Why I Changed Bike Size. Should You?

Finding that sweet spot when choosing the right bike size can be quite a tricky one! Even seasoned cyclists can get it wrong at times! Having recently changed to a larger size, Ollie gives his insights as to why you might want to consider doing the same as well! 00:00 Are you between two bike sizes? 00:23 Many of us fall between two sizes 01:11 The key differences between medium and large bikes 01:32 Stem length 02:42 Ollie's specific case 03:50 What is it like to ride a bigger bike? 05:16 More comfort, confident, and racking up more PBs 07:05 Why descending on a larger frame is better 07:48 Is it difficult to go aero? 08:24 Importance of saddle choice 09:28 A size smaller for a sprinter 10:01 The key message Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Have you changed bike sizes and improved in confidence and performance? 🚴📈 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 The Secret To Choosing The Correct Saddle 👉 https://youtu.be/dZWTSYA-buQ 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Crystal Glimmer - Amber Glow The World (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy Hitting Apex - Aiyo Ramaramaray - Aiyo (1) Siamese - BLAEKER Mosaic Mountain - Guustavv Let's Get It (Instrumental Version) - Baha Bank$ Boy, 3 Years Old, Cry 01 cRASH oUT (Instrumental Version) - Katori Walker The Real Thing - Matt Large #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech [INSERT APPROPRIATE HASHTAGS HERE] 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show! Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGU Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn