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2026 Cycling Tech Trends We HATE | Aero Tubes, Integrated Cockpits & Weight Obsession Gone Wrong
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2026 Cycling Tech Trends We HATE | Aero Tubes, Integrated Cockpits & Weight Obsession Gone Wrong
Cycling Weekly›
Apr 19, 202613:3931.2K views
Road bikes, gravel bikes and cycling tech is evolving fast - but not always for the better. In this video, we rant about the worst cycling trends of 2026. Do non aero bikes really need aero tube shapes? Are fully integrated cockpits actually better and ultra-lightweight bikes sound great - but are they actually better?
Let's discuss the trends we think miss the mark, including impractical light-coloured bib shorts and brands pushing the wrong bikes for real riders.
00:30 - Aero Profile Tubing
01:40 - Light Bib Shorts
03:35 - Integrated Cockpits
05:43 - Super Lightweight Bikes
07:47 - Brands Pushing Wrong Bikes
10:30 - Pencil Cases
11:45 - Baggy Tyres
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