{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Geek Warning","title":"The spectrum of XC race bikes","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3129,"description":"This week, Dave and Jack from the Escape Collective tech team talk modern cross-country bikes and where the nuance between race and downcountry sits. Plus, Dave shares why he believes remote lockouts are a race-day product. \n\nMeanwhile, the geeks discuss why rounded bolts are most often user error and how to avoid them (also check out Dave’s Threaded #15 article on the topic). \n\nLike every week, members of Escape Collective (on the exclusive member-only feeds) get access to the full episode, including Ask a Wrench. This week Colin Williams is back on the mic to answer questions from our members, including tips for washing bikes with waxed chains and removing stubborn hub end caps.\n\nTime stamps:\n\n00:02:00 - Santa Cruz updates the Blur \n00:12:00 - The difference between XC race and downcountry \n00:16:30 - It’s in the lockouts \n00:20:00 - Differences in spec \n00:28:30 - A reminder why MTB tech matters to all listeners \n00:30:00 - A little Clarifications Corner for last week’s PSA \n00:36:30 - Rounded bolts are a you problem \n00:43:45 - DT Swiss updates its budget 1800 wheel range \n00:46:00 - Silca updates its saddle bags \n00:47:45 - Giant and Liv’s new premium shoes \n00:51:15 - Ask a Wrench (members only) \n00:53:00 - How to wash a bike with a waxed chain \n00:57:45 - How to remove stubborn hub end caps \n01:06:20 - How to become a bicycle mechanic ","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}