What do you think is more important: having a nice bike or a being strong rider? 🤔
@rourkeyliiid4769
Жыл бұрын
Being a strong rider 100% for me. Though if you want to own a nice bike also, there’s nothing wrong with that either!
@twatts4436
Жыл бұрын
If you're racing: both (unfortunately). We know that World Tour riders are faster than ever, expected due to the bike. For average riders? Being stronger is more important.
@peterfranzjr.1190
Жыл бұрын
I'm just excited to see Darren's newest (and cheapest!) bike build yet!!
@johnnyboy3357
Жыл бұрын
Take an amateur on a superbike, say, a carbon dura ace, then pit him against Peter Sagan on an aluminium Claris, that should be a decent experiment whether its really the bike, or the rider that counts lol
@yogatriathlete
Жыл бұрын
Is this really a serious question?
@MrAsthenia
Жыл бұрын
Poor Alfred just can't catch a break. Looking forward to his upcoming series on building a world beating bike on a budget.
@OfficinaBattaglin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex and Ollie for featuring the new Portofino G!
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
It's a great looking bike! 🙌
@JayLato
Жыл бұрын
Great show this week Bingo and Bluey.
@leoburke8466
Жыл бұрын
" I'm going to have to train more". Truer words have never been said!
@DavidFritzIII
Жыл бұрын
Wow the new guy Alan is so thoughtful yet everyone give him so much grief 😔
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Hahahah we love Alan! 🙌
@CM-fi6tu
Жыл бұрын
I’m loving more and more GCNTech shows! Thank you Ollie and Marlin, love you guys!
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear you are getting into it! What would you like to see us cover next? 👀
@ukestjohn
Жыл бұрын
I've become a bike tourist. Used to be a racer. When I raced, it was all about the rider, since back in the day we all raced on steel bikes with tubular tires and Campagnolo drivetrains. A Peugeot PX 10 was no slower than a Colnago in those days. Now its a matter of how comfortable and reliable the bike is. And do I have the strength and endurance for the tour. By the way, I just turned 74.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear you are still enjoying cycling 🙌Touring is a great way to take in your surroundings. What trips have you got lined up? 🗺
@Millicente
Жыл бұрын
Ollie saying he doesn’t think he got faster but everyone else just got slower hits hard. Would’ve been fun to see an all out battle with everyone at their peak form.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Did you catch our big GCN presenters race on Zwift? We finally got to find out who the fastest is! 👉kzitem.info/news/bejne/uYugl3amhHdmeZg
@Hill_Walker
Жыл бұрын
@@gcntech did they all have their correct heights put in? We know a certain cheeky presenter has form 🤨
@BreakawayB
Жыл бұрын
📈With nearly 600,000 subscribers to your tech channel alone, I would agree that you’ve likely influenced the racing scene quite a bit. And that’s good, because when you’re not plugging your sponsors (I understand, I’m not hating) you’re providing a great deal of unbiased data and performance comparisons. 🌬️You’ve been harping the benefit of aero for years, and we’ve been listening.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! You know who to blame when everyone rocks up in parachute pants and capes to their next local crit race 😂
@simonsepic
Жыл бұрын
Good to see ollie and Bob again
@markhoward1573
Жыл бұрын
You have heard of "Am I smarter than a 10 year old". But Alex's new series of "Am I faster than a 10 year old" is going to be a great watch 😜😂
@SMlFFY85
Жыл бұрын
A 10 year old on a Eurobike
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Hahah this could be great! The cogs are whirling at GCN HQ ⚙
@seattlegrrlie
Жыл бұрын
The answer is "no"
@andrei0525
Жыл бұрын
i like the new Pete Paton's Patents section :)
@steveyankou4144
Жыл бұрын
For next week's show, can Brian do a review of his Superdry undies?
@markmarlatt1105
Жыл бұрын
Wahoo needs to bye the rights to the old "Road Rash" game. RGT AND Road Rash would be the ultimate esports combo game.
@yogatriathlete
Жыл бұрын
Regarding your bike vault criteria... A 53T (or whatever size big chainring is being used) and a 14T (on a Shimano 11sp cassette for example) gear choice, is the most efficient gear ratio regarding drivetrain efficiency (according to Friction Facts) as it gives you the straightest possible chainline. In my opinion, this should be the ideal gear choice for the bike vault and should not be judged harshly for not being on the 11t
@billkallas1762
Жыл бұрын
You can argue, but it comes down to the fact that GCN (and most people agree) makes the rules.
@yogatriathlete
Жыл бұрын
@@billkallas1762 I'm not arguing, just stating my opinion
@billkallas1762
Жыл бұрын
@@yogatriathlete Everyone thinks that their opinions are good.
@yogatriathlete
Жыл бұрын
@@billkallas1762 In a previous episode, Ollie himself mentioned a straight chainline would be an acceptable alternative gear ratio for the bike vault, especially since he's all about marginal gains
@adalatheriumhui
Жыл бұрын
Ahh Pedro, you can't help it that Fred not only has you on the bike but also the banter. Good work rinsing him Ollie.
@juanpique7417
Жыл бұрын
Pedro made me laugh
@marco_espejo
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, Comments of the Week is the superior tech show segment. It promotes banter and engages the community much more than the Bike Vault.
@THEoldgreydude
Жыл бұрын
Excellant show Bill & Ted dudes
@ellipticalsoul
Жыл бұрын
Make Ollie ride with biopace chainrings next week
@jgourdo
Жыл бұрын
Ollie missed his chance to say "Superdry" instead of "Super nice" as Alex reached for cupcakes...
@larryt.atcycleitalia5786
Жыл бұрын
When I was in bike retail we said: "We have everything you need here to win....except the legs. You can't buy those." May it ever be so. We used to laugh those with $10K bicycles and .79 legs.
@courtdavidson8965
Жыл бұрын
Loved Ollie’s “Something about Mary” hair during the wahoo ‘ad’ at about 15:30 into the show.
@kevcroft2815
Жыл бұрын
That’s me snookered then. I can’t justify spending so much money on top notch gear and have all the cycling prowess of an asthmatic ant. I like the idea of the £500 bike series.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Turn those notifications on and don't miss the series! 🙌
@ridealoha2717
Жыл бұрын
Ernie 😜, my wife is an Optometrist and yes tint for blue light is a real thing and works
@hjshoon5244
Жыл бұрын
Never realised Ollie is so young at only 21. I thought he’s early 30’s
@paullinyard5714
Жыл бұрын
Video idea - Alex on an aero bike Vs Fred Meredith on the Eurobike. Should level the playing field
@user-cx2bk6pm2f
Жыл бұрын
Golfing is a clearer analogy for me. Could you beat Nick Faldo with expensive clubs and his were cheap? Goodness no! Agreed skill is more important than gear.
@Yonni22
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the supernice!!!❤❤❤
@cd66061
6 ай бұрын
Bill & Ted’s Tech’scellent adventures were awesome this week! Like Bill, I tend to burn on the warm side too, sweat for fun! 🥵
@ScottWaltonDev
Жыл бұрын
To be fair, the things you mentioned (socks, clothes) are reasonably affordable upgrades compared to, say, wheels, bars and frames. The helmet you have to buy anyway, so you’re probably £100-150 over a standard jersey and socks. It’s not mega cheap but not the £1000 a good wheel set can cost!
@nerigarcia7116
Жыл бұрын
That Cadex tri bike looks like a stationary bike on wheels 🤣
@just_passing_through
7 ай бұрын
I’m not afraid to admit it. That’s me. All the gear, no idea. It is what is is, but it’s a learning curve.
@wanderingboy8271
Жыл бұрын
Maybe Fred should get a Jersey with Alex’s face on it as that’s as close as Alex is gonna get to Fred on his bike
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Fred if your reading this... the challenge has been set!!! 👀
@emmabird9745
Жыл бұрын
Alex, what a brilliant idea, a bike for £500. I shall be watching. What would be better still would be a racing series for £500 bikes so everyone can have a go without needing to be mega rich. Happy birthday Ollie.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Do you think racing is too elite and that it's stopping people get involved? 👀
@RidingBikes07
Жыл бұрын
You mean Alan, right?
@emmabird9745
Жыл бұрын
@@gcntech If you need to spend thousands of pounds you don't have in order to be competitive, then what do you think?
@Ruggine85
Жыл бұрын
9:08 come on Ashton! Don’t give up
@ZwiftDude
Жыл бұрын
Maverick the film even said "It's not the plane, it's the pilot" make believe but still relevant!
@JPFletcher-lb9vc
Жыл бұрын
The playful banter isn't fooling anyone. The tension between Dennis and Terry is palpable and seemingly reaching a fever pitch. They should settle it in the octagon.
@leonbroekx
Жыл бұрын
Put Fred on the eurobike and when he still beats mr Paton Alex should be driving a Fiat Multipla and wear the Specialized TT 5 helmet for a whole year.
@rob-c.
Жыл бұрын
I think having him ride that Cadex Tri is more of a punishment that a Fiat Multipla
@leonbroekx
Жыл бұрын
@@rob-c. That thing was what made me think of a Multipla in the first place ;)
@weeringjohnny
Жыл бұрын
Are those Superdry underpants nice or super-nice? And how aero are they?
@rob-c.
Жыл бұрын
Just a nice. Wasn’t in biggie smalls
@1947wdx
Жыл бұрын
Alan missed an opportunity when he gave Ollie his cake. He should have brought it out on a pudding trolley...
@granstonboxx1129
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the vote on my Madone! For the record only the pedal was contacting the seawall. No Tron bikes were harmed in the making of the bikevault
@cb6866
Жыл бұрын
Thanks "Superdry Derek " and Ollie ....
@chones_
Жыл бұрын
I like how Alex realizing he's getting older (and slower) on camera. That's funny af. It's also pretty meta that GCN presenters are talking about the proliferation of expensive tech in cycling on a show whose raison d'etre is promoting expensive cycling tech. #GCNTech
@cgfootman
Жыл бұрын
Ollie's face at 5k for frame only 🤣🤣
@kennethward9530
Жыл бұрын
In all fairness, to call Alex a sluggard because he failed to ride a 4:19 thus qualifying for finals in the UK pursuit nationals seems a bit unfair. Sunday after video of his race came out, I was at Detroit‘a indoor velodrome, discussing video with a couple of the fast boys there. While they were critical of the apparent lack of track specific preparation, between all of us we could not name five Yanks that had gone sub 4:19 in the past season without consulting our smartphones.
@SpecialeyesRider
Жыл бұрын
Alvin looks smart with the glasses on.
@colecoleman1499
Жыл бұрын
70 percent human. 30 percent bike
@jabehauber
Жыл бұрын
I have to admit, the first thing that came to mind with Zwift steering is shoving someone off a cliff. And then you said it won't allow that. I felt a mix of embarrassment and disappointment.
@LHTkayaksport
Жыл бұрын
i have 2 bikes: a second hand 20 year old specialized hardtail which i use for going to places and messing around and a recently bought specialized diverge e5 2022 gravel, which i am currently only using on the road (to keep nice and new) and for rides. As with the hardtail, there is 100% a limit to how fast the bike can go (on flat) no matter how much power i put down. On my gravel bike, i have not reached that limit. So, I think it depends on the rider but the bike has to be good enough quality.
@_MattyG_
Жыл бұрын
Alex is feeling his own GCN wrath. Everyone has got good kit cause everyone watches GCN 🎉
@mahonah
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Ollie. 🎂
@jovacruz722
13 сағат бұрын
Alex, the blue light glasses reduce fatigue for my eyes while working with three screens all day. Has Ollie ever tried the glasses that are supposed to help color blind people see colors?
@mistrymethod
Жыл бұрын
Cycling demands SO much time on the saddle and if we can’t squeeze out any more time away from our families, jobs and other commitments it has become attractive to invest more in the tech. Great shows like this have allowed us to sift through the products for the ones that make a difference.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
interesting point! Do you think the rise in tech is a bad thing for grassroots racing? 👀
@mistrymethod
Жыл бұрын
@@gcntech I do not... At grass root sport (most sports) there is clear division between elite and recreational athletes, the main difference in all those sports is time spent training. Moreover, it's clear from this episode that gear does not challenge consistent good training over the long term... (I could go on about this topic in greater detail, but I'll tell you now... that wouldn't sell #boring)
@makeitwithmurm
Жыл бұрын
Paytons Patent Patrol needs its own jingle...
@skyjuiceification
Жыл бұрын
That last bike was super duper nice.
@AlanJames
Жыл бұрын
17:09 I think Ollie just invented a brilliant new game mode. Hill Climbs with Burnout 3 style Takedowns. Whoever is first to market with this could win the indoor cycling market!
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha a GTA does online cycling 👀
@AlanJames
Жыл бұрын
@@gcntech You just reminded me that this exists, but it's sadly single player only. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mWeE1nyDm4WXhWU
@fukawitribe
Жыл бұрын
"That bike looks like it might be leaning against a wall !! Oooo, scratched paint - we can't give that a super-nice !" (Next bike, leaning up against a wall) "Ooooo - is it too soon to give it a super-nice ?" :(
@johnwestwell2241
Жыл бұрын
I think leaning your bike against a wall supported by its (wrapped) handlebars is a little more forgiving than leaning a bike against a low concrete barrier supported by its cranks and forks.
@fukawitribe
Жыл бұрын
@@johnwestwell2241 Well, it was more tongue in cheek, but to me looks like the Madone _may_ have been resting against a pedal, and given how far the wheels are from the base, and the apparent angle of the bike nothing is really going to be cut to ribbons - and really not worth the hysterics :D
@matt_acton-varian
Жыл бұрын
Blue light triggers your responses to waking up as natural light has more blue tones in the morning. The reason you are advised to avoid screens before bed is because that screens emit a higher volume of blue light which can disrupt your sleeping pattern. Whilst everyone's circadian rhythm is different, they all take cues from your surrounding environment.
@savagepro9060
Жыл бұрын
31:25 Triathletes gonna hate you. Yes we will!
@tabeebrahman4843
Жыл бұрын
Ollie is only 21? How early did he join gcn?
@rangersmith4652
Жыл бұрын
The "most desirable" bikes were all essentially the same bike with different decals, save for the Battaglin. Ho-hum. Everyone's been persuaded by the industry that unless they have the latest good stuff they won't just get dropped but they'll get shamed out of the club. I've got fairly nice bikes, including a modern Battaglin, but I know that my own skill and fitness make far more difference than incremental "improvements" to my bike. I'm not falling for the hype. There are plenty of other people to prop up the industry, and keep prices high, doing that.
@stevesneary2312
Жыл бұрын
That fellow, Sly Superfly or whatever he goes by today is such a thoughtful guy to bring birthday fixings.
@askmeaboutmattweiner
Жыл бұрын
The American Academy of Ophthalmology says you don't need them and has gone on record as not recommending any kind of special eyewear for computer users. The organization says blue light from digital devices does not lead to eye disease and doesn't even cause eyestrain.
@savagepro9060
Жыл бұрын
The years did not roll by fast. Ollie get through the years with aero!
@coryrood
Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that noticed Ollie's massive lateral knee movement on the bit about the wahoo steering device?
@ramsden35
8 ай бұрын
I’ve found cyclist, specifically those in clubs are very elitist when it comes to the bike you have. I’ve been riding for three months and I joined a local club for two rides. Only being able to afford an entry level Ribble, appeared to be a problem for several riders! They owned Pinnarello’s, Colnago’s and Specialised bikes. The snide comments were very disheartening! The best part was, they didn’t realise my fitness levels having done CrossFit for 6 years and been a competitive runner for years. So being able to buy my £800 bike outright opposed to loaning £10k to just look good made rinsing them on hills even sweeter. Now I’m happy to ride on my own and enjoy the joy of cycling, rather than trying to look good whilst not being very good.
@harrymillikin502
Жыл бұрын
New mini series, Alex Vs Fred 1 on 1 😂
@christophermee5214
Жыл бұрын
It’s all about the wang. Good rider great tyres. And a time trial rear set.
@The123fiona
Жыл бұрын
How big is it?
@joshuanicholson420
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicolas & Ollie great show
@petesharp3640
Жыл бұрын
The Canyon is fine bike, yes. But there should not be any surprise that the Collage C68 won in the poll. I know Canyon is a major sponsor but there is no comparison if the poll is for most desirable. They are clearly in separate leagues.
@MarcDebenham
Жыл бұрын
Just means the barrier to entry means competitive cycling is exclusive to the few who can afford it
@JohnLee-vj9lh
Жыл бұрын
It’s all about the rider ‘ 10% bike 90% rider
@matt_m126
Жыл бұрын
Maybe we should start doing like some of the car racing series where there is a low budget limit on the bike and clothing. That way you get the same level playing field and less expense.
@gregfields293
Жыл бұрын
Where can we get a custom jersey with Wifey's face?!? Love the idea. Would do a Bob Marley face or something like that.
@dougwilliams5031
Жыл бұрын
How about interviewing Alex’s nemesis? I’d love to hear from the next generation of cyclists.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Hahahah shall settle the battle once and for all 🥊
@julianallen515
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I can't believe Ollie an Derek got changed into kit and onto their trainers for a Hack/Bodge f the week! The 3D printed phone tray's finish is good for a homemade device but the thumb shifters and stability of the unit looks horrible. I guess it's only the first version so could become a Hack.
@chrisridesbicycles
Жыл бұрын
Is that Lloydy‘s beer cupboard behind Ollie‘s left ellbow?
@dtchua
Жыл бұрын
"Everyone got slower..." 😉 Nice one!
@01FozzyS
Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday, Professor!
@eyenoball
Жыл бұрын
poor cameraman having war flashbacks to Si's giggling meltdown
@STUDIO388_
Жыл бұрын
Wooooo The Portofino G ...my god , vintage feel i would hang this on the wall lol...
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Nooo bikes are meant be ridden! This one is calling out to get dirty 👀
@andrewmcalister3462
Жыл бұрын
10:57 Alex’s flappy superdrys are not aero.
@eberger02
Жыл бұрын
Re: patent on wireless charging. Impossible to do without adding weight because of the extra components. Whilst I can see this being added lower down the stack at the top weight is too important. It would need to be sufficiently good that a smaller battery that weighs less is okay. Also I can’t think of anything as big as an e-bike battery that wireless charges.
@mickbrown9047
Жыл бұрын
Blue light filtering specs were featured on BBC's Sliced Bread programme - believe they were deemed to be "marketing BS" rather than "the best thing since sliced bread"
@brannmacfinnchad9056
Жыл бұрын
So, what I'm hearing about the RGT steerer is that there needs to be a PvP Mario Cart racing mode. So that you /can/ push your mates off a cliff.
@curtvaughan2836
Жыл бұрын
I just know that with high performance cars, the first thing one wants to know about is the engine. Everything else about a great car depends upon the engine. Does anyone really remember what bicycles Eddy Merckx was riding? No, they remember the rider.
@rudolphpyatt4833
Жыл бұрын
Great idea for a series, Alex! Looking forward to seeing this. I have certainly avoided racing (group rides too) precisely because I don’t have a (fill in the blank) pro grade bike.
@gcntech
Жыл бұрын
Hold our beer! 🍺 Video out soon 🙌
@charlesriley23
Жыл бұрын
Nice picks of oics on this weeks nice/supernice!
@jonathanvera1699
Жыл бұрын
I am watching this at work. I paused it at 21:09 to answer a phone call from my doctor and when I went back to unpause it I was surprised to see Ollie giving me a sexy look.
@richm.3477
Жыл бұрын
For a brief moment (pardon the pun) at 10:59, I thought Alex had a Shimano tattoo.
@seattlegrrlie
Жыл бұрын
Global bike festival... Alex who? We've got an Adam on the list
@rob-c.
Жыл бұрын
Yikes! That Cadex Tri might be so bad it shouldn’t even get a ‘Nice’ 😬
@lorenzodestefano4043
Жыл бұрын
Strong rider with a rim brake bike that is lighter and faster.
@ethangodridge6833
Жыл бұрын
Cheers crew.
@frednew687
Жыл бұрын
Go Fred!
@brannmacfinnchad9056
Жыл бұрын
To be fair, Ollie...you could probably do an entire feature on why you feel oval chainrings are rubbish, with science backing it up.
@paulhartman3118
Жыл бұрын
Press fit or threaded BB. If the threads on each side are not concentric and parallel it’s no different!
@brianasselta9237
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Hopefully superdry whens his next race against Fred.
@michaelwood5897
Жыл бұрын
Didn’t agree much with the poll pairings.. Giant next to the F12 😅
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