Tyre security, fitting, and setting pressures

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Caley Fretz and Escape Collective. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Caley Fretz and Escape Collective یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

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You're not supposed to be here and other Dad wisdom 29:22

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The world often feels rigged. And this episode is a wake-up call to recognize the barriers that exist for those who don’t fit the traditional mold. In this episode, which is a kind of tribute to my dear departed Dad, I recount some powerful lessons from the man who was a brilliant psychiatrist and my biggest champion. He taught me that if something feels off about the environment you’re in, it probably is—and it’s absolutely hella-not your fault. We dare to break into the uncomfortable truth that many workplaces are designed for a very specific demographic, leaving neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, feeling excluded. I share three stories in which my Dad imparted to me more than my fair share of his wisdom, and I'm hoping you to can feel empowered. You'll learn that we can advocate for ourselves and others to create a more inclusive work culture. Newsletter Paste this into your browser if the newsletter link is broken - https://www.lbeehealth.com/ Join our Patreon - https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/patreon Mentioned in this episode: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Stay updated on all the things! Get added to our newsletter mailing list. Newsletter…

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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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Tyre security, fitting, and setting pressures

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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.

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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

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Wrapping Roubaix and Sea Otter tech 1:15:32

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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

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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

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Tyre pressure apps and unexpected counterfeits 50:57

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

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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

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

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

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Gravel things go road and fixing easy rattles 58:40

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

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The challenges in making quantitative testing useful 41:54

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Tyre sealants, gearboxes, and wide kicks 29:11

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Special ep: Clearing up PFAs 24:47

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