Can a Brompton Climb? - GCN Challenge Explained

How does a Brompton S2L compare to a Superbike? Find out how the new T-Line would fare in this challenge.

00:00 Introduction
00:11 GCN Brompton vs Superbike Challenge
00:51 Ollie's Bicycle Computer Race Data
01:28 Andrew Feather's Cannondale SuperSix EVO
02:32 Rolling Resistance
02:53 Aerodynamic Drag
03:43 Weight
03:57 Drivetrain / Gear
04:40 Frame Flexing
06:42 Optimal Cadence
07:33 Brompton C-Line vs T-Line
09:02 Conclusion


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References:

GCN Brompton vs Superbike Video:    • Can A Folding Bike Climb? Superbike V...  
GCN Komoot Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/560518900

[Rolling Resistance] https://www.bicyclerollingresistance....
[Pedal Torque] https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
[Frame Stiffness] https://weightweenies.starbike.com/fo...
[Optimal Cadence-1] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
[Optimal Cadence-2] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
[Suspension Losses] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...


Copyrights
- Music: The Day is Close - The 126ers
- Video by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels [3 Cyclists]
- https://web.altair.com/inspire-showca... [Corporate Video]