Revealing Bib Shorts, Two Chains For Your Bike, & Losing Tyre Pressure Too Quick | GCN Tech Clinic

[@gcntech]

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[@eto2352]

Next GCN challenge: banana check

[@ancientrouleur]

#askgcntech following up on the silca recommended pressure issue, as a larger rider/racer (100kg) tire pressure shown is beyond the capabilities of my hookless rims but I am running the recommended width of 28mm for aero optimization with the wheels. Of course it's impossible to fully determine without a lab but speaking in general, if I were to increase the width of the tires to be able to reduce optimal pressure would that result in a net gain or loss of efficiency/performance?

[@keithsalmon8460]

#askgcntech I have a BMC Roadmachine Five and looking at getting carbon rims. Does the tire clearance specifications for the bike (33mm) correlate at all a max external rim width? I was looking at Reserve 42|49 and the front rim has an external width of 34.4 mm, will I have any issues with this fitting my frame?

[@Arthur-kl4uo]

#askgcntech While it is usually recommended to move the saddle up and forward when riding with (clip on) aero bars, is it strictly necessary? Or is it mainly for comfort? Are you missing out on aero or biomechanical gains when leaving the saddle as is (compared to aerohoods)? I'd to give it a try for occasional events like ultra or TT rides, but I don't want to fiddle around with my saddle set up that I have dialled in after a bike fit. Any thoughts?

[@DeeKayDoubleUSee]

#askgcntech Hey enlightened tech gurus! I would like to ask if there is anyway to keep my matte ash grey painted frame and forks free from scratches, stone chips, road grime and the likes of it? Many thanks!

[@GutterGuitarist]

"Hey Dorothy! Eyes up top!" Thanks for the answer ❤

[@williamsylvia3962]

I’m dying 😂! Excellent question!

[@DEAR7340]

Right? Gentlemen are expected to avert their gaze from lady parts, regardless of the degree of display. Also, to Connor's point: context.

[@oSirSniffleso]

I find some bib shorts have better front padding than others. The Pearl Izumi Attack shorts are my most concealing shorts. Definitely check them out.

[@rogersimmons8788]

Give 'Dorothy' an eye full. You know it makes her day!

[@Still_Dracco]

Shouldn't be a problem if you're a Friend of Dorothy.

[@helipeek2736]

Dorothy should go to Greg’s

[@zwicker5585]

Thats called sexual assault, roger. Please dont do that

[@michaelclark3860]

I commute to the office. Welcomed a brand new member to my team who is an early bird and arrives at the office when I do and so I was in my full kit. As we were chatting I noticed that she looked down, smirked and very quickly moved the conversation on. I never thought anything of it until I got to the changing room and looked in the mirror to see that my ordinarily well placed friend had unbeknownst to me, positioned himself in such a way that my bib shorts created a welcome for the ages. I didn’t acknowledge it, she didn’t acknowledge it. I check myself as I’m walking into the office foyer now!

[@williamkeys5701]

A gentleman always stands up when a lady walks into the room.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

You made her day.

[@richm.3477]

Check to make sure security cameras haven't been added to the foyer recently.

[@lwittrock1]

LMAO!!! This has to be the funniest GCN show to date. Talking about revealing bib shorts; who knew it could get this funny!!

[@paulgordon7526]

The Banana check Brilliant !!! OMG I laughed!

[@m.neilsmith6317]

If everyone can stop snickering, a possible solution to the bib short problem might be to try some gravel bib shorts. My limited experience is that they tend to be made of heavier (and less-revealing) fabric.

[@aguinaldofreitasjr.4151]

Happy to see that you guys kept Mannon's picture in the wall!

[@slowridr]

She’s the only woman in the office still…

[@Synchrothron]

They can now go to work without the Banana Check tho.

[@SteakandChains]

Si is is the reason Dorothy is a GCN subscriber. If you don’t know what I’m taking about, watch all the older GCN videos. I’m pretty sure GCN used to point it out often for a laugh

[@petercarparelli]

Ollie reading the shorts question...Priceless!

[@petedannatt]

Weather's getting colder. The revealing bib short issue tends to go away on its own at this time of year!

[@grahamaustin9085]

LOL

[@roberttell1587]

I'm totally fine at an event or on a weekend ride wearing bibshorts. For commuting to work I put baggy shorts over my shorts.

[@transkryption]

carot or similar dow front of shorts. Impresses & intimidates. Plus snack for later. winning!

[@Tommi462]

I haven't tested that many different brands of bibs, but my latest pair is Mavic Ksyrium Pro II, and they really seem to me to hide my package better than other brands I own. As someone who also commutes in kit, this is such a bonus, that I will certainly be getting more pairs of these Mavics in the future. They have this little natural bulge at the front that accomodates a "side tuck". Even though Conor advised against it, but is this pair it seems to be the way to go.

[@steveng5107]

It happened to me on my 105di2. If you have SEMI synchro turned on, when you shift the front derailleur to a small chainring rear gets shifted 1or 2 gears down the cassette which puts the chainline into more extreme angle. Don’t switch both derailleurs at once and you should be good. Also in semi synchro mode have rear derailleur shift only one gear down instead of two. Doing those things eliminated this problem for me.

[@luismanila8202]

This must be my favourite episode of GCN Tech by far... 😂😂😂

[@richm.3477]

The glee in Ollie's voice and eyes as he set up Conor for the shorts question was giving me flashbacks to him egging Conor on during the 17,000 calorie breakfast.

[@SnaxNoCo]

I have 5 chains for my bike. Waxing them all at once saves time, making waxing just that much easier and faster. I just pop on a freshly-waxed chain when I feel like it (or I just add some drip wax the night before a ride if I need a quick touchup). Maintaining my drivetrain is SO MUCH easier than it was in the old days when I used wet lube.

[@prestachuck2867]

Some models of Assos men’s bibs used to come with a thicker front section to the chamois pad and a slightly relaxed area of fabric in the front that they referred to as “the cuckoo penthouse”. Such bibs do offer a little bit more privacy for those of us with a rather large umm…..shoe size. I don’t know if Assos still make those bibs, but you might look into that. They last quite a long time if properly cared for. I have a few that have lasted years so far.

[@matthewhair6110]

I can confirm the latest Assos Mille GTO and GTC include the "penthouse", at least on the top of the line models. I recently bought a pair of each, and find that they're the best of any of my bib shorts for deemphasizing my man bits.

[@larter_larter]

Thanks for your responses! It's not that I grip my handlebars, but rather that I tend to apply force forward, which increases the tension at my contact point with the saddle. It's almost like I'm pushing myself backwards into the saddle. While this feels like it allows me to produce more power through my legs, I'm not sitting in a relaxed position (e.g., a lot of pressure on the insides of my hands and lower back).

[@scopie49]

It's almost definitely a bike fit thing. I recently raised my saddle and I kept sliding forward so i felt like I was always trying to push myself backward. Moving the saddle back just a few mm and fixing the tilt completely changed how it felt riding. I think they were right when they said the trainer is probably different than you being out on the road. Bike fit changes depending on ascending or descending.

[@larter_larter]

@scopie49 Thanks for your advise! Yes, I believe it has to do with the indoor setting as well. I do however use a "Tacx Skyliner" to lift the front wheel.

[@simon_hollins]

Try checking your saddle is far enough back. If you find yourself pushing back on the bars under power it could be that your body is seeking a position that allows you to lengthen your legs to fully engage your quads, and improve your balance as well. We’re all just guessing though, I bet a bikefit would really help.

[@bulletprufrodo]

I had a bike fit, and the "fitter" said your saddle should be like horse's saddle and hold you in place with our you having to hold yourself in place. That's why it has that banana (not the banana mentioned in the show!) shape.

[@larter_larter]

@@bulletprufrodo Haha 😅 Thanks!

[@kentfossgreen3992]

If your bib shorts are too revealing, consider taking up pole vaulting.

[@kieranbarry8193]

Regarding 2 types of lube for living in tropical conditions i would say that you dont need them. I live and ride in SE Asia and just use drip wax and its fine. Did a ride in pouring rain for 3 hours the other day and chain was still running good at the end (not making the usual 'dry' noise.) These drip lubes are far better with wet conditions than many people think

[@Millicente]

On the topic of shorts showing your package, I find it’s stranger in lots of the US, especially outside of the biggest metro areas since cyclists in many places only consist of teens on bmx or mtbs or the elderly riding in casual clothes. At least in all the states and areas I’ve lived in and asking friends and coworkers, a grown man in cycling gear is something many of them have never seen in person.

[@GreenLifeOne]

@Mrpoodler I had similar issues with Castelli endurance bib shorts, so I tried the Asos Mille GT and GTS C2 bib shorts and they're a much better fit! The padding on these is so wide at the front that it forms a hollow where everything can be stowed away. Plus, it's not so clearly defined by the padding. The SQlab ONE12 is also better than the Castelli, but not quite as good as the Asos in this respect.

[@stephencharles6932]

I have the same routine as Ollie with two chains. I recommend this.

[@overcookit1433]

@PinkAsAPistol: Check the valves, they are often a bit loose. If you want it safe, fasten the valves with a bit glue on the thread, for my Vredestein Latex on my summer bike I fix them with Pattex power repair to be sure they are not leaking. On my bad wheather bike, I actually have a supersonic butyle inner tube in the front wheel, I put in 102 psi, and after three days, it still has got 87 psi (with a glued-in valve). Standard inner tubes (around 100gr) should be even more air-keeping.

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

Reading these other comments, expecting them to be about the bib shorts is slightly jarring.

[@williamsylvia3962]

@6:16 shout out to @Mrproodler for making such and entertaining episode! I have to say I agree with Ollie. At first it feels awkward walking around in cycling shorts with your manhood on display but I think in the year 2024, people are used to this by now and it’s no big deal. I’m also 47 and I’m looking at giving an F in the rear view mirror. 0 F’s giving in 2024! 😂

[@IAAITKEN]

Just started watching Tech from the normal GCN channel. What a laugh to start with. So basically Alex is saying the pre-cycle routine is banana check and reach for the stars! 😂😂

[@ltu42]

My experience is that Conti Race 28 butyl inner tubes often come with the valve core not tight enough, and they loose quite a bit of pressure overnight. Tighten them with some valve core tool or pliers and the pressure loss gets to about 1 psi per day.

[@ChrisGuarraia]

Re: Last question. I was recently having issues with my tubeless front tire where I would go from tipsily down to 20psi in a 24 hour period. I went so far as to clean out the old dried sealant (I still had some sealant that was usable) especially around the bead. On a subsequent ride indoors, the tire blew out. As I pumped it up, I heard and then felt air coming from the sidewall drain hole, which told me somewhere, I had rim tape failure/breach. I ended up doing a complete cleaning of the inner rim and replaced the rim tape. Now, I have no leaks.

[@davidpurcell-chung8568]

I've been wearing bib shorts since I was racing in juniors in the 1980s. I don't even give it a second thought. Like Connor said about competitive swimmers, it's the context. And my coach back then said the same as Connor's advice: 12 o'clock is good.

[@SteakandChains]

I find that shifting out the saddle works best when you shift at the bottom of your non dominant leg. Works perfectly for me under full load even with my new oval chainrings

[@johnwestwell2241]

He's from Yorkshire, and it's a common pronunciation there.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

I had a set of revealing bib shorts and the ride leader took me aside and told me about the situation. I started using a different set of shorts and just retired those shorts to the bin.

[@darylmeier4155]

I apply enough pressure when shifting the front chainring to prevent sloppiness to keep the chain inplace.

[@greglogan4443]

T 7:01 teach the girls not to stare 😂😂

[@cruachan1191]

I'm not sure what's more jarring, Mrpoodler's attempt at a humble brag with no shorts able to contain him, or Ollie's pronunciation of scone

[@scotts6067]

Dorothy and her scone LMAO!!!! And there is no way I will ever buy hookless rims.

[@secretagent86]

BIb shorts section is hilarious

[@MggW]

"Dorothy tucking into her scone" is definitely euphemism of the day. One for the GCN catchphrases t-shirt range.

[@cathalfinn5187]

Try glute activation exercises to improve your pelvis position on the saddle. I’d bet it takes a lot of the weight off your hands.

[@prispin]

#askgcntech I just replaced my GP500 S TR 32mm tubeless rear tire after 2500 wonderful miles and uncounted punctures I never had to do anything about thanks to tubeless sealant - at least . The race tires made my bike feel like a new and wonderful machine after the manufacturer's tires. Should I consider a non-race tire in the future? How much further can it travel, is 2500 a reasonable life for a tire? $20-40 doesn't seem worth the loss in cornering, grip, comfort - but can I go a lot further with a similar experience with a different tire? I can't say I saw any issues in the cold or wet with the top end tire.

[@jasonhood1551]

Banana check classic 😅

[@jameslee-pevenhull5087]

Cross chaining. Done a lot today, hence touring derailleur cages on road bikes. The 'Idiot cage'. Learn your gear progression. Best is to have one chainring. Lots of gears is not really necesary. I rode a 1981 5 speed 531 Falcon on this week's midweek bash. 48 chainring and a 14 - 28 five speed. ( The winter bike for £100 ). Did the 55 km in 2 hr 15 m. Nice 'Zone 2' ride.

[@brianeberly3279]

Best GCN video ever...banana check!!!!

[@ExplosiveNotes]

Well, you can also put skirt over your bib shorts before going into the coffee shop... or even better something like checkered bandana to mimic the pixelization from the GCN Cycling Shorts intro 😁 It might attract more attention than just the bib shorts, but it would fix the unintentinal info reveal to Dorothy.

[@wspmjw]

"Cycling Shorts" - a segment on The GCN Show. No Worries Mate!

[@MrTeff999]

I saw several dropped chains in the Vuelta. A chain catcher seems like a good idea to me.

[@phoenixinthetrees1446]

The shift in tone from talking about Dorothy's bananas to Di2 front mechs was the conversational equivalent of a dropped chain...

[@woutdw4214]

Hi GCN Tech! I have two road bikes, one of them a Giant Defy Rabobank edition from 2011 (shimano 105) who I only use for commuting 20 km's to work. It is still riding quite well but it is due for some serious maintenance (new chain, cassette, chainrings, wires, ...). Is it still worth changing all the parts or should I look to replace by a new or second hand bike (f.e. gravel type bike for commuting)? When do you consider a bike as "worn out"? #askgcntech

[@jellyfishsalad5926]

I have two chains on rotation also. I wouldn't recommend diff chains for diff season though if you ride a lot the chain won't be on a quick rotation and may bed into the cassette then the second chain won't perform as well when you change seasons.

[@Allmec]

Assuming there is a GCN special with Conner modelling various shorts from those that he’s comfortable wearing into a room full of scone eating Dorothy’s and their Votes on the same, through to him with skimpy tri-shorts where none of us feel comfortable once out of the water :P Getting the Dorothy voting is the key to this, plus interviews… Go on :) Suggest Manon does the interviewing tho cause she will def get the best out of the grannie crew :)

[@cbailey2376]

Some Dorothys enjoy seeing Toto breezing by. 😂

[@TufferImages]

Can't say I have that problem, but wish I did.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

As far as gravel superbikes, I’d be curious to see how the new Trek Checkmate stacks up against a road bike. It’s super light and has an aero frame. My guess is that if you put road tires in it, you’d be just as fast as most road bikes, especially mid-tier ones.

[@ej22twagon]

I used gorilla tape as rim tape and slime from Walmart automotive section for sealant. my tires only lose about 2 psi per week.

[@super8hell]

6:11 ride in colder weather

[@carlfrancis8565]

It's coming up for that time of year when Ollie & Connor .....get their hair cut!

[@donwinston]

This video gets four out of five bananas! 🍌🍌🍌🍌

[@rickrichardson1141]

Nice lighting lads

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Peenus isn't aero, removal procedure FTW

[@dtsybulskyi]

False info, it acts as a fairing!

[@H457ur]

I keep two chains for each bike: but I follow Silca’s (i.e. Josh Poertner’s) advice and make sure to not swap quick links between chains to prevent them from wearing unevenly between setups. He says that he reuses the links 2-3 times, but that you should never use a link on more than one chain. Note: he also points out that quick link manufacturers recommend that you never reuse a quick link.

[@grahamaustin9085]

Of course they recommend you should never reuse a quick link... But you should use a new one with a new chain because they wear the same as a chain link wears. I think it was Alex who suggested that if they still click when you close them then are are probably OK. I reuse mine repeatedly throughout the life of the chain. I've had no issues ever.

[@thermaljunkie]

#askgcntech What kind of crash sensors for cyclists are available? Reason why i'm aaking is the deathly accicent during the worlds. Do they use crash Sensors during races, and if not, why?

[@paulgordon7526]

the head units on some of the Garmin units (Not sure about Wahoo) have crash detection built in though hard braking can set them off !

[@RyonBeachner]

@@paulgordon7526goddamn, how hard are you braking? I’ve only ever set mine off when a fast descent bottomed into fairly rough cobbled road and my entire Garmin and mount were ripped from the bars (rivnuts out of the carbon) and hit the ground at 30mph/50kph. Didn’t crack the screen though!

[@tychoMX]

@@RyonBeachner I set up my GPS watch (Sigma, I think) climbing down from a tall step. Deactivated immediately, was bound to have so many false positives. It wasn't even a very jarring jump.

[@paulgordon7526]

@RyonBeachner prob down to Weight I'm 110 Kg

[@yonglingng5640]

Specialized once used ANGi sensors on their helmets (also available to buy standalone). I'm now on my second one since the helmet with my first ANGi sensor broke. Within a minute or two, my family knows what happened to me (just a tumble that left a road rash or two on me). However, it seems like they're no longer doing it.

[@ildigergelysteinbach2380]

What are your experiences with TPU for commuting, especially in the colder weather? Is it not a better option than Tubeless?

[@jg6845]

How is the commuter measuring tire pressure? When I attach my track pump, its gauge reads a low pressure due to air from the tire filling the long hose and thus dropping pressure.

[@elizabethpoley6882]

I know. I call them "Show me all you've got" shorts. My brother used to wear all that expensive crap. Now, I can't get him to ride at all.

[@chris1275cc]

A guy I ride with is a "big lad" and he does what he affectionately calls a "Buffalo Bill Tuck" before entering the Coffee shop. 🤣

[@christopher9695]

To the guy losing pressure in his tubes maybe run sealant in your tubes and check if they leak through the valve or anywhere on the tube and you may find the answer to your problem

[@masoodrehman118]

Short shorts (gym shorts) in the jersey pocket. Thats what I do, the only time short shorts are okay

[@themaestro7922]

Definitely keep it pointed up. Gets that sham-wow out of the way so we can see

[@THEoldgreydude]

#askgcntech After having DNF'ed a number of TTs due to puntures I've decided to upgrade to a tubeless set up & intend to belt & braces it with Vittoria Air-Liner Inserts My question is will these inserts cost me any of the performance gains that tubeless gives me ? Many thanks Phil

[@57boomer44]

I've always been a down left type of guy but I would be willing to try up to the sky.

[@tobimaxx]

I think ˋcheaper´ Lycra shorts use thinner nylon. Never had a problem with Assos 😉

[@newhorizons.english]

I point it up

[@fogrider4607]

#askgcntech. I have been Silca hot-waxing my chains for about 18 months now and am concerned it is not a fit for my gravel bike's chain which gets very dirty and muddy. I thoroughly clean my gravel bike, including the chain, and sometime feel I must use a chain scrubber tool. This seems to obviously remove the wax and diminishes the benefit of not having to re-lube the chain as frequently. Wax on my road bike is working fine as I am able to simply use a rag while back peddling to remove the light road grime and occasionally re-lube with the Silca Super Secret. I've tried that same method on the gravel bike but do not believe it is as clean as it should be. I think I should use standard chain lube for the gravel bike and only wax the road bike. Or, is there a recommended way to clean a very dirty, waxed chain that does not remove the wax?

[@jonathanvera1699]

What about doing the Captain Morgan power stance in bib shorts? is that OK?

[@jackjackcohen6018]

Ollie missed the opportunity to have all "banana check" photos sent directly to Connor's inbox

[@chrisba99]

#askGCNTech I hang our 4 road bikes vertically on my garage wall, and to save space, they alternate hanging with handlebars up then handlebars down. I have recently got my first bike with hydraulic disc brakes and wonder if I need to make sure it always hangs handlebars up, to avoid any air bubbles migrating from the shifters to the calipers. Or doesn't it matter ?

[@Tommi462]

#askgcntech I recently had a tubeless failure where the tubeless tape had broken over one of the spoke holes. A perfect round hole, like made with a hole puncher. The weirdest thing is I actually managed to do a 45K ride without losing pressure noticeably, but when I came backto my bike the tyre was flat and when I tried to fill it up, the air would leak out from the base of the valve hole, so I knew the air somehow got in to the rim. So my question is in two parts: 1) What could cause this? The spoke wasn't loose or anything. And the tape seemed to be in perfect condition otherwise, but it's not exactly new either. I did recently replace the sealant, and I wonder if I put in too much pressure temporarily to re-seat the tyre (I use a booster), but I did lower it before riding. 2) When something like this happens, should I somehow try to clean the possible sealant out of the rim? Most of it seemed to still be in the tire so I doubt there's much in there, but still...

[@KenRasmussen-b4h]

#askgcntech I run Silca wax on my bike during summer use, but how ideal is waxing for winter use when weather is below freezing and wet? I live in Denmark so the winter cold and very wet and we use lots of salt on the roads.

[@markbaker5345]

#askgcntech Hi you guys, I have always kept my bike indoors but will need to store it in a shed. The shed is well built and seems quite water tight but I am worried about damp rusting parts and also heat drying out lubricant and sealant. Is there any bags or storage devices I can put the bike in within the shed that doesn't need me to dismantle/reassemble the bike (ie taking off the handle bars, lower the seat hight) each time I want to store it or use it. thanks!!

[@kaidean]

#askgcntech I recently bought my first ever carbon bike (a Vielo R+1) and I am loving it. I am however scared to death of putting my bike on the tow bar mounted bike rack for fear of damaging the frame and wheels. Any advice about how tight I should be clamping the bike rack onto the bike and straps round the wheels? I have carbon frame protectors for the rack but I am still very worried! Thanks for the vids!

[@paddymurphy-oconnor8255]

I wouldn’t put my bike in a rack but if you do, I’d use some clean, dry microfibre cloth to protect the frame and then adjust the clamp until there is no play but do not over-tighten or you will crack the carbon.

[@lawrencefitz5982]

Thanks!

[@gcntech]

Thank you for the support!

[@jasonlenthe8902]

#asktech If I have two bikes having pedals of the same cleat system (SPD-SL), can I use the same shoes on both bikes or do I need separate pairs of shoes, each pair adjusted for one specific bike? I'm planning to retire my old aluminum bike to the indoor trainer and upgrade to a carbon bike for the road. I'm wondering if I can use my old shoes on both bikes without adjusting the cleats or should plan on getting new shoes too. Thanks!

[@keithsalmon8460]

#askgcntech I have a BMC Roadmachine Five and looking at getting carbon rims. Does the tire clearance specifications for the bike (33mm) correlate at all a max external rim width? I was looking at Reserve 42|49 and the front rim has an external width of 34.4 mm, will I have any issues with this fitting my frame?

[@fiddleronthebike]

the question with issues of his wrists on the trainer… sometimes I have similar problems, though the bike in EXACTLY the same position as on the road and on the road everything is perfect; also I struggle to get the same power numbers on the trainer - and it’s not the temperature or lack of wind, that’s all that sorted out. I think it’s a topic worth of further investigation…

[@phoffen3829]

It may be just leaning too far forward when out of the saddle. A coach pointed out that I should not be "over the bars" when pedalling hard. It is harder to not lean over the bars, so the fitness angle is one to look at. Also seat angle. A wee bit too low on the front of the saddle puts all your weight on your hands. These things worked for me.

[@jordan1991r]

#askgcntech with all these waxing escapades.. how are you removing the chain? A quick link? I thought these “should” be used once?

[@daveanolik8837]

I’m compelled to quote the Scorsese movie After Hours, in reference to The Wizard of Oz: “SURRENDER, DOROTHY!!” .

[@MrStatsfreak]

#askgcntech As winter is approaching I've renewed my Zwift subscription and started doing the odd inside ride, and I wonder if you might have some tips or suggestions for avoiding those annoying connection drop outs that always seem to occur when you're well into a ride. I'm using a Tacx trainer and bluetooth connection and are relatively close to the router. +my bell

[@Dana-gj5hr]

Do you have other devices running? I have to go to a task manager and turn off my Garmin Express (evidently always) running in the background for example or I get repeated connection drops when I Zwift. Just a thought.

[@grahamballard7041]

Personally I inspect my tires for damage after every ride, then I pump them up to the correct pressure prior to every ride. It takes seconds!

[@RodneyMuhling]

2 chains r the way to go

[@andymonis5368]

re: DI2 dropping chains. I suspect not setup correct, as on one bike I have older mechanical 105 7000 and it never drops. (although having said that it will today!)

[@ReneArtoisMr]

I thought I was in the middle of a 2024 Muppets show edition, Stadler and Waldorf 😅😅😅😅

[@infusecoffeeroasters]

#askgcntech I've recently changed over to TPU's on my road bike and can't find anything on the correct tyre pressures to use. The Silca and other sites don't have TPU listed as an option. A few forums say half the usual pressure of Butyl, is that correct? I was using pressures around 60-64psi 700x30 in my butyl tubes. Thank you from Tasmania 🙂

[@chris1275cc]

Silca lumps Latex tubes and Tubeless into the same category, latex is marginally faster/more efficient than TPU in lab conditions, but they are generally considered to be "near as damn it" equal to each other, so just choose the Tubeless/Latex tube option with the relevant casing. Tyre pressure calculators just give a ballpark figure anyway, and you should adjust based on a balance of what works for your comfort, performance, riding style....etc.

[@richardconnor4133]

... not a problem in winter....

[@DanTuber]

3:31 if you're switching between oil lube and wax, then you will have to clean all the drivetrain parts before putting the wax chain on. What a hassle. Just run a wax chain.

[@SirBrass]

Oh this is hilarious! 😂 But in all seriousness, the chamois pad should be long enough to act like a codpiece. You've got a bulge but no moose knuckle. You're covered.

[@donball370]

12 o'clock is good

[@StephenOakey]

I wear a large sausage in my bib shorts, that way nobody can tell if I am the small sausage, or the large one.

[@adadinthelifeofacyclist]

Unshaven, dimmed lights... are you hungover?? 😄

[@stephenmelville7181]

group rides I'm just wearing the normal kit but commuting I'm wearing some lightweight shorts over the top and hi-vis as this is my work site rules (helps to be seen on the road too). Sometime there are comments at work about people wearing bibs with a bit of a smirk, I guess that it's a cultural thing🤷‍♂