Worn Tyres, Stripped Bolts & Aero Bars | GCN Tech Clinic
Published on August 30th 2023
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Are my bike tyres still safe? I've stripped a bolt, what do I do? What's the deal with all these carbon road wheels? The boys are on fire as they rattle through some of your burning tech questions. Catch all the action in this week's GCN Tech Clinic 00:00 Intro 00:21 Any tips for buying new carbon road wheels? 02:06 Do I need to upgrade my turbo trainer when I switch to 12 speed? 02:42 I’ve rounded a bolt, should I go to my local shop? 04:12 How do I stop play in my headset? 04:55 Can I swap between 11 speed and 12 speed chainsets? 05:47 Should I replace my tyres? 06:29 Should I get aero flared bars? Useful Links: GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 https://gcn.eu/9ss Download the GCN App for free 👉 https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/newcorekit Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp Let us know your burning tech questions in the comments below using #askgcntech 👇 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 How To Refurbish A Rear Derailleur 👉https://youtu.be/uZ0EV3fJ9R4?si=FuzFDXtIKdYsP08Y 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Bottle Rocket 6 - SFX Producer Bulking Season - Timothy Infinite Button Up - Timothy Infinite Everyone Dance - Guustavv Get in Here - Smartface Gotta - Smartface Life Upon Us - Alan Carlson-Green Like Water or Something - Lofive Sidelined - Dip Diet #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #askgcntech 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve also got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show. We also take a deeper look into the future of cycling, apps, smart tech and virtual riding. Join us on the channel and the GCN App to submit your content, vote on the latest tech and keep abreast of exciting new trends. Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn