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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 2 - Tryouts, Tears, & Texas 32:48

25 روز پیش32:48

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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is back for its second season! Kay Adams welcomes the women who assemble the squad, Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell, to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of putting together the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Judy and Kelli open up about what it means to embrace flaws in the pursuit of perfection, how they identify that winning combo of stamina and wow factor, and what it’s like to see Thunderstruck go viral. Plus, the duo shares their hopes for the future of DCC beyond the field. Netflix Sports Club Podcast Correspondent Dani Klupenger also stops by to discuss the NBA Finals, basketball’s biggest moments with Michael Jordan and LeBron, and Kevin Durant’s international dominance. Dani and Kay detail the rise of Coco Gauff’s greatness and the most exciting storylines heading into Wimbledon. We want to hear from you! Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/NetflixSportsClub Find more from the Netflix Sports Club Podcast @NetflixSports on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. You can catch Kay Adams @heykayadams and Dani Klupenger @daniklup on IG and X. Be sure to follow Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammel @kellifinglass and @dcc_judy on IG. Hosted by Kay Adams, the Netflix Sports Club Podcast is an all-access deep dive into the Netflix Sports universe! Each episode, Adams will speak with athletes, coaches, and a rotating cycle of familiar sports correspondents to talk about a recently released Netflix Sports series. The podcast will feature hot takes, deep analysis, games, and intimate conversations. Be sure to watch, listen, and subscribe to the Netflix Sports Club Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Tudum, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes on Fridays every other week.…

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Additionally, Ronan is feeling misunderstood. We warn about using modern Ai-type tech in your repair endeavours. And of course, there’s plenty more.

As always, Escape Collective members will hear our popular Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) and Dave Rome answer member-submitted questions related to fixing tubeless punctures in road tyres, the complications of Cannondale’s Ai asymmetry, and we provide some thoughts on the best tyre setups for amateur racing across multiple disciplines. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective (go here) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here.

Time stamps:
2:50 - Ronan’s feeling misunderstood
8:15 - Thumb shifter all-but-confirmed for next-gen Campagnolo Wireless
13:30 - Dave’s first impressions of WheelTop wireless (EDS OX2.0)
23:00 - a PSA about using Ai to help you wrench
27:00 - SRAM’s new mechanical shifting can be upgraded to wireless
32:00 - Canyon updates the Ultimate and Endurace road bikes
38:00 - Rocky Mountain secures new Canadian owners
39:20 - Where to for Felt Bicycles?
42:00 - Threaded this week
45:00 - Time for Ask a Wrench (member’s feed only)
49:00 - How to properly fix a cut tubeless tyre
57:00 - Cannondale Ai crank woes
1:04:00 - Best tyre setups by disciplines

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Geek Warning

Tech so smart it’s dumb

Geek Warning

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Additionally, Ronan is feeling misunderstood. We warn about using modern Ai-type tech in your repair endeavours. And of course, there’s plenty more.

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#News #Sports News #Tech News #Caley Fretz #Escape Collective #Cycling #Equipment #Road Bikes #Bike Tech #Escape #Bike #Bicycle #Mountain Biking #Gravel Biking

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Geek Warning

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Tour Tech 47:01

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It’s Tour time and tech editor Ronan McLaughlin has been on the ground capturing all the latest little tricks and tidbits. In this week’s Geek Warning, Dave Rome, and Ronan get together to talk through some of the bigger tech stories and finds coming from the biggest race. Within you’ll hear about new bikes from Merida and Cervelo, some behind-the-scenes sponsorship movements, how front derailleurs are becoming less common, and why the UCI’s handlebar width ruling is likely set to change (again). In Ask a Wrench, members of Escape Collective will hear pro race mechanic Brad Copeland and Dave Rome answer questions related to rust-proofing steel frames, solving for a drooping chain, and how to solve the dreaded disc brake turkey gobble. As an added bonus, you’ll hear Brad’s impression of a turkey. Time stamps: 2:00 - Merida’s unreleased Reacto 5:50 - Cervelo’s new S5 and Ronan’s early impressions 14:20 - Cervelo has a new R5 coming, too 18:30 - Musical Saddles of Sponsorships 26:00 - Updates inbound for the UCI’s handlebar width change? 37:45 - 1x gearing is on the rise 47:00 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (members only) 48:30 - Rust-protecting a steel frame 52:30 - Chain droop when riding in smaller cassette cogs 1:03:00 - Fixing the SRAM brake turkey gobble…

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Hookless to hooked and pondering spoke colours 1:23:37

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The drowsiness of Eurobike has barely faded just as the Tour is about to kick off. This week, Escape’s tech team members Suvi Loponen, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Dave Rome are on Geek Warning to discuss the biggest tech of the week and some things on their minds. A recap of Eurobike is provided by Suvi, along with pondering what the future holds for this event that seems to be in decline. Ronan and Dave go deep on Enve’s new road wheels , which quite surprisingly, have a hooked rim. That’s big news from a company that pioneered the hookless road space. Dave poses the impossible question of what coloured spokes he should choose. And there’s a fun PSA related to the countless problematic adverts seen from brands that create maintenance products. The end of the episode wraps with our usual Ask a Wrench segment. This is typically exclusive to members of Escape Collective, but not this week! This week is a free week and so everyone will hear the full member-only version that includes pro race mechanic Brad Copeland answering a few member-submitted technical questions. Time stamps: 1:00 - Eurobike recap and whether such trade shows are still relevant 18:20 - A deep chat on Enve’s new SES 4.5 Pro going hooked 33:00 - Canyon’s new Grizl and a new weird handlebar 38:30 - On Dave’s mind: Silver hubs, but what coloured spokes? 44:00 - PSA: Be cautious of maintenance product brands giving you maintenance advice on socials. 48:00 - Apidura’s Aero System 53:00 - Ask a Wrench (open to all for this week!) 54:30 - Footwear for mechanics 1:03:00 - How to find a mystery clicking noise 1:14:00 - General thoughts on hitch racks…

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Special ep: Bikepacking aero nerd 27:15

12 روز پیش27:15

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In this special Performance Process x Geek Warning crossover, Dave Rome grills Ronan Mc Laughlin about every technical detail from his 3,000 km unsupported lap of Ireland. From aero bag hacks and drivetrain quirks to cleat regrets and a failed light, this is a deep dive into the tech setup behind a truly personal and punishing ultra-endurance ride. Ronan shares what worked, what didn’t, and what he’d change next time – all while reflecting on how the gear supported his mission to raise awareness for food allergy research. The fundraiser is still open here , every contribution makes a real difference. • £10 provides allergy education packs for a school • £25 trains 50 teachers to support allergic kids • £100 covers a life-saving dose of treatment for a child • £1,500 funds six months on the life-changing Natasha Clinical Trial Hitting the target, could fund 20 trial places for allergic children, and take a real step toward a future where no child has to live in fear of their food.…

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Shimano Di2, Classified, and Eurobike week 59:01

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We’re not sure we’ve ever experienced a busier month in the world of cycling tech. All the major drivetrain manufacturers have released new things. We’ve had two custom bike shows and now it’s the world’s largest cycling tradeshow - Eurobike. And the tech conversations in the racing world have been a flurry of activity, too. In this episode, you’ll hear the voices of the entire Escape tech editorial staff. Ronan McLaughlin, Dave Rome, and Alex Hunt share their thoughts on new Shimano GRX, Classified’s update, BMC’s new SLR01, and plenty more. Then, Josh Weinberg and Suvi Loponen tease what they’re seeing on the ground at Eurobike. As usual, members of Escape Collective also get our Ask a Wrench segment, which this week sees Dave Rome and pro race mechanic Brad Copeland answer a handful of questions, including: when to rewax a waxed chain; repairing a crashed aluminium rim brake bike and perhaps what to repalce it with; and our thoughts on mini hooked road rims. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 2:40 - Shimano GRX 1x Di2 8:55 - Classified talking with Shimano Di2 17:30 - Aero gravel race bikes continue to come out 26:20 - Brembo returning to bicycles? 20:00 - Canyon’s Endurace AllRoad 35:00 - BMC’s 5th Gen TeamMachine SLR01 42:40 - Conti’s new Archetype race tyre 45:55 - Stages returns 49:10 - Eurobike intro from Josh and Suvi 55:00 - What’s coming up 59:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 1:01:00 - When to rewax a waxed chain 1:09:00 - Chain dropping down the cassette on XPLR 1:18:45 - Our thoughts on Mini Hooked road rims 1:28:00 - A damaged Klein road bike and what to replace it with…

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The week of wireless trickle 53:39

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Wow, what a week for those who love cycling tech! If four new dropbar groupsets from SRAM weren’t enough, then Shimano certainly fills that glass with its sudden release of XT and Deore Di2. Join Escape’s Dave Rome, Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt as they discuss what’s new and some things to be aware of. Meanwhile, the UCI released some upcoming rule changes that have many riders and cycling businesses upset. The geeks discuss why some of these rulings have been blown out of proportion, and why one of them is arguably just wrong. Of course, there are a couple of new bikes (Cervelo and Orbea) to discuss, and CeramicSpeed has released its first do-it-yourself hot melt wax which promises a whole lot of distance. As always, members of Escape Collective have access to the Ask a Wrench segment at the end of the episode. Here, Dave Rome is joined by pro race mechanic Brad Copeland to answer a number of geeky questions, including a trick for keeping valve nuts in place without over-tightening them, our thoughts on the best cone wrenches, mixing-and-matching chainring sizes on SRAM, a rear shock that’s fussy to inflate, and a Shimano front derailleur that’s hard to shift. Enjoy! Time Stamps: 2:15 - Explaining the UCI’s Handlebar width ruling and specifically where it’s wrong 17:00 - SRAM’s new Force and Rival AXS 27:30 - Shimano’s new XT and Deore wireless shifting 36:30 - Cervelo’s new Aspero 5 43:45 - Orbea’s Terra gravel bike gets overhauled 47:00 - CeramicSpeed’s new long-lasting hot melt wax 52:00 - Ask a Wrench (Member-only!) 55:00 - A tip for tubeless valve nuts in place 58:30 - A deep dive and our top suggestions for good cone wrenches 1:10:00 - Mixing-and-matching chainring sizes with SRAM AXS 1:15:00 - Rear shock inflation woes and shock pumps 1:21:00 - Fixing Shimano Ultegra front derailleur that’s hard to shift…

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Special ep: A chat with SRAM about new Rival and Force and trickling down tech 16:01

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In this bonus episode of Geek Warning, Suvi Loponen sits down with SRAM’s Dan Stefiuk and Paul Kantor to chat about the all-new Rival and Force AXS groupsets. From tech trickled down from Red, to the design philosophies that shaped these mid-tier offerings, we chat about how SRAM approaches performance, pricing, and compatibility. For the full tech details and reviews of these new groupsets – or to sign up to get the full episode – head over to escapecollective.com .…

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Factory tours and fresh tech 54:57

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This week in Geek Warning, tech writers Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt join Dave Rome to discuss their recent factory visits to SRAM, DT Swiss, Oquo, and more. You’ll hear Dave and Alex debate about using full-suspension gravel bikes instead of a mountain bike. The geeks also discuss a whole lot of new and interesting tech. As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the Ask a Wrench segment of the episode, and this week, Australian national team mechanic, Peter Arch, joins to help answer the questions. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 2:00 - Factory visits 18:00 - Full Suspension gravel bikes are coming back 25:00 - TRP Vistar with Classified is finally official 29:00 - Spoken comes to Sydney in a week 30:15 - Oquo now making its own hub 33:15 - Industry9 acquires We Are One Composites 35:00 - Leaked Roval Rapide wheels 37:30 - No.22’s new Drifter gravel bike 39:10 - Unno returns to XC with the Horn, room for 2.6” tyres 41:50 - Pro’s new internally routed MTB handlebar, please no 46:00 - Trek joins the electric air inflator world 48:00 - Ronan’s big ride 54:30 - Ask A Wrench with National pro mechanic Peter Arch (member-only) 56:00 - Solving a skipping hub 1:01:30 - What’s going inside a hydraulic disc brake? 1:05:30 - Mystery flat tyre 1:10:30 - Safer lubricants and lubing cables…

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A Week of Wireless 1:05:28

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June has started with a bang when it comes to new cycling tech. This week we’ve seen the long-awaited release of new Shimano XTR Di2 , the next generation Super Record from Campagnolo , and a welcomed new power pedal from Favero . All are new products that Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin discuss, in addition to being covered in more detail on Escape Collective. In addition to all that, Unbound gravel saw a whole bunch of unreleased bikes being raced , which Dave and Josh Weinberg (US tech and culture editor) discuss. Of course, there’s also the usual PSA, Ronan has something on his mind, and the episode wraps with the member-only Ask a Wrench segment (with Zach Edwards of Boulder Groupetto helping to answer questions). Members can submit new questions here . As a reminder, this week also brought a special episode of Geek Warning where Shimano’s North American MTB product manager, Nick Murdick, was interviewed about all things related to new XTR Di2 . Timestamps: 2:30 - New Shimano XTR 7:50 - Campagnolo’s new Super Record WRL 13 19:15 - Favero Assioma Pro RS road power pedals 27:45 - PSA on eye safety 32:00 - On Ronan’s mind, uh oh 40:00 - Unbound tech 42:30 - Specialized’s new Diverge 45:30 - A name suggestion for the new Pinarello gravel racer 47:00 - Factor’s two new unreleased gravel bikes 51:50 - Orbea’s also got two new gravel bikes going around 54:00 - And Vos on a new Cervelo gravel race bike? 55:00 - Euro versus US gravel racing seen in bike design 1:00:30 - A pre-installed backup tube 1:04:30 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 1:06:15 - How to adjust eccentric bottom brackets on single-speeds 1:11:30 - A tip for finding dropped items 1:15:40 - Our favourite hand cleaner? Hello gloves. 1:22:00 - Removing the impossibly stuck crank…

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Special ep: Shimano’s MTB Product Manager on the new XTR Di2 21:44

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Seven years have passed since we last saw an updated version of Shimano’s flagship mountain bike group. Assuming you weren’t holding your breath, and as a result are still with us, then today is the day of the update. Yes, new XTR Di2 M9200 is here. It represents Shimano’s delayed entry into true wireless shifting, and brings with it a number of other interesting developments (a new brake oil, anyone?).In this episode, Escape Collective’s Dave Rome and Alex Hunt sit down with Shimano North America’s MTB Product Manager, Nick Murdick. The North American offices of Shimano have been playing an increasingly significant role in the development and design of Shimano’s next generation parts, and Nick has been at the centre of that for the new XTR. This episode speaks candidly with Murdick about the new group, some challenges faced, some decisions behind the details, and a few teases of what may still be to come. Alex and Dave wrap up at the end with a few quick thoughts. Meanwhile, you’ll need to visit our article on Escape Collective to find all the nuanced details and ride impressions of the new XTR product range. A chunk of this episode (along with our written report) is free for all to enjoy and learn from. However, as Escape is wholly member-funded (which means this isn’t sponsored or paid content), you will need to be a member of Escape Collective in order to hear it all.…

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Mountain bikers on gravel tyres. What in the upside-down world? 58:55

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Our necks are hurting from the whiplash of information regarding what tyres are actually fastest off-road. Ronan teases a fresh discussion he had about optimising one sponsored rider for Unbound and some surprising lessons that came from that. It's a topic that continues to fascinate, especially given some of the world's best cross-country mountain bikers have been racing Short Track on 50 mm gravel tyres. In addition to that, you’ll hear Dave Rome, Alex Hunt, and Ronan McLaughlin explain why none of them are currently choosing to use 3D-printed saddles. There’s a PSA for anyone with wireless shifting, and of course, there’s new stuff to talk about, too. As usual, members also get our Ask a Wrench segment, which this week sees Dave Rome and pro race mechanic Brad Copeland answer a handful of questions, including: how keep 11-speed shifting running long-term, understanding bike handling, and best practises for travelling with new SRAM Full Mount derailleurs (Transmission and XPLR). Members can submit new questions here . Timestamps: 5:15 - Corrections corner related to 55 mm road tyres 8:40 - Corrections corner related to the Zipp 303 SW naming 11:00 - So mountain bike tyres aren’t always faster off-road? 24:00 - DT Swiss joins the gravel suspension game 29:30 - Why we don’t choose 3D-printed saddles 42:10 - A PSA to wireless shifting 44:30 - Polygon’s new Helios A road racer 50:30 - Goodyear’s new Connector gravel race range 55:00 - HED’s new gravel wheels 58:30 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (member-only) 59:40 - Keeping SRAM 11-speed going long-term 1:05:30 - How to understand rear handling? 1:09:00 - Travelling with SRAM T-Type/Full Mount derailleurs…

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Modern chain wins and questionable pressure sensors 49:42

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Welcome back to the cycling tech podcast with a Geek Warning. This week, Escape’s tech editors Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin discuss what’s been on their minds. For Dave, that’s how good modern chains have become and a cool upgrade option for DT Swiss hub users.For Ronan, it’s the new wheels from Zipp that have been occupying his time. This is a fairly long episode for members of Escape Collective ( go here ). Those on the member-only podcast feed won’t just hear what’s new, but rather will hear some criticism of Zipp’s new built-in pressure gauges and whether the company has addressed Ronan’s concerns about hookless. As always, members also get our Ask a Wrench segment, which this week sees Dave Rome and pro race mechanic Brad Copeland answer a handful of questions related to disc brakes, along with one about the trend to toward wide gravel tyres and where suspension comes into that. Members can submit new questions here . 3:30 - Corrections corner: 14-speed cassettes do exist, sigh. 4:30 - Williams Racing Product’s Zero Drag Kit is cool 9:30 - Some things are really good, especially new chains 17:30 - PSA: Don’t pluck your (tyre) hairs 20:50 - Gunnar and Waterford names return 21:30 - Standert’s new scandium alloy road racer 24:30 - Pirelli’s new endurance road tyre that goes to 55 mm wide 31:15 - Rex releases its Black Magik drip wax 34:30 - Silca’s first grease and Dave’s go-to grease 37:00 - Zipp’s new range of wheels 42:15 - Wolf Tooth’s new Clik valves and bottom brackets 49:00 - Opinions on Zipp’s new wheels and sensors (member-only) 1:03:00 - Where we stand on hookless (member-only) 1:13:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 1:15:00 - Dealing with rubbing discs 1:26:00 - Crop circles on disc rotors 1:32:00 - Cleaning with disc brakes 1:39:00 - Pondering wide tyres versus gravel suspension for Unbound…

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Special ep: Why is kit so expensive? 44:56

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You don’t have to look far these days to find a jersey and bib short that costs more than my first road bike, or one that costs less than lunch. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Smith, Brand Manager at Castelli and Sportful, to unpack what really drives the cost of cycling kit. From €1.50 chamois pads to €300 retail tags, we explore the full supply chain, manufacturing realities, sponsorship costs, direct-to-consumer myths, and why a €30 short might look the part and what it might be missing, if anything. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re really paying for, if it's marginal gains or just all margins for the manufacturers, this episode has answers.…

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Tech so smart it’s dumb 51:34

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This week we’ve got wireless shifting on our minds. Campagnolo’s new 13-speed wireless continues to be seen out in the wild, now at the Giro d’Italia. Dave has had his hands on WheelTop’s latest wireless mountain bike derailleur and shifter. And SRAM has an option to upgrade its new mechanical T70/T90 system to wireless, and nope, we’re not joking. Additionally, Ronan is feeling misunderstood. We warn about using modern Ai-type tech in your repair endeavours. And of course, there’s plenty more. As always, Escape Collective members will hear our popular Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) and Dave Rome answer member-submitted questions related to fixing tubeless punctures in road tyres, the complications of Cannondale’s Ai asymmetry, and we provide some thoughts on the best tyre setups for amateur racing across multiple disciplines. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 2:50 - Ronan’s feeling misunderstood 8:15 - Thumb shifter all-but-confirmed for next-gen Campagnolo Wireless 13:30 - Dave’s first impressions of WheelTop wireless (EDS OX2.0) 23:00 - a PSA about using Ai to help you wrench 27:00 - SRAM’s new mechanical shifting can be upgraded to wireless 32:00 - Canyon updates the Ultimate and Endurace road bikes 38:00 - Rocky Mountain secures new Canadian owners 39:20 - Where to for Felt Bicycles? 42:00 - Threaded this week 45:00 - Time for Ask a Wrench (member’s feed only) 49:00 - How to properly fix a cut tubeless tyre 57:00 - Cannondale Ai crank woes 1:04:00 - Best tyre setups by disciplines…

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Is every flagship drivetrain bound to go 13-speed? 50:49

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How is it that a product can be raced by a professional, in a professional event, and that the media aren’t allowed to tell all? It’s become a surprisingly common occurrence, and in this episode, you’ll hear Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome explain how it all works. You’ll also hear about Campagnolo’s latest spotted new drivetrain, and why it likely spells a wider change to 13-speed. Also, Ronan and Dave discuss the new Cannondale Synapse and its rather confusing overlap with other bikes in Cannondale’s range. The conversation then moves to cover other new products and industry news. Finally, Escape Collective members will hear our popular Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Ronan and Dave answer member-submitted questions related to their favourite Co2 inflator heads (and preferred alternatives), an update to the Classified two-speed hub system, and calibrating power meters. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Language warning: Ronan said a naughty word at the 6:58 point of the episode. Time stamps: 2:00 - Spotting new products in clear sight and embargos explained 10:40 - Campagnolo 13-speed EPS Wireless is coming 22:00 - We’re not sure how to define the new Cannondale Synapse 37:00 - Chit chat, amusing clickbait, and problematic AI 41:00 - Canyon US and Amazon Prime 42:00 - Industry news from DT Swiss 43:20 - Vittoria updates the Rubino 45:30 - Park Tool’s new free things 47:00 - Feedback Sports’ new chain whip alternative 50:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 51:00 - Our preferred Co2 inflator heads and alternatives 59:20 - Calibrating power meters 1:04:10 - Classified’s requirements for the 10T cassettes…

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Special ep: In For Review, May 2025 59:52

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It’s time for the second edition of our ‘In for Review’ Geek Warning podcast. Like the first edition , this one looks to share some of the bikes we’ve been testing and the gear we’ve been enjoying. Plus, we’ve added a segment that talks about newly released products we’re interested in trying. And for those on the Escape Collective member feed (which as the name implies, is only for members), you’ll get a little extra as we discuss a few of the products that haven’t quite met the mark. If you aren't a member yet, you can sign up here . This episode is hosted by tech editor Dave Rome, and you’ll also hear Escape’s tech writers Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt. Enjoy! Time stamps: 3:30 - Van Rysel RCR-F aero bike 14:00 - Standert Kettensäge alloy gravel racer 23:00 - Dave was sidelined for a bit 24:25 - What we’re enjoying using 25:00 - POC Cytal road helmet 28:45 - Women’s bib-shorts 31:30 - Michelin’s road tyres 35:30 - Alex’s introduction to cargo bibs 38:30 - Feedback Sport’s Pro E-Lift repair stand 43:30 - New products we’re intrigued to try 43:50 - Suvi’s keen to test the Cannondale Synapse 49:00 - New Wahoo computers 52:00 - Boardman SLR 105 Di2 road bike 56:00 - A new wave of gravel tyres 58:45 - Member-only bonus section: the products that have left us underwhelmed 1:00:00 - What’s with tyre logos not lining up? 1:04:00 - Fizik’s entry into helmets 1:08:00 - Dave’s expensive tool purchase…

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Wheel size history is repeating 59:58

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Hello geeks! It’s time to talk about the big wheels that are seemingly beginning to gain speed. As reported by Josh Weinberg, it sure seems many are looking at 32 in wheels , but it’s still early days as to whether we’ll see history repeat itself. Within you’ll also find a new segment where Dave puts the call out to brands to produce a product that he feels is lacking in the market. You’ll also hear Josh, Zach, and Dave discuss some of the more interesting products from the BeSpoked show . The episode wraps with our usual Ask a Wrench segment. Here you’ll hear the geeks chat Schwalbe Clik Valves, thoughts on inner tubes for road, and a little more about Campagnolo inner cables. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Love tech? We’ve had a handful of other tech-related podcasts this week, including a chat Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome had about things to consider if buying a new aero road bike (find it in the Performance Process channel). Plus, Josh Weinberg caught up with Lachlan Morton about upcoming events and the tech decisions . Time stamps: 2:00 - 32 in wheels are the next big thing 20:50 - ReTyre continues to expand its eco-friendly tyre operation 23:45 - Industry Wish list: Better headsets for a specific application 29:30 - A quick tech chat with Lachlan Morton 39:20 - Hunt’s new Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc road wheels 41:00 - Bespoked things 42:00 Garbaruk’s prototype electronic rear derailleur 50:00 - KOM Xeno Infinity hub 52:20 - Antidote comes to gravel with the Path Seeker 59:30 - Ask a Wrench (Member-feed exclusive) 1:01:00 - The best inner tubes for road (member-only) 1:04:30 - Early thoughts on Schwalbe Clik Valves (member-only) 1:10:00 - More on Campagnolo mechanical cables (member-only)…

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Electric inflators and a narrower UDH from Factor 45:43

12 weeks پیش45:43

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The travel bike is a highly desirable item for many cyclists with dreams of frequent travel, but does it still hold a place with many modern airline policies? It’s one of the many topics you’ll hear the geeks discuss in this week’s episode. In addition to that, you’ll hear Dave Rome, along with Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) and Escape’s newest tech hire, Josh Weinberg, cover the latest in tech. They discuss the new Factor Monza road bike, where it sits in the range, and the sneaky new UDH Mini rear hanger. Silca’s entry into the electric pump world sparks a wider conversation about the category. Plus, there’s plenty more tech and industry happenings. The episode wraps with our usual Ask a Wrench segment. Here you’ll hear the geeks chat 11-speed Di2, common shock pump leakage, and ponder the pros and cons of modern gravel suspension. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 3:00 - The modern-day role of a travel bike? 13:00 - a PSA we keep repeating as it needs repeating. 17:00 - Silca enters the electric pump market 25:00 - Factor’s Monza road bike 33:00 - TrickStuff and DT Swiss 36:30 - Kona Hei Hei mountain bike 39:00 - Revel is closing down 40:30 - A heist of Ari bikes 44:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 44:00 - Using 11-speed Shimano Di2 on newer frames 49:15 - RockShox Flight Attendant feeling less smooth and a common shock pump concern 58:00 - Gravel suspension considerations and alternatives…

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Wrapping Roubaix and Sea Otter tech 1:15:32

13 weeks پیش1:15:32

1:15:32

Welcome back to Geek Warning. It’s been a big few weeks for the cycling world, with the Classics and the Sea Otter Classic sharing a weekend. Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome kick off the show chatting Roubaix tech, including some hacked derailleurs and questionable measurements. Then they chat about Colnago’s latest race bike. Dave then jumps on with US tech editor Josh Weinberg to talk all things Sea Otter, including some of the bigger tech news. Plus, there’s a beginner's guide to why many in the industry are seemingly obsessed with gearboxes in place of the old derailleur. All of those chats are based loosely on content already published on Escape Collective. So check out the Tech section of the website in order to see more on all of these things. The episode wraps with our usual Ask a Wrench segment with pro race mechanic Brad Copeland. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 1:30 - We told you so corner and Roubaix tyres 6:40 - 13-speed shifting taken to 12 and what tells of SRAM road of the future 17:30 - UCI is measuring things. Why? 25:20 - Colnago’s new V5RS 33:30 - Sea Otter is a Classic 39:00 - The rise of the gearbox 47:30 - Upside-down suspension returns 53:00 - Sea Otter big and small finds (Qvist, Continental, Vittoria, Abbey Bike Tools, Terravail, mini inflators, and much more) 1:08:00 - Stromm’s new aero road bike 1:13:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only) 1:17:00 - Upgrading bolts, where and where not 1:26:00 - SRAM Transmission on a non-Boost bike 1:35:00 - Wheels taking on water…

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A lot of new tech and pricing fears 57:23

14 weeks پیش57:23

57:23

Welcome back to Geek Warning! The podcast that puts all the most interesting cycling tech and advice into one place. Before you tune in to the latest episode, it’s worth noting that the geeks often record a few days before an episode drops. In any normal week that’s no problem, but it’s been far from a normal week. In this episode Ronan McLaughlin, Suvi Loponen, and Dave Rome chat about the impact of tariffs on the cycling industry - many of which have been put on hold in the time between recording and publishing. Still, some discussed themes are likely to become true. On a happier note it’s the week of the Sea Otter Classic in California. Recent years have seen this event organically become the industry tradeshow for the North American market, and with that, you can bet there are always plenty of new things to see. The geeks discuss some of the bigger announcements leading into the event. Lastly, the episode wraps up with our Ask a Wrench segment featuring pro-race mechanic Brad Copeland. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective ( go here ) in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Members can submit new questions here . Time stamps: 2:20 - Extra info corner and 40 mm road tyres 5:00 - Tariff fears and a potential benefiting sector 18:00 - A PSA for that bike used on an indoor trainer 24:00 - Sea Otter Classic is here, and oh so much new tech 25:00 - New Allied Able gravel bike 26:30 - Niner ORE 9 RDO 29:50 - Zwift’s big updates 37:20 - Wahoo’s new head units and a Radar 40:00 - Optis, an inflatable tyre insert 42:10 - DT Swiss 350 DEG 44:30 - Maxxis revamps entire gravel tyre range 46:15 - Cadex joins the 3D printed saddle game 48:10 - TPU Tube Sealant?! 50:30 - OneUp updates its carbon bar and a short tangent 54:10 - Fizik’s entry into helmets 57:00 - Ask a Wrench time (Member only) 1:00:00 - Longevity of Campagnolo gear cables 1:07:20 - Disc brake pad compounds 1:14:00 - Burning off oils from disc rotors 1:18:00 - Glitter and tyre sealants…

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What’s the widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix? 52:05

15 weeks پیش52:05

52:05

Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner and the geeks have been pondering just how wide we’ll see the tyres of the pros go. Some studies have shown that 40s are fastest, but as you’ll hear from Ronan, the testing he’s currently in the thick of is showing otherwise. You’ll also hear Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) discuss some of the new interesting groupsets coming from Chinese manufacturers and what it may take for them to break through into the mainstream market. Plus, there’s plenty of new tech to discuss, including the new RockShox Reverb AXS dropper and some interesting industry news. Finally, the episode wraps up with our Ask a Wrench segment featuring pro-race mechanic Brad Copeland. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective in order to access this popular segment of the podcast. Enjoy! Time stamps: 2:15 - The widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix? 23:15 - Taipei Cycle Show and lower-cost drivetrain competition 33:20 - refreshed eeWings from CaneCreek 35:10 - RockShox Reverb AXS dropper 38:15 - SRAM ‘cybersecurity’ issue 39:45 - Brose bicycle acquired by Yamaha 41:40 - Velo gets a recycling partner in SRAM 42:50 - One April Fools that got us chuckling 46:00 - CyclingSpy now on Escape 52:00 - Ask a Wrench - Member Only 53:30 - A mystery click in the front end 1:01:15 - The best cycling tool for persuasion 1:05:00 - Cutting steerer tubes and the impact on resale value 1:12:00 - A detailed conversation on tight XD/XDR cassette sleeves (plus related tools)…

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Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits 50:57

16 weeks پیش50:57

50:57

Our podcast episodes are a little like our own children, of course, we love them all. However, maybe, just maybe, some are loved a little more than others. This episode is a good one. Tune in as the regular crew of Ronan, Dave, and Zach chat about the growing world of tyre pressure calculators and whether electronic shifting has made frame designers lazy. Meanwhile, the public service announcement relates to counterfeit products and it’s a big one that we’re sure to return to in future. With the Taipei Cycle Show on we’re seeing a flurry of new products to discuss, including a few new fun bikes. Finally, members of Escape Collective ( go here ) get another edition of Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland. Here, the geeks answer a few interesting questions, with a whole lot of detail related to bike setup for long gravel events. If you liked this episode, then please give it a share with some like-minded riding friends. Time stamps: 1:30 - Vittoria’s new tyre pressure app and wider category thoughts 14:00 - On Dave’s mind is frame limitation in mechanical groupset selection 29:45 - a PSA to not buy your big name product from sketchy sources 36:00 - Big new things from SRAM, which we’ve covered elsewhere 37:30 - Bendy road ahead for Komoot 39:00 - Bianchi celebrates 140 years 41:00 - Fox’s new 36 SL and where it sits 42:45 - Tern updates the GSD 43:30 - Giant’s first bike with a recycled composite frame 50:30 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (member-only from this point) 54:00 - Ask a Wrench: Prepping a bike for performance at Unbound 200 1:10:00 - Ask a Wrench: Chainline confusion 1:17:00 - Ask a Wrench: Fixing peeling decals…

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Special ep: Deep dive with SRAM on mechanical Transmission and new brakes 1:19:49

16 weeks پیش1:19:49

1:19:49

Oh yes, we’re in the thick of product launch season, and we're keeping focused on the most interesting stuff. SRAM has just overhauled its more budget-conscious mountain bike drivetrains, and they share much in common with the premium Transmission AXS. Except, they have a cable. Plus, at least on the mountain bike side, SRAM has gone all-in on mineral oil brakes. It’s a huge change for a company that’s spent more than 15 years promoting the benefits of DOT fluid. To hear and learn all about the product, SRAM lent us a few of its product managers and engineers without the public relation adults in the room. Of course, we have full and detailed write-ups on Escape Collective. There’s some overlap between this podcast and the writing, but you’ll find plenty of unique information in each. It’s also worth reminding that Escape Collective is wholly funded by its members, and so this isn’t paid for, sponsored, or partnership content. It’s just a geeky chat that felt appropriate for the Geek Warning podcast. Those on the Escape Collective member feeds will get a bonus section at the end with Dave and Josh covering a few elements that SRAM didn't want to discuss, along with some early ride thoughts. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:00 - Meet the guests 4:00 - An intro to Eagle 70 and 90 9:00 - Was SRAM all-in on electronic at a point? 11:20 - Cross-compatibility in Transmission and why mechanical is only a price point option 18:00 - Set up 26:00 - Cable routing basics 37:30 - What about bikes without a UDH? 39:00 - Shift speed things 46:30 - A fully rebuildable derailleur 50:00 - Time for brakes and a move to mineral oil 58:30 - Explaining the new brake range 1:03:00 - The Motive brake 1:07:30 - Are there tuning guides for these brakes? 1:10:00 - Brake set up tips 1:20:00 - Josh and Dave share their thoughts of Eagle 90 (member-only) 1:34:00 - Thoughts on the Motive brakes and a crystal ball moment (member-only)…

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Unique features that make endurance bikes less desirable 47:58

17 weeks پیش47:58

47:58

Why do so many road bikes with endurance geometry have unique selling added features that wouldn’t fly in more performance-oriented bikes? That’s the big question that Ronan, Dave, and Zach discuss in this week’s episode of Geek Warning. Plus, you’ll hear a useful PSA for those who use newer road pedals. Dave then rings up new Escape recruit Josh Weinberg to discuss the latest in road, gravel, and cross-country mountain bike tech – including Fox's new 34 SL fork release (something we've also covered in writing). The episode closes with the usual answering of member-submitted technical questions. However, for this last section, you will need to be a member of Escape Collective and either logged into the member-only podcast feed or via our Podcast page (again, logged in members only). Thanks for listening! And if you like it, please consider sending it to a fellow tech-loving cyclist. Time stamps: 1:40 - Corrections Corner 2:45 - On Our Minds: Unique selling features that actually don’t help sell bikes 22:00 - PSA: Composite-bodied road pedals are a wear item 25:00 - Introducing Josh and chatting Mid-South gravel tech 28:30 - Teravail has a whole wheel-system 31:20 - Chris King launches its own alloy wheelset 34:00 - Fox releases the new 34 SL fork 39:00 - Fox’s new all-in-one remote lever 41:55 - LiteSpeed’s new impressively lightweight road frame 45:25 - Ask a Wrench (member-feed only) 47:00 - A mystery and isolated leaking brake lever (member-feed only) 54:00 - Good and bad of solid polymer bearings (member-feed only) 1:01:00 - How to deal with a stuck tubeless valve (member-feed only)…

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Matching fit between bikes and cordless air tools 1:00:50

18 weeks پیش1:00:50

1:00:50

What do matching bike fits and cordless air tools have in common? Truthfully, very little, but you’ll hear them both discussed in this week’s episode of Geek Warning. Join Ronan Mc Laughlin, Dave Rome, and Zach Edwards as they discuss these topics on their minds, plus share the latest in tech. Listeners on our free feed will get a whole hour, meanwhile members of Escape Collective get treated to an extra geeky 30 minutes with Dave Rome and pro race mechanic Brad Copeland answering listener questions. Time stamps: 3:30 - Our methods, tips, and tools for matching fit between bikes 25:00 - On our mind: Air powered tools versus an air compressor 39:40 - PSA: Don’t forget your computer mount 42:00 - Cannondale’s new Topstone 45:20 - Vittoria has a 29 mm road tyre just for wide rims 50:10 - Specialized has a busy week of new tyres 51:45 - Ari’s new Signal Peak 3.0 cross-country bike 53:30 - State Bicycle’s budget Carbon All-Road 59:39 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland 1:03:00 - Repairing bikes for friends (member-only) 1:10:30 - Do jockey pulley wheels have a direction? (member-only) 1:18:15 - Is there a benefit to warming a chain? (member-only) 1:25:30 - Tips for removing frayed cables from shifters (member-only)…

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The first ’In for Review’ special episode 1:05:12

18 weeks پیش1:05:12

1:05:12

It was an idea teased in a previous episode of the Geek Warning podcast, and we’ve finally done it! Welcome to a pilot episode of In for Review – a special and approximately-monthly edition of Geek Warning that chats about some of the bikes and products we’re actively testing, the things on our minds related to those products, and the tangents that follow. This episode is entirely free for all to hear, but the upcoming content that we discuss will largely be exclusive to members of Escape Collective. This was a first draft, and we already have ideas for making it better. Still, we’re all ears if you have ideas, praise, or criticism. Time stamps: 1:20 - The new Scott Addict Ultimate and Schwalbe Aerothan tyres 10:20 - Another Scott as Ronan is wrapping up the Foil 15:00 - Testing the Enve MOG through a Scottish winter 21:00 - Tangent into swapping between dropbar shifter brands 24:00 - Swapping between bikes 27:30 - Suvi is down the Rear Radar rabbit hole 37:40 - Fizik’s custom 3D printed saddle 49:15 - Ronan is trying to find a shoe he actually likes 53:00 - Just a pure shameless plug from Ronan 58:30 - Dave’s heaviest delivery in recent memory…

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Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles 58:40

19 weeks پیش58:40

58:40

It’s a geek-packed episode as senior tech editors Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, plus Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) discuss the week in tech. Ronan ponders the real highs and lows of Lidl-Trek experimenting with SRAM XPLR 1x13 drivetrains in road races. There’s a skeptical point of view to integrated pressure sensors in tubeless wheels. And the geeks discuss the importance of Trail figures in geometry, and why it’s oddly not provided by all brands – a topic Ronan was inspired to put into writing, too (coming soon). It had been a few weeks since the last PSA, and Dave has one related to common noises. And we’ve got a wrap of some fresh product news. As per usual, the episode ends with our Ask a Wrench segment that sees pro race mechanic Brad Copeland and Dave Rome answer a few member-submitted tech questions. It’s something you’ll need to logged into our member-feed of the podcast to hear. Time stamps: 1:40 - Lidl-Trek using a 1x gravel groupset 13:00 - Zipp playing with integrated pressure sensors 21:10 - Where are all the trail figures and fork rakes? 30:50 - PSA on easily solved bike noises 31:10 - Continental’s new Gran Prix TR tyre 42:00 - OneUp’s little pedal fumble 43:30 - Industry9’s new Hydra2 hub 47:50 - Velocio’s new high-riding hydration pack 49:35 - Hammerhead Karoo gets its own “native extension” library plus a tangent on computers. 58:30 - Ask a Wrench with Brad Copeland (members-only) 1:00:00 - A further tip for comparing chain wear between riding disciplines (members-only) 1:01:05 - Plugs and repairing tubeless tyres (members-only) 1:06:10 - Speeding up the drying process of drip wax (members-only) 1:10:00 - A complement for a previous answer - the advice worked (members-only) 1:12:30 - Squealing Shimano brakes strike again (members-only)…

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Special ep: Gear that survives the 1,300 km Atlas Mountain Race 20:26

20 weeks پیش20:26

20:26

In this special episode, we chat with Ultra-Distance specialist Kevin Benky Benkenstein on his bike and gear selections for a recent race across the Moroccan Atlas Mountain Range. That big ride is the Atlas Mountain Race (AMR), a beast of a ride that covers some 1,300 km with 23,000 m of elevation. It covers every surface imaginable, and both rider and bike are tested thoroughly in the little over four days that it took him to complete (good enough for a tied third-place finish in the men’s). Designed to accompany an article that Kevin wrote for Escape Collective, this chat covers why a full-suspension frame ended up being the pick, why such trail-focussed tyres were selected, drivetrain choices, and plenty of geeky insight. Enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to check out escapecollective.com for the full write-up (or at least to see some photos).…

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The challenges in making quantitative testing useful 41:54

20 weeks پیش41:54

41:54

Why don’t you see much wind tunnel-based testing on Escape Collective? It’s something the geeks are forever discussing internally, and in this week’s episode, they discuss some of the difficulties in getting such testing to provide truly useful results. You’ll also hear Ronan McLaughlin, Dave Rome, and Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) cover the latest news in the world of cycling tech, including a recent high-profile wheel failure, Canyon’s new customisation program , and BMC’s latest recall. Members of Escape Collective get an extra 20 minutes in the form of Ask a Wrench. This week the geeks answer questions about converting a bike for triathlon, why chains wear more rapidly on mountain bikes, and silencing a certan type of creaky seatpost. Enjoy! Time stamps: 4:20 - Chris Froome’s wheel failure 9:15 - Canyon’s new customisation program 15:55 - On Ronan’s Mind: Quantitative testing making bikes worse 33:20 - BMC recalls the Kaius gravel bike 39:30 - Nukeproof returns 41:45 - Ask a Wrench: a first triathlon (member-only) 48:55 - Rapid chain wear on MTB (member-only) 53:25 - Fixing a creaking Canyon/Ergon seatpost and our thoughts on carbon pastes (member-only)…

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Tyre sealants, gearboxes, and wide kicks 29:11

21 weeks پیش29:11

29:11

The derailleur looks set to continue ruling the roost, but the increased attention to gearboxes is one to watch. In this week’s shorter-than-usual episode, the geeks chat about Fox Factory’s recently approved patent in the space. You’ll also hear some early speculation about Fizik’s entry into helmets, some new EU-based helmets standard inbound, and what our go-to tubeless tyre sealants are. Tech reporter Alex Hunt just wrapped up a big feature on big shoes , and the geeks give a basic overview of that. Finally, members of Escape Collective (if on the member-only feeds) will be privy to the Ask a Wrench segment that, this week, chats tyre width selection for crit racing and how to best switch disc brake pad compounds. All that and more in this week’s Geek Warning. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:55 - Fizik is getting into helmets 4:22 - Explaining why things are a bit quiet on the tech front 5:20 - Fox Factory gets a patent approved for a gearbox 9:50 - On our minds is shoe width 18:00 - Silca’s new Ultimate tyre sealant, plus our picks 24:00 - A farewell to Matt Opperman 25:30 - New helmet standards inbound in Europe 29:00 - Ask a Wrench: picking a width of new road race tyres 35:40 - Ask a Wrench: Brake pad compound switching…

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Special ep: Clearing up PFAs 24:47

21 weeks پیش24:47

24:47

PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – are in everything from waterproof jackets to chain lubes and electronics. They’re praised for their stain, friction, and water resistant properties but notorious for their environmental and health risks. These chemicals never break down, accumulating in water, soil, and even our bodies. As regulations restricting the use of PFAS roll in, the cycling industry is facing a dilemma: how can brands replace the chemicals that have been used in nearly every part of the supply chain? Is something called “PFAS-free” even possible to achieve? And is the performance going to downgrade as a result? In this episode, we cover the challenges of going PFAS-free, the trade-offs in performance, what the upcoming regulations mean and why some brands are moving faster than others to eliminate the forever chemicals.…

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Forever chemicals and another product leak 47:38

22 weeks پیش47:38

47:38

It’s a new week and that means a new episode of the Geek Warning podcast. This week you’ll hear Suvi Loponen and Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) join Dave Rome in covering the big tech topics of the week. You’ll get a beginner’s guide to PFAS (forever chemicals) and why you should care. Thoughts are shared on the new Cannondale SuperX gravel race bike. And a widespread leak teases new full wireless from Shimano. There’s something silly on Dave’s mind, and then the geeks wrap up the remaining tech news of the week. Finally, and as usual, the episode wraps with Brad Copeland, Zach, and Dave answering mechanic-related questions from Escape’s members – including a tangent into our favourite shift cables. As a reminder, Ask a Wrench is now exclusively available on our members-only podcast feed. Head to escapecollective.com/member in order to hear the full episode. Time stamps: 2:00 - PFAS’ and why you should be aware 13:55 - Cannondale’s SuperX returns, now more gravel 23:45 - Next generation of Di2 appears to be truly wireless 27:05 - Dave thinks the white off-road shoe trend won’t last 32:00 - iceBike, a trade show from a single distributor 36:35 - TrainerRoad training programs now work in Zwift 3730 - A new tool from Enduro Bearings 38:40 - Berd collabs with HED on a road wheel 41;30 - Garbaruk teases its entry into wheels 43:50 - Pivot joins the lifetime bearing replacement policy club 48:00 - Removing dried tyre sealant from inside of a tyre (member-only feed) 53:05 - Diagnosing SRAM AXS battery and derailleur issues (member-only feed) 59:00 - Cable routing for Shimano mechanical 11-speed and our favourite cables…

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Big tubular is Cross 48:16

23 weeks پیش48:16

48:16

This week on The Geek Warning podcast, join Ronan McLaughlin, Zach Edwards, and Dave Rome as they discuss the latest happenings in the world of cycling tech. The geeks cover what is believed to be the first win for tubeless in a cyclocross World Championship. There’s a UCI rider survey circling that strongly points to a few technical changes being considered. An approved patent and many rumours point to new SRAM Transmission mechanical coming soon. And there’s a new headset that claims to solve for cable routing woes, but we’re not so sure. Plus, there’s something mechanic-related on Ronan’s mind, a few little bits of news, and of course, Ask a Wrench (now with the addition of Zach, joining Brad Copeland). As a reminder, Ask a Wrench is now exclusively available on our members-only podcast feed. Head to escapecollective.com/member in order to hear the full episodes. Time stamps: 1:20 - Corrections Corner on Shimano CUES 2:11 - Zoe Backstedt’s CX win on tubeless 10:20 - UCI’s new “Safer Group” rider survey 19:30 - SRAM Transmission looks to be going mechanical 26:20 - Easy Bike Parts’ solution (or is it?) to headset cable routing 30:15 - On our minds are angry mechanics on social media 39:40 - US government changes mean you should hold off on some overseas orders 43:25 - MADE Bike Shows, dated announced 43:50 - Welcoming Josh Weinberg to Escape Collective 44:48 - Bianchi’s new TT bike 47:50 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) about storing tyres 53:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only), more about bottom bracket plastic top-hats 1:01:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only), switching chain lubes for cleaning running…

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Explaining Shimano’s new entry-level dropbar range 1:04:30

24 weeks پیش1:04:30

1:04:30

Oh hi, welcome back to Geek Warning! There are some things to tell this week. We’ve had a number of changes to the pod over the past few months (sorry!), and we’ve got a few more to share. Ask a Wrench, which sits at the end of our episodes, is now members-only . That means you’ll need to be on our member podcast feed to hear that extra part of the podcast. Meanwhile, the first hour of goodness is free for all. Additionally, you’ll still hear from UK-based tech writers Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt on occasion, just not every episode. Suvi will soon begin on a new podcast series that investigates industry-related topics. Meanwhile, you’ll also hear Alex and Suvi on an upcoming and recurring special episode where we’ll catch up on the bikes and gear we’ve been testing. With all that said, jump on in to hear Dave Rome, Ronan McLaughlin, and the return of Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto). Also, Brad Copeland is present at the end to answer some of your Ask a Wrench questions. The episode itself is jam-packed. The geeks offer their opinions on what the UCI’s relaxed equipment ruling from four years ago are doing to bikes of today and tomorrow. They cover the details of new Shimano CUES . And talk about the realities in the durability of modern road pedals. Plus a whole lot more… Time stamps: 0:00 - Changes are happening 2:30 - The impact of the UCI’s relaxed rules from 2021 19:45 - New Shimano CUES and ESSA for dropbar bikes 31:00 - On our mind: Pedals should be serviceable 41:35 - Ritchey ditches the World Champ rainbow 46:20 - QO cranks, from the founders of Rotor 48:05 - Wolf Tooth’s EnCase mini pump line 49:10 - A bad week for smartwatch users 52:20 - CeramicSpeed has a new tool for (DUB) crank removal 55:20 - State’s new 4130 All-Road is very cheap 57:42 - Biggest tech news for the week comes from Chris King (spoiler, it’s a coffee tamper). 59:22 - Tangent into our favourite tool-related bottle openers 1:01:00 - Switch to the Member-Only feed if you want Ask a Wrench! 1:05:00 - Modern drivetrain compatibility leading to road and MTB gravel (recorded a week before the CUES announcement, oops) 1:11:00 - Sweating tubeless tyres and what to do about it. 1:17:00 - Disc brake performance and bed-in when using multiple wheelsets, plus a dive into bed-in procedure.…

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Special ep: TDU pit walk with aero expert John Pitman 45:56

25 weeks پیش45:56

45:56

At the 2024 edition of the Tour Down Under, Ronan Mc Laughlin was joined by aerodynamicist JP Ballard as they walked through the pits to talk about the aero hits and misses within the latest bikes of the WorldTour. For 2025 we’re back with something of a similar theme. This time Dave Rome is joined by the Head of Aerodynamics at South Australian Sports Institute (SASI), John Pitman. Now, with access to a wind tunnel he oversees (a story we aim to share soon), Pitman takes a stroll through the pits, talking about general aero themes, the effectiveness of design flourishes, and other random things seen. Normally, this type of episode would be exclusive to members of Escape Collective, but instead, we’re keeping things open to give you a taste of the sort of content you may be missing out on. If you like this episode, and if you haven’t already, then please consider becoming a member of Escape Collective. Similarly, please share it with a friend who may enjoy it.…

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Winners and Losers of the 2025 WorldTour bikes 1:23:17

25 weeks پیش1:23:17

1:23:17

Hey Geeks! With the 2025 WorldTour kicking off in Australia, this episode dives straight into the bikes (and bits of tech) that caught our eyes, whether for the right or wrong reasons. The cast of Dave, Suvi, Ronan, and Alex discuss the recently leaked SRAM Force update and the ethical dilemma in covering such an unreleased product. And of course, there’s plenty more new things discussed, too. Toward the end you'll find the usual Ask a Wrench where Dave is joined by pro race mechanic Brad Copeland to answer member-submitted questions. All this and more in this week’s episode. Also, keep an eye out for a bonus episode of the Geek Warning podcast, where Dave Rome goes for a walk through the mechanic pits at the Tour Down Under with aerodynamics expert John Pitman. Unlike most of our bonus episodes, this one will be free to all. Please give it a share if you like it. Timestamps: 1:16 - On Our Minds: Winners and Losers of the 2025 World Tour Peloton Bikes 38:00 - SRAM Force leak and its impact on the bike market 44:08 - Lapierre recalls some road models 45:00 - Rouvy Acquires Fulgaz 47:50 - Classified releases a crank and expands cassette options for SRAM 50:40 - Formula Cura road calipers 52:12 - Pashley’s all-road bikes 54:36 - 4iiii factory expansion 55:00 - Ask a Wrench: Getting better longevity from an oil-based lube 1:02:00 - Ask a Wrench: Slipping D-shaped seatpost woes 1:07:50 - Ask a Wrench: Shimano GRX 12-speed braking and compatibility 1:17:21 - Escapecollective.com content highlights 1:21:19 - Outro…

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When AI simply isn’t AI and new bikes galore 1:23:32

26 weeks پیش1:23:32

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In this week’s Geek Warning, the tech team — Dave Rome, Alex Hunt, Ronan McLaughlin, and Suvi Loponen — explore AI’s role in cycling tech, from training and design to marketing, while questioning even is truly “AI” and what’s just advanced machine learning – or marketing. Whether we’re all sick of hearing about it or think it has a place in some applications, you’ll find out. As the off-season is over (and keeps Dave busy at TDU), it seems we’re starting to see more and more new tech drops. This week, the geeks talk through new pedals from OneUp, short cranks from RaceFace, as well as new bikes from Giant and Liv, Stinner, Basso, and Chapter2. There’s also chat about some more industry headwinds that have affected REI and Raleigh. And as usual, Brad Copeland joins the pod to answer a few wrenching questions from Escape members with Dave. Maybe it’s the Christmas break effect still and we’ve got a lot of chat in us, but like last week, this episode is longer than usual, but we hope you enjoy it nevertheless. Escape Collective’s podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network. Time stamps: 2:40 – On Our Minds: What is AI anyway – and is it being unleashed in the cycling tech? 23:50 – Not a Pick One but info on a new Collective Favourites series 24:55 – Cycling industry news from REI and Raleigh 28:15 – OneUp clip pedal 31:15 – New 160mm cranks from RaceFace 32:15 – Wolf Tooth tyre pressure app update 34:12 – The Cool Bottle 36:45 – New Giant Trinity and Liv Avow TT/triathlon bikes 42:15 – New Basso SV 45:46 – Chapter2 Rira bike 47:25 – Stinner Refugio Select adventure bike 49:30 – Ask a Wrench with Dave & Brad 01:19:00 – Outro…

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Are pro-only road bikes the future? 1:29:29

27 weeks پیش1:29:29

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Welcome back to the first episode of Geek Warning for 2025. There’s plenty to discuss with the geeks having had a few weeks to dwell on their thoughts. Within, you’ll hear discussion over the industry woes continuing, some well-known brands suffering, and some big related moves. Switching things up, SRAM recently got approval for a patent related to a UDH equivalent of a brake mount. As the geeks discuss, it’s certainly something to watch out for. On Ronan’s mind is whether we’re about to see a new wave of pro-only race bikes, where the viability of selling the things is wholly ignored in favour of just serving sponsored riders the next advantage. The geeks reason how this would sit with increased discussion over reducing peloton speeds. There’s some fresh tech from Garmin, Wolf Tooth, No6 (No.22’s composites brand), and Core. Plus, there’s a naming quibble between Factor and Scarab Cycles. Finally, Brad Copeland jumps on with Dave to answer a few mechanical questions from Escape members. Questions span from removing tight cranks, cleaning off grossly stuck-on bar tape, and whether fancy bottom brackets are worth the cash. This episode is longer than usual, but we hope you enjoy the broad range of topics.…

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Members Only: How bike fit trends might change frame geometry with Rob English 23:02

29 weeks پیش23:02

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Are modern road bike geometries due for an overhaul? As riders adopt more forward positions and longer stems, handling and weight distribution are facing new challenges. In this episode, Ronan McLaughlin talks to renowned frame builder Rob English about the intricacies of frame design and geometry. They explore topics such as progressive geometries, seat tube angles, bottom bracket drop, and how subtle tweaks can transform bike performance. Rob discusses how he designs bikes to match a rider’s contact points first and foremost, and why sometimes tradition and aesthetics still play a role in bike design. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on how the future of road bike geometry might look, and whether your next bike should have a custom fit that challenges conventional design.…

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Not your typical annual tech awards show 1:24:53

30 weeks پیش1:24:53

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It’s not the usual weekly show format this week, as instead, it’s time for our annual tech awards. Don’t worry, this isn’t just us praising new products, in fact, there’s hardly any of that. These are awards you won’t likely see promoted by the respective brand, as afterall, a poo emoji isn’t likely to help sell product. It’s not all negative though as the full cast of geeks discuss the biggest new tech trends, a few most desired products, and the most anticipated new products for 2025. With absolutely no sensical order to anything, let’s dive into the Geek Warning tech awards of 2024! Thanks for a great year, and you’ll hear from us again when 2025 arrives. Warning, spoilers (aka time stamps) below: 1:00: Biggest tech trends of 2024 - All-road bikes, wider gravel tyres, converging categories, and shorter cranks 13:00: The unexpected gimmick we don’t hate - Head units with integrated bicycle bells 15:40: Silliest new product of 2024 - RAF’s aero backpack 18:40: Thought-invoking/Most nuanced/potentially bad award - Zipp XPLR 303 gravel wheels, Highbar helmet system, Visma’s TT Giro Aerohead II helmet 29:00: Most desired small product that doesn’t yet exist - A “long press” SRAM Blip shifter and a self-dropping dropper post 34:00: Best new aero thing - Time-trial saddles for road bikes 37:00: Best new maintenance tool thing - A different way to check chain wear from Abbey Bike Tools and disc brake piston presses 41:30: Great new product most likely to bankrupt us - Scott Addict RC, RockShox Flight Attendant suspension, Body Rocket Aero Sensor (guess who picked what?) 47:00: Glasshouse of the year - GCN Tech Show #359 48:30: Worst trend of 2024 - Half-baked products being released for sale (looking at Wahoo and Coros as examples) and product leaks 59:00: It’s about time they fixed it (aka most improved) - Pinarello Dogma F, SRAM Red AXS shifters, and SRAM brakes in general 1:08:30: The more of this please bike industry award - Genuinely serviceable and repairable components, better representation in the industry, and less waste in general. 1:14:00: Most anticipated new product for 2025 (which hopefully happens) - Shimano GRX Di2 1x, Shimano XTR Di2, SRAM mechanical T-Type shifting, Specialized reVenge, Fox’s answer to Flight Attendant suspension 1:21:00: Looking to 2025 and some changes to the Geek Warning team…

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Dedicated aero bikes are coming back in a big way 1:07:44

31 weeks پیش1:07:44

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Just when we started to think the bike industry was moving toward do-it-all road race bikes, we then get word that it’s all about to change once again. Dedicated aero bikes never entirely left, but as you’ll hear from the geeks, they’re very much coming back. This week, Ronan Mc Laughlin, Suvi Loponen, Brad Copeland, and Dave Rome are all on the pod to discuss the latest new bikes and what is driving these trends. You’ll learn about the biggest dos-and-don’ts in using a torque wrench, plus the geeks answer a few “Ask a Wrench” questions from Escape members. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:30 - Spotting bikes in the wild is getting easier 5:00 - Colnago’s big investment in the new Y-Series is unapologetically for the pros 14:20 - On our minds: Dedicated aero bikes are coming back in a big way and sharing our preferences 25:00 - PSA: Proper usage of torque wrenches 41:30 - Schwalbe’s new gravel range of tyres 44:00 - Trek launches a tyre recycling program in the USA 46:15 - Ask a Wrench: Removing stubborn tyres on the road 53:00 - Ask a Wrench: Wear on metal steerer tubes 59:00 - Ask a Wrench: Tyre inserts for XC racing 1:06:00 - Geek Warning awards next week…

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Just why? The thinking behind Colnago’s new Y1Rs 41:06

31 weeks پیش41:06

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In this bonus episode of Geek Warning, Ronan McLaughlin sits down with the Colnago design team to dissect the design and development of their latest aero road bike, the Y1-RS. They explore how recent changes to UCI regulations opened up new possibilities in frame design, the challenges of balancing aerodynamics, stiffness, and rider comfort, and why the bike looks the way it does. The discussion covers everything from improving CFD modelling to a Colnago's stiffness tests, and the whys of that off set seat post design and Y shaped handlebar. Long story short… In the absence of being able to ride the bike, we set about finding out if this decisive bike is all go or all show.…

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All for longer-lasting products 1:11:37

32 weeks پیش1:11:37

1:11:37

Welcome back to Geek Warning! This week Ronan Mc Laughlin, Dave Rome, Suvi Loponen, and Brad Copeland are on the pod to discuss things such as Wahoo’s gigantic new head unit, Campagnolo’s return to the WorldTour, and the worrying trend of many cycling products being disposable. On our minds, and a general theme of the episode, is how to better cover sustainability aspects in the products we review. As you’ll hear, our focus is expecting a longer useable life (whether through serviceability or just straight up durability) from the products we buy. Of course, plenty more is discussed, too. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:00 - The big-sized release of the Wahoo Elemnt Ace, aero meters, and more 19:30 - We told you so, Campagnolo returns to the WorldTour 27:00 - Sustainability in products is on our minds 36:00 - Giant’s expands its own range of suspension components for 2025 41:00 - Ask a Wrench: Lacking access to service parts 52:40 - Ask a Wrench: Pedal extenders and power meter pedals 58:45 - Ask a Wrench: Odd movement between a Shimano SPD-SL pedal and cleat 1:06:00 - Ask a Wrench: Finding a budget cassette for SRAM Eagle that fits an HG freehub…

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A future of simpler integrated bikes 1:16:31

33 weeks پیش1:16:31

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This week, Escape’s newest tech writer, Alex Hunt becomes the latest voice on the show. Joined by Suvi, Dave, and Brad, the geeks discuss the biggest news in the week of tech, a tech development that could have a game-changing application, and answer several technical questions. There is Scott’s newly renewed focus on weight and what appears to be crazily light tyres coming from Schwalbe. Dave thinks Magura’s recently announced Easy Link hose system could be a glimpse at the future of easing the pain that is integrated cabling. The geeks then discuss a few smaller bits of tech and then get to an important maintenance-related matter that impacts all bikes. Finally, the Ask a Wrench segment answers things related to headsets, bottom bracket/crank installation, and tandems. A special thanks to frame builder Brad Bingham (plus Butch Boucher and Steve Potts!) for helping to answer that tandem question. Time stamps 1:00 - An introduction to Escape’s newest tech hire, Alex Hunt 4:30 - Scott’s Addict RC proves weight still sells 12:00 - The unknowns of Schwalbe’s new Aerothan tyres 25:00 - On our minds, the future of quick disconnect hydraulic hoses 33:00 - PSA: Draining those bikes 40:50 - Enve’s SES Aero Pro one-piece road bar 43:00 - Outlier's Unusual Axle-Free Pedal Designs 47:00 - The Smart Lever , aims to ease tyre installation 52:00 - Ask a Wrench: Steering range limiting headsets 58:30 - Ask a Wrench: Tandem-related things, answered by the experts 1:06:00 - Ask a Wrench: How freely should a new bottom bracket spin?…

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Strava changing the app map 1:23:18

34 weeks پیش1:23:18

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It’s a big week in the cycling tech world with Strava dropping a bomb on many connected apps. To learn more about what this upcoming change could mean for you, Ray Maker, aka DCRainMaker , joins the pod. Following that chat, you’ll hear from Suvi, Ronan, Dave, and Brad on various topics, ranging from Rouleur Live, a bunch of new bikes, and answering a couple of member questions. Plus, Dave shares something on his mind that then follows a different path. As usual, we encourage you to visit escapecollective.com to see and learn more about the products and themes discussed. Enjoy! Time stamps: 1:00 - DCRainMaker joins to explain Strava’s unexpected API changes 21:30 - Rouleur Live highlights 25:30 - Reap Type 300 gravel bike and rapid prototyping 32:40 - On our mind: products shouldn’t be annoying to use and an unexpected tangent into disc brake caliper piston service and Dave’s tool testing 43:30 - Bunch of new bikes, starting with the Mondraker Arid Carbon gravel bike 46:30 - Argonaut’s Supernaut 48:00 - Colnago has a new steel bike, the Steelnovo 52:25 - Pinarello’s entry-level F1 road bike 56:00 - DT Swiss partners on a dynamo hub and complete wheels 59:50 - Ask a Wrench: Brake feel and air in Shimano brakes 1:09:00 - Ask a Expert: Why compliance matters beyond the tyres…

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Tyre security, fitting, and setting pressures 1:11:53

35 weeks پیش1:11:53

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Join Ronan, Dave, Suvi, and Brad as they discuss all things related to modern tyres. You’ll hear why Ronan now prefers hard-to-fit tyres, tips to make the installation easier, and our favourite online (free) pressure calculators. Of course, there are a few bits of news to cover, including an interesting new freehub patent from Lauf. And as usual, Brad and Dave answer a few mechanical questions submitted by Escape members. As a reminder, we’re now covering tech news in our Daily News (published on site each day), and that means we’ve also made some changes to the podcast (for the better, we hope). Let us know in the comments how you like (or not) the format changes we’ve been making. Time stamps: 1:15 - Corrections Corner related to pulling a chain from wax 2:50 - On Ronan’s mind is that tyre fitment woes may not be a wholly bad thing 18:00 - Making tyre installation easier 21:30 - Ronan finally reveals the tight-fitting tyre 24:30 - Pick One: Tyre pressure calculators 39:45 - MRP creates a Cage Guard from SRAM Transmission derailleurs 41:55 - Thule purchases Quadlock 43:00 - Stinner’s introduces a well-priced USA-made stock geometry steel bike 44:50 - Lauf’s teases patent for a springy freehub 47:00 - Ask a Wrench: chain noises on SRAM Eagle AXS 55:20 - Ask a Wrench: installing new brakes and hoses 1:00:05 - Ask a Wrench: removing a stuck headset bearing…

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