Should Prototype Race Bikes Be Illegal? | Ask GMBN Tech

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - How much do you have to ride your bike a week or month before tubeless is beneficial over tubes?
02:02 - I have an enduro bike with flat pedals. The sole of my right shoe is wearing out more than the left one, I ride left foot forward, is this normal?
03:37 - My RockShox Reverb dropper post has a small amount of movement when fully extended? Is this normal?
05:13 - I am in the process of building up a 2024 Pivot Switchblade, it comes with a 160mm Fox 36, can I switch to a beefy 38mm fork?
07:34 - Should you be able to race prototype bikes and parts in world cup races or should all be available to buy?
09:46 - When are we going to see Owen shred on trails?

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