Is The Science Wrong? Which Bike Actually Climbs Faster?

Lightweight vs aero is one of cycling’s biggest debates, and after all the love we’ve seen for the new lightweight Orbea Orca, it’s time to open it up again! Science says aero bikes are faster, even up climbs, but is that actually true? We’ve called on our resident hill climber, Andrew “The Twig” Feather, to find out which really is the fastest bike for climbing. 00:00 Intro 01:12 The Climb 04:13 The Bikes 05:44 Run 1 - Aero Bike 07:55 Run 2 - Lightweight Bike 10:17 Conclusions Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 Which would you choose: lightweight or aero? 🤔 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 New Orbea Orca 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Abyss (Instrumental Version) - Luwaks Backseat Rider - Lupus Nocte Daredevils - Rymdklang Soundtracks Dust to Dust - Aiolos Rue Down To Earth - Killrude Extinguisher - Timothy Infinite Intro for Legends - Bonkers Beat Club Medusa - Jo Wandrini So Many Clouds - oomiee #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #hillclimb 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn