The Fastest 40km Time Trial EVER | GCN Tech Show Ep. 439

This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the mind-blowing data behind Filippo Ganna’s record-breaking time trial at the Giro d’Italia and the specialized gear that made it possible. We settle the debate on tire width—are you sacrificing aerodynamics for comfort, or is 28mm the new magic number? Plus, we check out the latest "Hot Tech" including USB-C SRAM batteries, Canyon’s updated Grizl AL, and an exclusive chain waxing competition you won’t want to miss!

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Tech for Speed: Wheel Balancing & Aero Numbers
03:40 - The Great Tire Width Debate
07:14 - Analyzing Filippo Ganna’s Record Time Trial
12:41 - Hot Tech: USB-C SRAM Batteries & Hunt Wheels
15:41 - Canyon’s New Grizl AL Gravel Bike
18:55 - Elite’s Ultra-Wide Gravel Wheels
20:30 - Chain Waxing Competition & GCN Merch
22:11 - Comments of the Week
26:58 - The Bike Vault

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Filippo Ganna averaged nearly 55km/h during his Giro time trial! 🚀 Do you think we’ve reached the peak of aerodynamic tech, or is there still more speed to be found? Also, where do you stand on the tire width debate: are you sticking to 25/28mm or have you fully converted to 32mm+? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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