This £1k Bike Is Faster Than Modern Superbikes | GCN Tech Show Ep. 460

Can a bike built for less than £1,000 beat a top-spec superbike? This week on the GCN Tech Show, Ollie and James discuss why cheap, lightweight rim-brake bikes still compete well in hill climb events, and how you can build your own bargain climber. Plus, we dive into the latest tech, including a world-first aero XC mountain bike, Pinarello's new triathlon machine, and fresh gravel bikes from Colnago and Look!

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Bargain Hill Climb Bikes
06:05 - Tubular Wheels vs Tubeless
08:41 - Are Fixies the Ultimate Hill Climbers?
10:10 - Cheap Upgrades & AliExpress Tech
12:07 - World's First Aero XC MTB?
14:46 - New Pinarello Bolide F TR
16:33 - New Gravel Bikes: Colnago & Look
19:21 - Win Favero Assioma Power Meter Pedals!
19:58 - Comment of the Week
24:44- Bike Vault

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Would you still consider buying or building a second-hand rim-brake bike for hill climbs or training, or have you gone 100% disc brakes? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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