Is Your Bike Way Too Fast For You? | The GCN Show Ep. 531

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

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

There is an endless stream of expensive new cycling tech hitting the market, but sometimes the best performance gains come from the gear that flies under the radar. In this video, we break down five highly underrated products—from mid-tier framesets that rival the pros' bikes to game-changing tubeless valves and advanced chain lubes. We also discuss why "older" tech, like 11-speed groupsets and round handlebars, might actually be the smarter choice for your riding. | GCN Tech