The Best Beginner Bike Is... | GCN Tech Show Ep. 410 The GCN Tech Show is diving into the essential topic of beginner bikes, providing a comprehensive guide on what to look for when you're just starting out in cycling, especially if you're on a budget. Plus, we've got a bumper segment of Hot Tech, featuring an insanely over-engineered mechanical rear derailleur, a rare Shimano Dura-Ace carbon crankset, a new Colnago track bike optimized for high speed, and a lightweight Scott e-road bike. Don't
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The Best Beginner Bike Is... | GCN Tech Show Ep. 410 The GCN Tech Show is diving into the essential topic of beginner bikes, providing a comprehensive guide on what to look for when you're just starting out in cycling, especially if you're on a budget. Plus, we've got a bumper segment of Hot Tech, featuring an insanely over-engineered mechanical rear derailleur, a rare Shimano Dura-Ace carbon crankset, a new Colnago track bike optimized for high speed, and a lightweight Scott e-road bike. Don't
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we're bringing you all the hot tech from Ruler Live! We get hands-on with incredible 3D printed titanium bikes, the first-ever carbon-spoked wheels from DT Swiss, and brand new tyres from Pirelli. Plus, we've got huge news from the pro peloton as Tom Pidcock's team announces a major new bike sponsor for 2026. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we're bringing you all the hot tech from Ruler Live! We get hands-on with incredible 3D printed titanium bikes, the first-ever carbon-spoked wheels from DT Swiss, and brand new tyres from Pirelli. Plus, we've got huge news from the pro peloton as Tom Pidcock's team announces a major new bike sponsor for 2026. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive deep into the "Group Set War" in pro cycling, unpacking the controversial UCI gear restrictions and the potential for a massive switch from Shimano to SRAM in the WorldTour. Plus, we've got all the Hot Tech, including a new Wilier aero bike that's 13.6% faster, UCI-friendly Swiss Side wheels, and look cleats made in collaboration with Vibram that you can actually walk in. Stick around for Conor's Gubbins and updates from Zwift and Wahoo, the Bike Vault, an
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive deep into the "Group Set War" in pro cycling, unpacking the controversial UCI gear restrictions and the potential for a massive switch from Shimano to SRAM in the WorldTour. Plus, we've got all the Hot Tech, including a new Wilier aero bike that's 13.6% faster, UCI-friendly Swiss Side wheels, and look cleats made in collaboration with Vibram that you can actually walk in. Stick around for Conor's Gubbins and updates from Zwift and Wahoo, the Bike Vault, an
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In this episode of the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the heated debate around Alex's "budget bike" upgrades and whether his strategic tweaks were justified. We also cover the latest in cycling tech, including new gear from MET and Vision, and an update on the SRAM lawsuit. Plus, we check out some incredible bikes submitted by the GCN community in the Bike Vault. | GCN Tech
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In this episode of the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the heated debate around Alex's "budget bike" upgrades and whether his strategic tweaks were justified. We also cover the latest in cycling tech, including new gear from MET and Vision, and an update on the SRAM lawsuit. Plus, we check out some incredible bikes submitted by the GCN community in the Bike Vault. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive deep into Shimano's latest patents which may have inadvertently leaked details of their next groupset! We discuss the possibility of 13-speed cassettes, a fully wireless system with internal batteries, and even a dynamo hub that could make charging a thing of the past. Plus, we have a packed hot tech section featuring a fully 3D-printed titanium bike, new Pirelli gravel tires, and new rim brake wheels that prove the tech is not dead in 2025. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive deep into Shimano's latest patents which may have inadvertently leaked details of their next groupset! We discuss the possibility of 13-speed cassettes, a fully wireless system with internal batteries, and even a dynamo hub that could make charging a thing of the past. Plus, we have a packed hot tech section featuring a fully 3D-printed titanium bike, new Pirelli gravel tires, and new rim brake wheels that prove the tech is not dead in 2025. | GCN Tech
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Got a burning question about bike tech or maintenance? The GCN Tech Clinic is back to answer your questions! This week, we're diving into the comfort of carbon vs. alloy wheels, the impact of inner tube types on rolling resistance, and what to prioritize when upgrading your bike for better acceleration. Drop your own questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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Got a burning question about bike tech or maintenance? The GCN Tech Clinic is back to answer your questions! This week, we're diving into the comfort of carbon vs. alloy wheels, the impact of inner tube types on rolling resistance, and what to prioritize when upgrading your bike for better acceleration. Drop your own questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're challenging the idea of buying your "dream bike" and why it might not live up to the hype. We also dive into the latest tech news, including new bikes from Pinarello and Pashley, a Zwift update, and a ceramic speed announcement. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're challenging the idea of buying your "dream bike" and why it might not live up to the hype. We also dive into the latest tech news, including new bikes from Pinarello and Pashley, a Zwift update, and a ceramic speed announcement. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we tackle your most pressing bike maintenance and tech questions! In this episode, we use physics to explain why a heavier rider can be faster than a lighter rider on a flat time trial, and we settle the debate on which is more fuel efficient: a roof rack or a rear rack. Plus, we cover the real risks of using CO2 or electric pumps on TPE inner tubes. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we tackle your most pressing bike maintenance and tech questions! In this episode, we use physics to explain why a heavier rider can be faster than a lighter rider on a flat time trial, and we settle the debate on which is more fuel efficient: a roof rack or a rear rack. Plus, we cover the real risks of using CO2 or electric pumps on TPE inner tubes. | GCN Tech
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It's time for another GCN Tech Clinic! We answer your most pressing cycling tech and maintenance questions, covering topics like the pros and cons of belt-drive bikes for winter riding, whether your gravel wheels are too wide for a road bike, and a creative solution for keeping creepy crawlies out of your helmet vents. Submit your own questions in the comments below for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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It's time for another GCN Tech Clinic! We answer your most pressing cycling tech and maintenance questions, covering topics like the pros and cons of belt-drive bikes for winter riding, whether your gravel wheels are too wide for a road bike, and a creative solution for keeping creepy crawlies out of your helmet vents. Submit your own questions in the comments below for a chance to be featured in a future episode! | GCN Tech
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Join us in the GCN Tech Clinic as we sit down with Paul, Head of Product Education at CeramicSpeed, for a deep dive into drivetrain efficiency, bearings, and marginal gains. We cover everything from the efficiency of oversized pulley wheels (OSPW) and 1x vs 2x systems to chain maintenance, lubricant choice, and how power output affects friction. If you're looking for free speed and answers to your biggest tech questions about your bike's drivetrain, you won't want to miss this! | GCN Tech
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Join us in the GCN Tech Clinic as we sit down with Paul, Head of Product Education at CeramicSpeed, for a deep dive into drivetrain efficiency, bearings, and marginal gains. We cover everything from the efficiency of oversized pulley wheels (OSPW) and 1x vs 2x systems to chain maintenance, lubricant choice, and how power output affects friction. If you're looking for free speed and answers to your biggest tech questions about your bike's drivetrain, you won't want to miss this! | GCN Tech
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Seven years ago, GCN built the world's most expensive bike for about £28,000. Now, we're revisiting the challenge to see how much more expensive a bike build can get, combining an exclusive 3D-printed titanium frame, the latest Campagnolo tech, and custom £5,000 paint. Join us as we spec out this ultimate, fictional oligarch's dream machine, and then stick around for the latest in Hot Tech, including a new Met helmet and the final Zwift Racing League update. | Global Cycling Network
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Seven years ago, GCN built the world's most expensive bike for about £28,000. Now, we're revisiting the challenge to see how much more expensive a bike build can get, combining an exclusive 3D-printed titanium frame, the latest Campagnolo tech, and custom £5,000 paint. Join us as we spec out this ultimate, fictional oligarch's dream machine, and then stick around for the latest in Hot Tech, including a new Met helmet and the final Zwift Racing League update. | Global Cycling Network
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Ollie and Alex are back in the GCN Tech Clinic to answer your burning questions about bike maintenance and technology! This week, we dive into whether unbranded carbon parts from AliExpress are actually safe to ride and why your 28mm tires might not actually measure 28mm once they're on your wheels. Plus, we discuss the best first upgrade for a new bike, the truth about bleeding your brakes, and how to solve recurring punctures. | GCN Tech
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Ollie and Alex are back in the GCN Tech Clinic to answer your burning questions about bike maintenance and technology! This week, we dive into whether unbranded carbon parts from AliExpress are actually safe to ride and why your 28mm tires might not actually measure 28mm once they're on your wheels. Plus, we discuss the best first upgrade for a new bike, the truth about bleeding your brakes, and how to solve recurring punctures. | GCN Tech
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're asking a big question: have road bikes become boring? We're joined by Fergus from GMBN to debate whether road bike innovation has plateaued and if mountain bikes have taken over in the tech development race. Then, we dive into a packed Hot Tech section! We're talking about the crazy new time trial helmets from the Tour de France, upside-down forks from Fox, Pinarello's two new gravel bikes, the new lightweight POC helmet, and the mind-blowing protot
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Welcome to the GCN Tech Show! This week, we're asking a big question: have road bikes become boring? We're joined by Fergus from GMBN to debate whether road bike innovation has plateaued and if mountain bikes have taken over in the tech development race. Then, we dive into a packed Hot Tech section! We're talking about the crazy new time trial helmets from the Tour de France, upside-down forks from Fox, Pinarello's two new gravel bikes, the new lightweight POC helmet, and the mind-blowing protot
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Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic, coming to you this week from sunny (and rainy!) Benidorm. Alex and Ollie dive into your biggest cycling tech dilemmas, including whether you should choose a high-spec used carbon bike over a brand-new aluminium model. We also explore the world of ceramic coatings, total system weight, and the realities of running a waxed chain in the UK winter. | GCN Tech
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Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic, coming to you this week from sunny (and rainy!) Benidorm. Alex and Ollie dive into your biggest cycling tech dilemmas, including whether you should choose a high-spec used carbon bike over a brand-new aluminium model. We also explore the world of ceramic coatings, total system weight, and the realities of running a waxed chain in the UK winter. | GCN Tech
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This week, the GCN Tech Show is on location in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the rise and fall of the Gravaa self-inflating hub—a piece of technology that helped win Paris-Roubaix but has now ceased production. We dive deep into why game-changing innovations sometimes fail to find a market, looking at the balance between performance benefits and high costs. Plus, we’ve got a massive "Hot Tech" segment featuring secret pro prototypes from Lidl-Trek, a $500 titanium stem, and a saddle design tha
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This week, the GCN Tech Show is on location in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the rise and fall of the Gravaa self-inflating hub—a piece of technology that helped win Paris-Roubaix but has now ceased production. We dive deep into why game-changing innovations sometimes fail to find a market, looking at the balance between performance benefits and high costs. Plus, we’ve got a massive "Hot Tech" segment featuring secret pro prototypes from Lidl-Trek, a $500 titanium stem, and a saddle design tha
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the data to answer a controversial question: are there any "bad" bikes left in the WorldTour, and could a 36-second equipment gap decide the biggest races? We also discuss the sad news coming out of Campagnolo regarding workforce cuts and predict what the future holds for the iconic Italian brand. Plus, we take a look at some rule-skirting aero handlebars, a cargo bike conversion kit, and the latest tech from Topeak. | GCN Tech
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This week on the GCN Tech Show, we dive into the data to answer a controversial question: are there any "bad" bikes left in the WorldTour, and could a 36-second equipment gap decide the biggest races? We also discuss the sad news coming out of Campagnolo regarding workforce cuts and predict what the future holds for the iconic Italian brand. Plus, we take a look at some rule-skirting aero handlebars, a cargo bike conversion kit, and the latest tech from Topeak. | GCN Tech
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Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we dive into your latest cycling tech and maintenance questions! This week, Alex and Ollie discuss the importance of directional tire arrows, the hidden degradation of bib short padding, and whether you should attempt a DIY repair on your smart trainer. We also explore the fascinating physics of riding in the wind and the logistical challenges of high-altitude training for the pros. | GCN Tech
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Welcome back to the GCN Tech Clinic, where we dive into your latest cycling tech and maintenance questions! This week, Alex and Ollie discuss the importance of directional tire arrows, the hidden degradation of bib short padding, and whether you should attempt a DIY repair on your smart trainer. We also explore the fascinating physics of riding in the wind and the logistical challenges of high-altitude training for the pros. | GCN Tech
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They promise to never rust, last longer, and they look incredible. But what's the real story behind those flashy rainbow and gold PVD-coated chains and cassettes? Is it a genuine performance upgrade or just expensive bike bling? In this GCN Tech deep-dive, we explain the science of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings, how they're applied in a vacuum chamber, and why they're used on bike components. We also reveal the surprising reality of where the coating is actually applied on a chain—an
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They promise to never rust, last longer, and they look incredible. But what's the real story behind those flashy rainbow and gold PVD-coated chains and cassettes? Is it a genuine performance upgrade or just expensive bike bling? In this GCN Tech deep-dive, we explain the science of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings, how they're applied in a vacuum chamber, and why they're used on bike components. We also reveal the surprising reality of where the coating is actually applied on a chain—an
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The Hottest New Tech At Eurobike 2025 We’re at Eurobike 2025! Alex Paton is in Frankfurt, Germany, in search of the latest bikes, tech, gadgets and cycling innovations. Let’s go see what we can find! 🤓🚴‍♂️ | GCN Tech
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The Hottest New Tech At Eurobike 2025 We’re at Eurobike 2025! Alex Paton is in Frankfurt, Germany, in search of the latest bikes, tech, gadgets and cycling innovations. Let’s go see what we can find! 🤓🚴‍♂️ | GCN Tech
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After the backlash from upgrading an entry-level bike, we decided to reverse engineer the upgrades to see which ones made the biggest difference in speed. We compare the fully upgraded setup, the stock bike, a tire/tube-only upgrade, and a $6,000-plus pro bike on a challenging test loop. The results prove that tyres and inner tubes are the most cost-effective performance upgrade you can make, saving you a whopping 56 seconds on our test loop! | GCN Tech
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After the backlash from upgrading an entry-level bike, we decided to reverse engineer the upgrades to see which ones made the biggest difference in speed. We compare the fully upgraded setup, the stock bike, a tire/tube-only upgrade, and a $6,000-plus pro bike on a challenging test loop. The results prove that tyres and inner tubes are the most cost-effective performance upgrade you can make, saving you a whopping 56 seconds on our test loop! | GCN Tech
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Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life? Forget the novelty pizza cutters and socks; Alex and Ollie are here to share five brilliant gift ideas that any rider will actually use and love. From professional-grade maintenance tools to performance upgrades and the latest training tech, these are the presents that will make their day. | GCN Tech
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Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life? Forget the novelty pizza cutters and socks; Alex and Ollie are here to share five brilliant gift ideas that any rider will actually use and love. From professional-grade maintenance tools to performance upgrades and the latest training tech, these are the presents that will make their day. | GCN Tech
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Mid-Tier Frames, They Are Still Great!! 🚲 . 📺 Watch The Full Video LIVE NOW On #YouTube! 🎬 🔗👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1gaV5hnBeg👈🔗 . 🔎5 Of The Most Under Hyped Bike Products | GCN Tech
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Mid-Tier Frames, They Are Still Great!! 🚲 . 📺 Watch The Full Video LIVE NOW On #YouTube! 🎬 🔗👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1gaV5hnBeg👈🔗 . 🔎5 Of The Most Under Hyped Bike Products | GCN Tech
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Not all upgrades make you faster—some just make you crash. We expose 6 common bike modifications that are flat-out dangerous if used incorrectly. From TPU tubes on rim brakes to the risks of counterfeit carbon and full ceramic bearings, find out which parts you should absolutely avoid to keep your ride safe. | GCN Tech
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Not all upgrades make you faster—some just make you crash. We expose 6 common bike modifications that are flat-out dangerous if used incorrectly. From TPU tubes on rim brakes to the risks of counterfeit carbon and full ceramic bearings, find out which parts you should absolutely avoid to keep your ride safe. | GCN Tech
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Most cyclists spend a fortune on aero upgrades to save 5 watts, yet completely ignore the "free speed" available just by adjusting their tyre pressure. In this video, we head to the criterium circuit to test the difference between high, low, and calculated "optimum" pressures to see how they impact speed, comfort, and handling. It’s time to put away the thumb test and get scientific about your inflation. | GCN Tech
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Most cyclists spend a fortune on aero upgrades to save 5 watts, yet completely ignore the "free speed" available just by adjusting their tyre pressure. In this video, we head to the criterium circuit to test the difference between high, low, and calculated "optimum" pressures to see how they impact speed, comfort, and handling. It’s time to put away the thumb test and get scientific about your inflation. | GCN Tech
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There is an endless stream of expensive new cycling tech hitting the market, but sometimes the best performance gains come from the gear that flies under the radar. In this video, we break down five highly underrated products—from mid-tier framesets that rival the pros' bikes to game-changing tubeless valves and advanced chain lubes. We also discuss why "older" tech, like 11-speed groupsets and round handlebars, might actually be the smarter choice for your riding. | GCN Tech
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There is an endless stream of expensive new cycling tech hitting the market, but sometimes the best performance gains come from the gear that flies under the radar. In this video, we break down five highly underrated products—from mid-tier framesets that rival the pros' bikes to game-changing tubeless valves and advanced chain lubes. We also discuss why "older" tech, like 11-speed groupsets and round handlebars, might actually be the smarter choice for your riding. | GCN Tech
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With over 100 years of combined cycling experience, the GCN presenters have tried just about every piece of kit under the sun. From dangerous fake sunglasses to noisy, old-school turbo trainers, we've made plenty of mistakes so you don't have to. Join us as we reveal the cycling products we will never, ever buy again and why they simply aren’t worth your money. | GCN Tech
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With over 100 years of combined cycling experience, the GCN presenters have tried just about every piece of kit under the sun. From dangerous fake sunglasses to noisy, old-school turbo trainers, we've made plenty of mistakes so you don't have to. Join us as we reveal the cycling products we will never, ever buy again and why they simply aren’t worth your money. | GCN Tech
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A good multi-tool is essential for every cyclist, but with so many features available, it can be confusing to know which one is right for you. In this video, we break down the absolute essentials, show you the "nerdy" hidden features you might be missing, and explain why switching to a ratchet set could be a game-changer for your bike maintenance. Plus, we look at some clever ways to hide tools on your bike so you're never caught out. | GCN Tech
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A good multi-tool is essential for every cyclist, but with so many features available, it can be confusing to know which one is right for you. In this video, we break down the absolute essentials, show you the "nerdy" hidden features you might be missing, and explain why switching to a ratchet set could be a game-changer for your bike maintenance. Plus, we look at some clever ways to hide tools on your bike so you're never caught out. | GCN Tech
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