Hottest New 2023 Road Cycling Tech At The Tour Down Under

[@gcntech]

Which bit of tech are you most excited about in 2023? Let us know! 👇

[@rossco00014wd]

Intro track name please

[@blakebullock9656]

That new Look frame looks amazing!

[@krisbowditch827]

Proper pi£% up ☀️🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 🤢🤢🤢🤮

[@durianriders]

This is the best line up of gravel bikes Ive seen so far on youtube.

[@zzhughesd]

Now that is what is called a jollie. Going to Aussie. Looking at new tech. Paid. Insane Jealous.

[@gcntech]

He's a lucky guy!

[@hisdadjames4876]

Alex has put in a proper shift since his GCN debut c. a year ago, and grown massively in confidence and capability imo. If this is indeed a jolly, indeed he’s jolly well earned it!

[@zzhughesd]

@@hisdadjames4876 wouldn’t disagree. Lovely Jolly. Proves hard work gets you noticed / looked after !!!!

[@spacemanonemillion2500]

Business class or not is the question ?

[@peterwinkler8382]

Thanks for a fun video. Wilier takes my prize.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

1:36 - If the chain comes off - as they do - it can catch that magnet, rip it off the frame, drag it through the rear derailleur and rip the derailleur clean off the hanger... Ask me how I know 😕 Welcome to Australia :D

[@theantichrome9842]

Channelling his inner John Canning...great video Alex.

[@Mavrik-60]

Good stuff mate do keepemcoming won't ya?

[@ThinkingBiblically]

An uber expensive carbon bike is only marginally lighter than an aluminum bike. And bike weight is only a small fraction of cyclist weight. Don't be suckered by the pimps for the sports corporations.

[@hicky62]

That Wilier paint job just oozes gorgeousness. Also mega jealous of your riding environment, especially Glenelg. Stayed there a few years ago and hired bikes to explore. Fantastic part of Oz and cycling heaven 😀

[@l0s3rke]

Intermarché-Wanty has same type of paint job. You should check it out!

[@jonpoon3896]

Are we gonna see Cav on this at the Tour this summer? 🤔

[@chrisridesbicycles]

New team for Froome? Finally a stem that‘s worth being stared at.

[@steveChef70]

Great to see LOOK back in the World Tour. The benchmark of bike design and build.

[@Hambini]

That systemsix has the best aero, small gaps and big chords. Shame about the handlebars. You can't gain aero. You can only lose it. The speed of the loss determines how aerodynamic the bike is.

[@Alan_Hans__]

Ceramic headset bearings is where the real speed is though ;)

[@somedude2734]

Provided team can put down power being stretched out that far and low, it will negate any aero losses due to messy cockpit

[@TroggyPK]

Would you say that a rider being in a more aero position would be more beneficial than the aero bars? Or is it more like swings and roundabouts

[@somedude2734]

@@TroggyPK the latter .... lmao

[@parenthlete]

You can gain aero much as eating a salad can nullify pizza dude where did you go to school

[@joehiatt1992]

Nothing to get excited about,if u stand back its always a carbon bike & only thing they can do is change tube shapes& make claims & as far as shifting its electronic(wired & wireless) & the only go to is to add another cog which we dont need aside from that nothing has happened & I dont see anything over the horizon to get excited about

[@stephenbetley9596]

Take out from '22 and leading into '23 and beyond is that tubulars are dead. RIP tubulars, you won't be missed. Love the Merida design. Yeah, they beat Ineos to the punch on that one. Stunning.

[@markbooth6745]

Beautiful bikes Alex, all of them. I'm going to be honest. I Would love one. But I think theres a problem. There just so expensive. I think the manufacturer's are damaging the sport. Because the average family cannot afford them. So the young riders, who want to invest into the sport feel that there equipment Isn't adequate . And feel intimidated when starting out. What do people think.?

[@universe-juice]

I want to paint my house with that beautifully blue wilier paint scheme!

[@gcntech]

Wouldn't that look good!

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Interesting bar/stem system in the Look bike. The integrated solutions look nice but are impractical for normal riders.

[@marcvb3364]

Loved the compostable bottle from EF. About time they all go this route

[@gcntech]

Yes, certainly should be a requirement for all teams!

[@savagepro9060]

The flamboyant colour schemes are a 'new' way to bring the super ultra-light frames up to UCI' s stringent weight limit of 6.8kg!

[@bobtahar]

The Merida.... SWEET!!!

[@chriss6971]

The Merida, look, BMC are my pics on looks anyway.

[@earltnm]

Would it make sense to add pedal choice to the pro bike reviews? I know Jumbo made a change to Speedplay for this year - Is that worth noting?

[@santiagobenites]

Yes

[@gcntech]

Noted for future videos - thanks!

[@spin2win721]

the lack of adjustability on those one piece bar and stems must really suck on the riders.

[@savagepro9060]

imagine how much more it sucks on the mechanics. but still, the clean-looking bling they bring, is priceless! nothing is free!

[@yonglingng5640]

Pretty sure the sponsors can come up with custom units just for them. And yes, any lack of adjustability is never a positive.

[@abstractgroove160]

Such a shame to see that lovely Colnago without Super Record on it. The paintwork on that Cannondale is absolutely beautiful.

[@thesoultwins72]

@Simon Webbon.....yes I always think it's an absolute tragedy that a classic Italian bike isn't equipped with Campag🙁

[@madrx2]

The other group sets are better 😂

[@miniac60]

Lifetime headset lube? Went to service my 1982 Fuji's headset, took it apart, hey look at that! Put it back together, no changes lol

[@savagepro9060]

That Cannondale is . . . SICK!

[@robertnobles8189]

Colnago without Campagnolo just seems wrong.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

FSA stopped making stems longer than 120mm several years ago. That is why all the riders you see with 130mm plus long stems are all using NOS Gossamer or Energy stems with the adapted carbon front plate. There are no more old K Force, Team Carbon, SLK or others in long sizes. On a very rare occasion you will see a new style carbon long stem on a fully FSA kited bike. That would be a one off for that rider. Oh....the Carbon FSA cranks are not the same bolt pattern as Shimano. They also require special chainring bolts to keep from breaking the mounting tabs off the crank.

[@BrianMcDonald]

There are currently multiple stems from FSA that are 130/140mm, most notably in the ACR series which is what most pros will and have been using.

[@pennyblue6372]

alot of ugly frames alot of nice bikes but everybody is starstruck when someone turns around the corner with that wilier paint job and stops the show….

[@savagepro9060]

Only a Pinarello can do that. Keep dreaming though. You're getting good at it!

[@pennyblue6372]

@@savagepro9060lol the pinarello is also a mess of a frame. looks like it crashed into a wall and got folded together. seatpost looks out of place aswell. the best thing about that bike is the name.

[@matthewlewis2072]

That Bianchi is beyond hideous. Getting strong Triathlete vibes 🤢

[@gcntech]

Its certainly not to everyone's taste...

[@savagepro9060]

Wow! I'm getting some strong vibes a triathlete stole your wife.

[@bigbikerjohn64]

Really nice to see LOOK back into the pro stable!

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

glad to see this kind of feature back, Alex attention to detail is awesome

[@libra9381]

The more I see those new roadbikes the more I know I couldn't afford them 🤣🤣

[@atgnicyclist]

Would’ve loved to see the new SuperSix up close. If they’ve moved away from pressfit BB and changed the cable routing at the front end then that could be the next bike for me. The Look was interesting. Look always seem to do things different and better than most. My favourite is the Wilier. Oh my that’s a purdy bike. From the paint to the angles, it’s just perfect. Close second is the Scott.

[@alexanderg2313]

The new supersix is actually seen on many EF rider's instagram, including Richard Carapaz's. The head tube and cable routing (the old version of cable routing is quite a bad design) are redesigned so the front looks thinner and more aero. The rear seat stay is lowered and both down tube and stays appear to look more aero. Not sure if they will change PF30A BB, which Cannondale uses on almost all of their bikes, I think it's okay, I had 3 Cannondale bikes with BB30a and PF30a, and none of them has ever creaked. It could potentially be the next bike for me, lets see if the tarmac sl8 surprises me or not.

[@atgnicyclist]

@@alexanderg2313 it’s certainly looking like Cannondale have fixed the issues with the SuperSix. If it carries over the real-world-useable geometry of the older version then this could be a winner. Be good if they sell it in these team colours too.

[@johnclement4781]

That bianchi ❤

[@EserSevinc]

The new Scott looks great, but HMX SL frames are so expensive! Since 2013, I am very happy with my Scott CR1 HMX SL bike, very happy 🥺

[@thomaschevroulet4313]

The new Look is Top , very beautiful

[@EJGilb]

Jumbo running SRAM? I wonder how much they paid for that! it's a less efficient groupset, but a suppose those few watts won't matter to the likes of WvA and vingegaard.

[@mikegarrigan9113]

Perhaps they can find a few watts here and there with the cash.

[@afomin03]

Merida did it FIRST! :) What a funny look Bianchi has. :D And Cervelo become more modern looking thanks to their changes.

[@scottster8858]

I'm so envious of that weather down under. I need to get rich enough to own a home in both hemispheres. Never have winter again.

[@richardggeorge]

Our winter in Australia is better than your summer

[@derekhobbs1102]

I rode to the tour village yesterday, the coldest day this week, and came home nice and burnt.

[@bengt_axle]

Loved to see that cross section of inner tube being used to retain the wire to the rear derailleur. Lightweight, flexible, noiseless. Brilliant.

[@EricWohnig]

Curious question about the Jumbo-Visma team using a "Pro only" cassette. Isn't there some UCI rule that they have to use products that are available to the public?

[@derekhobbs1102]

I thought the same.

[@emmabird9745]

Hi Alex. One thing I notice which perhaps connects with one of the vids on aero stuff is the step between tyre and rim. I know a 'O ring' glued in has been banned but on my car the tyres have what they call a rim protector (against kerbing) part of the side wall. Surely if a tyre manufacturer could make a tyre with a bit of extra side wall to fill in or slightly overhang the gap. As it would be part of the tyre it should be legal, and slightly quicker. Why doesn't someone try it? On the same theme, the aero benefit of the front wheel depends critically on rim depth. The narrower front tyre might not be to reduce cross sectional area so much as to maintain aspect ratio with less rim depth. Yeah great paint job on the Astana, and I like the Ineos bodge with the bit of inner tube.

[@gcntech]

#askgcntech

[@emmabird9745]

@@gcntech #askgcntech I know a 'O ring' glued in has been banned but on my car the tyres have what they call a rim protector (against kerbing) part of the side wall. Surely if a tyre manufacturer could make a tyre with a bit of extra side wall to fill in or slightly overhang the gap. As it would be part of the tyre it should be legal, and slightly quicker. Why doesn't someone try it?

[@justinchong1136]

Bikes are so pretty. Works of art really.

[@gcntech]

We couldn't agree more!

[@lukebullo]

La Bianchi? Beautiful?

[@jamesmalarkey9752]

Love that paint job on the Wilier.

[@SuperAries1967]

Once again Wilier (and Astana) knock it out of the park! I was fortunate enough to snatch a 2021 Wilier Astana Team bike and I grin ear to ear every time I ride it!

[@CartarioTheFarmer]

When i first saw the new Ineos kit, I thought - they look like Bahrain now. BV definitely had those colors first.

[@czeckson74]

ARKEA should get a seperate paintjob - black/turquese doesn´t line up with red :-(

[@pennyblue6372]

wiliers paintjob is the most beautiful ever existed in the peleton!

[@gcntech]

We love it. Did you see Ollie ride it out in Spain with Joe Dombrowski? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoeqqWCCf8qigs0

[@pennyblue6372]

@@gcntech saw it like 5 times

[@SBoots29]

Beautiful bikes. Thanks for adding to my dreams. Maybe one day........

[@Montrealcycling]

My favorite bike is the wilier! Love the paint but I very like the kind of classic design!

[@gcntech]

Did you see Ollie ride it in a race vs Joe Dombrowski? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoeqqWCCf8qigs0

[@patrickw5396]

Surprised to see 240s in Jumbo's wheelset. I would have figured 180s.

[@mikegarrigan9113]

240's are nicer to fit with upgraded bearings.

[@10ktube]

I had a 2016 SLR01 and I swear it was one of the best frames I owned. It looks like they really haven't changed a ton about it (brakes, but overall design no). Miss that one.

[@ArnageLM]

Got myself a 2016 TM SLR01 frameset. I have read quite of lot of comments like yours, very postive. Will be build up with Ultegra 6800 and DA wheels.

[@krtong]

I've been watching hambini's channel and now have started to question if the bikes the teams use are even from the same factories, or if they take the molds and then do a more bespoke and elaborate carbon layup. If the 3dprinted ti bracket's a one-off or a prototype, how much are the frames and every other component prototypes too? Same with shimano, probably, since when was the las ttime you ever saw a shimano crank break in half during a prro race?

[@larryt.atcycleitalia5786]

Obviously not the C-dales or they wouldn't have those insanely long stems on 'em! A few years ago I had it on pretty good authority that a certain Astana star (won all three GT's in his career) was "having bikes made" as they put it in Italy. At that time Kim Il Sinyard's company was suppling the Astana team bikes and I assume a pile o'sponsorhip loot, but this guy wanted something besides off-the-rack...and was getting it, as big stars like Boonen and Cavendish used-to back in the day. These daze, who knows?

[@Stirling1989]

If you could pick which pro team bike to ride this year, which one would it be?

[@chevyyyyyyy]

Typical, boring top manufacturers.

[@rileypennl.colibao]

I'm in love with that cervélo 😍

[@andrewmcalister3462]

It’s the paint job on the Wilier that does it for me. 😍

[@CG-99]

Why??? It’s really too damned heavy and those reserve wheels don’t help.

[@rileypennl.colibao]

@@CG-99 I'm the kind of person that doesn't really pay attention to weight savings. As long as the overall performance of the bike is excellent, all is good.

[@MarkLRandall]

@@CG-99 Good enough for pros, but not for you?

[@MarkLRandall]

@@CG-99 Seemed to work out for the team pretty well last year in France.

[@Diki1987]

Where os the News Propel? It’s one of the best bibe in the peloton!

[@weeki_wachee]

Oustanding commentating. True perfection. 👌

[@roearle]

Unreal video! Enjoy Australia and stay coooooool baby!

[@timb00]

why the brand cube is getting denied in all gcn content so hard?

[@cjohnson3836]

Wilier has consistently had the snazziest paint jobs in the last couple years. And Scott continues to have the sexiest lines. Luckily that marbled paint job is not terribly hard to pull off with stuff you can buy at the store. Just very time consuming.

[@michaelhenderson554]

The magnet for the power meter, how did they stick it on? Super glue, expoxy? Need to do it for my P/M. Cheers

[@timlangridge7862]

All this bespoke equipment. What happened to the available to the public for sale rule. Tim

[@crack0n]

ceramicspeed says the super high performance alien headset bearing will last a life time.... never had a headset bearing worn out....not even the cheapest

[@MrChippinator]

I find it amazing that one of the best cyclists and teams in the world is using a more traditionally shaped Colnago. Makes me wonder how much of an advantage these “aero bikes” really are outside of a TT environment.

[@tettazwo9865]

The 'music' is both atrocious and equally so loud that the voice ends up in the background!

[@germanlondono8700]

I actualli dislike the Astana paintjob. I prefer the solid one or the faded one. This one looks like it's dirty or broken

[@81caasi]

The Cervelo is a natural beaut. And the Look looks amazing. Also, I've been ridding 28mm rear and 25mm front tires for years now, light/aero handling in the front and comfort in the back.

[@gcntech]

You are ahead of the curve. 🙌 Do you do anything else differently that you think we'll see the pros doing in a couple of year?

[@kunzworld2309]

I don't like the wilier design at all. Also the Canondale one is quite dull. I think after one season you are fed up with both designs. I love the Look. Classic is always good

[@nochancecw]

Setup tubeless gp 5000 last summer. They are really fast and quiet. Also love how good they are with flat protection. Nice to see 28mm become the norm as well, can really hit those corners at higher speed and feel confident.

[@AndrewSmith-cd5zf]

Australian riders ride in the dry. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t rain just wait a few hours and off you go. Ok it’s not always that perfect sometimes you have to settle for red wine and pizza and ride the next day.

[@MattRose30000]

I wonder if the 25/28 mm tire width split is something that's worthwile also for everyday rides, or if it's just for high end sport 🤔

[@chriswilson6825]

28 front and back all day

[@gregorybush1797]

Nice video. Thanks for the updates.

[@saltwatercycles4006]

The LOOK would be my choice with the CORIMA wheel set !

[@6ft8incyclist]

We can not really tell the color you are still in the 2000s and shooting in 1080. When you shoot shows like this please shoot the show in 4K. So we all can enjoy it also.

[@flyingdutch9818]

It’s a seven pointed star you Adelaide muPpet!

[@Landocalrissian99]

What space age tech is keeping these bikes from falling over!?

[@hiddenguitardog]

This just in! Ineos changed their team name to Ineos Victorious.

[@joehiatt1992]

They should fire whoever has been choosen the Canondale colors,the old colors were great,new ones are fugly

[@plastichead1002]

It's de-rail-eur, not de-rail - y eurr. This has to stop.

[@LouieUPS]

The background music isnt needed

[@rodrigotome3804]

Where are the Factor bike from Israel Premier Tech ???

[@taxi10000]

No freehub soundcheck? :(

[@klx-y]

Two bikes which ill not take home, ever for free. The new Bianchi is such a horrible-looking bike, and the Cervelo s6 lol. ill maybe take them to sell it straight after

[@DaveCM]

Everyone has been talking about how hot the new Bianchi is and I've always thought it is just hideous. At least I know I'm not alone in my opinion.

[@klx-y]

@@DaveCM Bianchi team got it wrong unfortunately this time around I’ve got the old Binachi oltre xr4 it’s a much better looking bike

[@pennyblue6372]

the scott foil aswell

[@klx-y]

@@pennyblue6372 yes! That one too.

[@eddjcaine]

Phwoar bikes, phwoar look at that one… ooh bikes sexy bikes! GCN *whispers*

[@jimy-kopalencialazo7355]

Excelente vídeo desde Caracas, Venezuela.

[@JonCannings]

First

[@cookiecrumbler79]

Is there a technical reason why the Reserve wheels have 240 hubs?

[@chrisridesbicycles]

I assume they don‘t make their own wheels and they are just good, reliable hubs. A lot of inhouse brand wheelsets come with DT hubs.

[@Private1252]

guess pogacar hating last years tires leads to uae riding conti this year :D

[@devineffendi]

how do u make the bike stand itself😂

[@MW-df2fm]

Pls take a look at the intermarche wanty Paint jobs those are stunning aswell 😳

[@gcntech]

We wanted to but they didn't have the new paint job ready in time yet!!

[@kellyrichards2657]

Wow no Trek or Specialized

[@jaejaejaejaejaejae]

something I never thought about.......a non-metallic, non-shiny silver......is just grey...

[@whothefoxcares]

we never tire of 🔧gorgeous tech.

[@T59-j7k]

I’m a diehard Cannondale rider and I have a 2020 SystemSix. Cannondale has the worst paint jobs of any bike makers. Just dull looking

[@asra6166]

i hope that isn't the 2023 Look 795. other than the "integrated" handlebar combo... it's honestly quite disappointing. Feels like the 2021 795 went on a diet.

[@Xhadp]

I really hope Cannondale releases their bike to the public and that it is worth the wait. That Willier bike looks so out of place among the other aero bikes there are, hopefully it works out for them. One thing I am surprised about is nobody else is doing wacky water bottle cage designs yet other than BMC.

[@pennyblue6372]

that is the climbing bike, they have also am aero bike that performs very good.

[@Xhadp]

@@pennyblue6372 A climbing bike must still descend at fast speeds after a climb where air resistance plays a major role so it is strange that is has almost zero aero tech on it.

[@BigBeezyBtown]

That long stem has my nuts screaming. I use a AEROELASTIC AE Saddle, which is basically crotchless, and I don't know how on Earth these guys get into an aero position for long periods of time without a crotchless seat. They aren't allowed to tilt them either i think with UCI reg.

[@nicolasremillard3491]

@AskGCNTech Hi folks! I'm riding a 2021 carbon frame 105 Giant Defy. I've purchased a set of new tires in 2022. I love my bike, but I'm not into racing yet. What would you suggest : 1 - Getting new wheels and train on heart rate during the spring to fall period? 2 - Getting a power meter and train on power with entry level wheels? Thanks for the feedback!