{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Geek Warning","title":"Is the new CAAD rider the old CAAD rider?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1899f41c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3038,"description":"This week, Ronan reveals to the world that he’s never even sat on a Cannondale CAAD. Relatedly, Escape is now hiring a new tech editor. \n\nSeparate from that controversy, Dave and Ronan chat through some interesting but unreleased products. Dave worries he’s got too much on his mind when it comes to modern electronics in bicycles. And conversation turns a little behind-the-scenes. \n\nMembers of Escape Collective also get access to Ask a Wrench, where we answer your technical questions. This week a lot of those questions were up Ronan’s alley, so he’s present to answer them. \n \n Happy geeking! \n\nTime stamps:\n\n3:40 - Escape is hiring! \n7:00 - The new CAAD \n 16:30 - Interesting concept handlebar from Champn \n24:00 - Pogi’s new Enve 6.7s \n26:33 - Bianchi’s Infinito puzzling press launch  \n35:40 - New travel cases from Evoc and Post Carry Co\n40:00 - Dave has no more mental capacity for electronics\n50:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only) \n51:00 - Corrections Corner \n52:00 - Bike choice for Paris-Roubaix Challenge \n 1:04:00 - Hookless confusion in the real-world \n1:10:00 - First bike with electronic shifting. Things to know. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RBvZ42VOa2IulzLpz6GqMhunUzl2KYbNT7_xuoZrdHw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzNk/OTc3NzE0MjIyOWM0/M2IzZDcwODY3ODU1/Njc5Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}