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Bike Components That Never Go Rusty! | PVD Coatings Explained

They promise to never rust, last longer, and look incredible. But what's the real story behind those flashy rainbow and gold PVD-coated chains and cassettes? Is it a genuine performance upgrade or just expensive bike bling? In this GCN Tech deep-dive, we explain the science of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings, how they're applied in a vacuum chamber, and why they're used on bike components. We also reveal the surprising reality of where the coating is actually applied on a chain—and the crucial inner surfaces where it isn't. Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 - The Promise of PVD Coatings 00:46 - What Exactly Is A PVD Coating? 01:57 - PVD vs. Anodising: What's The Difference? 02:24 - How Are They Applied To A Chain? 03:30 - The Problem: Where The Coating ISN'T 04:06 - The Drawbacks: Lube Adhesion & Wear 05:24 - Do They Last Longer? 05:56 - The Real Benefit: Aesthetics & Protection 06:14 - The Final Verdict: Is It Worth It? Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gcntech.co/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What are your thoughts on PVD components? A worthwhile upgrade for the corrosion resistance and cool factor, or an unnecessary expense? Let us know your experience in the comments below! Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 Are You STILL Lubricating Your Chain Incorrectly? 👉    / watch   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Drama-0-Rama - Ryan James Carr Glass, Small, Kitchen, Ding - Epidemic Sound How It Go - Scientific Sauts Modiques - Dusty Decks Squeeker's Theme - Auxjack Undead Digital Minds - Polar Nights #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #chain #cassettes #bikecomponents 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show! Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network -    / @gcn   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Racing -    / @gmbnracing   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn