wouldn't have been good at all, at 60km/h+. Needless to say, I removed the still present front wheel reflector right after I lost the rear one.
YES! the bulky reflectors affect the balance of the wheel. If you still want the safety benefits without the huge ugly spoke reflectors, put small bits of reflective tape on the rim (not on the braking surface)
Appreciate you sharing that story. I'll be taking my reflectors off now. I'd debated doing it before because my tires happen to have reflective material all the way around both sides of the sidewall already, which seems to make the spoke-mounted reflectors redundant.
@@aaronboggs5799 I use white Kross gloves and high visibility yellow colour water bottle to keep myself visible from the side. I also use lights for front/rear visibility. See and be seen is the key to ride safely on the road. And you obviously do not want things flying of your bike while you're on it. :)
Same thing happened to me and my front wheel reflector got loose in a pot hole at high speed. It broke the fork.
How often should you oil / clean your chain when indoor riding
😂😂😂 excellent question!
I need answers
Shouldn't need cleaning unless your house is very dusty. How often to re-lub will depend a lot on the type used and how fast its going to evaporate and or rub off. The important thing is to keep all the parts that make contact wet with lube.
Longest lasting would thick oil or grease but quite messy and not for outdoor use.
#askgcntech
Yes I need to know!
I clean it after every ride! Never get on a dirty bike. After I clean it, I also wipe the whole thing down with alcohol. That's how I roll...OCD!
Indeed. People often ask me how my bike is in such good condition and why it never needs repairing and why I got the same brake and Gear cables for the past 5 years and they still look brand new. It's because I clean it after every single ride
@@ToThePointCT Im guessing that includes degreasing and relubing your chain and gears? I did the same thing all summer. Then recently a couple people told me that shimano does not recommend degreasing and relubing after every ride. It’s considered “overcleaning” and causing “unnecessary wear” which will potentially shorten the life of my components. That’s what brought me to this video. See if GCN had any thoughts on this. They didn’t...at least not in this video. But, I appreciate knowing it has worked well for you. 👍🏽
"I want to look as 'pro' as possible" smash cut to Ollie riding with an old-timey steak stuffed in his gob. That's some class editing right there.
Hahahaha
4:57 - go for 11-25 and install a dork disc! @Jason Lendrum 2:39 has one for sale....
#AskGCNTech: When I’m washing a bike with disc brakes, how do I avoid contaminating the brake pads? Or does it not matter if I get dirty, soapy water on them?
Don't get any like oil things on it. Degreaser or something like that is O.K. So do not use petrol, lube, WD-40 and so on. Hope that helped.
On my first road bike I had 12-23 cassette. That was a standard at that time. I can't believe I was still able to climb steep hills. Well, maybe because I was much younger back then :)
I lived I. The flatlands. 12-21 was pretty standard. I’d switch to 12-23 for the hills 😀. One time I raced in mountains and opted for a 12-25😮
If you want reflectors on your wheels, there are adhesive strips that serve the same purpose. I have black ones that are nearly invisible in daylight on my aero Reynolds carbon rims, but become really well visible in white at night when you point a light at them. Also available in red and other colours.
What brand pls?
@@simonderoo9189 no brand name I know... I just searched for reflective bicycle stickers on Amazon.
If my bike is looking grubby I'll give it a quick clean once a week. But generally I do a thorough clean, tyre pressure and brake check once every month. And do a full clear of the bike once every 6 months.
R.E: wheel reflectors - I use strips of matte finish retro reflective tape around my rims, barely notice it just looking at the bike in the day time. Snap on spoke reflectors are another subtle safety detail that means you can install them in seconds when you need them.
I 'open' my banana before the ride. Leave it in my pocket - doesn't make a mess, just ready to eat.
I've recently seen things to clamp bananas to your bike :)
One of the advantages of indoor riding is gaving access to bananas. When I do 200km+ indoor ridrs, I have 8-10 of them next at hand :D
I think in the winter even if the bike looks clean its best to just rinse the bike over to get rid of the salt after every ride. But in the summer if the rest of the bike is clean, I give it a proper clean once the drive train needs it
Hi, all. Like most of the northern countries we have winter with freezing temperatures. How to clean the bike in these months without a indoor option?
Only remove the dork disc if you know how to adjust the RD limit screw and keep it so
Over shifting into the spokes is bad
For bananas, before packing in your pocket or pouch use a knife to cut a slit at the base of the stem. Then, when you need to peel it, it's got a starting point that makes pulling the stem with your teeth much easier.
Bike cleaning. Reporting from sunny Australia. Once a year.....whether it needs it or not.
I literally was thinking about the tv right before that comment was read lol
Ollie, Ollie,Ollie. For someone who loves his attention to detail, especially when gaining watts, how can you leave that TV on the piss. Straighten the dam thing up 🤣 it’s playing havoc with my OCD.
Haha i rarely wash my bike for the plain & simple reason that if it looks nice its more likely to get stolen & i can't be arsed as I'd rather be riding it. If the chain set eventually get to gumed up then i will pressure wash it & reoil.
But I'm not a cyclist i just use my bike to get around whether that be to shops or jogle or c2c:)
Ps my bike bike cost £40 on fb & has taken me 1000s of miles.
I need your experts advice. I've ridden nothing but tubular wheels because the handling is amazing and I feel lot more confident at high speed than a clincher tires after all the pinch flats I run into that's why I switched to tubular. .so I notice lot these wheels there selling on the market now are tubeless. I'm little skeptical buying clincher /tubeless. Do tubeless really out perform tubular? If there so great how come the professional cyclists don't use tubeless? What the advantage and disadvantages. Thanks
This is awesome Works great is it a store easy to clean
In Sweden you need reflectors by law. Sure, you can remove them as long as you put on some other reflectors.
When the dork disc question came up, you missed the chance to demonstrate setting the limit screws. If your limit screws are set properly, you don't need the dork disk.
On my first MTB I of course took off the dork disc the very next ride I dumped the chain off the top cog and broke 3 spokes.........so yeah
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
as little as possible...water and degreaser will wreck bearings etc before the dirt will...
#AskGCNTech Hi guys. I use tubeless tires and top up my sealant every 3 to 4 months. My question is how often should I remove the tire from the rim and clean the old, dried up, sealant out? Thanks!
Good queation. I have topped up mine once after 4 months. I ppan to do that another time before doing as you've said. It can't be good for rolling resistance.
From what I've researched though, when yiu do it you only remove surface scabs. You keeo whatever dried in the tire to help keep the seal.
Remark: many road race events ban triathlon bottle setups at the saddle, exactly for the safety reasons.
Yes, that's the real reason. That and the UCI keeping tradition alive. Rear hydration is banned. They gain you 10 watts on 2 bottles. All teams would use them if allowed and they really aren't any more difficult to use if you have experience.
Some people would pay 5,000 USD+ extra and above what they already have for those gains kinds of gains. It's a hack for me :D
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Is it okay to spray paint your chain?
it will probably have terrible friction and rub of after 15 min in the ride
If you use gold paint...
@@mikesmith2864 if you want a super nice it’s the way to go
why's the dork disc redundant?
#askGCNtech After watching several riders nearly crash out of races trying to put on rain jackets while riding, it occurs to me that there is a need for some other way to put on a warm/dry layer. maybe a giant Buff. IDK but there is a whole in the tech here
Stop and put it on lol
#askgcntech I’m assuming gravel bikes are used in cyclocross but what’s the stop someone from putting wider tires on a road bike and treating it as a gravel bike? Aren’t the frames basically the same?
Ollie is wearing his favorite shirt again.
trickle down tech alert @1:40
#AskGCNTech -- Hi guys, I have an ultegra 11 Spd (R8000) mechanical groupset which I want to upgrade to electronic shifting sometime in the future. Can a SHIMANO drivetrain and disc brakes work with SRAM ETAP rear/front derailleur and shifters as it seems more cleaner to upgrade to ETAP rather than getting to different wiring issues with DI2
uff cleaning the chain with the power washer scares mee.
I live in a part of the world with harsh winters so my bike will be stored away for the winter. Any tips for protecting my bike (while in the shed) from -10c? #AskGCNTech
Sir how much is the new aero bike like canyon disbreak then the set up is all camgnolo speacially the hub campagnolo shamal ultra. And for u sir what is the best hub in campagnolo c17 or the other like bora one.
Never.pressure blast you.bike just a light spray if muddy. The bearing.seals don't like extreme pressure face on but at a right angle is wiser. I wax my chain and I swap.It to a fresh waxed chain.then.clean and re wax my alternating chain.500 km intervals of summer riding or about 3 to 4 weeks. I remove the cassette and deep clean it when.I do the chain and do a frame clean.wheels.off. the.spray and wipe cleaners are great in summer.
Great urban myths! Takes a helluva lot of power jet to get water in bearings
I think that the so-called "dork disc" is to protect against broken spokes - to prevent a broken spoke end getting tangled in the chain and cogs..
They are uneccesary. If your limit screws are set right, they are redundant.
Once a year whether it needs it or not
#AskGCNTech Looking at getting a new set of handlebars (changing from 44cm to 40cm width), toying with some carbon ones, is carbon worth the extra cost over the same aluminium ones & any pros/cons of the two? Thanks!
To add on to that. I am also looking at the same thing, my frame runs external cables, do I need to find external specific bars or not? Any brand recommendations?
I had carbon bars until they cracked on me prematurely. But I'm a tall, heavy guy, so if you're smaller then they're probably pretty good.
Can you do a video on how tight or loose winter clothes should fit. I have a couple of new items and am unsure if they’re the tight fit or not. They feel ok to me, I just want the view of an expert #askGCNTech
Sure, tight (thermal) lycra is more comfortable, and more aero too. The amount of layering depends on how hard you ride: just look up some cyclocross videos and you see them in the worst weather just wearing long tights or if milder, only short bib shorts with long sleeved jerseys. The jackets from warming up are dumped before they start. But they go really deep and after three quarter or one hour their team awaits with hats, jackets, zip-on tights and recovery drinks.
Long, hard shit days: see spring classics, rainy roubaix (snow in 1994), the drowned worlds at Harrogate 2019 or the recent rainy grand tour stages.
Yet they may not have coffee stops but support cars and domestiques to swap spare clothes and still go harder and deeper than most of us.
Most normal long rides, whether training rides, wet gravel races, ultra endurance races or mostly any average cyclist at 20-35 kph:
Long winter bib shorts or some trail running tights over your bib shorts are great in really cold weather for longer rides, works for me on multi day bikepacking during October to February. Tight minimalist "pro" rain shells are only good if you're on the bike all day, the better ones have covered slots to reach through for your pockets.
Yet some travel versions or even tight-fitting climbing jackets are light & tight enough not to flap around on the bike, but are more versatile (proper hood and large front chest pockets), e.g. if you're standing and watching a race after your ride or stroll around the town. You can fit your thermal hoodie underneath while standing, repairing, cook or camp out. On the bike, just roll the hood into the collar and zip up. But if that's not necessary, you can save 100-500 grams here. Tight, well fitting, wicking underwear is great for cold days, synthetic, silk, merino wool or blends, all are functional enough and don't thicken your layering too much so you're still comfortable while riding. Didn't need long underpants under long shell tights up to now (no Yukon Arctic Ultra yet), but would wear those over your bib tights or chamois pants so you won't get saddle sores.
Gabba jackets or any softshell jerseys are better than rainproof hardshells, as you don't sweat that much underneath so you wouldn't overheat - or worse: suffer hypothermia during stops or even on the bike in high winds and/or deep temps.
In changing temps I like windproof knee-lings or legs and sleeves (some days even non-windproof fabrics). After the first kilometres you roll them down and maybe pull them up if needed or stash them in the pockets. Try out thermal over booties or thermal winter (cyclocross) cleated boots, better sweaty and warm then spray soaked and frozen. Booties keep your shoes clean, too, btw. Funnily I only wear a casquette or thin wicking skull cap under the helmet, no aero covers or rain covers for rain, it just keeps me cool and ventilated in all but the worst conditions. But that's a very personal choice.
Hi #AskGCNTech
Wondering whether there's any diference ( acuracy / performance ) if I calibrate my Kickr Core thought Zwift or Garmin Edge instead of doing it with the oficcial Wahoo app? Thanks!
#askGCNtech : Why do aero / deep section wheels make that cool noise when you ride along a wall?
I'm thinking about upgrading from 10 speed to 11 speed - could I upgrade only rear derailleur + cassette+chain + corresponding shift lever - leaving from front side untouched
taking in mind that? Does that will work? #AskGCNTech
For the banana pealing just open it from the bottom and use your tooth you slip it
Re reflectors: keep in mind that some legal jurisdictions require reflectors and don't specify that they are needed only for riding after dark, meaning that a cop having a bad day could give you a ticket, even in broad daylight.
is it better to have triple chainring for climbing? since many mtb have those configuration
and what do you think on wearing facemask for cycling during pandemic?
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No need for a triple chainring. Just make sure you have a large cassette and a compact chainring or smaller.
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Hi Ollie and Alex, i have a bike with hydraulic disk brake should i wash my bike frequently cause i have heard many said that more wash means more chance for your ball bearings to get water in
#AskGCNTech Of course the tires wear unevenly, the rear the front. Do you have any thoughts on rotating tires when the rear treads wear out? It seems to me that it is better to have fresher tires in front for better handling, but does adding a slightly worn tire to rear accelerate wear or is it a moot point? Is the better handling with a fresh tire a figment of my imagination?
Yoir balance of weight on the bike and tire pressures have a lot of affect on this.
#AskGCNTech - how can I get rust off my rear mech?
mabey use some wd40 but what you can even do is use coke as that gets rust off just get it from the can/bottle and pour it on
@@zacbenjamin142 N+1
one-handed banana opening technique 'monkey style' open your banana your the way that apes do, flip it upside down and squeeze what normally is the bottom of the banana and you will find that it opens up super easily
#AskGCNTech Do i have to clean my chain every time I want to lubricate it? And for a rainy season, would you recommend wet or dry lube? TIA!
I just hate the fact that I've watched so much GCN contents, I get annoyed if I can't find a new video after finishing watching one of theirs... 😂 Upload soon GCN 😅
#AskGCNTech Hello! I'm currently using an entry-level geared MTB here in India, having a 7-speed Shimano freewheel with Shimano RD-TY500-SGS rear Derailleur ( compatible with the existing 7-speed setup) and Shimano ST-EF500-7R2A 7 speed Shift/brake lever. I've been using it for about 5-6 years now and was wondering whether it's possible to convert the existing freewheel setup to a cassette-based setup? If so, what are the parts that I'll have to change aside from the freewheel? Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages between the two i.e. cassette and freewheel? and which is better in general?
I have a Wahoo Kickr 2017 model, and would like to mount my bike which has a SRAM etap AXS groupset on it. However, according to the Wahoo website the XDR/XD Freehub body necessary to accommodate the etap AXS groupset that they sell is only compatible with the Kickr 2018 version. Am I out of luck, or are there third party options I can buy? #AskGCNTech
Open the banana from the 'bottom' side. Far less effort
#AskGCNTech Hi Guys, My dad started cycling this year after his retirement and did 2500km year. But he's still using his 15 year old and 18kg heavy city bike. So I will buy him a new one for christmas (a fitness bike with 105 11-speed). The problem is that the new bike has too hard gears for him. He'll surely needs less than a 1:1 ratio, but the max. cog size of the 105 deraillieur is 34t. Do you know if it is possible to use the long cage GRX (which goes up to 40t) deraillieur for a 2by setup? Many websites state that it is only suitable for 1by setups. Thanks for the answer!
Hope he enjoyed his bike :)
Seems to me that he might better with a gravel frame though. Something spinny like a 1x12 XT/SLX with something in the range of 30T-34T (depends on his ability/strength) and a huge cassette.
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Hi GCN , I would like to know which part of the bike that i could change to make the bike feel like the right size for me if i have the wrong size bike. I would like to upgrade the size but i dont have enough money. Thank you
#askgcntech Hi, Ollie, Alex, It's about time for a new chain for my 11-speed drivetrain. I've got Shimano 105 cranks and derailleurs but I'm using a Campagnolo Potenza-11 cassette (long story). Is it more important for the chain to match the chainrings or the cassette? Right now I'm using a Shimano-11 chain, but it didn't last nearly as long as the one on my other 100% Campy bike. I really like the Campy chains, will they work on my hybrid drivetrain?
Thanks,
Kurt
some people clean there bikes about as often as you guys make " how often do I clean my bike " videos
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Hi
i have a praxis works thread together BB and want to fit my shimano power metre crankset on it but the spindle on my shimano cranks spindle is a smaller diameter. is there a shimano thread together or any way to have a BB compatible to my frame to fit the cranks
thanks mate
Hi Ollie and Alex! How often are pros tires changed on the tour? Thank you. #askGCNTech
Hi GCN! Can I use Grx rx400 10 speed shifters (11-34t) with Grx rx812 11 speed derauiller (11-42t) to accomodate a wider spread of gear ratios? #AskGCNTech
#AskGCNTech I was thinking about tackling a century on a single speed. I have ridden multiple century rides on my road bike. Is this something I should attempt and if so any advice?
Depends on yourproficiency, strength and the terrain you will ride on.
#AskGCNTECH hello gcn tech i wanna ask, can i place 2 items on my frame, i mean it placed for bottle cage, can i put 2 in the same pkace? 1 boyyle cage 1 for tyre pump cage, thank you
I give my Allez Sprint a 30 minute wash if a leaf falls on it
#AskGCNTech Hi Ollie and Alex! I have a second hand 105 5700 10sp groupset but not including the brifters. I am desperate to look for 5700 10sp brifters in my country, since its hard to get. What do you guys think I switched the brifters to, is another 10sp brifters from Shimano like 4700 works? Or should I just buy any cheap Chinese brand from Aliexpress that has 2x10sp capability? Thanks.
Shifting isn't easily Chinese copied. Sensah aren't supposed to be bad though. They even have 12 speed for much cheaper than 105.
Bananas can be easier to peel from the bottom
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Hi Ollie/Alex, Shimano is very common on our country in the Philippines but I plan on using a Campy groupset, what groupset does campy have that has the most affordable price and what are its features? Thanks a lot
#AskGCNTech Hey Guys! I clean my drive train after (almost) every ride and scrub it down with a couple of brushes, degreaser and hot water at the end. No matter how much I scrub it and clean looking it is, when I apply lube and give the pedals a couple of spins, a lot of leftover gunk is coming out of the rollers. I watched a lot of cleaning videos, but nobody seems to have that issue. Any suggestions?
I clean my chain with degreaser, then warm water, then use a dry cloth to get surface water off, followed by WD40 and another dry cloth again. The WD40 displaces water in between the rollers and links (WD = Water Displacer). Finally, after any excess WD40 has been wiped off, I apply lube and wipe off excess. Chain looks like new after this.
Buy a chain cleaner....clean as a whistle.
@AskGCNTech Hi Ollie, out of curiousity, what exactly the watch you (and I see other presenters as well) are wearing in your wrist? I guess its not an ordinary smartwatch, cause I don't see a familiar watch face there. What is the functionality of that?
its a woop band...it has a companion app and isn't really a watch
Hey GCN why do I get a whobbeling (shaking) bike if I pass the 50km hr down a hill? #askgcntech
It’s an uncontrolled occilation. Make sure your wheels are true. Squeeze the frame with your legs and it will stop the speed wobble. Research your bike frame. My friend has a Trek and his frame size and model is notorious for speed wobbles above 69 km/hr.
I clean my bike before, during and after every ride. I don’t get much riding in, but who really cares about that crap when your bike is looking shiny
#askgcntech why is your TV on the wonk in the background Ollie?! #basicworkshophusbandry :P
i wash both my bikes one they become dirty.
#AskGCNTech. Hi GCN Tech team! Maybe you know the very best way to clean cycle grease stains out of clothes?
Soak them in vinegar.
@@BFinesilver2 thank you!
When i clean my madone, the water goes down inside my tires (Bontrager) clinchers, does it happen to you guys or its just me? i have to undo the tires and leave it to drip
Wow, how can it get in and not out?
@@Sythedijne thats my question too, and the wheel is tubeless ready so it has sealed plastic on all holes and i have the valve caps as well
@@Sythedijne thats my question too, and the wheel is tubeless ready so it has sealed plastic on all holes and i have the valve caps as well
@@raptor7669 maybe by using a pressure washer but that would still be weird
@@Sythedijne yes yes i use the flat spray hose when i clean it, my speculation is that the water goes into the spokes go straight to the bottom inside the rim, then i let it dripout , put the rim on the side put the valve hole bottom down so the extra water drips down, and when it dries up put everything onto place add some air and done, it just takes a little time but i figured sharing this topic to anyone
Ok
#askgcntech how to clean a wireless drivetrain
Raditya Irfan: Peal the banana from the bottom. Sounds crazy but it works.
Peel a banana from the bottom, not the bit with your mouth, it opens much easier.
Hi Ollie or Alex..in changing my large chain ring from 52 tooth to 62 tooth on my road bike..so did i need to change my chain length too ? #askgcntech
Btw..thanks so much for helping me 😁
Yes, but you would need a new chain anyways because a used chain stretches. If you don't change it it could skip on the front ring
Life is to short for that.
#AskGCNTech : What type of recovery drink or food you recommend post ride sessions?
I have one I like! It's squeezed juice of a lime, a spoon of honey and good pinch of salt. Pint glass, ice, water. Bosh! 👍😀
@@ollieb9875 OK, but l thought more like some kind BCAA to aid recovery. I wanted to know the best amino acid or any other nutrient to help
Whatever you can happily eat...and lots of it.
Whatever you can happily eat and lots of it!
My dear GCN i want your opinion i by road bike oltre xr4 i buy rim or disc brake??
What are the advantages or drawbacks of using time trial tyres on a road bike (in particular, a climbing bike)? #AskGCNTech
Wear, replacement more regularly, less grip when cornering, more likely to puncture.
How often to clean your bike? Well, if it lives in your bedroom..... EVERY ride!
The Tv...my nerves....
Dirt attracts more dirt __________________________________________________
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Can I put a ten speed cassette on a 11 speed freehub?
Cheers , Simon
Yes, with the correct spacer. I had an 8spd & removed the spacer to install an 11spd.
No bottles on saddle because it's illegal.
Hello #AskGCNTech. I bought a second hand alliminium frame and found out that seat stay is bent 1-2mms. Seller told me that he rode 3k (km) no problem. Should i change my bike? www.flickr.com/photos/191019436@N04/shares/51JZv5
watched 30 seconds, couldn't stand the TV.
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How often should you get your wheels trued?
When they need to be trued. If slightly out of alignment it isn't a big deal.
It's when you commute by bike during winter that cleaning is really a problem. Cleaning whenever it is dirty means cleaning every day. And when you get home in the dark and you are already cold and soaked 'cos it was raining on the way home, the last thing you want to do is start cleaning your bike.
my issue exactly this last year, got a pressure washer to speed things up but still lack a hose to connect it to the outside tap...
I don´t clean my bike after each ride - the whole bike, that is. I just make sure the important parts are clean and not getting worn by the grit: drivetrain, the braking surfaces and (if needed) the suspension fork stanchions. This doesn´t take that much time (if done regularly) and the rest - frame, wheels... can do quite well with less regular cleaning. Moreover: fenders! On a dedicated commuter bike, it is wise to have fenders, and even if you don´t have a special bike for commuting, you may install them on your "normal" bike just for the winter. With fenders, the bike often stays clean enough to pass for another day even if it´s a bit wet outside. :)
Running full mudguards help and run I run Sora on my winter bike which is cheap to replace components and hard wearing
Drive then!