Damaged Carbon Wheels, Power Meters for Beginners, and Mixed Tyre Widths | GCN Tech Clinic

Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we tackle your most burning bike maintenance and technology questions! This week, Alex and Ollie discuss the safety of damaged carbon rims after a crash, the best entry-level power meter options for new riders, and the technical reasons behind running mixed tyre widths on road and gravel bikes. Don’t forget to leave your own questions in the comments below using the hashtag #AskGCNTech for a chance to be featured in a future episode!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Can You Repair Scratched Carbon Wheels?
01:35 - Mixed Tyre Widths for Gravel Racing
03:48 - Best Power Meters for Beginners
05:51 - Staggered Road Tyre Setups Explained
08:18 - How to Fix and Prevent Loose Cleats
09:30 - Ideal Rim Depth for Light Riders
10:42 - Tubeless vs Gatorskins: Which is Faster?

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