Olive Oil Chains, Race Radios & Square Wheels | GCN Tech Clinic

Published on May 31st 2023

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How do I wash my bike when it's got a waxed chain? Why are race radios so big? Why don't the pros use bigger water bottles? Join Ollie and Manon as they answer your pressing tech questions in this week's GCN Tech Clinic! 

00:00 intro
00:26 Why are race radios so big? 
02:07 What's the most eco way to oil a chain? 
03:55 Entry level rim vs disc brakes? 
05:11 Square wheels? 
05:35 Why don't pros use bigger bottles? 
07:48 How do I wash my bike with a waxed chain? 

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