Want vs Need - Are Cyclists Out Of Touch? | GCN Show Ep. 570

[@gcn]

Let us know what your cycling wants and needs 🚲

[@phillippitts6294]

I need to figure out how to see cycling in the US .

[@oplkfdhgk]

well one big need for me is studded tires. i wish i knew it earlier. they are just so good in winter. like even fairly decent mtb tires are crap compared to studded tires in winter. well atleast where i live.

[@TiberiusMoon]

Make you wonder how much GCN content is a need for most viewers rather than a want. Canyon grail *cough* Orbea *cough*

[@petet8594]

I want to be 25 again I need more time 😊

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

My needs: Definitely more proper cycling infrastructure (minus everything motorist), for better inter-province travel, and better fitness for myself. My wants: A better bike, and more affordable navigation tools. And yeah, more affordable light-colored cycling clothing, as well as accessories (particularly for cargo/bikepacking, lights), and more affordable anything "contact points" on a bike.

[@SamTheEagle1]

As a cyclist what I need is drivers who are vigilant for other road users as they share the infrastructure with me.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Vigilant? Share? What the hell is Infrastructure. Steve Jobes computer Infrastructure? Hilarious!

[@SIvers-or2ke]

The equipment we “need” is whatever puts a smile on our faces and gets us out riding. Anywhere from new bar tape to a new bike. If it makes you want to ride more, you need it.

[@gcn]

THIS! ☝ Ride the bike that makes you most happy! You'll find you ride much more after that 🙌

[@mountainmusic77]

On safety tech: I have a device that constantly broadcasts a high resolution image of what is happening behind me to my left eye, is super light, and never needs to be charged. It's called a mirror, and it costs less than $20. Garmin varia is good, but the take-a-look mirror is way more informative.

[@alainbellemare2168]

Had one but couldn t find wher to put. The batteries , switch it on and download it s app

[@MrCyclist]

When I got into cycling 40 years ago I thought I needed Campy Super Record and then Ultegra . Now I ride Shimano 105 and do 12,000 km per year at age 79 and not getting tired. But I do need and love my De Rosa Nick. BTW, I rode today in Vaughan, Ontario 7C mostly sunny and totally dry roads and zero snow anywhere and sunny forecasted for the the next 10 days.

[@gcn]

105 is amazing! It gets the job done and doesn't cost loads to fix - What more could you want? Nothing wrong with having a bling bike too 😉

[@embraceuncertainty7127]

I'm impressed. I live in big hill country (40C temp today) and 12,000 km of climbing and descending is beyond me. 12,000 km a year in a place that sees very cold and snowy winters is quite and accomplishment, even if it is pancake flat.

[@hammer2708]

My cycling need is GCN+ documentaries to get me through the wet-cold season. #whatwillhappentotheGCN+documentaries?

[@petermyers4409]

I really want to know the answer to this question.

[@gcn]

We feel you! We're currently looking at our options, the GCN community will be the first to know 🙌 Watch this space!

[@markbooth6745]

Don't buy no more gcn products now, that how much WB have pissed me off.🤔

[@davidkendall4588]

The "need for enjoyment" point is a good one. I've ridden Claris and I've ridden 105 and Ultegra. 105 and Ultegra make me want to ride. Riding Claris wants me want to rip the front derailleur off and turn the bike into a 1x (I actually did this).

[@_Tp__]

as someone who uses claris, this hit too close to home

[@cherriagana]

Swapping from claris to 105 was amazing for me. I turned my 105 in a 1X tho since I have never used a front deraileur in my life xD (absolutely no elevation here).

[@Dominika-ry5re]

Ohhh finally found my people in this thread 😂 no issue with rear derailleur, shifters are great but the front derailleur needs to go

[@hotsky83]

I went from Sora to 105 and do not miss the Sora. I feel sorry for the poor souls riding clarus😢

[@appa609]

it's not that bad... claris is just usually badly maintained and tuned

[@m.neilsmith6317]

As for the udder cream, here in the US at the farm supply stores there is a product called Bag Balm that is for the same purpose. Farm folks regularly use it on chapped hands and faces as well. Bag Balm (and I am guessing udder cream as well) is just petroleum jelly and lanolin. When I looked at the ingredients for my chamois cream, two of the main ingredients are petroleum jelly and lanolin.

[@jonathankatz10]

I learned about this in Vermont on a long ride. Works perfectly. People also use it as a hand cream.

[@MikeMassey-fi5of]

I’ve been using BB for years

[@bleckb]

I've used bag balm. I remember it in a green tin.

[@creekhanauer3234]

Grand Canyon boatmen and women use Bag Balm regularly…

[@lin_osborne]

Bag Balm is very popular in the US Randonnuering/Ultra community due to its persistence. It's also antibacterial. The only downside, if you consider it a downside, is that it is practically impossible to wash out. Once you've used BB, it will become a permanent addition to your chamois.

[@spinnerg]

I have a top-of-the-line SRAM Red-AXS road bike, a TT bike, a gravel bike, a Fatbike, a MTB, even a tandem bike, a smartbike, powermeters and the whole shebang ... but the only thing I really want and need is a good cycling partner, one I always want to ride with and share my joy of cycling ! ... The only thing better is when she is also a life partner ! xo

[@mlee6050]

I can relate, my trek Emonda ALR will have sram red axs, sadly look like might be 7.3kg with computer, bell, lights on it, went aluminium as feel safer to lock up than my 6.7kg planet x RTD90 Also building a 12.5kg trek slash soon

[@chrisbanting5636]

Understanding the actual difference between "want" and "need" is what many of us need.

[@super8hell]

I particularly want to understand that difference.

[@vesalehtinen4534]

On the contrary, I would just forget about this want and need dichotomy, and rather approach it like this: decide how much money your comfortable spending on the hobby, work out what are all the pieces of equipment that can make the hobby more enjoyable, and then prioritise them. I at least have a very finite amount of leisure time, so I'd rather invest some money on the things I like doing, even it results in buying stuff that is not absolutely needed.

[@DetroitJohnny]

On the Ford media website it explains that the warning system uses the existing parking assist radar to warn the driver not to open the door. It doesn't seem to require anything of the cyclist. I would assume it also helps to keep the car doors from being torn off by a passing truck

[@markcowell8096]

I can't do without my GCN elite water bottle (which currently, I don't actually own), but anticipate I will shortly, simply by saying it is THE most essential accessory on any bike ride, from a dart down the shops through to a 1,000 km endurance!

[@gcn]

You know where to get one 👉 gcn.eu/a8D 😉

[@lilbruin]

The thing I thought I needed was little bike computer. I ended up w just a cateye odometer - distance, time, av speed, etc; not even cadence - and it is the one thing that made me a better rider (fully acknowledging that I am not a good rider; I'm slow, not skillful, fall off too often). Seems I am just ocd enough that I can't stop at, say, 26km; it has to be 30. Adds up to more time in the saddle and more fun, even if it is nerd fun.

[@pointbreak2811]

24:48 this looks like a Lezyne Drive pump which I have. The key part of taking it off the valve stem is to make sure NOT to pull out while unscrewing it. You gotta just gently unscrew it and it will naturally pull out itself. They're really good pumps.

[@g.chrisboynton5105]

When I lived in the Netherlands (mid 90s), I commuted to work on a bike. I "needed" two bikes. A winter weather "beater" and a summer weather road bike for a fun blast on my commute. I loved all my commutes, best fun ever, even on the beater in the hail. Coming from Miami crazy car culture I couldn't get enough commute cycling. Instead of arriving all stressed out from the commute, I was arriving totally pumped.

[@karlnorgaard9447]

This last summer, I was invited to join some guys for a group ride. Most of them had very current bikes, eqipped with electric shifting, disc brakes, oversized pulley wheels, aero bottles, ceramic bearings, etc. I showed up with my best bike, a 12yr old Pinarello FP3, which I bought cheap in a thrashed, abused condition. I spent a year collecting all the needed bits, rear derailleur and derailleur hanger, handlebars, chain, saddle, tires, cable. My bike has 10spds, rim brakes, alloy wheels, external cabling, old fashioned skewers. Ive no head unit, power meter, clutch, or buzzing freewheel. I love my bike, its more bike than a rider of my caliber deserves, but I got a good deal on it. My Giro shoes are probably older than the bike. Considering all this, at our first stop, my old girl was the belle of the ball. Everyone was gushing over my old Pinarello, wanting to lift it, give it a good inspection. I felt like the guy with a mint Datsun 240Z at a car show. Im known as a bike guy locally and many people ask me what they should buy. I tell em to start at pawn shops, private online second hand sellers. I figger if you buy an older bike, you can buy the state of the art from a few years ago. For us mere mortals, the difference in performance between this years best and brightest model and a quality steed from several years ago is immeasureable. We need to focus more on the act of cycling, the reason we all started. The only data I collect on my rides is total elapsed time, from my wristwatch. The phenomenon of newer=better is found everywhere. Try taking your car back to the dealership for a trade in towards its current counterpart. You want the same car, just newer, fewer kms, reliable. If the manufacturer and dealer have their way, you'll drive away with something that scarcely resembles your old car, loaded with pointless, sexy features you could easily live without. More than likely, the extra complications will actually make the vehicle less reliable, more prone to failure. I ask people, "how many TVs have you bought in your life"? Then, "how many TVs did your parents buy"? I have vintage steel frames Ive set up many times, put hundreds or thousands of kms on em, only to strip em down again, repaint, rebuild and sell. Some have even come back to me to be refurbished again. This unheard of today.

[@wyatberp3611]

Wow, have you ever thought about writing a novel?

[@mikesmith2864]

Udder cream or "Bag Balm" was the go-to for the leather chamois in the wool shorts I used in the '70s. Pre-ride prep included several minutes rubbing the chamois to soften it up. Your comment brought up memories of the smell (pre-ride - the post ride smell was very different.)

[@___Bebo___]

How did your steel pre ride grundle smell back in the day?

[@gcn]

🤢 - Some modern tech is pretty cool right!

[@mikesmith2864]

I still remember that smell, as well.

[@cup_and_cone]

It is the accessories and kit where our pockets really get emptied...because it's a continuous expenditure. Most new cyclists understand a bicycle purchase is an investment. Cycling has a massive accessory problem with the market being completely oversaturated of expensive and overpriced stuff that we probably don't need over cheaper options. Boutique tools, unnecessarily bright lights, luxury clothing ($300 bibs), battery operated minipumps, rocker plates and risers to add motion to turbo trainers, overpriced nutrition products, flagship level GPS computers, etc. Most of us would be totally fine with mid-tier options in these categories, but we always try and find a way to splurge for the best we can afford to psychologically 'keep up' with our peers.

[@helmutjarn395]

Not to forget all the outsourced marketing disguised as information.

[@GregMethven]

Good to see Dan and SI on again 😊 together with Manon they keep this channel worth watching ❤❤❤

[@MrRotten99]

In Canada, "slushy roads" are roads that were covered in snow, but it warms up and the snow begins to melt, but not fully. Kind of like riding on bumpy soft ice. Not just "wet".

[@philpaterson5936]

Hack/Bodge: when the valve core comes out after pumping a tyre... roadside, in the wet at 6am on the way to work. Been there. In my case i didn't have any tape, so my only solution was to just ride with the pump hose hanging free. It was ok, as long as i kept my speed below 24 kph... otherwise the centrifugal force would make the hose fling about and hit the spokes. Wasn't pretty, but got me to work.

[@Stephen-nq5kd]

Captioncompetition: Quick let’s get one more selfie for the GCN app before it’s too late. Dan is one of my top 5 favorite GCN presenters.

[@alaire1]

Thanks Si for helping me justify the 5 bikes I currently own, and the 6th I'd like to get.

[@gcn]

Nothing wrong with having a fleet of bikes 🙌 What bike to you like the best? If we had to make you choose 👀

[@gerrymcbride6429]

I'm sure you need the 6th bike.

[@alaire1]

@@gcn My Salsa Cutthroat. I can go anywhere on it.

[@miket2646]

Definitely get that 6th one. Otherwise you cant even consider a 7th

[@kokonanana1]

N+1

[@nateisright]

My first road bike was $300USD. I put 5k miles on it the first year and it was the first bike I completed a 100 miles ride on. Nice stuff is nice though. I’ve upgraded since then but don’t think you must have big bucks equipment to have fun cycling adventures!

[@oplkfdhgk]

11:43 riding without hands is kinda ez if you have bike that is made for that. i could be wrong but i think headtube angle determines bike that is good for this.

[@pheonixdragon2261]

The Rails to Trails Organization is working on improving the cycling infrastructure here in the U.S. and they are trying to create a cross-country trail going from Washington D.C. to La Push in Washington State. The goal is to have this set up so that one can ride from one coast to the other and not have to share roads with motor vehicle traffic. According to some data, there are now some 40,000 miles of multi-use trails in the U.S. and a lot of that is interconnected. Caption of the week: Niels VANDEPUTTE "Wait a minute. Who are all those people in the photo? I thought you were photographing the sky."

[@Toastybear1]

This was a top tier gcn show. Dan and si, chain keepers, and the uploader is back. Watching this made me feel 10 years younger 😅

[@gcn]

That's the joys of bikes! They always make you feel like a kid 🙌

[@agiebisch]

1 thing I need ist that every helmet manufacturer should use MIPS System in their helmet making. There are a few helmets on the market that look way better than the one I currently have, but If I bought one I wouldn't feel AS Safe as with a helmet with the system

[@recstoppauseplay]

In the want or need department; When I bought my 8 speed hybrid road bike many years ago, and rode with friends and groups, I soon discovered that I needed, really needed a good pair of padded shorts. Turns out the factory installed saddle wasn't all that great and on a 75 km ride, the last 20 kms were some of the most painful experiences I'll ever have on a bike. The other thing I really needed was a tire repair kit. That was also added after an embarrassing experience. I really wanted an odometer / speedometer. That was the item not sorely needed but it added much to every ride. (Saddles have now been upgraded, lights and GPS units added, wheels and tires traded for terrain and time of year plus of course, the the wants and needs for the tools shed).

[@localride51rivertrail37]

Nailed it. I watched an interview with a first responder at a crash scene who was berating the cyclist who got hit for riding with out lights, meanwhile in the background, a smashed up bike, lit up like a Christmas tree!

[@MM-xr6tz]

Two types of cyclists in my mind, poets and scientists. Cycling for me has always been about escapism and adventure. Last thing I want is a data overload, nor do I need a £4k set of wheels to get me round. Give me a map, some butties, leave the phone at home, have an adventure and I'm the happiest man alive.

[@imilic8]

#captioncompetition "From Val Di Sole elite cyclocross world cup...welcome to the GCN show!"

[@billkallas1762]

I'll never need or want a new bike again. I've got three old race bikes ready to ride. One with 7800, and two with 7700. I have no need or use for anything bigger than a 25 cog. The newest one is from 2002.

[@cardiaccyclist7477]

#CaptionCompetition: Joran Wyseure: "You know, I still think Dan Lloyd is the best GCN presenter, even if he can't remember my name".

[@geoffreyfaltot1006]

Power meters are a must though. They really are a game changer. They are a tool you NEED to train more effectively. When i got my stages dual sided crank for power, it revolutionized how i ride. Now I don't go willy nilly out there on "feel". The power tells the story. It is the truth. Headwind, tailwind, uphill, downhill, town, city, countryside, hot, or cold - power does not discriminate. You can trust it and follow it to the T to ensure you stay on track and don't go too hard or too light on a given ride. Wonderful upgrade / purchase.

[@russstarke6004]

Here in the US we have Bag Balm. Its mostly lanolin and does a great job. Of course Si would be anti-cow product.

[@michealwhite1091]

I don't understand why tubes have removeable valve cores either. In fact, it was part of the many reasons my 4 day bikepacking trip failed. I had a puncture on the second day, and I happened to be in a Panther crossing area. Also the only section in the 5 mile zone where there was no 18ft protective fencing. So, I decided to just remove and replace the tube to fix it later. However, I had just recently purchased new wheels, so the valve stem on my spare tubes was not long enough to come out of the rim to attach the pump. My fault, and something to think about after buying new wheels (which I needed, not wanted). Now I had to fix the puncture on the side of the fast moving highway. Hwy 29 heading North in Southern Fl for those that want to know. Managed to fix that, and carried on. I stopped about 20 miles further up the road in Immokalee for lunch, and when I came out my tyre was flat again. I thought that my patch hadn't held, so I pulled it all off to have a look. When I pumped up the tube to check, the valve core came right out, and would not stay back in, no matter what I tried. So that meant I had no working tubes. I also happened to be in the only town with no bike shop whatsoever, which I thought odd due to all the bikes I saw. Turns out they shop in the city about 20 miles away. Or at least according to the two cyclists I asked for info. I had to call the wife for a pick up, as the bike was un-rideable without a tube. I only had the 1 spare as I had changed a tube on my bike with mine a few days earlier, same valve core issue, and didn't have time to get a replacement. I guess I was carrying two different tube types for some reason. Of course, The other main reason my trip ended was that I fell over getting out of my tent and snapped 2 different tent poles, so I wouldn't have a tent for that night anyway. Although up to this point, I was planning on getting a motel room for the night. To make matters even worse, the car died as we tried to start it up again after loading the bike. 5 hours for a tow truck. All in all a bad trip. Loved every minute of it. I am attempting this same ride Jan 2nd. Everything is fixed/replaced. I Have 2 spare tubes, with the correct valve length. For some reason the tube I had that day was a 32mm stem. No idea where I got that from, or why. That wouldn't have even worked on my original wheels!

[@SD-ko4tz]

I work in IT. Men start cycling and buy expensive gear. After a year they kinda stop. Or cycle once a month. My wife is a triathlete has a second hand bike for less tha €1000 and is sporting 15 hours each week for the last ten years

[@gerrymcbride6429]

Bit of a generalisation I think. I know plenty of men with expensive bikes who ride 4 or 5 or more times a week.

[@Owwee_immaB]

What point are you making?

[@Ton7o]

Cool story Bro 👍

[@AlastairHeath]

People who work in IT aren’t generous gift givers to their partners?

[@samh2023]

Not like the other girls hé? Enjoy that feeling of superiority

[@seattlegrrlie]

I didn't "need" a Cervelo R5. I argued with myself for years that I didn't "need" it. Should've done it years ago, it fits me so well, feels so great to ride, and will have me riding more. Isn't that the whole point?

[@mattwake7230]

Most people who can afford an expensive bike have made sensible decisions with their career or finances for years. Owning an expensive bike is a joy mainly because it's so ridiculous and childish and just glorious.

[@gcn]

Yes! Get the bike that fits you best 🙌 The bike you want to ride is the one you'll ride the most!

[@whatwelearned]

Maybe you're convinced that because it cost so much, and maybe a cheaper bike would also have done those things...

[@gerrymcbride6429]

@@whatwelearned why buy the best of anything when the base model will do the job. Personal choice and preference is a fact of life.

[@whatwelearned]

@@gerrymcbride6429 that's a strawman so I won't answer. What I will answer is that if you've convinced yourself that only a Pinarello can do a given thing you desire then you are a victim of marketing. That's fine but don't claim otherwise.

[@dperreno]

Here in the states, Bag Balm has been used for decades as an inexpensive Chamois cream substitute. It was originally created to treat and moisturize cows' udders.

[@hackfabrication139]

'Wasn't wearing a helmet...' As a motocyclist, I see/hear this constantly in every news article/broadcast. Usually at the end, for dramatic (?) effect. Somewhere in the mix is often the true cause of the accident. But there still seems to be the 'need' to include whether or not the rider was wearing a helmet. Little does it (often) matter in the survivablity of being hit broadside or headon, in a bicycle/motorcycle vs motor vehicle collision. And yes, I do wear a helmet on either my bicycle or motorcycle. And protective clothing (leathers/gloves/boots) while on my motorcycle. No bicycle collisions, but I have walked away from two motorcycle/automobile collisions. Both times, the driver of the motor vehicle, decided they want to occupy the same lane I was in.

[@kylehagertybanana]

There's something to be said for cheaper lower end products being more fun because you can absolutely thrash them, plus dont have to worry about as much maintenance, or stealing etc

[@rbonn3880]

I thought I needed electronic shifting, but not disc brakes. It was one or the other at the time. Looking back, the disc brakes would have allowed me to run much wider tires for riding on diverse surfaces. Manual shifting really isn't that difficult.

[@stevedouglas3975]

What cyclists want is rather like rest of society, choice. The reality though is manufacturers are driving trends and pretty much forcing consumers(in this case cyclists) to buy the next "big" thing. So, trend is towards disc brakes and so less choice of rim braked bikes. Likewise carbon wheels and so less and less alloy wheels available. Next it'll be 1x groupsets. And so it will go on.

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

dan i love ya , the power meeter is a true example of a need , and u did u went PRO and it wasn't 5k for a bike man , Bless your Honesty , You both told the truth , I NEED TO CYCLE Everywhere within 100miles on a bike I can fix everything on

[@GeekonaBike]

Back in the day Udder Balm was what we used, The small green square cans were all over ever race parking lot.

[@stuartcook2464]

Name one thing that cyclists need: GCN to continue

[@Mas421]

Want vs Need . Consumption-terror and marketing-bubbles presented by KZbin. Always showing you things you NEED so that you can be part of the bubble.

[@mikemudbay]

In Finland if you get run over by a car the headline is usually (free translation): "cyclist was left under a car" not "A cyclist was runover by a car" or "Car driver drove over a cyclist". And person with a bike is always a person whereas driver is the device. 😢

[@flflam]

Fairly challenging to ride no-handed without having to brake at all ! Traffic, traffic lights, etc...

[@gcn]

That's very true 👀

[@obriaind]

That “chain keeper” also works as a rear spacer for shipping your bike.

[@kivriel2660]

A must: Bib shorts and cycling shoes & clip pedals.

[@alfkh]

1 of the things i never needed nor want was to pick up cycling. i was happy as a marathon runner & swimmer. i still enjoy swimming & thinking of going back 2 running, but at times, i don't ride my bike(s) for months on end!

[@wspmjw]

With a properly fitted pair of shorts and a quality chammy, is any kind of butter or cream needed? I used to use chammy cream, but have ridden 100+ mile rides without it for 2 seasons and no chafing.

[@shauninthebody]

Been doored. Got out of it pretty well but it changed how I interact with traffic permanently. Always ride wide of parked cars and avoid traffic whenever possible.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I think most riders who enjoy both pavement riding and also the dirt/woods, you could do all of it with 2 bicycles. One burly trail bike with two wheel sets (one for the steep gnarly stuff and another for smooth flowy trails where you favor rolling efficiency), and another bicycle that will handle all the gravel and pavement duties, with enough kit to make either of those non-trail duties efficient enough for your enjoyment.

[@Choedron]

What I need are bib shorts, one gravel bike and two sets of wheels (700C for road tires and 650s for gravel).

[@robbchastain3036]

Caption: "A little awkward, I know, but Dan is really going to like this selfie. And he is, after all, the most popular GCN presenter. And have you heard that he used to ride on the Cervelo Test Team?"

[@stijndoppen1413]

Did anyone notice that Joris nieuwenhuis skeleten gloves has. Maybe something to use voor the caption competition.

[@ArnageLM]

full podcast or show with Dan telling stories from the old days (Cervelo Test Team) pls!

[@richm.3477]

#captioncompetition "Let's preserve this moment, so that no one will ever forget us... Except for Dan Lloyd, even though he is our favorite GCN presenter."

[@MM-44-44]

After 4 years of cycling a lot, I've still not bought overshoes or mud guards. I end every winter ride with soaking wet freezing feet. I've got 3 bikes and countless other expensive bits, yet I refuse to want overshoes... I'm not sure why.

[@dtsybulskyi]

I know mud guards usually do not look good and add extra weight, but a set of full length fenders really keep you, your bike and equipment and even cycling buddies dry and clean. There are SGS Raceblade fenders, that look sleek, fit any frame and are easily removable. Some fenders can be almost unnoticeable - like on my 25mm wheels full length fenders fit super nice - so bike's aesthetics barely suffer 😊

[@bulletprufrodo]

You could say cyclists riding without hands are out of touch! 😂

[@tomblackwell4924]

Made top 5 in amateur licensed racing on a $250 22.5 lb. steel bike. I upgraded with continental grand prix tires, and a wider range cog set, and a new wheel set with Mavic rims, still under 1,400.

[@TheCountrySteve]

It would be perfectly possible for car manufacturers to prevent doorings. Nearly all modern cars have parking sensors. Why not fit sensors to car doors that sound an alarm if there is something within a set distance from them as they open? Even better, fit something that stops the doors opening if there is anything within a dangerous range. This would work for close passing cars too, so would actually protect cars and their occupants

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

Dooring has become regular in the USA as we now have cycle lanes between sidewalks and roads. Passengers never check before they open their doors.

[@rob-c.]

With those screw on mini pump hoses, you just have to relieve any sideways friction on the valve core to stop them unscrewing. Have the valve at the top of the wheel, let the pump dangle and gently turn the end of the hose, keeping it in line with the valve. The pump will jangle around in the spoke, but it works.

[@dunkcr105]

Caption competition "cyclo-cross, what a load of arse!" Dan is just awesome!

[@draugmithrin]

Knee injury meant I needed lower gearing on commute bike, £33 42/32/22 chainset from Aliexpress, £7 NOS 28.6mm front mech from Ebay. No more knee pain on commute :)

[@Coastal_Cruzer]

After a year of cycling (~30 minute daily commutes + multi hour rides every other week) I've lost 60lbs (27 1/4kg), no change in diet at all.

[@FlamingChickenG]

On cyclist safety tech, what we need is people to pay attention which is not going to happen because it hasn't happened. I don't think adding systems like this is going to stop people who pay attention from stopping but it might reduce accidents from those who don't. Having cars with Blind Spot warnings doesn't stop me from checking my mirrors but I am sure it has prevented someone who doesn't check their mirrors from merging into me.

[@_Inferis]

I feel as long as the bikes drivetrain feels smooth and changes gear adequately well, it's good enough for me.

[@TheLuxardens]

18:48 It all comes down to a quote from LA - I could win a race on your bike, could you win one on mine ?

[@BigWojS]

#captioncompetition: Dan, Joran need of a reminder of who came third place in this race (but also still my favourite GCN presenter).

[@tooottooot2543]

Not ridden for about 12 years, I convinced myself i needed some high end mountain bike to get back into it. Other week i said F it and bought a cheap 2nd hand bmx and loving it. Of course i am still looking at all the bits i can put on it, but beyond new pedals, seat and tyres, Its time for fun, upgrades can wait.

[@philpaterson5936]

@gcn when Si asks why you need removable valve cores; the only reason i can see, is when you need to use a valve extender for running deep section wheels or disc wheels. I have a variety of rim depths over our bikes, so trying to buy multiple innertube valves with different lengths is a pain. So have a standard 42mm and just adding an extender when needed makes sense Same when it comes to carrying a spare on my race bike where i have a 404 front and 808 rear, so one tube can work with either if i just transfer the extender from the punctured tube.

[@michaelobrien4259]

I made up my own bottom cream and I've used it for years with great success. I put it in a plastic jar with "ArseWipe" written on it. An ex partner of mine still calls it ArseWipe and she still uses it.

[@fredmcgough748]

Great tires that are puncture resistant and the right gear ratios and quality handlebar wrap are a need for me , used to be want. Bottom line, yes cars should look out for walkers and bikers. But, no one cares more for your life than you do. I try to keep aware and listen for car, truck etc. behind me. And wear bright clothes and flashing lights. Sometimes self absorbed fellow riders can be as dangerous as cars to ride with.

[@Smaug1]

I have several bikes. If I would pick one that I NEED that would replace the whole fleet, it would be the Aventon Level.2. It's a 65 lb. commuter eBike. I can go miles and miles on it in the lowest torque-sensing pedal assist level. When I run it out of battery, it is still pedalable at 10-13 mph without killing myself. I've fitted a shock seatpost, so it's a smooth ride even on our horrible roads. Quality is good. I've got a Topeak trunk bag with the fold-down panniers. It's just about the perfect all-around bike. If I can spoil myself a bit more, I would like a road bike. Just a simple one would do, like my Trek Domane AL3. So, a practical bike and an exercise bike.

[@greggsenne1268]

Riding a Bianchi Oltre. Basic MAVIC wheels on Dura Ace hubs. KEO pedals. No electronic shifting, no bike computer. No problem spending a bit extra on kit. Keep the undercarriage happy. Keeping it simple.

[@sgkingly8392]

I definitely needed a new bike recently. I used to ride a beat up old (I think steel) mountain bike on paved back roads that I found in our shed. The rear axle is well past it and the rear wheel had about 2cm of play on it and the brakes somewhat worked with a bit of a rusty frame. It went and stopped and just about turned. Recently the spoke on the rear wheel went and I didn't want to spend like 10x more than the bike is worth to fix it so I decided that I did indeed need a new bike

[@kramrenrut950]

On your spare tubes always check the valve before popping into your saddle bag/pocket

[@mattmatthews5414]

3:00 that’s what it’s like when your battery taillights die and you’re wearing anything other than bright-bright clothing in places where there aren’t regularly hundreds to thousands of other cyclists: you just blend in.

[@paulmorrison30]

Inner tubes with removable valve cores are essential for those of us that still ride with tubes and use an inner tube sealant.

[@gcn]

Not making the jump over tubeless? 🛞

[@paulmorrison30]

@@gcn I’m not quite ready for that yet but may give it a try next summer as I do have tubeless ready wheels and tyres.

[@MggW]

I agree that Hank should try the "no hands" world record. He's on a par with Dan in my ranking of favourite GCN presenters.

[@vernerjuliussen2071]

FatBike with studed tires on snow/ ice, and the use of slalom helmet has been a eye opener for me. Love the vinter cycling now!🤩🤙

[@jgcoppens]

No, I don’t need it. Yes, I will buy it.

[@impaledface7694]

The only thing I can say I ever "needed" was a beefier tire on my old xc bike back in the early 2010's. Went from going in to hot +crashing to not crashing at all. Now? I need to ride more and eat less....

[@ScottyCycles]

Si the reason for removable valve cores is to add sealant to your tubes. Every roadie I know who has flatted with tubeless tires has had to call for a ride when they flatted.

[@strawhorn1]

The wearing hi Viz is kind of a valid point. It doesn't have to be hi Viz just something with a bit of colour. Cyclists like to cycle on rural roads. In a lot of cases they blend into the background, especially when the weather turns. Even the smallest car in black is easier to see due to it taking up much more of the road than a cyclist. By law we are meant to have reflectors fitted, like all other vehicles, but most road cyclists remove them. The whole reason for them is to increase visibility. The second point is unlike the dark car traveling at the same speed as the other road users. The harder to see rider isn't, meaning you end up in a situation where you might not see them until you are very close to them and travelling much faster than them. If wearing a bit of colour makes you visible a few seconds earlier in those situations then why not.

[@davidadamus177]

Love Si's description of the e-bike. It's dripping with sarcasm.

[@jamieatkinson9288]

I have put on 3 kilo since getting back into cycling over 9 months. Been very keen on eating, and tracking eating and exercise . Been off 18 years

[@better.better]

Anti-Dooring-Alerts: I would agree with the sentiment that it takes the responsibility away from the driver...IF I thought that it was something drivers actually did to begin with... obviously they don't, and I can't even say that I think about it myself unless I'm on a tight, busy street where I'm worried that a passing vehicle might take my door off of run me over as I get out, so I'm waiting for a gap in traffic to open it in. Rarely, there have been times where I even opted to climb out on the passenger side instead.

[@gcn]

Hey, thanks for sharing your opinion with us.

[@wspmjw]

Why not have the 30/30 challenge outside and ride off the turbo? Think of it like you do Dan, a throwback to a pre-indoor training era.

[@jedisdad2265]

One point is that to the top end bike and gear may well be required in order for one to demonstrate the ability to perform at TOP levels and thus be given a bike by a sponsor.

[@tommccafferty5591]

At 74, with two artificial knees, I really can't take up running. I first injured my left knee when I was 17 and was bone on bone for 34 years before I had that knee replaced. The other knee, that had been abused for those 34 years, taking up most of the work, lasted another 20 years.

[@Customisbetter2]

I need more videos with Dan!

[@hjbrockway]

change the liability laws. i work at a non-profit bike shop. a danish reporter representing Politiken was in the shop doing interviews today. he said that in Denmark it’s almost always assumed the car driver is at fault. so, he said, the drivers are more cautious. he also pointed out that the cyclists are a bit more.. confident lol. living in america, without a car, i just assume i’ll get hit eventually. i tell people that when i do get hit it won’t be my fault.

[@tristramcharnley2581]

My wife: "You don't need that expensive carbon fibre bicycle" Me: "Do you need that expensive carbon fibre tennis racket?"

[@iansingleton]

Hi guys, the GCN show and tech show are the only things I watch religiously every week. In fact I watch everything GCN & GMBN put out. Dan is obviously the best presenter by a peloton mile! 😉 Quick question! Why can't everything that's on the app just be ported over to the Website? Most of us have website accounts, I think it's the same login for the app or not🤔 Profiles, uploaders, social space most of these things are part of Professional domains anyway. Just seems a shame to just logout and delete everything! Keep up the great work. 😊

[@gerrymcbride6429]

I just wonder why they killed the app rather than just removing the GCN+ content from it.