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Bikes have changed a huge amount in the past 30 years. We took out Stephen Roche's Battaglin for a ride. Become a GCN Fan: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Retro bikes are cool. But so are modern bikes! We sent Simon out with Matt for a ride on a couple of very different bikes to see what's changed in the past 30 years. Matt was lucky enough to be riding one of the actual bikes that Stephen Roche rode to win the triple on, a steel framed Battaglin, equiped with non-indexed down tube shifters, FiR rims, toeclips, 7 speed cassette and Campagnolo Delta brakes. While Simon rode a Ridley Helium... Buy GCN Cycling Kit! Click here: http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKitYT Music: The Jane Bradfords - Ninety Nine: http://gcn.eu/1zwHyjH Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: http://gcn.eu/BuyGCNKitYT Kask helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S Youtube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!