Is It Possible To Un-Bonk On A Long Ride? | GCN Tech Clinic

Published on September 21st 2022

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In this week's clinic we are answering whether you can, having bonked on a ride, come back stronger than ever? Also answered, what is the difference between tyre casings? Can I swap wheels if each one has a different sized cassette on it? These questions and more!

Chapters: 
0:00 - Intro 
0:19 - What does "keeping the chain tight" mean? 
1:31 - Can I swap wheels if each one has a different sized cassette on it?
2:37 - Is it normal for 28mm tyres to grow to 30mm when pumped up? 
3:48 - Why don't helmets look like golf balls? 
5:49 - Can you un-bonk on a ride? 
6:32 - What's better, a higher or lower headtube when out of the saddle? 
8:33 - What are the differences between tyre casings? 

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