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The Truth About Bike Chain Stretch: When Should You Replace Your Bike Chain?
What really happens when a bike chain “stretches”, and when should you replace your bike chain? In this video, I explain bicycle chain wear, chain elongation, replacement limits, and why changing your chain at the right time can save your cassette and chainrings from expensive wear. A bicycle chain doesn’t simply stretch like an elastic band. The wear happens inside the chain joints, gradually increasing the effective distance between the rollers. Over hundreds of links, those tiny amounts of wear add up — which is what we commonly call chain stretch. In this video, we look at: - How a bicycle chain actually wears - What “chain stretch” really means - How chain elongation is measured - What 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% chain wear actually mean - Why even tiny amounts of elongation matter - How a worn chain damages cassette sprockets and chainrings - When you should replace your bike chain - Why different drivetrain manufacturers recommend different wear limits - SRAM’s 0.8% replacement recommendation - KMC’s chain-wear guidance - Campagnolo’s precision-caliper measurement method - Shimano’s TL-CN42 chain-wear indicator - How often you should check your chain - Why there is no single universal chain-wear limit General chain-wear guidelines often suggest replacing a chain around 0.5% on modern 11-, 12- and 13-speed drivetrains, around 0.75% on many 5- to 10-speed systems, and around 1% on some single-speed systems. But manufacturers such as Shimano, SRAM, KMC and Campagnolo can specify different limits and even different ways of measuring chain wear. Understanding these differences can help you replace your chain before excessive elongation starts wearing out the more expensive parts of your drivetrain. 00:00 - Why Chain Wear Matters 00:48 - How a Bicycle Chain Works 02:04 - What Is Chain Stretch? 04:14 - How Chain Wear Is Measured 05:05 - 0.5% vs 0.75% vs 1% Chain Wear 06:14 - How a Worn Chain Damages Your Cassette 07:36 - When Should You Replace a Bike Chain? 08:07 - SRAM
Have We Been Lied To About Zone 2 Training? | GCN Show Ep. 717
Is Zone 2 training really the magic bullet for fitness, or have new scientific studies cast doubt on its actual benefits? In this week's GCN Show, Dan and Si dive deep into the latest research surrounding endurance training, mitochondrial health, and exercise intensity. Plus, we cover big cycling news, including proposed UCI Grand Tour changes, new kit reveals, and ultra-cycling record attempts! #AD 🤝 @Favero_cycling 💥 Win 👉 https://gcn.eu/FaveroCompetition Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Coming Up This Week 00:44 - This Week In Cycling 02:00 - Is Zone 2 Training A Myth? 05:35 - High Intensity vs Ageing & Mitochondria 08:42 - How Much Zone 2 Should You Do? 10:29 - Pain Cave of the Week 11:31 - Cycling Shorts & Gobik Kit Reveal 13:17 - Van der Poel Joins Adidas & Ultra-Cycling News 15:53 - UCI Pro Cycling & Grand Tour Changes 18:51 - Lachlan Morton, Space Cyclist & Magicshine Lights 24:50 - Competition 26:49 - Hack/Bodge 32:35 - Caption Competition 34:07 - Comment of the Week 42:07 - Nugget Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Do you base most of your training around Zone 2, or do you prefer mixing in high-intensity intervals? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Watch more on GCN... 📹 https://youtu.be/ZOLDWDljtnE 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Soun
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The best clothing to help us ✅
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Testing Tiktok bike hacks 😂
📺 Full Video LIVE NOW on our #YouTube! 🎬 🔎We Rate TikTok Bike Hacks #GCNTech #GlobalCyclingNetwork Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gcntech.co/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 https://youtu.be/7vbMqnBQ5Bs 📹 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 🎵 #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Hunt Bike Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Hunt Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Gtechniq: https://gcn.eu/Gtechniq Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels CeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeed HJC Sports: https://gcn.eu/hjcsports Shimano: https://gcn.eu/shimano Cyclowax: https://gcntech.co/cyclowax Sena: https://gcn.eu/Senacycling Princeton Carbon Works: https://gcn.eu/princetoncarbonworks P1 Race Technologies: https://gcn.eu/p1racetechnologies POC: https://gcn.eu/POC Watch our sis
Shimano XC703 Off-Road Racing Shoes (perfect on Gravel too)
Shimano SH-XC703 Shoes: "The XC703 is a trail-ready race shoe optimized for comfort and performance. The carbon-reinforced midsole with low-stack height stabilizes your foot for a more efficient pedaling stroke, while the grippy ULTREAD rubber outsole provides unbeatable traction when tackling rugged terrain." - https://bike.shimano.com Shimano XC703 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Meet the Shimano XC703 Shoe 1:03 Technical Details 3:22 Supplied Insoles 3:46 BOA Dials 4:31 Weights 5:08 Wrap-Up & Closing 5:53 General Madness Links of Interest: Shimano - https://bike.shimano.com First Look at Shimano RX710 Gravel Shoes - https://youtu.be/G072wXdYIvw First Look at Shimano RX910 S-PHYRE Gravel Shoes - https://youtu.be/7uSOo9BdtRQ Shimano Multi-Entry CL-MT001 2-Bolt SPD Cleats - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/press-release-30-years-later-shimano-reignites-its-pedal-legacy-with-new-multi-entry-cl-mt001-2-bolt-spd-cleats/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist
1X WITH A BETTER CHAINLINE
From Blackwater Bicycles & Marginal Gain. "The simplicity of 1x. A better chainline. And a glimpse at what drivetrains could become." "Modern 1x drivetrains are incredibly simple and capable, but there’s an unavoidable compromise: cross-chaining." "As the chain moves toward the extremes of a wide-range cassette, the chain has to articulate laterally at increasingly severe angles. That can mean additional friction, noise, and drivetrain wear — and as manufacturers continue adding range and cassette cogs, chain angle becomes an increasingly important limitation." "2x drivetrains can improve chainline by giving the rider two chainring positions, but they bring their own compromises: a front derailleur, front shifting, overlapping gear ratios, less tire clearance, compromised geometry, and you can still cross-chain when the wrong front/rear combination is selected." "What if the chainring could simply follow the chain instead?" "That’s the idea behind ORIENT, a self-aligning chainring developed by Marginal Gain LLC in collaboration with Blackwater Bicycles. Rather than fixing the chainring in a single lateral position, ORIENT allows the chain to move laterally and naturally orient itself toward the selected rear cog. The goal is simple: reduce chain articulation and maintain a more favorable chainline throughout the cassette." "That has the potential to reduce friction and wear while improving drivetrain efficiency — without requiring the rider to manage a front derailleur or think about which chainring they should be using." "And this is where ORIENT gets really interesting." "The benefit isn't limited to making today's 1x drivetrains better. Reducing extreme chain articulation could help remove one of the constraints standing in the way of future 14, 15, or even 16-speed 1x drivetrains." "We've been excited to work with Marginal Gain on the development and real-world testing of ORIENT, including this prototype fitted to our Blackwater Splitfire 32." Learn m
Things Got SPICY on Stage 3 (ToAD)
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Stages SB200 In-Depth Review This Smart Bike Hits Different…
In-depth testing of the new Stages SB 200 smart bike for accuracy, ride feel, new features, and more. Thanks for watching! /// Gear I Use /// Watch: https://geni.us/2QLN4hX Bike GPS: https://geni.us/YPEv Chest Heart Rate Strap: https://geni.us/3b2gj Arm Heart Rate Strap: https://geni.us/BSLAWK Headphones: https://geni.us/B2is Affiliate links that help support the channel without any additional cost to you :) /// Connect & Updates /// Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetDesFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getdesfit/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/DesFit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetDesFit Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
"What if there were limits on tyres ⁉️"
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Phil Gaimon invited me to California, WTF let's do it (Whiskey Tango Fondo)
WTF is Whiskey Tango Fondo? "From the team that brought you Phil's Cookie Fondo. Just don't expect any cookies in the wild west though." - https://whiskeytangofondo.com "Riders will be provided sufficient climbs, kick ass scenery, WTF Survival Kit, drinks, food, suffering and surprises to ensure an unforgettable experience." About the Alabama Hills: "The Alabama Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada just west of Lone Pine, is one of old Hollywood’s favorite filming locations. The beautiful rock formations of the hills bordered by a vast open plain rising majestically to the snow capped mountains beyond has been a prime filming location for westerns since the early 1900s." In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist rides the 70 mile route of the 2026 Whiskey Tango Fondo. You see it all, the days leading up to the ride, and of course, the ride experience itself. Add Whiskey Tango Fondo to your must-ride list. Enjoy! Other Area Attractions: Mobius Arch: A famous natural rock arch that perfectly frames Mount Whitney and the surrounding peaks. Movie Road: A scenic unpaved route winding through the hills where hundreds of classic movies, TV shows, and commercials were shot (including Gladiator, Iron Man, and numerous Westerns). Hiking & Exploring: Short, accessible walking paths and boulder-scrambling routes fan out across the landscape. Stargazing & Photography: The wide-open desert skies and high contrast against the jagged mountains make it a magnet for landscape photographers and night-sky viewers. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Bakersfield, California 0:00 Welcome to Lone Pine, California 0:28 Starting the ride in Lone Pine, California 1:05 Riding with Phil & Alabama Hills 1:22 Phil's Horseshoe Meadows KOM & Shake Out Ride 2:08 Whiskey Tango Fondo Ride Experience 14:48 Wrapping Up 15:29 General Madness Links of Interest: Whiskey Tango Fondo - https://whiskeytangofondo.com Phil's 2026 WTF Ride Experience Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feHiV
Riding Pogačar’s £12,000 Race Bike Is Not What I Expected
My review of the radical Colnago Y1RS. Is it as good as it looks? First look and engineer chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXwnsTGGOoo&t=936s More info at https://www.colnago.com/en-gb Content 00:00 intro 1:22 Ride Performance 3:08 Weight issues 5:18 Is it a bike for the pros only? 5:51 Design details 7:54 Some dislikes 8:58 Sizing 10:13 Stiffness and comfort 11:44 Price and value 13:00 A cheaper alternative 13:53 Spec dislikes 14:51 Would I buy it? Channel Sponsors Assos https://www.assos.com INSTA360 https://store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=INRS1KM Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjarthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davearthur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justridebikesvideo Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybgi4WCjGaoEEVjB7tBfCg/join
We Rate TikTok Bike Hacks
Are viral TikTok bike hacks genius mechanical shortcuts or a total recipe for disaster? Alex and Ollie put four of the internet's most popular viral cycling hacks to the test, from repairing frayed cables with a power drill to wrapping a bike chain in electrical tape. Watch to find out which hacks actually worked and which ones are complete rubbish! Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Hack 1: Drill-Repaired Frayed Cable 02:44 - Hack 2: Removing Sealant With A Drill Bit 06:30 - Hack 3: DIY Presta To Schrader Adapter 10:27 - Hack 4: Taping Your Bike Chain 16:01 - Final Verdicts Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gcntech.co/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Which of these viral bike hacks surprised you the most, and what's the worst cycling 'hack' you’ve ever seen online? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 https://youtu.be/OEvz1IW0uD4 📹 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 🎵 #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech 📸 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 race
Top 5 2026 Budget Road & Gravel Bikes
Prices for the latest road and gravel bikes have reached crazy heights in recent years, but if you know where to look, there are still bargains to be had. Whether you’re looking for a road bike that won't break the bank, a cheap gravel bike with clearance for cross-country mountain bike tyres, or a racy gravel frameset you can upgrade over time, we’ve picked out what we think are some of the best value road and gravel bikes available right now. And, stick around to the end of the video for what could be the best value carbon road bike available right now. But did we get it right and which ones should we call in to test? As always, let us know in the comments below! 00:00 Intro 00:23 Cube Attain 01:42 Canyon Grizl 5 03:10 Van Rysel GRVL AF 04:29 Trek Checkpoint ALR 05:55 Giant Defy Advanced 4 07:28 Outro Thank you to our channel partners: Get 10% off The Zwift Ride with Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 (discount applied automatically). 👉🇬🇧UK https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 👉🇺🇸US https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 👉🇪🇺EU https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM Get 10% off Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 (discount applied automatically). 👉🇬🇧UK https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 👉🇺🇸US https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 👉🇪🇺EU https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast 👉 https://www.bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast/ Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels: 👉 https://instagram.com/bikeradar 👉 https://facebook.com/bikeradar 👉 https://twitter.com/bikeradar BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3nMr3Rn For more content like this see our latest subscription offer – 👉 https://www.cyclingplus.com/subscribe-today/ 👉 https://www.mbuk.com/subscribe-today/
The most OVERRATED Cycling Upgrades | BikeRadar Podcast
Thanks to Feedback Sports for sponsoring this video https://feedbacksports.com/ Every cyclist loves a cheeky upgrade, but some of the things the bike industry wants to sell us simply aren’t worth it! And conversely, there are a few upgrades that don’t get enough love. In this week’s edition of the BikeRadar podcast, Simon and Warren give you their picks for the most over- and underrated cycling upgrades. From ceramic bearings to expensive shoes, and pro-spec frames and components – what’s your pick for the most overrated cycling upgrade? Let us know in the comments below. Following that, Simon and Warren discuss titanium road bikes in light of Warren’s recent review of Ribble’s new Allroad Ti, and what it could signal about the future of the frame material. Then, in this week’s news in brief, the duo discuss Tom Pidcock’s interesting wheel choice at the recent road world championships, the news that Madison will now be distributing IGPSport bike computers and accessories in the UK and, finally, MAAP’s new winter kit collection. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Most over and underrated cycling upgrades 22:09 Ribble Ribble Allroad Ti – is this the future of titanium road bikes? 26:55 News in brief Thank you to our channel partners: Get 10% off The Zwift Ride with Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 (discount applied automatically). 👉🇬🇧UK https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 👉🇺🇸US https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 👉🇪🇺EU https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM Get 10% off Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 (discount applied automatically). 👉🇬🇧UK https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 👉🇺🇸US https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 👉🇪🇺EU https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/4297779/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast 👉 https://www.bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast/ Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels: 👉 https://instagram.com/bi
This Unusual Tent Won Me Over: Yama Swiftline 1P Review
The Yama Swiftline 1P takes a different approach to lightweight bikepacking shelters, with two offset poles and a fly that opens in several configurations. After a summer of testing in Colorado, including nights on the Colorado Trail and some rainy-day tests, Neil walks through the design, setup, and how it performed. This video was supported by Tailfin, learn more about their offerings here: https://www.tailfin.cc/?utm_source=bikepacking.com&utm_medium=paid_video&utm_campaign=bikepacking_neil2026 :: Gunnison/Crested Butte Trail Marker :: This video was shot on local trails here in Gunnison, Colorado, and most of it was recorded at Hartman Rocks. More details here: https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/trip-planning/things-to-do/gravel-biking/?utm_source=bikepacking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=trailmarker&utm_id=26nonsnow Outline: Intro - 0:00 Shelter Specs - 3:22 Shelter Setup - 8:58 Shelter Thoughts - 13:45 Weight & Price - 20:54 Mentioned Links Bikepacking Tents: https://bikepacking.com/tag/bikepacking-tents/ Link to the Swiftline1 - https://yamamountaingear.com/products/1p-swiftline?srsltid=AU7gw4U5BcRR4VdYcGvCCh56vPK_xTUhBUF8gGvb59eNBaWIkoEaMH_t Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube #bikepacking #pedalfurther #yamamountaingear ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko (https://www.instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/) Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index
I Asked AI To Make Me A Better Bike Racer... How’d It Do?
Want to learn more? Check out my Masterclass course: https://www.norcal-cycling.com/couch-to-crit (scholarships are available) My gear picks: https://alnk.to/cb6hFOR Have footage to share? Easy 5 min uploader here: https://forms.gle/GqUf2AZ7TgeGqqwq5 Stay updated with weekly bike racing commentary, tips, and strategy by subscribing: http://bit.ly/2wUTrJd My Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/50137 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norcal.cycling/ Send Coaching and Collaboration related questions to: jeff@norcal-cycling.com
WTF Is Happening At Rapha? + Can She Break The Around the World Record? – Wild Ones Podcast 150
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 ride snacks 03:56 is this the end for Rapha? …probably not 20:52 Spain’s new cycling rules 29:29 can she beat the outright Around the World record? 37:52 get FREE NordVPN for 4 months [ad] 38:37 training with Garmin [ad] 39:27 an unserious World Champs round-up 46:44 group ride beef Check out our chat with Dr Sarah here: https://youtu.be/x3qgWGgr7HY?si=H0Edfa3B6FnO3TfN Join the CADE Club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia Send your submissions for Cycling Court here: https://forms.gle/pGNBn4ARFtW8LrVdA Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/view If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) SUPPORT CADE directly: WILD Merch: https://https://wearethewildones.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia Get in touch: https://www.cademedia.co.uk/contact-us The Cool Wall: https://www.cademedia.co.uk/cool-wall Thanks to our CHANNEL SPONSORS: Garmin
I Put 50mm Slicks on My Gravel Bike… Here’s What Happened
With tyres getting wider and more popular all the time, and the concept of a gravel bike as a road bike increasingly popular, what happens when you go really wide? I fitted the new WTB Byway 50mm semi slick tyres to the new Canyon Grail to find out and did some timed testing as well as real world testing. The results were interesting... Content 00:00 intro 00:50 Fitting 50mm slicks 1:37 Why slicks on gravel bikes? 2:37 Road riding impressions 3:47 Speed comparison test 6:01 Off-road test 7:28 Are narrow tyres better? 8:44 Conclusion Channel Sponsors Assos https://www.assos.com INSTA360 https://store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=INRS1KM Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjarthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davearthur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justridebikesvideo Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybgi4WCjGaoEEVjB7tBfCg/join
Bikes of the Crafted Bike Show 2026: Cane Creek HQ, Fletcher, North Carolina
Crafted Bike Show for 2026: "The Southeast deserves a show that celebrates cycling culture in its own backyard." - https://craftedbikeshow.com "Across the region, builders and makers are creating and designing deeply personal work—frames, components, bags, and more – each piece a reflection of craft and conviction. Yet too often small independents are overshadowed by larger brands. CRAFTED puts them at the center." In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist covers just about all of the brands and bikes in attendance at the 2026 Crafted Bike Show, Fletcher, North Carolina. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Litespeed Bicycles 4:11 Chandi Titanium Bicycles 9:15 Firefly Bicycles 17:48 Gulo Composites 18:27 Bike Flights 19:42 Blackwater Bicycles 23:57 Reeb Cycles 24:32 Chumba USA Bikes 27:18 Zukas Cycles 29:18 Fine Bikes 32:08 Saltair Cycles 33:46 Flowers Bikes 35:06 Time Bicycles 38:01 Big Block Bikes 40:23 Chaparral Cycles 42:21 Vintage Road Bikes 48:25 Wrap-Up & Closing 49:00 General Madness Links of Interest: Crafted Bike Show - https://craftedbikeshow.com Cane Creek Cycling Components - https://canecreek.com Litespeed Bicycles - https://litespeed.com Chandi Titanium Bicycles - https://chandibicycles.com Firefly Bicycles - https://fireflybicycles.com Josh Ogle Design - https://joshogledesign.com Campagnolo Chorus 2x12 Speed Mechanical Drivetrain Review - https://youtu.be/oB8-nurXwD8 Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com Bike Flights - https://bikeflights.com Blackwater Bicycles - https://blackwaterbicycles.com Marginal Gain Instagram - https://instagram.com/marginalgain.co Reeb Cycles - https://reebcycles.com Chumba USA Bikes - https://chumbausa.com Zukas Cycles - https://zukascycles.com / https://instagram.com/natezukas Fine Bikes - https://finebikes.co Saltair Cycles - https://saltaircycles.com Flowers Bikes - https://flowersbikes.com Time Bicycles - https://timebicycles.com Time ADHX 45 Long-Term Review - https://youtu.be/QGPdpKI4AWs Big B
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