Cycling Myths That Need To Die In 2026 | GCN Tech Show Ep. 416

This week on the GCN Tech Show, we are naming and shaming the biggest cycling myths that need to be left behind, from the "dangers" of disc brakes on planes to the truth about jet washing. We also take a look at Tadej Pogačar's record-breaking Colnago auction and examine some wild new wheels that claim to be the fastest ever made. Plus, we dive into the latest safety stats to find the best (and absolute worst) helmets you can buy.

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Myth: Flipping Your Bike Upside Down
04:05 - Myth: All Frames Come From The Same Factory
06:59 - Myth: Jet Washing & Lightweight Tubes
10:00 - Myth: Disc Brakes on Planes & Winter Bikes
13:36 - Myth: Weight is More Important Than Aero
14:50 - Hot and Spicy Tech - Pogačar’s $190,000 Colnago
16:42 - "World's Fastest" Wavy Spokes?
19:57 - The Safest (and Worst) Helmets
23:38 - Carbon Ceramic Disc Rotors
29:07 - Comment of the Week
35:27 - Bike Vault

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We had a pretty heated debate in the studio about this one: Is it ever okay to turn your bike upside down to fix a puncture, or is that a major cycling crime? 🙃 Let us know your verdict in the comments below! 👇

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