Do Bike Aesthetics Actually Matter? Would You Buy An Ugly Bicycle? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 131

Would you ride the best bike in the world if it looked ugly? This week on the GCN tech show, Manon and Conor discuss whether a bike's aesthetics actually matter or if it's performance that should determine whether you buy a certain bike. We also take a look at some cool new products from the likes of Fizik, Factor, and Trek!

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What's In It For Me (Instrumental Version) - Gloria Tells
When I Get You Back Again - Brendon Moeller
William Tell Overture - Traditional
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Jello Walking - Arthur Benson
Kids On the Porch (Instrumental Version) - Iso Indies
Parting Ways - Jon Bjork
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3XQ - Baron Grand

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