Vibrating Chains, Aero Vs Drafting & Entry Level Upgrades | GCN Tech Clinic

Published on March 22nd 2023

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This week Alex and Manon have gathered all your burning tech questions and are on hand to answer all! Have you been wondering why your bike chain is vibrating in certain gears? How to clean a waxed chain? Maybe you've been lusting after an aero bike but can drafting be just as effective? All this and more, are answered in this week's Tech Clinic. 

00:00 Intro
00:23 Why is my chain vibrating? 
01:40 Should I upgrade parts or fit first? 
03:35 What’s faster, aero bike or drafting? 
05:12 What should I do to upgrade my entry level bike? 
06:42 How do I clean a waxed chain?  
07:50 Can I add more bar tape to my aero bars?  

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