We’re all for bike innovation—but sometimes, tech just misses the mark. 🤭 Today, we’re diving into some of the biggest cycling tech flops we've seen. From inflatable neck braces to nose dilators, if you're into wacky tech, this is for you!
Plus, we've got new head units from Wahoo, a "lube cube", an epic Canyon bike, comments of the week, and MUCH more!
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Tech show!
00:35 The Biggest Tech Flops in Cycling (*Our Updated List)
20:05 Hot & Spicy Tech
20:09 Restored retro team car
21:53 Subaru Impreza-style Canyon
23:51 Wahoo's New Head Units & Trackr Radar #AD
25:05 NXS Wireless Shifting Kit
26:36 New saddle from Selle Italia x Enve
27:12 The Lube Cube
30:23 Conor's Gubbins
31:03 Comment of the Week
35:56 Bike Vault!
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