Is Mechanical Shifting “Better” Than Electronic? | GCN Tech Clinic #AskGCNTech

Can you reuse quick links? How do those cranks you see in viral videos keep spinning? Does tyre width or rim depth matter more for aero gains? Do disk brakes pull to one side? Can you cut a seatpost? And, of course, the age-old question: To Di2 or not to Di2?
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0:10 - How do I know what quick links to buy?
1:21 - What bearings do I need for super smooth cranks?
2:58 - Is mechanical better than Di2?
4:18 - Why don't we see deeper rims on the front of a bike? Would it make more difference than having narrower tyres?
6:26 - Do disc rotors pull the bike to one side under braking?
8:16 - Can I cut my seatpost?
9: 33 - Do I need the same cassette for my turbo trainer?
10:31 - Should I use double sided tape or epoxy?

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