Got burning bike questions? We’ve got the answers! In this edition of the GCN Tech Clinic, we're tackling whether you need to degrease a new chain before using it, if there's any benefit to mismatching tyre widths, how Alex is getting on with his Unbound training, speed wobbles, and MUCH more!
Plus, loads more tips from Ollie and Conor!
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Welcome to #AskGCNTech ?
00:16 Do I need to degrease a new chain before installing it?
02:04 Is there any benefit to mismatched tyre widths?
03:23 How do you reduce twitchiness or speed wobbles when descending?
06:31 Can we get an update on Alex's Unbound training progress?
07:12 Dual power meters & what should you do if you have a power imbalance when cycling?
10:15 What do you track to optimise training efficiency and prevent overtraining?
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