Why Are Road Bike Gears Getting Smaller? | SRAM RED eTap AXS Ratios Explained

The new SRAM RED eTAP AXS groupset continues the trend of road bikes having smaller chainrings, but why? What is the benefit of these smaller gears? In association with SRAM, filmed in Oman. GCN Winter Sale - Up To 50% Off: https://gcn.eu/1g6 Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Register your interest in the GCN Club: https://gcn.eu/1g7 In 1999, the Angliru climb was featured at the top level of bike racing - this was the first time that a super steep, monster climb appeared in one of the Grand Tours. Many pros had to adapt their gears just to get to the top and this was the start of the trend towards smaller gears throughout cycling. Move forward 20 years, and SRAM are taking this to another level with their new SRAM RED eTAP AXS groupset. Si & Ollie explain the thought process behind this new groupset and why smaller chainrings don't always mean easier gears! Join our Facebook community: http://gcn.eu/FBCommunity If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - https://gcn.eu/1g8 Watch more on GCN... 📹 New SRAM RED eTAP AXS - Detailed & Demoed - https://gcn.eu/eTapAXS Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound: Elevator Bell Ding - SFX Producer Formations - Van Sandano Superior - Silver Maple Yuma - Van Sandano Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/Assos fi’zi:k Shoes & Saddles: http://gcn.eu/fizikshoes and http://gcn.eu/fiziksaddles Wiggle: http://gcn.eu/wiggle Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Bell Helmets: https://gcn.eu/bell Roka Sunglasses: https://gcn.eu/roka Quarq: http://gcn.eu/Quarq Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/-Trek Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Zipp Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Zipp Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Continental Tyres: http://gcn.eu/continental- Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/camelbak- Komoot Route Planning: https://gcn.eu/-komoot Suscribirse a GCN en Español: http://gcn.eu/Suscribirse The GCN Club - http://gcn.eu/club YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Instagram - http://gcn.eu/GCNInsta Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe GCN Tech - http://gcntech.co/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe Leave us a comment below!