The Problem With The Latest Generation Of Aero Bikes | GCN Tech Show Ep. 417

In this week's GCN Tech Show, Alex and Ollie discuss whether modern aero bikes have become too aggressive and uncomfortable for the average rider to actually enjoy. We also take a look at Mathieu van der Poel's stunning new custom Canyon cyclocross bike and analyze a new study that claims a bike fit can instantly boost your power. Plus, stick around for the Zwift Racing League updates, Comments of the Week, and the Bike Vault! Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - The Problem With Modern Aero Bikes 02:50 - Geometry & Handling Compromises 08:07 - Bayonet Steerers Explained 12:36 - Hot and Spicy Tech - The New Factor ONE 15:32 - Mathieu van der Poel's Custom Canyon 16:15 - Rouvy Climb 18:09 - Can A Bike Fit Make You Faster? 21:11 - Zwift Racing League Update 22:42 - Comments of the Week 27:39 - Bike Vault Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gcntech.co/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Do you think modern aero bikes are becoming too race-specific for the real world, or is speed the only thing that matters to you? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 [INSERT APPROPRIATE VIDEO HERE] 📹 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 🎵 Cassette Player - Rebecca Mardal I'm Out (Game Over) - Matt Large Morning Coffee - Dyalla Seahorsing - Rebecca Mardal #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech 📸 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: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli 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 Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels CeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeed Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network -    / @gcn   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Racing -    / @gmbnracing   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn