If A Bike Is Too Expensive, We Have An Alternative | GCN Tech Show Ep. 374

After mixed reactions to Ollie’s video on counterfeit cycling products, we’re diving even deeper into the topic! This time on the GCN Tech Show, Ollie and Alex discuss why fake cycling gear isn’t just a bad investment—it’s a serious safety hazard for riders. Plus, they explore affordable alternatives to high-end bikes that won’t compromise on quality or performance.

In hot tech this week: Silca’s latest sealant, a brand-new Cannondale gravel bike, limited edition Pirelli tires… and a surprise birthday gift for Ollie?! 🎉🚴‍♂️

00:00 Welcome to the GCN Tech Show - Headlines
00:40 What to get, instead of an expensive new bike
01:12 Reactions to counterfeit products video
02:41 Fake products and Chinese products
05:12 Why genuine cycling products are important
07:29 Online marketplaces not policing counterfeit products
08:20 Alternatives to expensive bikes
10:03 Hot and spicy tech
10:07 Celebrating Ollie’s birthday!
11:54 New Silca sealant
13:50 New Cannondale Gravel SuperX Lab71
15:38 Price comparison with other luxury products
17:38 Pirelli launches limited edition tyres
19:12 Zwift Academy Ep.2 drops this weekend
21:33 Comments of the week
24:22 Bike vault

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